KET Kentucky Governor's candidate forum: Democrats.
The KET Governors' debate is scheduled for tonight at 8 p. m. (Eastern time). This time it's the Democrats' turn. I will provide an update, particularly with the posting of the video, when available.
Update: I have just finished watching some of the forum. As a Lawyer who actively tries numerous cases in court, I am a big fan of the closing argument. I think that is where cases are won or lost (not to minimize the impact of opening statements and ACTUAL evidence). So judging the candidates on the basis of their closing arguments (you'll have a chance to view the video and judge the entire performances for yourself, hopefully, by tomorrow), here are my thoughts:
Jonathan Miller's "Fletcher lite" comments and "Miller genuine" should energize the anti-Fletcher crowd in the Democratic party and give them the perception that he is the one MOST positioned to take on Fletcher in the fall, should he win in May.
The other lawyers did very well as to be expected; Beshear showed good debating skills and was self-assured. I liked Gatewood's gutsy move of inviting Ben Chandler's supporters to join him. I say gutsy move because, while the invitation has a chance of getting him the undecided voters (if those supported Chandler in the last race) he needs to join the run-off election, the move could backfire if Chandler comes out and endorses someone other than him!
Steve Henry was a little unsure of himself and it shows that the negatives may be taking a toll on him!!
Bruce Lunsford did surprisingly very well and was self-assured. Maybe, the last SURVEYUSA poll gave it to him.
Jody Richards appeared too legislative and somewhat unsure of himself and there's no reason for him to be so. His accusation that Fletcher is an "embarrassment" to Kentucky may also rally Democrats (like it may do for Miller) who want someone to take the fight to Fletcher -- again should Fletcher win the primary.
And, Otis "Bullman" Hemsley just wanted to ride that "bull".
Any thoughts?
Update #2: View the video and tell us who impressed you the MOST and who changed your mind.
Update: I have just finished watching some of the forum. As a Lawyer who actively tries numerous cases in court, I am a big fan of the closing argument. I think that is where cases are won or lost (not to minimize the impact of opening statements and ACTUAL evidence). So judging the candidates on the basis of their closing arguments (you'll have a chance to view the video and judge the entire performances for yourself, hopefully, by tomorrow), here are my thoughts:
Jonathan Miller's "Fletcher lite" comments and "Miller genuine" should energize the anti-Fletcher crowd in the Democratic party and give them the perception that he is the one MOST positioned to take on Fletcher in the fall, should he win in May.
The other lawyers did very well as to be expected; Beshear showed good debating skills and was self-assured. I liked Gatewood's gutsy move of inviting Ben Chandler's supporters to join him. I say gutsy move because, while the invitation has a chance of getting him the undecided voters (if those supported Chandler in the last race) he needs to join the run-off election, the move could backfire if Chandler comes out and endorses someone other than him!
Steve Henry was a little unsure of himself and it shows that the negatives may be taking a toll on him!!
Bruce Lunsford did surprisingly very well and was self-assured. Maybe, the last SURVEYUSA poll gave it to him.
Jody Richards appeared too legislative and somewhat unsure of himself and there's no reason for him to be so. His accusation that Fletcher is an "embarrassment" to Kentucky may also rally Democrats (like it may do for Miller) who want someone to take the fight to Fletcher -- again should Fletcher win the primary.
And, Otis "Bullman" Hemsley just wanted to ride that "bull".
Any thoughts?
Update #2: View the video and tell us who impressed you the MOST and who changed your mind.
Labels: Democratism, Kentucky politics, Public Service
posted by KYJurisDoctor at 6:48 AM
4 Comments:
Thanks to KET the supporters and opponents of the democrat candidates for governor have been given the chance to see a side by side comparison of various socialist agendas.
On Monday evening KET broadcast the debate between the democrats running for Governor. One after another the democrat candidates tried their best to out promise the other. As soon as one guy finished, the next one had a bigger plan on how he was going to spend my money. And it wasn’t long before spending my money wasn’t good enough. Pretty soon they all launched into descriptions of complicated schemes, plans and 28 page agendas where they had developed powerful strategies to take more of my money. Not one of them ever said anything about cutting spending. Each one acted as if they didn’t have enough of my money to spend already.
Thank you KET. After watching the democrat debate it is crystal clear that the democrat alternative to Ernie Fletcher’s reelection is one visionless bureaucrat after another. God forbid we return to the parasitic politics of the past.
How do you think they did -- individually?
I managed to watch it w/out falling asleep. As an Indy, I'd have to say Miller clearly is the best Dem candidate. He had some memorable lines. Seems bright, competent, and not some old retread. Jody Richards came off as uncomfortable and even confused at times. Hensley and Gatewood added comic relief. The others really didn't say anything significant.
Fletcher is an ASS.
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