Saturday, October 24, 2009

First Question for Murray Coming at Midnight Tonight

Probably the most glaringly obvious un-answered (and un-asked!) question from the Jane Murray campaign is related to Murray's former employment as a legislative aid for Scotty Baesler, Mayor of Lexington 1982 to 1993, US Congressman 1993 to 1999, failed candidate for Ky Governor in 1998. Murray worked for Baesler from 1983 to 1995, and she trumpets her past legislative experience in Lexington and Washington on her website and at every public appearance.
Sherlock Holmes once solved a mystery by focusing on "the dog that didn't bark." Well, we at P-Town U think this campaign has it's own dog that is not barking.
* If Murray was such a great assistant to Baesler, why have we not seen any kind of endorsement from the former congressman? A letter, a photograph of the two together, even a personal appearance by this well-known politician would certainly be a plus for the Murray campaign. This seems very strange to us.
Other questions:
* If Murray was so instrumental in so many projects, why have we seen no pictures from that time of the museums, cultural centers, etc., that she was able to create? And that she promises to bring to Portsmouth?
* Why are the no endorsements at all from any public figures from Lexington or Washington? Surely she would still have contacts who could vouch for her, so that the Citizens of Portsmouth don't have to just "take her word" for all of her accomplishments.
* And perhaps the biggest of all these questions: Why did Murray leave Baesler's staff in the fall of 1995, right in the middle of Baesler's tenure in Washington, just as he was preparing to run for governor? Was she fired or did she resign? If so was she forced to resign?
These vital questions will be addressed in the first of three expose's of the Murray campaign. We will release the results of our investigation tonight at midnight.
After you read it, you will definitely question the first statement by Murray, as quoted in the newspaper story below; "I will abide by the law."

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