Overview

• Gov. Jim Justice raised nearly $1 million in second quarter as potential challenger to Sen. Joe Manchin.
• Rep. Alex Mooney received over $13 million from conservative super PACs, with Club for Growth pledging at least $10 million.
• Club for Growth president called Justice a "big government RINO" and praised Mooney's conservative record.
• Both Mooney and Justice seeking GOP nomination to run against centrist Sen. Manchin.
• Speculation remains over whether Manchin will run for third Senate term or launch independent presidential bid.