Retired Brown-Forman CEO urges Kentucky Democrats to Vote for Fischer
Beshear said to be neutral in Senate race
Courier-Journal
Letter to the Editor
Nominating Kentucky’s trustworthy senatorial candidate Greg Fischer, “the Real Democrat,” on May 20 is essential for the health of our state and our country.
Gov. Steve Beshear has just assured me that he is committed to neutrality in the Democratic senatorial primary. Therefore, the crafty rumors that the Governor is endorsing Lunsford are false. Democratic voters should share with their co-workers and friends the good word about our Governor’s neutrality and should feel totally free to promote and vote for the very best man on May 20. I know that man is Greg Fischer, the successful inventor, self-made entrepreneur and solid family man. His sterling record of business integrity, combined with his deep concern and respect for each one of our citizens, makes Greg Fischer the only worthy choice for the U.S. Senate.
A cursory look at Bruce Lunsford’s business and political record shows that he is a deeply flawed candidate. His company’s poor record of dealing with its patients, Vencor’s huge Medicare over-billing settlement, and the financial distress he thrust upon his shareholders and employees are embarrassments to all honest business people who try to do the right thing every day. Neither should Democratic voters forget that Lunsford abandoned his own Democratic campaign for governor in 2003 and subsequently endorsed and worked for his party’s opponent—Republican Ernie Fletcher.
Greg Fischer, by clear contrast, is an exceptional choice for our next senator—a man of true ability with a deep desire to serve all Kentuckians, and to serve them well and honestly.
I urge you to get to know Greg Fischer better through his Web site http://www.GregFischer.com and I ask you to join me in concluding that he is the only candidate who will beat Mitch McConnell this fall.
OWSLEY BROWN II
Louisville 40222
The writer retired last fall as chairman of the Brown-Forman Corp.—Editor.
