Blankenship tells supporters: “Don’t feel sorry for me”
Blankenship took a moment to — seemingly — concede, acknowledging that he believes he has lost.
Blankenship attributed his loss, perhaps more than anything, to Mr. Trump’s tweet urging people not to vote for him earlier this week. He also thanked supporters, and the media. Blankenship said he’ll now have more time for his family and traveling to places like Paris.
“Don’t feel sorry for me,” Blankenship said.
Blankenship reflected on the opportunities he, as the child of a single mother, had growing up, mentioning a time he says he visited the White House.
“I learned more in the poor house and the big house than I learned in the other houses,” he said.
