Republican Andy Barr has just announced that he’s launching an exploratory campaign to run against Ben Chandler for the U.S. Congress. Andy, well-known throughout the 6th District, is 36-years-old, an attorney with Kinkead & Stilz and a part-time instructor of Constitutional Law at the University of Kentucky. Before working at Kinkead and Stilz he served as Deputy General Counsel for Governor Ernie Fletcher.
“Today I am forming an Exploratory Committee to build support for a campaign in Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District,” Barr said. “Our country is at a crossroads and needs leadership that will bring balance to the national political discussion. After talking with my wife, Carol, and the rest of our family, I am taking the initial steps necessary to travel the District, talk with potential supporters, and raise the resources necessary to launch a successful campaign.”
While he’s got a tough row to hoe against Ben Chandler, it appears Barr has lined up quite a bit of support. His exploratory committee includes people like Louis Hillenmeyer (chair), Rear Admiral William V. “Van” Alford, Jr., retired from the Navy, Priscilly Lynd, M.D., Ray Ball, Warren Rogers, Tom Dupree, Jr., Lee Greer, Phil Greer, Charles Sachatello, M.D., Janey moores, Thomas Slabaugh, M.D. (as well as his son and namesake, also M.D.), George Ginter, M.D., Brad Cowgill, Brian Patton and Anjum Bux, M.D.
Looks like Chandler won’t get his cakewalk to re-election as he expected.
5 responses so far ↓
1 Don Porter // Sep 16, 2009 at 11:25 am
I know Andy – A very personable, likeable, bright ,articulate well roundsd young man.
He will be a “major” asset to all in the state of KY
2 Conservative // Sep 16, 2009 at 1:13 pm
He’s two years too late. I think it’ll be impossible to beat Chandler unless anger at cap & trade and government-run health care continue to escalate.
And if the GOP doesn’t field someone of similar credentials to run against Yarmuth next year, he’s there for as long as he wants to be.
3 Novena // Sep 16, 2009 at 4:48 pm
“Wake Up, Little Ben”
As a loyal Democrat, I am sorry to say that Ben needs some competition to wake him up from his deep blue-grass sleep. He certainly doesn’t show his grandfather’s genes. The latter allowed Jackie Robinson to run, hit and steal bases. Our current Ben acts as if he walks on egg shells.
4 Conservative // Sep 17, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Happy Chandler would never have voted for cap and trade.
5 Dan Frothe // Sep 23, 2009 at 11:35 pm
Andy is just another GOP establishment pick. The last thing we need in Washington is some one that is looking to be a part of the “establishment”. We do not need career politicians or yes men. What we need is strong, true conservative leadership and a fresh start.
KY does not need a lawyer from the corrupt Fletcher team that will just go play party politics with Mitch and the gang.
We have elected lawyers over and over and always end up with the same results. Enough with the lawyers and GOP golden boys.
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