It’s true, folks. Chris Thieneman just announced via the Francene show on 84WHAS radio that he is dropping out of the Congressional race and endorsing John Yarmuth.
Stay tuned to this developing story.
UPDATE @ 11:30:
Joe Gerth has more on the story.
Developer Chris Thieneman said this morning that he is dropping out of the 3rd District Republican primary, becoming a Democrat and endorsing Rep. John Yarmuth’s re-election bid in the race.
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Both Northup and McConnell have denied trying to influence Thieneman.As proof of that coercion, Thieneman played a voice mail message from Larry Cox, McConnell’s top aide in Kentucky, in which Cox urged Thieneman to call him.
Stay tuned for Rick’s update and interview with Chris later today.
4 responses so far ↓
1 flubby // Jan 31, 2008 at 11:08 am
LOL. Looks like battling Mitch is a little tougher than taking on some librarians.
2 Steve Magruder (I, not D or R) // Jan 31, 2008 at 11:57 am
I think it would be more politically responsible for Thieneman to become an independent so that he wouldn’t be throwing away a lot of his natural constituency in one full swoop. I think he will discover that he won’t find many friends in the Democratic Party either. Go independent Chris! The water’s fine.
3 JML // Jan 31, 2008 at 1:52 pm
He should RUN as an independent. That would ensure a Northup defeat.
4 Steve Bittenbender // Jan 31, 2008 at 11:03 pm
I think Yarmuth’s fine, regardless. We’re still a long way from November, but the district will likely vote for the Democratic presidential nominee.
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