Posted on 01/03/2015 1:54:29 PM PST by Republican Wildcat
[Ky.]Republican gubernatorial primary candidate James Comer announced the endorsement of a prominent tea party figure in U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie of Vanceburg who represents the geographically diverse 4th Congressional district Wednesday.
Massie has not endorsed in other GOP primary contests, including U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s 2014 bid for re-election against primary contender Matt Bevin.
“James Comer is my choice for Kentucky’s next Governor because he exhibits the leadership qualities that our Commonwealth needs,” Massie said in a statement. “I’ve seen him in the halls of Congress advocating effectively on behalf of Kentucky’s farmers and entrepreneurs. I’ve watched him restore trust in the office of Commissioner of Agriculture by putting principles above party affiliation. Most importantly, I’ve seen how he listens, with genuine interest and concern, to the people all across Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District. I admire his work ethic, principles, and dedication to the people of our Commonwealth.
Massie is the second member of Kentucky’s federal delegation to announce his support of Comer. In October U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield of Hopkinsville endorsed Comer and Lt. Gov. candidate and state Sen. Chris McDaniel of Taylor Mill.
Comer lauded Massie in a statement crediting him as an “invaluable partner” in Comer’s attempts to launch industrial hemp farming in Kentucky.
“I am honored to have Congressman Massie’s support. The Congressman was an invaluable partner at the federal level in our efforts to launch the industrial hemp program in Kentucky,” Comer said. “He is a true conservative who fights against government overreach and waste on a daily basis. I am proud to have him as an ally in this campaign and in fighting against government inefficiency.”
Comer faces Louisville businessman Hal Heiner in the 2015 GOP gubernatorial primary.
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This hasn’t been talked about enough. The Mississippi, Kentucky and Louisiana primaries in 2015. Louisiana is the least divided state party because Vitter is a conservative and also the strongest opponent of amnesty calling Rubio nuts in January of 2013. Vitter is the bad cop and Jeff Sessions is the good cop on amnesty.
Laura Ingraham has said she wants Congressman Hal Rogers primaried. That’s not till 2016 but there is a leadup of anger.
Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul(new messiah to the blacks) celebrated Thad Cochran’s cheating.
Mitch and Rand are also pushing amnesty for illegals.
Mitch only got 60% as an incumbent, so the open race is less likely to go the way Mitch wants.
Alison Grimes says she won’t let Rand run for Senate and President.
Rand agrees with Alison Grimes that the GOP voter ID is racist.
Are the GOP going to run against Grimes in the SoS race? Maybe Rand will endorse Grimes.
Whether the GOP governor will sign or veto a bill changing the law to let Rand run for both offices.
The Democrat controlled House won’t even take up the bill so the law would never get to the governors desk.
Comer’s candidacy is interesting in the endorsements he is getting - seems to be well liked by the tea party types but also a significant number of establishment types who are splitting between him and Heiner in their endorsements - see the Ed Whitfield endorsement along with Massie’s.
Thanks Republican Wildcat.
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