Capito-lism

U.S. Rep. Shelley Moore Capito - just back from a congressional trip to Afghanistan - is considering whether her next venture is a possible move to the U.S. Senate.

Capito, R-W.Va., is being drafted by Republicans as a possible candidate for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the June 28 death of U.S. Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.Va.

But as Democrats and some conservatives push Gov. Joe Manchin toward the Senate seat, Capito said she might consider a run for a vacated governor's office. Or she just might stay in the House, where Republicans have a chance to retake the majority of seats this election year.

"It's always a good thing to have options,"she said Monday. "I'm going to look at the options and figure out the best place I can serve. But I am on the ballot in the congressional race in November, and I feel I've already made that commitment. I'm going to look at what the Legislature decides this week, and I'm going to make a decision quickly."

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