Events lined up in his favor: Five reasons why Beshear won and others didn't.

Here are my observations on why Beshear won and his opponents didn't:

1) "Squeaky clean" image, as compared to many of the others, except (Miller, who "lost" because he was viewed as too young), (Jody, who was bogged down in the Legislature and started late with his campaign, and is viewed (rightfully or wrongfully) as being too "wishy-washy"), (Gatewood, who cannot overcome the "hemp" stamp), and (Hemsley, who cannot leave the bull.... alone);

2) Senator Dan Mongiardo;

3) Gambling -- people may not admit it OPENLY, but gambling appears to be a REAL sell;

4) Newspaper endorsements: Unlike in the Republican Primary (another post), Democrats appreciate -- and vote according to -- the Louisville Courier-Journal's and Lexington Herald-Leader's endorsements. Other newspapers' endorsements (from the Kentucky Post and others in heavily Democratic areas) are like political "gravy" on any candidate's political "fried pork chops", and so they were for Steve Beshear;

5)(a) Johnathan Miller's dropping out and subsequent endorsement, plus Berenton Jones' endorsement, too; and,

5)(b) An overwhelming desire from the Democrats to avoid a runoff with Bruce Lunsford in the race.

Any thoughts?