Tragedy at Sago Mine Brings Different View as Events Unfold

Turns out the optimism of the Governor (Joe Manchin) of West Virginia was not realized. When the news was positive and there was a miscommunication that 12 of thirteen had survived I described Manchin as the Dems' almost new Guiliani. I was pretty much wrong at hyping how great the Governor was, although blame seems most directed at the CEO of the Sago Mine not toward the Governor as it appears the Ceo, Hatfield, knew all twelve were not alive twenty minutes after the rumor had spread to the relatives and townspeople that twelve miners had been rescued. It is not clear yet what Governor Manchin could have done differently or what he knew exactly and at what time. It is clear the relatives should have been told the truth or at least what was not true as soon as the rumor became evident. I still am impressed by Manchin's steadfastness in the face of all the tension both before and after word leaked out that so many were dead. He is still a potential political figure to watch. I would say at this point his day has not come. Now it is up to Manchin and I suppose the Federal authorities to make sure that the Sago mining company and the parent company is investigated, the mine shut down until corrections are made, and the families of the dead and the one injured compensated for their pain and suffering. Perhaps, how Manchin deals with the aftermath will be the real challenge to his career as he will be under intense scrutiny during this period.