Political rivals traded barbs throughout Saturday’s Fancy Farm picnic political speeches, kicking off the 2019 general election season.
Republican Governor Matt Bevin criticized Democrat Andy Beshear for not defending pro-life bills passed by the legislature and accused him and his father of corruption. Bevin says Kentucky has a clear choice.
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Beshear noted his western Kentucky heritage and criticized Bevin for his remarks about teachers during battles over pension reform. He says there will be a change of tone in Frankfort if he’s elected.
In the race for Attorney General, Republican Daniel Cameron vowed to defend pro-life bills and says Kentucky doesn’t want a return to Frankfort for former attorney general Greg Stumbo.
Stumbo says he’ll hold elected officials accountable as attorney general and he’ll be tough on crime.
In the race for supreme court justice in Kentucky’s first district, Court of Appeals Judge Shea Nickell says he has record that he’s proud of that western Kentucky voters can review for themselves.
State Senator Whitney Westerfield of Christian County says he’d adhere to the Kentucky Constitution when he makes decisions, if elected, instead of legislating from the Supreme Court.
Candidates for secretary of state, auditor, lieutenant governor and treasurer also spoke—in addition to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Congressman James Comer and state Senator Stan Humphries of Cadiz.
All audio and videos in this story come from Kentucky Educational Television.
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