The petition
Dear Mr. Fischer:
We, the undersigned concerned Kentuckians, share a common interest in changing Washington so we can improve our economy, protect our troops and veterans, and reduce health care costs.
Earlier this year, the Kentucky Democratic Party asked all Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate to sign an Oath of Honorable Campaigning and agree to focus on positive ideas and solutions for Kentucky, not on negative, personal attacks on fellow Democrats.
Last year, the Kentucky Democratic Party administered a similar pledge that all of the gubernatorial candidates signed. That pact helped position Democrats or a near sweep of statewide elected offices. Last year’s positive Democratic primary was in stark contrast to the negative and divisive primary the Republicans experienced and was a major factor in the Democratic victories last November.
Of the seven Democratic candidates running for the nomination for U.S. Senate, you were the only candidate to not sign that oath. Now, your campaign has launched a personal attack against a fellow Democrat’s character. By doing so, your campaign is playing right into Senator McConnell’s hands and is endagering the opportunity for change this November.
We urge you to remove your personal attack ad from the air immediately, take the high road, and spend the final weeks of the primary running a campaign focused on why you are right for the job, not divisive character attacks that are part of the reason Washington needs to change.
Sincerely,
John Yarmuth
Congressman, 3rd District
Dan Mongiardo
Lieutenant Governor
Jack Conway
Attorney General
Crit Luallen
State Auditor
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