Trump's pick for West Virginia voted against MAGA more than 'RINO' opponent

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Trump's pick for West Virginia voted against MAGA more than 'RINO' opponent
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Trump-endorsed Representative Alex Mooney opposed Trump's positions 23 times in House votes, compared with his opponent David McKinley's 15.

But while Trump is touting his pick, Alex Mooney, as a"conservative warrior," it is the so-called RINO , David McKinley, who was more supportive of Trump's agenda during his presidency.

McKinley backed the Trump White House's position on bills 91.1 percent of the time, while Mooney voted that way 86.4 percent of the time, according to data from CQ Roll Call. McKinley opposed Trump's position only 15 times, compared with Mooney's 23. The race between the two House incumbents has garnered a number of noteworthy endorsements and will test Trump's influence over Republican voters. While Mooney has Trump's backing, McKinley has been endorsed by West Virginia's Republican governor, Jim Justice, as well as its Democratic senator,

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