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Re-Elect Governor Steve Beshear

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Governor Steve Beshear’s steady and pragmatic leadership continues to guide Kentucky through one of the most difficult times in the state’s history. The Commonwealth has been tested over the last three years by multiple natural disasters and the worst economic recession since the Great Depression. Governor Beshear fought to not only help Kentuckians survive the turmoil, but to also position the state for future success.

Beshear has consistently been a strong, fiscally conservative governor, balancing the budget eight times in three years without raising broad based taxes. He also has worked across party lines to solve some of the Commonwealth’s most pressing problems. And he continues to focus on his top priority – creating and retaining jobs for Kentuckians and increasing opportunities for businesses across the state.  Governor Beshear learned his values growing up in Dawson Springs -- a small town in western Kentucky. His father and grandfather, both Baptist ministers, instilled in him a responsibility to God and family. His mother, who found time to give back to her community while raising five children, inspired him to serve his community and state. 

At the University of Kentucky, where he received his undergraduate and law degrees, he served as president of the student body. That experience drew him to serve in the U.S. Army reserve as an intelligence analyst and also perform duties in the Judge Advocate General’s office.  While at University of Kentucky he met his wife, Jane, to whom he has been happily married for more than 40 years. They have two sons, Jeff and Andy, and three grandchildren.  Beshear’s work in both the public and private sectors offer Kentucky a unique leadership style that has improved the lives of his fellow Kentuckians.  As a State Representative, he drafted and sponsored legislation that helped modernize and more than double the neonatal capacity at the University of Kentucky Hospital.    As Attorney General, Beshear saved taxpayer dollars by successfully cracking down on statewide food stamp fraud. He also gave citizens the opportunity to file consumer protection complaints in their respective communities, rather than facing the burden of old policies and bureaucratic delays. And as Lt. Governor, he worked with Governor Martha Layne Collins to bring Toyota to the Commonwealth, creating thousands of jobs across the state.

Jerry Abramson - Visionary Mayor of Louisville

In twenty-one years as Louisville’s mayor, Jerry helped turn a struggling river city into a vibrant economic center. He understands that by working together and partnering with business, good paying jobs for Kentuckians will be created and retained. His unbounded enthusiasm for economic development became his calling card when recruiting companies and jobs.

Jerry served three terms as leader of the City of Louisville in the 1980's and 1990's, and then led the successful effort to unify city and county governments into a single, more efficient government. He was elected the first Mayor of Louisville Metro in November 2002 with nearly 74 percent of the vote, and represented its 700,000 citizens for two full terms.

Those eight years were marked by dramatic progress that helped Louisville earn the notable designation, "Most Livable Large City in America" from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Jerry’s record on job creation is unparalleled as Mayor. He led a $700 million expansion of the Louisville International Airport, which enabled the city to attract the package-sorting hub that supplies 23,000 jobs for the region and has transformed Louisville’s airport into the nation’s third busiest cargo port.

Over the last three years, Jerry has worked with Governor Beshear to continue to bring jobs and investment to Louisville and Kentucky. This includes working with Governor Beshear to create and retain jobs at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant and Louisville Assembly Plant, as well as at General Electric’s Appliance Park. Thousands of employees have good-paying jobs thanks to their efforts.  Jerry has worked to improve various aspects of life in Louisville throughout his years of public service. He reduced the size of government by nearly twenty percent while improving the delivery of basic services; made citizens safer by connecting police, fire, EMS and other emergency responders in the region; transformed downtown into a vibrant, economic and tourism attraction; invested in parks and trails to help keep Louisvillians healthy; and rehabilitated multiple neighborhoods so citizens could have quality, affordable housing.

As lieutenant governor, Jerry would bring this same energy, passion and vision to the Capitol to help create a brighter future for all Kentuckians.
Jerry is currently an executive in residence at Bellarmine university and lives with his wife Madeline in Louisville. They have a son, Sidney.

Vote Alison Lundergan Grimes for Secretary of State

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 A native Kentuckian, Alison was born in Maysville.  Arriving three months earlier than expected, Alison had to fight to survive spending nearly two months in the neonatal unit at Central Baptist Hospital.  From an early age, Alison demonstrated her capacity to lead and serve others, whether it be serving as President of her high school, President of the Chi Omega Fraternity, or trustee to the Board of Directors at Rhodes College.  After working her way through and graduating from Rhodes College, Alison expanded upon her political science degree by attending American University, Washington College of Law where she served as Vice President of the Moot Court Honor Society and graduated with honors.  While in Washington, D.C., Alison was awarded the Ben Cotton Fellowship, allowing her the opportunity to work with the National Kidney Foundation.  During that time, Alison focused on local and federal health care initiatives such as the Organ and Bone Marrow Donor Leave Act.  Upon graduating cum laude from Washington College of Law, Alison returned to Kentucky to practice with Stoll Keenon Ogden.  As a member of the firm’s business litigation group Alison’s work includes assisting clients in creating jobs here in Kentucky.  For the past two years, Alison has served as President of the Women Lawyers’ Association of the Fayette County Bar.  Her successful efforts were recently honored with the 2010 Fayette County Bar Association’s Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, bestowed upon her for distinguished and incomparable volunteer service.  Alison continues to give back to her community and those in need by volunteering at the Salvation Army and serving as a member of the Board of Directors for God’s Pantry Food Bank, an organization dedicated to eradicating hunger in Kentucky.  Additionally, Alison volunteers with Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital, serves as a Director of the Historic Woodward Heights Neighborhood Association, is member of the Kiwanis Club of Lexington, the Women’s Network, and works closely with the youth of Kentucky, advising the Chi Chapter of Chi Omega Fraternity at Transylvania University.  As the third of five daughters, Alison grew up walking the precincts and counties of Kentucky, working to make sure all citizens had access to vote on Election Day.  Alison has maintained her belief in public service at both the local and state level, serving as a Precinct Officer for the 75th Legislative District and a DNC Rules Committee member.  Alison currently lives with her husband Andrew and their dog, Nala, in downtown Lexington.

 

Re-elect Jack Conway as Kentucky’s Attorney General

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Jack has kept his commitment to fighting for issues that are important to Kentucky families.   He’s worked with local leaders and law-enforcement officers to make Kentucky a safer place to live, work and raise a family.  As Attorney General, Jack Conway has followed through on his commitment to vigorously prosecute child predators and crack down on Internet crimes. Since creating the Cybercrimes Unit in 2008 and leading the passage of House Bill 315 – which updated Kentucky’s laws in order to fight Internet crime  – the Office of Attorney General (OAG) has seized more than 200,000 child pornographic images off the Internet, processed over 2,688 hard drives, launched over 180 investigations, and conducted more than  100 Internet safety programs across Kentucky.  Attorney General Conway has kept his pledge to help fight illegal drugs in Kentucky communities.  In August of 2009, Conway announced the formation of Kentucky’s first statewide prescription drug task force. Attorney General Conway’s office participated in the largest drug bust in Kentucky history.   Jack has traveled across Kentucky educating middle and high school students about the dangers of prescription drug abuse.  And he’s worked with Florida’s Attorney General to ensure the state adopted an electronic monitoring program to stop the flood of prescription pills coming into Kentucky.   General Conway is committed to protecting consumers. Even facing 30 percent budget cuts, since taking office in January 2008, Jack has saved taxpayers almost $400 million by recovering $175 million for the Kentucky Medicaid Program – an increase of 600% -  and intervening to halt $250 million in proposed utility rate increases. Jack has fined oil companies who’ve gouged taxpayers at the pump, he’s taken on big banks who’ve fudged foreclosure paperwork and he’s fought for thousands of Kentucky consumers who’ve been scammed by disreputable businesses or con artists.  Since being elected Attorney General, he’s charged 55 individuals with elder abuse and neglect (more than any other Attorney General), conducted 48 Senior Crime Colleges, stopped Topix’s $19.99 fee for removing abusive or inappropriate posts, and launched a national effort to investigate the business practices of for-profit colleges.  Prior to his election, Jack worked as a private attorney. He spent six years in senior-level cabinet positions in former Kentucky Governor Paul Patton’s administration. Jack worked closely with lawmakers to craft comprehensive school-safety legislation and helped author legislation that imposed and enforced tougher sentences on violent offenders.  Jack’s roots as a Kentuckian run deep.   He is a direct descendent of the first European settler in Kentucky, Dr. Thomas Walker, whose cabin is memorialized in the Dr. Thomas Walker State Park in Barbourville, Ky. Jack’s father, Tom, was born on a family farm in Western Kentucky’s Union County. He put himself through law school at night at the University of Louisville, while teaching history during the day and coaching football at Fairdale High School. Jack’s mother, Barbara, grew in up in Louisville’s South End, and is the daughter of a union blacksmith.  Jack is married to Elizabeth Davenport Conway. He and Elizabeth are the proud parents of a daughter, Eva and have  welcomed arrival of  their second daughter, Alexandra,  born on the 4^th of July.

 Re-Elect Todd Hollenbach Treasurer

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Todd has set an example for government leadership in tough economic times. Just like the average Kentuckian, Todd learned to live within his means.   Facing a 25% budget cut in his office, he voluntarily took furlough days, refused the luxury of a state car, paid all his travel and fuel expenses out of his own pocket, ordered no state cell phone or blackberry for himself or his staff, chose not to hire a press secretary, canceled his office’s legal services contract, opting instead to do his own legal work, and he declined the janitorial contract for his office, sharing the bathroom cleaning and garbage collection chores with his staff.  Todd Hollenbach says he serves the public, “because the people of Kentucky deserve leaders they can trust and I believe that my record demonstrates I am worthy of that trust.”

Vote Adam Edelen for Kentucky State Auditor

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Born to a farm family in rural Kentucky, he learned the values of integrity, hard work and common sense—and he’s never forgotten them.  From his experiences as both a high-ranking public official and business executive, a commitment to public service has been the defining characteristic of his career. A self-employed business management consultant, Adam and his young twin sons make their home in Lexington. In addition to being a proud father, he is also an avid sportsman who loves Kentucky’s one-of-a-kind natural beauty.  After bringing strong strategic and financial management to the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security, Governor Beshear promoted Adam to serve as his Chief of Staff. In this role he made major contributions to the administration’s acclaimed efforts in the areas of children’s health insurance, education policy and the sound fiscal management of the state in a time of historic economic difficulty.  A former Chairman of the Board of Kentucky Educational Television, Adam was the driving force behind KET’s “Be Well Kentucky” initiative—an acclaimed effort to address Kentucky’s public health challenges. He also chaired the board of the Lexington Urban League, as well as the United Way of the Bluegrass’ Annual Giving Campaign.  A nationally recognized leader and public servant, Adam was named the “Outstanding Young Kentuckian” by the Kentucky Jr. Chamber of Commerce in 2008 and one of the “Ten Outstanding Young Americans” by the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce later that year.

Elect Bob Farmer Kentucky Ag Commissioner

“It’s not about who is the best farmer, it’s about who is best for the farmers.”

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Bob has been married for over 40 years and is the proud father of two sons. They are members of Westport Road Baptist Church.  As an independent businessman, Bob knows how to manage people, budgets and operate lean, effective and profitable.  Bob has a unique role with the Farmers’ Almanac  and was also appointed by former Gov. Paul Patton to be Kentucky’s Liaison to the U.S. Mint for the 2001 Kentucky Quarter design project, a job that Bob held without pay for nearly two years.  Bob has never run for public office. He does not want to use this office as a stepping stone to run for another office. He simply wants to put his practical business experience, common sense and marketing talents to work for promoting Kentucky’s agriculture.