Democrat Scott Alexander reported raising more money than State Representative Brandon Smith so far in the race, but both report having roughly the same amount of remaining cash for the race. I took a look a the finance reports today for both candidates. A large amount of Alexander’s money came from Perry County Democratic leaders, as well as leaders, teachers, and staff from a particular schools system in the district.

The Governor and Lt. Gov. Mongiardo will be back in Hazard tomorrow for ANOTHER fundraiser for Alexander. Both have been very open for their support of Alexander. With so much going on in Frankfort, I find it amusing that the Governor has so much time to come and campaign for Scott. In fact, Alexander’s nomination is surrounded by some controversy. I may talk more about that later in the week.

Today I was visited by someone from the Alexander campaign who was going door-to-door. The race has certainly heated up over the past couple days, and everyone is expecting a barrage of ads to continue on local TV and radio for the next week. Just as in the last match between these two candidates, the race has gone negative. Scott Alexander has resorted to attacking Brandon Smith on many items, from his voting record to his “fancy suits.” I actually saw an ad yesterday in which Alexander touted not wearing “fancy suits.” I don’t know about you folks, but I actually like when my elected officials look presentable, professional, and intelligent when they are working for me in Frankfort. I guess professionalism from an East Kentucky Legislator is not expected by some voters…

Today, Senator John Edwards dropped out of the race, the latest twist in the Democratic primary. Now the debate is who will this help, Clinton or Obama. Edwards “suspended” his race to the White House without endorsing either of the candidates. Both candidates will likely pick up some of Edward’s campign positions in an attempt to sway his voting block to their camp. Im sure that we will suddenly see Hillary and Obama start talking more about poverty and “working class” issues, beginning in the CNN California debates tomorrow night.

On the GOP side, Rudi Giuliani, who put “all of his eggs in one basket” in the Florida primary, only to come in third, is likely to drop out of the race today. It is reported that he will endorse GOP frontrunner John McCain. I am feeling more and more confident that McCain will be the Republican nominee, and may have this race locked up sooner than the pundits are predicting. In fact, I think that McCain will see sweeping victories next Tuesday. I also feel that he will be the strongest candidate in the fall. Good job GOP voters!

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