Great article in today Lexington Herald-Leader about the different web sites for the men and women who are running for Governor in the upcoming May primaries. Should be a must read for those who plan on voting in May, and are wanting to learn about the candaities....

 

Going door-to-door on Web feet

By Ryan Alessi

HERALD-LEADER POLITICAL WRITER

 

FRANKFORT --In addition to stumping across the state, drumming up campaign donors and filming political commercials, the three Republicans and seven Democrats running for governor have been trolling for votes in cyberspace.

 

All 10 candidates have flashy Internet headquarters -- a necessity in elections now as opposed to the last governor's race, in which a campaign Web site was, in many cases, an afterthought.

 

"Really, in 2003, it was a checkoff on the list," said political consultant Mark Riddle, who ran Ben Chandler's campaign in the Democratic primary.

"Since that campaign and the presidential race ... it really has become an interactive tool and has to be part of your campaign strategy." Many of this year's candidates also have turned to popular on-line communities, such as Myspace.com or Facebook to court the Web-savvy and younger voters. But Riddle said he noticed last fall when walking door to door in Lexington with the city's new mayor, Jim Newberry, that many older voters -- the most reliable segment of supporters in party primaries -- said they, too, relied on campaign Web pages.

 

"You want to buy a car, you go on-line and do research. I think politics has gone that same way," Riddle said. "My experience in talking to folks is that they really study the issues and the bios and those types of things."

All the campaign sites include biographical sketches of their candidates and news items. Many also sell campaign garb and include links to enable supporters to contribute money or sign up to volunteer. But several of the candidates' Web pages have gone above and beyond.

 

Here's a users guide for all 10 gubernatorial candidates' Web sites:

 

The Republicans

 

http://www.harperforgovernor.com/

 

http://www.northup-hoover2007.com/

 

http://www.erniefletcher.com/

 

Democrats

 

http://lunsfordstumbo2007.com/

 

http://www.miller-maze.com/

 

http://www.stevebeshear.com/

 

http://www.henrytrueforky.com/

 

http://gatewood.com/

 

http://www.jodyandjohny.com/

 

http://www.otisbullmanhensley.com/

 

My take:

 

Now that you have this information, it is up to you to read and educate yourself as to whom you think is the best person to fill the job. Don't reply on other's to tell you, think for yourself, educate yourself, and then vote for whom you think is the best perosn......but remember to vote, as many, many men and women have died earning and keep your right to vote alive. Honor those who gave their all by voting, it is your honor, your duty and your right to vote.

Richards is a solid candidate. great morals, leadership ability and willingness to address problems. You don't maintain the Speaker of the House job for 12 years wwithout some integrity. John Y Brown III is a great running mate.

Funny, I have never associated keeping a political position for a long period of time with integrity in any way shape or form.

Ernie.

Not much faith in politicians or government to solve the problems of this world. If you have had been on here awhile and reading my posts, you would know that instead of jumping to conclusions because of one post.

 

My view is that God sent the Church to solve problems. Somewhere at sometime, the church has neglected to do that. So people began to look to government to solve their problems. Government is put in position to handle things that they can't handle.

 

Goverment cannot legislate morality or force a work ethic. But both of those issues would go a long way to solving our problems in this country. Schools also cannot do this.

 

Yet, a church can help to develop those traits in their communities. And I believe that is what God is wanting us to do and what Jesus commanded us to do. Be the solutions in our local communities.

 

Too many people are expecting some leader to ride in a white horse and solve the problems in DC and in Frankfort. Not going to happen.

 

What this country needs is churches to make changes in each and every of their communities across this great nation.

 

We change this nation NOT by looking towards DC and Frankfort but looking at our community, your community and making changes there.

 

My faith is NOT in a man-made organization called government but in the church that was developed by Jesus Christ and led by the God through the Holy Spirit.

 

Yes, there is a lot of great people that are elected into government. But the way government is setup today, they too many times have to sell their soul to accomplish things. And the way it is setup today it is NOT about solving problems but by trying to set things up so they can retain power and keep control.

The comment was regarding one man and his integrity. It wasn't about politicians in general. Practice want you preach and judge not.

The comment was regarding one man and his integrity. It wasn't about politicians in general. Practice want you preach and judge not.

And my comment was about politicians in general and not about one man. Obviously, you are close to this man and I apologize if I offended your view of him.

 

And that Scripture is generally misquoted as you have done. It does not say judge not. It says judge not less you be judge the same way.

No apology needed but thank you just the same. I enjoy the exchange and we agree a lot more than you tnink with everything except Tubby and even some of that we agree on.:thumb:

Northup for me.

Beshear and Mongiardo for me. I really like Mongiardo as a candidate.

:thumb: :thumb:

Ernie.

Beshear and Mongiardo for me. I really like Mongiardo as a candidate.

 

I'm with you.

http://news.nky.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20070501/NEWS0103/705010405

 

"Gov. Fletcher's commitment to his Christian faith is demonstrated in his life," the mailer reads. "As a pastor of a small church, he has helped others understand God's word."

 

 

 

 

The mailer recounts Fletcher's stance on issues important to religious conservatives, including his opposition to abortion and gay marriage and his support of school prayer and the display of the Ten Commandments in government buildings.

 

"We can count on Gov. Fletcher to stand up for our values," it says.

 

Fletcher spoke about his faith at the Commonwealth Prayer Breakfast in Lexington earlier this month, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.

 

"You can lead with faith," Fletcher reportedly said. "You can lead like Jesus and be successful."

 

But, he added, "there's a price to pay."

http://news.nky.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20070501/NEWS0103/705010405

 

"Gov. Fletcher's commitment to his Christian faith is demonstrated in his life," the mailer reads. "As a pastor of a small church, he has helped others understand God's word."

 

 

 

 

The mailer recounts Fletcher's stance on issues important to religious conservatives, including his opposition to abortion and gay marriage and his support of school prayer and the display of the Ten Commandments in government buildings.

 

"We can count on Gov. Fletcher to stand up for our values," it says.

 

Fletcher spoke about his faith at the Commonwealth Prayer Breakfast in Lexington earlier this month, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.

 

"You can lead with faith," Fletcher reportedly said. "You can lead like Jesus and be successful."

 

But, he added, "there's a price to pay."

 

The ACLU will be after him I like the man though for his beliefs, but the ACLU may go after him for that.

Miller has been biding his time to wait on the right time to run for Governor, I too believe he has a good shot of atleast getting out of the Primary, still dont think he will be good enough live with the media to survive after the primary.....Just my opinion

Northup.