*** Breaking news: Fletcher's new ad is NOT about casinos, ... ***

... yep, you heard it right. I got so TIRED of the casino ads that I STOPPED posting them here. I figured you were TIRED of watching them, too. I guess you can say that someone FINALLY listened and left that "dead horse" alone.

The new ad deals with Kentucky Central Insurance affair. I watched it last night on T. V. and I will update this post by placing the ad here for you to see for yourself -- and I will analyze -- it pronto.

Good night, y'all.

Update: Here's the ad:


My view? First, the fact that the ad DOESN'T BORE us to DEATH with gambling/casino deserves a BIG thanks. Second, to analyze this ad DEMANDS a first read from Pat Crowley's post.

Here is an excerpt: Fletcher hits Beshear for the role he and his law firm played in the liquidation of KY Central Insurance. While true Beshear's firm did collect $21 million for its work, given the size of the bankruptcy that is not an outrageous number when put into perspective. But neither Beshear nor his firm had anything to do with people losing jobs and investments, as the ad hints. That happened when the company went down; Beshear and his firm came in to clean up the mess.

My sentiments, EXACTLY, Pat.

Then you have the claim in the ad that Steve Beshear's firm paid a $100,000.00 to cover up an ethics investigation.

THERE IS NO EVIDENCE TO SUGGEST THAT BESHEAR'S FIRM PAID TO COVER UP AN ETHICS INVESTIGATION.

It defies CREDIBILITY to suggest otherwise, and I will now create a new post label for the blog to dissuade "Bearing false witness."

NOTE: One thing, though, is this message from Jason Keller, spokes person from the Fletcher campaign, which I think is appropriate in this matter:

Releasing that report would clear up the mystery surrounding the agreement.
Stephens said he doesn’t recall Beshear being cited for anything improper. And no one is accusing Beshear of any wrongdoing (Curiously, I thought this accusation was THE essence of Fletcher's new ad).

But the curious decision to conceal the results of an ethics investigation — what is the point of an investigation if the results are kept confidential? — and the even more curious memory lapse of a candidate for governor in the middle of it raise some questions that ought to be answered between now and November. The Franklin County Circuit Court should release the ethics report. Steve Beshear should insist on it.

Please note that Steve Beshear has already called for the report to be released and ONLY the court, NOT he, can order it released!