With Polls Showing Him Ahead Of His Two Opponents, Davis Williams And Gatewood Galbraith, Steve Beshear NOW Feels Comfortable Enough To Show His Support For POTUS Barack Obama.
Beshear alone in support for Obama's re-election
By ROGER ALFORD
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear says President Barack Obama should be re-elected to a second term, setting himself starkly apart from his general election opponents who mention Obama often in hopes that his negatives among Kentucky voters will rub off on Beshear.
Obama's name has been at the center of the race for governor, dragged there repeatedly by Republican David Williams and independent Gatewood Galbraith.
The Associated Press asked all three candidates in a questionnaire if they favor Obama's re-election to a second term, and asked them to explain why or why not.
Beshear answered "yes," but provided no elaboration. Both Williams and Galbraith said "no" and offered sharp criticisms of the president.
"President Obama told us exactly what he was going to do if elected - redistribute wealth, destroy the coal industry, and nationalize our health care system - and he is attempting to do all of those things," Williams said. "I did not support him before and I strongly oppose him for reelection in 2012."
Williams said Kentuckians can express their disapproval of Obama by voting Republican in Kentucky's general election on Nov. 8.
"I just don't see how any Kentuckian - Republican or Democrat - could support President Obama for re-election given his job-killing energy and economic policies," Williams said.
Galbraith gave a one sentence explanation for not supporting Obama.
"I do not favor his re-election because I believe he is a Socialist and I do not believe in socialism," Galbraith said.
The AP also asked the gubernatorial candidates if they approve of the job performance of Kentucky's two U.S. senators, Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul, both of whom are Republicans.
Beshear skirted the question, saying "as governor, I work closely and often with all members of Kentucky's congressional delegation. Whether on the state or federal level, I will not hesitate to cross party lines to get things done for the people of Kentucky."
Williams said he approves of both senators.
"Although they have different styles, McConnell and Paul make a great one-two punch in standing up to President Obama and advancing conservative solutions," he said. "They both favor low taxes, less regulation, and have worked together to protect our coal jobs from President Obama's EPA. They are also both strongly pro-life and I think that's very important as well, since neither President Obama nor Gov. Beshear stands up for the unborn."
Galbraith gave the senators a mixed review.
"I do not approve of Senator McConnell because he is a spokesperson for our current police state and approves of Free Trade and a New World Order where big money and transnational corporations hold an inordinate sway over our domestic policy, Galbraith said.
"I am pleased that Senator Paul has found an early voice in that body and am hoping that he will continue to shake up the establishment regarding smaller government, less taxes and a greater recognition of personal privacy and sovereignty of the individual. If he will, then I approve. If not, then I will be greatly disappointed."
By ROGER ALFORD
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear says President Barack Obama should be re-elected to a second term, setting himself starkly apart from his general election opponents who mention Obama often in hopes that his negatives among Kentucky voters will rub off on Beshear.
Obama's name has been at the center of the race for governor, dragged there repeatedly by Republican David Williams and independent Gatewood Galbraith.
The Associated Press asked all three candidates in a questionnaire if they favor Obama's re-election to a second term, and asked them to explain why or why not.
Beshear answered "yes," but provided no elaboration. Both Williams and Galbraith said "no" and offered sharp criticisms of the president.
"President Obama told us exactly what he was going to do if elected - redistribute wealth, destroy the coal industry, and nationalize our health care system - and he is attempting to do all of those things," Williams said. "I did not support him before and I strongly oppose him for reelection in 2012."
Williams said Kentuckians can express their disapproval of Obama by voting Republican in Kentucky's general election on Nov. 8.
"I just don't see how any Kentuckian - Republican or Democrat - could support President Obama for re-election given his job-killing energy and economic policies," Williams said.
Galbraith gave a one sentence explanation for not supporting Obama.
"I do not favor his re-election because I believe he is a Socialist and I do not believe in socialism," Galbraith said.
The AP also asked the gubernatorial candidates if they approve of the job performance of Kentucky's two U.S. senators, Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul, both of whom are Republicans.
Beshear skirted the question, saying "as governor, I work closely and often with all members of Kentucky's congressional delegation. Whether on the state or federal level, I will not hesitate to cross party lines to get things done for the people of Kentucky."
Williams said he approves of both senators.
"Although they have different styles, McConnell and Paul make a great one-two punch in standing up to President Obama and advancing conservative solutions," he said. "They both favor low taxes, less regulation, and have worked together to protect our coal jobs from President Obama's EPA. They are also both strongly pro-life and I think that's very important as well, since neither President Obama nor Gov. Beshear stands up for the unborn."
Galbraith gave the senators a mixed review.
"I do not approve of Senator McConnell because he is a spokesperson for our current police state and approves of Free Trade and a New World Order where big money and transnational corporations hold an inordinate sway over our domestic policy, Galbraith said.
"I am pleased that Senator Paul has found an early voice in that body and am hoping that he will continue to shake up the establishment regarding smaller government, less taxes and a greater recognition of personal privacy and sovereignty of the individual. If he will, then I approve. If not, then I will be greatly disappointed."
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