We have learned from two members of the media that Ernie Fletcher is hosting a semi-private press conference tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11:30 A.M. No specifics have been provided by Fletcher but we know Spokesperson Jodi Whittaker invited a select few by telephone.

Among the invitees is one radio reporter, a print reporter from both Louisville and Lexington and a television reporter from each of those cities. Pretty shady, huh? If I was a member of the press who gave a flip about Ernest Lee at this point I’d be rather pissed.

What will these hand-selected reporters ask Ernie at his private party tomorrow? Medicaid budget disaster? Hiring probe? Will he talk about his feelings about Stumbo? Maybe his pitiful legacy as a failed governor? How about why Mitch ditched him on the campaign trail? All worthy questions he’ll probably never be able to answer honestly.

UPDATE: We’ve confirmed Greg Stotelmyer from WTVQ in Lexington and Joe Biesk of the AP in Louisville were invited. Two of the most popular and experienced political reporters with very large audiences were not: Mark Hebert and Ronnie Ellis.  Ernie must absolutely love shooting himself in the foot every day of his life.