The political buzz started early, as both parties hosted events prior to the picnic. Osborne quipped that Elridge’s job “must be tough not having a single elected official West of (Interstate)-65.” Talk of the day He said Beshear would beat “whatever Republican gets off the Gilligans Island of the Republican primary unless Kelly Craft gets off her yacht to buy the island,” in reference to the wealth of Craft, who is married to billionaire coal magnate Joe Craft. Granted a speaking slot due to relatively few Democrats electing to or being in a position to speak at the event, Kentucky Democratic Party Chair Colmon Elridge spared no punches in his characterizations of the field. Jeromes Fancy Farm Picnic in Fancy Farm, Ky., Saturday, August 6, 2022. State Auditor and candidate for Governor Mike Harmon speaks during the 142nd annual St.
But beating Beshear may not be guaranteed, he said, calling the current governor a formidable opponent. Quarles stated that 2023 would be the first year the GOP has a “deep bench” on the statewide ticket. “My campaign is going to be spent behind a steering wheel and not behind a desk,” Quarles said. Quarles, who posted the highest amount of funds raised in his first quarter, said that he’s focused on running a “robust,” grassroots, old-school campaign. In reference to his legal battle in support of Kentucky’s trigger law, which bans essentially all abortion in the state, he said “there’s only one candidarte that can say he has ended abortions in the state of Kentucky.” The ban is currently in effect after Cameron’s team scored a win in the Court of Appeals.Ĭommissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles opened with a dig on Beshear and a minor one for Cameron, noting that people flocked to Fancy Farm “like a moth to a flame, like Andy Beshear to giant checks, like an attorney general to the governors’ race.” Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron talks with reporters before politicians give speeches during the 142nd annual St. McConnell also gave a short video speech in absentia to Republicans at the Graves County GOP breakfast. Osborne credited the minority leader and longtime Kentucky politician with flipping the state Republican. McConnell’s significance loomed large at the event, even in his absence. Please, hear me: I need you to push through that cynicism.” A lot of people have thrown their hands up. “I know how hard it’s been, and a lot of folks don’t vote. “You may look at the political climate right now and question … whether someone quite like me could win a statewide race for United States Senate.
Some speakers referenced rumors that Booker had at one point considered leaving the Democratic party, which he has denied.Īt a Democratic event on Friday night, Booker urged fellow party members to hold strong in their support of a progressive candidate like him. That was an insult to me and many of my friends.” Former Lexington Mayor Jim Gray took that distinction in his run against Rand Paul in 2016. It triggered a response from 1st Congressional District candidate Jimmy Ausbrooks, who incorrectly said that he was the first openly gay person to run for federal office in Kentucky. Kelley Paul also drew criticisms for controversial anti-transgender remarks, including railing against transgender women in sports and the ability of transgender people to define their own identities. She also fought to associate Booker closely with the ‘defund the police’ movement. “Maybe he should rename it ‘from the hood to the dollar,’” Kelley Paul joked. Kelley Paul went on the offensive by bringing up the fact that Booker paid himself $150,000 from his own nonprofit named after his campaign slogan “hood to the holler.” “… Today was his monthly hair appointment. He’s in Washington right now trying to screw you as we speak,” Booker said. “Kentuckians show up, so that’s why it should be no surprise to anybody that Rand Paul is nowhere to be found. He also framed Rand Paul as a “clown” who doesn’t take his job seriously. Other GOP candidates speaking often diminished Booker’s odds of beating Paul.īooker, fresh off a trip to Eastern Kentucky to help with relief efforts after historic flooding in the region, tried to put a positive and unifying spin on his campaign. She focused on gender politics, public safety, and digs at Booker.
Senate Race: Charles Booker, Kelley Paul trade barbsĭue to the Senate session, both of Kentucky’s GOP Senators, Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell, could not give their scheduled remarks. Jeromes Fancy Farm Picnic before politicians deliver speeches in Fancy Farm, Ky., Saturday, August 6, 2022. Senate candidate Charles Booker speaks the crowd gathered for the 142nd annual St.
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