BREAKING News: OWSLEY BROWN, II, Endorses Greg Fischer, Says Steve Beshear Assured Him Of His Neutrality In Senate Race.

Here is an excerpt from a letter from Mr. Owsley Brown (published courtesy of the C-J):

Nominating Kentucky's trustworthy senatorial candidate Greg Fischer, "the Real Democrat," on May 20 is essential for the health of our state and our country.

Gov. Steve Beshear has just assured me that he is committed to neutrality in the Democratic senatorial primary. Therefore, the crafty rumors that the Governor is endorsing Lunsford are false. Democratic voters should share with their co-workers and friends the good word about our Governor's neutrality and should feel totally free to promote and vote for the very best man on May 20. I know that man is Greg Fischer, the successful inventor, self-made entrepreneur and solid family man. His sterling record of business integrity, combined with his deep concern and respect for each one of our citizens, makes Greg Fischer the only worthy choice for the U.S. Senate.

A cursory look at Bruce Lunsford's business and political record shows that he is a deeply flawed candidate. His company's poor record of dealing with its patients, Vencor's huge Medicare over-billing settlement, and the financial distress he thrust upon his shareholders and employees are embarrassments to all honest business people who try to do the right thing every day. Neither should Democratic voters forget that Lunsford abandoned his own Democratic campaign for governor in 2003 and subsequently endorsed and worked for his party's opponent -- Republican Ernie Fletcher.

Greg Fischer, by clear contrast, is an exceptional choice for our next senator -- a man of true ability with a deep desire to serve all Kentuckians, and to serve them well and honestly. ...

OWSLEY BROWN II

Louisville 40222

The writer retired last fall as chairman of the Brown-Forman Corp. -- Editor.

I can conclude that this is a HUGE endorsement for Greg Fischer, and could prove to be a BIG blow to Bruce Lunsford's all but for certain Democratic nomination.

Enjoy your Tuesday morning surprise, as we await BILLARY Clinton's small and INSIGNIFICANT win that continues to postpone her inevitable political demise!

Update: Our fellow bloggers at Page One just reminded us that Bruce Lunsford said that the Governor asked him to run. Watch the video below:



Granted, telling someone to run for public office -- or whatever -- is NOT the same as endorsing them, so one should NOT accuse the Governor of NOT being neutral in the primary, as Mr. Owsley has stated he is.

However, it may indicate to the world which candidate is making the Governor's heart beat FASTER!