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Frodo
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« on: May 12, 2006, 11:53:33 AM »
How kind and considerate of Republicans to hand us yet another governor's mansion:

Indicted Ky. governor will seek 2nd term

By JOE BIESK
ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Gov. Ernie Fletcher said he will complete his first term and seek a second one despite an indictment on misdemeanor charges that accuse him of illegally rewarding political supporters with state jobs.

The embattled GOP governor was charged Thursday with conspiracy, official misconduct and violating a prohibition against political discrimination. A conviction could lead to jail time and his removal from office, according to the attorney general's office.

On Friday, Fletcher urged cabinet secretaries not to let his legal troubles distract them from their work.

"We cannot allow these sorts of actions to harm our efforts to move the state forward," he said.
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« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2006, 01:40:24 PM »
i applaud his fight for freedom.
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« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2006, 01:45:46 PM »

Then it logically follows that you should regard Jim Trafficant as a 'freedom-fighter' as well. 
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« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2006, 01:50:50 PM »
Well, there's no doubt that Fletcher is fighting for freedom; his own freedom to stay out of prison.
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« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2006, 01:51:08 PM »
Quote from: Blue Dog Dem on May 12, 2006, 01:45:46 PM

Then it logically follows that you should regard Jim Trafficant as a 'freedom-fighter' as well. 

absolutely.  although his crimes were much worse than what fletcher is accused of.
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« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2006, 02:10:20 PM »
I applaud his fight for the Democratic Party of Kentucky.
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« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2006, 11:29:16 PM »
What he did shouldn't be illegal. Another victim of the witchhunt goes down.
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« Reply #7 on: May 13, 2006, 01:14:19 AM »
Ahhhh.....thesystem fails again. Cheesy
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« Reply #8 on: May 13, 2006, 10:37:02 AM »
Thank you, Ernie Fletcher, for handing us another Governorship.
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« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2006, 02:07:51 PM »
Also, what are the chances someone runs against Fletcher in the GOP primary? Probably quite high considering his background and the baggage he would carry into the election.
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« Reply #10 on: May 14, 2006, 07:47:52 AM »
Should Fletcher be convicted wouldn't that debar him from seeking a second term as governor?

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« Reply #11 on: May 14, 2006, 09:37:04 AM »
If the Democrats in KY nominate a candidate that doesn't like gay people and can tie his shoes, the race in 2007 shouldn't even be competitive?

How's Mongiardo doing?  Is he married yet?  The rumors about him being a gay likely cost him the race against Bunning.
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« Reply #12 on: May 14, 2006, 10:42:37 AM »
Quote from: Senator Gabu on May 12, 2006, 02:10:20 PM
I applaud his fight for the Democratic Party of Kentucky.

Hahaha.  The primary is this tuesday right?  Does he have credible competition?
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« Reply #13 on: May 14, 2006, 12:34:04 PM »
The primary is next year.
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« Reply #14 on: May 14, 2006, 01:09:47 PM »
Quote from: jerusalemcar5 on May 14, 2006, 10:42:37 AM
Quote from: Senator Gabu on May 12, 2006, 02:10:20 PM
I applaud his fight for the Democratic Party of Kentucky.

Hahaha.  The primary is this tuesday right?  Does he have credible competition?
Kentucky has their gubernatorial race on an "off" year, or 2007.
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