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Originally Posted by clyde (Post 692469)

I have to whizz again.

^^^^ Just makin excuses to touch his pud....................

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Originally Posted by paisjpq (Post 692463)

there is no question that Farmer is the popular side of the equation, and doesn't have much negative press at this point. Although there was an article last week regarding his wasteful spending on new vehicles for his depatment. While it was clearly an attempt to plant a negative seed just before the announcement, it also should not be taken lightly...if he isnt willing to cut costs within his own department in a very bad economy, what are his plans for the whole state when he's second in command?

Ball gyms across the state with his dago mustache face on center court.

FRANKFORT, Ky. — When you glance at the logo for David Williams' and Richie Farmer's campaign for governor and lieutenant governor, it's hard to tell whether they're running for office or are recruiting a Streetball Showdown team.

Yep — right there in the middle of the logo is a stylized basketball, which has never in any way shape or form been the symbol of Williams, the state Senate president. And he's the fella who actually leads the ticket.
But it has been the symbol of Farmer, the beloved University of Kentucky star who parlayed his celebrity into a political career, winning two terms as agriculture commissioner.

It's probably not a bad move, just a little out of the ordinary.
Was there ever a time when a presidential candidate highlighted his runningmate on his campaign's logo rather than himself?
In 2008, had President Barack Obama chosen to focus on his gaffe-prone runningmate, Joe Biden, instead of the himself, the “Hope and Change” logo might have been replaced with a foot wedged into a mouth.
And should Obama's opponent, Sen. John McCain, have focused on runningmate Sarah Palin, who was accused of using her power as governor to retaliate against a state police trooper, he might have opted for an ethics complaint.

So why would Williams focus on a runningmate's athletic background?
If Democrats are right, Williams is about as popular as a root canal.

Williams is unpopular in Lexington, Louisville and horse racing circles....a large portion of the rest of the state like him....I spent a few hours debating with one of the stratagists for the williams campaign last night at a party. Even though Printheth doreen cant get along with member of another political party...I can. I dont like williams but hes got some smart guys behind him and shouldn't be tossed aside as a non-winner because the 2 metro areas dont like him.

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Originally Posted by paisjpq (Post 692836)

He should definitely not be discounted especially since the other side is not fielding a strong ticket either. I think that Abramson is probably pretty unpopular out in the state so it should be interesting. The bottom line for me is the horse industry. I really hate to see the states "calling card" be so easily discarded. Horse racing will survive at CD and Keeneland but the "average joe" (owners and trainers) will be forced out of the game or out of state along with lots and lots of jobs.