On the road with Greg in Central Kentucky, again (by Josh)
April 12
Friday’s tour started with a stop at the Dairy Queen outside of Taylorsville for some of that good ole’ personal politicking, then it was on to courthouse and a short walk around the downtown area. Next on our list: Shelby County. We moved on down the road to Frankfort for lunch with several supporters and other folks looking for a credible alternative in this race--I believe they found their man. Then we were off to Midway for a couple meetings in this splendid little community.
We finished the day with a swing through Henry County, stopping in Eminence and New Castle. In New Castle, we met with a great young attorney and visited with other folks before heading off to the Smith-Berry Winery. Home again after another great day! Thanks to all for an awesome week.
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On the road in Central Kentucky (with Josh)
Thursday we began our tour with a stop at the Bullitt County Courthouse for some time with local officials and a little breakfast politicking at local eateries. Then, it was on to Bardstown for yet more meetings with local folks, followed by a stop at the Hardin County Courthouse. Greg is listening to what people have to say, hearing first-hand the issues in Kentucky communities. Folks are glad to have a candidate who will listen to them.
We truly enjoyed our next stop at the Elizabethtown-Hardin County Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year Lunch. There, Edith Dupin received an award for her life-long contribution to Elizabethtown-Hardin County. Our congratulations to her and to the Chamber for a great event that included a keynote address by former Gov. Martha Layne Collins. We next met with Jim Pence of the Hillbilly Report for a quick interview followed by a meet-and-greet before heading off to Hodgenville where the whole town is sprucing up for the Lincoln Bicentennial. Another great day on the road!
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County conventions prove to be good outreach for Fischer
A coordinated outreach effort sent dozens of supports to county conventions across the state on April 12. See the feedback from the field below.
The Boyd County Convention was covered by Marcus Woodward who had the following to report. Seventy-five people were present and Fischer signs and bumper stickers were a HOT item. We have sprouted yard signs across Boyd County.
The literature was especially appreciated inasmuch as the stark differences between Bruce Lunsford and Greg were never more apparent than with that flyer recounting the history of Bruce. In fact, several Lunsford supporters were swayed with that piece, since they were for Bruce just because he had run with Stumbo. When they saw the history, they were Fischer supporters immediately.
Proof positive that the truth can set you free!!
David Fitts visited Fayette County where a few hundred convention delegates gathered in the Henry Clay High School Gym. A few of our volunteers brought in yard signs and lapel stickers. People immediately came up, asking for signs and stickers. About half of the people at the convention were sporting lapel stickers for Fischer. When it came time for the LD elections, a woman I didn’t know, raised her hand and said, “I need to know one thing before I’ll vote for you for Chair. You’re not going to support Bruce Lunsford for Senate are you?”
Lou and Ree Carribo represented Fischer at the Scott County convention. Margaret Greynolds, the chair for the past 8 years, retired that day and declared for Greg. There was a well attended lunch after the convention to plan for Greg’s visit this coming Tuesday.
Angela Lewis worked at the Jessamine County convention in Nicholasville. People were asking when Greg would visit Jessamine County.
Jim Gray covered in Versailles where support was strong. Volunteers took yard signs and lit for canvassing across Woodford County that day.
Tom Wunderlich worked Franfort and said he was pleased by the number of people who knew and supported Greg. Lunsford arrived (bearing free lunch) and took note of our table and yard signs. Hopefully he saw the number of people sporting Fischer lapel stickers, too!
Miriam Silman worked in Prestonsburg and had the following to report: I went up to the Fiscal Court this morning and talked to about 24 people at the Stand Ups--as the conventions are called here.
I learned that people here are interested in having an alternative to Lunsford but you have to give them the negatives about Lunsford.
Crystal Riley covered McCracken County and reported the following: The DEC election event in McCracken County was a huge success. Most everyone there already knew who Greg was and they had very positive things to say. They were excited to see his campaign so organized and one person even said he glad to see Greg is taking this campaign so seriously, when it is obvious that Lunsford is not. It’s clear to me that people see Greg as a mover and shaker, and exactly what they are looking for to beat Mitch McConnell in the fall.
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On the road in Eastern Kentucky (with Josh)
On Wednesday, April 9 we drove to Magoffin County and stopped at the Kozy Korner in Saylersville to talk to folks about Greg’s vision and credentials. From there, Greg made his way to the courthouse and City Hall to meet local offical and then me met a local attorney near the Kozy Korner. We headed to Prestonsburg where Greg spoke to an Introduction to Government class at Big Sandy Community College--a crowd that took every bumper sticker we had. We stopped by the courthouse and lunched at Billy Ray’s--home of the pool room burger--and met everyone at the Eastern Kentucky landmark. Last stop was Wright’s Barbershop for some fudge. Watch for Greg in the local media as he was designated the celebrity of the week, an honor that includes having his picture taken with the pet of the week from the Floyd County Animal Shelter.
Next stop: Pikeville. We’ll be stopping by again for Hillbilly Days but spent some time meeting with folks in advance. Then we headed to Hazard where once again we met with local officals and got a sense of Pike County and mountain hospitality. On our way home we made one more stop at Harvey Richardson’s Grocery in Jackson where we met some fine local folks, including April the cashier and a guy who said he always hung out there.
A big thanks to our Eastern Kentucky supporters for giving us a heck of a welcome!
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