Galbraith/Riley Campaign Demands "The Right To Know ... Re: The Ft. Campbell Duplicity Debacle".
To: News/Political Editors
Date: 7-28-2011
Re: Calling on Steve Beshear re: the Ft. Campbell Duplicity Debacle
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On May 6, 2011, after the execution of Osama bin Laden, President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Kentucky to honor the troops stationed at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. Specifically to be honored were those service men and women who had served an integral role of accomplishing the successful “Osama bin Laden Mission”. Noted by all was the absence of Governor Steve Beshear, who at the time released an official statement as reported by Jack Brammer of the Lexington Herald Leader:
"Unfortunately, the president's visit was not confirmed until late last night — too late to make arrangements in the governor's schedule, considering his Oaks Day obligations," Beshear spokeswoman Kerri Richardson said when asked why Beshear will not be with the president, a fellow Democrat.
Today as reported, Governor Steve Beshear now claims via his staff that in fact “he was not invited” by the President and it was he who was snubbed by the President.
The absurdity of this explanation, given nearly 3 months after the actual event occurred, leaves the Galbriath/Riley campaign on behalf of the citizens of Kentucky and Kentucky’s military families demanding to know: Was what he said May 6th the truth or is his latest spin the truth? Why has Steve Beshear not made a direct statement to Kentuckians as to the matter? Why have only “staffers” and “spokespeople” spoken on his behalf. Why would the Governor of our state think he needs or even requires an invitation to honor our troops? Why did Steve Beshear not lead the event honoring our heroic troops in the first place?
We have the right to know!
Date: 7-28-2011
Re: Calling on Steve Beshear re: the Ft. Campbell Duplicity Debacle
______________________________________________
On May 6, 2011, after the execution of Osama bin Laden, President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Kentucky to honor the troops stationed at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. Specifically to be honored were those service men and women who had served an integral role of accomplishing the successful “Osama bin Laden Mission”. Noted by all was the absence of Governor Steve Beshear, who at the time released an official statement as reported by Jack Brammer of the Lexington Herald Leader:
"Unfortunately, the president's visit was not confirmed until late last night — too late to make arrangements in the governor's schedule, considering his Oaks Day obligations," Beshear spokeswoman Kerri Richardson said when asked why Beshear will not be with the president, a fellow Democrat.
Today as reported, Governor Steve Beshear now claims via his staff that in fact “he was not invited” by the President and it was he who was snubbed by the President.
The absurdity of this explanation, given nearly 3 months after the actual event occurred, leaves the Galbriath/Riley campaign on behalf of the citizens of Kentucky and Kentucky’s military families demanding to know: Was what he said May 6th the truth or is his latest spin the truth? Why has Steve Beshear not made a direct statement to Kentuckians as to the matter? Why have only “staffers” and “spokespeople” spoken on his behalf. Why would the Governor of our state think he needs or even requires an invitation to honor our troops? Why did Steve Beshear not lead the event honoring our heroic troops in the first place?
We have the right to know!
Labels: Governor Steve Beshear, Independent, Kentucky politics
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