Bunning endorses Northup
By Drew Brown
HERALD-LEADER WASHINGTON BUREAU
U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning on Monday endorsed Anne Northup rather than GOP incumbent Ernie Fletcher in the Republican contest for Kentucky governor.
Speaking at the annual Kentucky Right to Life breakfast, Bunning said Northup “would be the best Republican pro-life candidate to move Kentucky forward.” Fletcher has described himself as pro-life as well.
Bunning said he rarely gets involved in state political races, but he decided this time that it’s “important for Kentucky to have a strong Republican that shares our values leading the commonwealth in Frankfort.”
Bunning promised to hold a news conference in Washington on Tuesday to elaborate on his reasons for endorsing Northup. Asked by reporters afterward why he decided to get involved in the race, Bunning suggested Northup stood a better chance of winning in November than Fletcher.
“I want to make sure that we nominate someone who can win in November,” he said. “That’s basic.”
This endorsement means nothing... As I have said before, endorsements in politics are like dessert, they are nice but not necessary
Posted by: JackRoss | January 22, 2007 at 05:40 PM
You're right, Jack. Northup won't need endorsements to slay Fletch in the primary.
Posted by: Steve Magruder (I, not D or R) | January 22, 2007 at 06:58 PM
Richards-Brown will slay the republican in the general election. Write it down----you heard it first from the political analyst!
Posted by: political analyst | January 22, 2007 at 07:59 PM
Steve, that statement is a joke and you know it... My point was that issues and the candidate, not endorsements will carry the day...
Posted by: JackRoss | January 22, 2007 at 09:01 PM
I must have missed the news that the Republicans made abortion illegal when they controlled all branches of government in Washington. Will Anne Northrup do so as Kentucky Governor?Go back to sleep Jimbo.
Posted by: NK Laugher | January 22, 2007 at 10:40 PM
Anne is a true conservative? Why would her ticket include someone Right to Life wouldn't endorse?
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/news/politics/16523105.htm
Posted by: JackRoss | January 23, 2007 at 07:44 PM