Berenton Jones is running, Steve Pence still mum.

The field of candidates for Kentucky's Governor is increasing and the usual suspects are lining up. The best place to catch these folks is at KACO (Kentuckty Association of County Officials) conference in Louisville where they'll all be shaking hands and kissing babies. There, Jones confirmed he's running, and acknowledged he met with Jack Conway; Stumbo reiterated he is not running for Governor; Steve Henry showed up (and bashed Jones' administration as Kentucky's worst - OUCH); Lt. governor Steve Pence kept mum, while Rep. Lonnie Napier (who says Billy Harper has no chance in 2007, though Harper says he's in for good) and Sen. Dan Seum say they are mulling over the race (even though it is obvious to me they are positioning themselves to be on someone else's Lt. Governor spot). U. S. Reps. Hal Rodgers and Anne Northup were no shows (had to be in Wahington) so don't count them out yet for not showing up!
Update: Interestingly State Treasurer, Johnathan Miller, says that he is “seriously considering” running for governor, but if “a strong consensus candidate” for governor emerges he will consider running for attorney general. Read it here. It looks like Greg Stumbo may draw competition from his own party!