Kentucky's Gatewood Galbraith Garners 9% as Independent in Gov Race Yesterday

KENTUCKY ELECTION RESULTS
Galbraith says he ran for the strength of his message; loses 5th governor’s race (By Cassidy Herrington, Kentucky Kernel) Gatewood Galbraith may not be hanging his wide-brim fedora at the governor’s mansion this year, but his pre- and post-election commentary may be resurrected in future political discussions. Galbraith garnered 9 percent of the vote. At his reception at the Crowne Plaza Tuesday evening, Galbraith said he was “ticked off” by the results.

Kentucky's Independent Gov Candidate Gatewood Galbraith: "Willingness to transcend partisan gridlock"

KENTUCKY
Reader supports candidate Galbraith (The Times-Tribune) The next Governor will work in a climate marred by partisanship amidst a competitive global economy. Because of this, I support Gatewood Galbraith. His political courage to tackle the most vital issues others haven’t, his willingness to transcend partisan gridlock others created, and ability to question conventional practices others haven’t are logical and refreshing.

KY Lt. Gov. Debate Features Tax Reform, Independent Candidate

KENTUCKY GOV RACE
At debate, candidates for lieutenant governor disagree on tax reform (By Jack Brammer, KY Herald Leader) Independent candidate Riley, a Frankfort marketing consultant who is Lexington attorney Gatewood Galbraith's running mate, called Kentucky's tax system unfair and said economic development was the answer to creating jobs.

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University of Louisville Candidate Forum Today September 11, 4-6pm

KENTUCKY

• UofL sponsoring gubernatorial candidate forum this weekend [Colleges] (by Eve Lee, Louisville.com) This Sunday, September 11, candidates for Kentucky governor will speak at a public forum organized by the Yearlings Club-University of Louisville discussion series… Independent candidate Gatewood Galbraith and Kentucky Senate President and Republican nominee David Williams have accepted invitations to participate. 
• Beshear Avoiding Debates With Williams (By Dan Roem, National Journal/Hotline) Last week, Beshear decided to pull the plug on a "Kentucky Tonight" appearance slated for Sept. 26 that is set to feature Williams and Galbraith.

Indie KY Gov Speaks Out at Fancy Farm

KENTUCKY
Governor criticized for shying away from politics during speech (by By Mallory Panuska, The Paducah Sun ) Galbraith has consistently said that he is a perennial candidate because Kentucky has perennial problems. He is running on the platform that he will rid the state of the partisan politics that are creating all of commonwealth’s issues.

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