This morning FACES of Coal held an awkward rally in Louisville. For several days, the folks organizing the event and even the Rand Paul campaign, made it seem as if the rally was tacitly for Paul. This morning, at the last minute, the PR firm working for FACES decided to send a press release stating that Trey Grayson would be present. (Of course the Paul folks went ballistic at that point)

After the event, a press release was received containing the following statements:

Dr. Rand Paul: “I support Kentucky coal. I’m against cap and trade, I’m for reining in the EPA because they are limiting the permitting process and I’m for allowing mountaintop removal of coal.”

Lt. Governor Dan Mongiardo: “We ought to be talking about how to mine more coal, not less. America and Kentucky in particular can be at the forefront of energy independence and innovation while increasing our national security, creating jobs, reducing the so-called greenhouse gas emissions and keeping America competitive in the global marketplace.”

Secretary of State Trey Grayson: “Coal creates good jobs all over our Commonwealth. I have consistently favored Kentucky coal as a vital part of our national energy policy. Congress must stop pursuing anti-coal policies to help create jobs and get our economy moving again.”

Mongiardo wasn’t present, but sent a letter.

Just wanted to pass this info along.

By the way: Rand Paul’s pro-coal supporters were out-of-state college kids.