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yellowdogintexas

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14. Actually, a two term Republican governor is a rarity in Kentucky, as in there have been none

Reply to Bitbit (Original post)

Sun Jul 28, 2024, 06:02 PM

Jul 2024

From The National Governor's Association https://www.nga.org/former-governors/kentucky/

Until 1992 governors could not succeed themselves, so on the surface it would appear that two term Democratic governors are rare.

For some reason, KY has elected Democratic Governors yet the majority of US Senators have been Republicans. None of his predecessors were like McTurtle.

The last Southern State legislature to be 100% Republican was Kentucky. The House held out until 2014 (I think) At least half of the Congressional representatives were Democrats.

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Shit didn't realize Cooper was 75 onandup Jul 2024 #9

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Ah, thanks onandup Jul 2024 #11

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Josh Shapiro will give us PA...currently tied in the polls. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #13

Actually, a two term Republican governor is a rarity in Kentucky, as in there have been none yellowdogintexas Jul 2024 #14