Posted on 11/03/2015 7:53:57 PM PST by 11th_VA
FRANKFORT — Kentucky Republicans didn't settle for Matt Bevin's win in the governor's race; the GOP scored a major upset with Mike Harmon defeating Democratic incumbent auditor Adam Edelen.
Harmon, who was widely outspent, won 52 percent of the vote, throwing up a roadblock to Edelen's future ambitions, perhaps as a challenger next year to U.S. Sen. Rand Paul.
Edelen is considered Kentucky Democrats' rising star and best politician, in the mold of populists like Wendell Ford. He ran on a strong record of exposing wasteful spending by special taxing districts, a former commissioner of agriculture and auditing public schools.
But it wasn't enough to hold off the challenge from Harmon, a state representative from Danville who wasn't given much of a chance.
Harmon compared his win to that of David over Goliath in the Old Testament in overcoming Edelen's incumbency and greater financial resources.
(Excerpt) Read more at richmondregister.com ...
The GOPe/RNC cannot help but take notice.
Looks like KY had enough K-Y and tossed lesser evil to the curb today.
Good.
Congratulations Kentucky!!! 2016 will be the year we take our country back!
Any chance for a recount on the AG? The Rep. was really closing the gap towards the end.
Can’t find what race Harmon won...?
Defeated ‘incumbent auditor’ ought to be a clue...
“Can’t find what race Harmon won...?”
I think it was for State Auditor.
It’s a clue, but the incumbent auditor might have been looking for another job.
thanks for the response.
Thanks.
Don't worry; they'll haul out Grimey Girl again.
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