2010 Senate Update: Lt. Col. Andrew Horne Endorses Jack Conway

As Media Czech puts it:

Let's try to see (Dan Mongiardo campaign manager) Kim Geveden call him an elite effete pussy...

Many of my friends, supporters and colleagues have asked for my opinion regarding the Democratic primary for the 2010 United States Senate seat for Jim Bunning's seat.

This is a particularly tough question because currently we have two talented, well-liked Democrats running.

I am endorsing Jack Conway for three specific reasons:

First, I believe Jack gives us the best shot of winning in 2010 especially since it is unlikely that Jim Bunning will survive his Party's nominating process. Jack will proudly fight for our progressive ideals and we all now understand Democrats cannot win by simply being safe regional candidates. More importantly, we need a new brand of political leaders if Kentucky and our country is to make its way through the challenges of this century.

Second, as someone who proudly served in combat, in Iraq, it is clear to me that we need Senators who will ask the tough question and stand up to the powerful. Jack will be that kind of Senator. He is also the kind of man who will not let us forget the sacrifice our men and women made on the battlefield when they come home injured and in need of care. Accountability has taken a back seat to expediency in Washington over the past decade. Our new President gives us hope for a new day, but it is important to remember that Presidents serve relatively short terms and we have long-term challenges before us. As Attorney General and as a lawyer, Jack has proved he is willing to fight for the people and ask the tough questions.

Third, we need a Senator who will tackle a diverse set of issues. Kentucky has many challenges and while I admire Lt. Governor Mongiardo's effort on health care it is important that our next United States Senator have a broad background and intellectual curiosity. The question is not what is known today but what are the issues we will deal with in this changing world. Jack's experience in the governor's office, as a private lawyer, and as Attorney General will be beneficial to Kentucky.

Simply said, I believe Jack Conway has the tools to become a great United States Senator and has the ability to lead our Commonwealth for years into the future.

Please join me in supporting Jack Conway by signing up to volunteer or contribute at www.jackconway.org. By showing strong support for Jack now early in the game we are laying the ground work for the tough road ahead.

Semper Fidelis,

Andrew Horne

Horne, of course, is the retired Marine Lt. Colonel and Iraq veteran who stood up to challenge Mitch McConnell for Senate last year, only to be chased out of the race by national and state DINOs in favor of four-time loser and Democratic Traitor Bruce Lunsford.

Some of those same brain-dead DINOs are trying to promote Coal Industry Shill Mongiardo for Bunning's seat, and it's just too, too sweet that Horne is endorsing Conway. Especially after Gevedon's ham-handed and ridiculous promotion of Dr. Dan as a super-macho killer of defenseless small animals.

Not that Conway has exactly gotten his campaign off to a smooth start. Page One calls out Conway's campaign for a supremely lame online ad. After noting the illegal lack of a "paid for by" line, the broken link to donate, the pathetic ad design and a shitty, slow-loading website, it admonishes:

This is a Senate campaign, not a high school council race. Let’s act like it. Hire a professional development firm that has experience handling high-traffic and high-profile sites. Come on. Mongiardo’s website is currently blowing you out of the water.

We expect all candidates to take campaign finance law seriously. We also have the expectation, as does the general public, that you know what you’re doing. While this lack of a disclaimer is nothing compared to Mongiardo’s dozens of mistakes, there’s still no excuse for it.

UPDATE: Conway camp tells us the ad has been pulled. Good news for those of you who want candidates to adhere to campaign finance law. Apparently the ad did not have the approval of campaign officials before it went live.

Conway's gonna beat Mongiardo in May's Democratic primary, but it won't be the blowout it should be if Conway's campaign keeps taking its lead for granted.