Rebecca Jackson Says She's Used to Role of Political Underdog in Kentucky Politics

Louisville, KY, Courier-Journal ^ | 05-08-03 | Lindenberger, Michael A.

[Theodore R.]

By Michael A. Lindenberger mlindenberger@courier-journal The Courier-Journal is profiling the major candidates for governor this week and next week. Stories on the Republican candidates are running this week.

Behind in fund-raising.

Running against better-known opponents.

Not to worry, says Republican candidate for governor Rebecca Jackson, she's been there before.

[Coop]

Observers believe that Gov. Paul Patton's sex scandal has helped give Republicans their best shot at the governorship since the last time a Republican was elected in 1967.

As a follow-up from a discussion we had a week or two ago. This is what I was basing the prediction of GOP picking up KY on. It's not a strong prediction, mind you, and history is certainly against it. And I've seen no polls to back it up. But I'm following the anti-incumbent feeling I watched in IL ('02) and VA ('01).

[toddst]

Some of her strongest previous supporters in Jefferson County said they don't think she has made the kind of inroads beyond Louisville that it will take to win.

I believe this to be the case. Jackson comes across as a sincere person AND has had a significant impact in Louisville-Jefferson County. However, that's not enough to win statewide.

Ernie Fletcher is a good guy and will be the Republican candidate for Governor. He may decide to offer Ms. Jackson a position in his administration, which would be a good move AND increase Jackson's chances of winning the governorship later.

[Republican Wildcat]

Rebecca Jackson is a great lady--she was at the GOP unity rally in Frankfort today and spoke in support of Fletcher, as well as her former running mate, Robbie Rudolph. Fletcher, when he was later recognized to speak, also praised both Rebecca and Robbie as the type of people we would want to be active in the Republican Party--one of the best speeches said on behalf of former opponents I've ever heard a politician give. I think we are truly in a position to win not only the governorship--but many, if not all, of the other races as well.

[toddst]

I think we are truly in a position to win not only the governorship--but many, if not all, of the other races as well.

10-4. Our objective is to win AND become a significant force in Kentucky politics up and down the line. The citizens of Kentucky ARE ready for a change IMO.