Throwing his support behind a series of Democratic candidates, Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear told party members on Thursday in Cadiz they are in a fight for the very soul of the commonwealth and their country. The state’s chief prosecutor spoke at a Meet the Candidates forum at the Renaissance Center, during which he attempted to muster political opponents of Governor Matt Bevin’s agenda.
Beshear took aim at legislation passed by the Republican-led General Assembly during its last session including right-to-work and prevailing wage, proposed cuts to public pensions, and a recent work requirement for those on Medicaid.
Beshear yielded the floor to former 8th District state Representative Jeff Taylor, who is hoping to reclaim his old job from incumbent Republican Walker Thomas. Taylor reiterated his call for full pensions for teachers and called proposed budget cuts an attack on education. Taylor also pledged to help put an end to sexual harassment through training and stiffer penalties.
Murray businessman David Ramey, running for the state’s 5th District house seat occupied by incumbent Republican state Representative Kenny Imes, sounded off on his priorities of public education, economic inequality, and pensions. He also challenges the use of the “conservative” label.
Political newcomer Alonzo Pennington, who is running for Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District against incumbent Republican Representative Jamie Comer, says a tidal wave of blue is coming. Pennington says people in the district aren’t getting the money they need, both from Washington, as well as from their paycheck.
Running for the same seat is Murray State University professor Paul Walker, who comes from a line of fellow educators, says he doesn’t see the world getting better for future generations.
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