Governor Jim Justice bails on the Democrats to join 'good man' Trump

Eleanor Rose4 August 2017

Democratic governor Jim Justice has crossed over to the Republicans in a conversion that appeared to boost President Donald Trump's spirits.

Speaking at a Trump rally, Gov. Justice told the about 9,000 assembled West Virginians: "I can't help you anymore as a Democrat."

He said of the president: "This man is a good man. He's got a backbone. He's got real ideas."

A buoyant Mr Trump had hinted earlier in the day at something momentous to come, telling reporters of a "very big announcement".

The formerly Democrat governor has visited the White House twice in recent weeks with proposals on coal mining - a major industry in West Virginia.

A former coal industry executive, Gov. Justice said he will work with Mr Trump because just wants to get things done.

He has previously identified as a Democrat, but also as a Republican and independent.

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