Democracy for America’s Kentucky Organization Endorses Andrew Horne For U.S. Senate
Grassroots Organizers Believe Horne Offers Genuine Leadership and Positive Change for Kentucky
Louisville – On Friday, December 21, the leadership of Change for Kentucky (CFK,) a group of progressive grassroots Kentuckians affiliated with the national organization Democracy for America, announced a pre-filing deadline endorsement of Andrew Horne for U.S. Senate. CFK members feel that of the confirmed or rumored candidates, Horne offers the most trustworthy, competent and genuine leadership, and should be nominated to challenge Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
"Mitch McConnell has consistently blocked or voted against legislation that would help Kentuckians, like the children’s health insurance program (SCHIP). McConnell has also continually carried George Bush’s water in Iraq. As an Iraq War veteran, Lt. Col. Horne has the most compelling reason to take a stand against McConnell," said Tracey Heflin of Mason County.
"Andrew Horne is exactly the kind of candidate that CFK was founded to support – he believes in the principles of fiscal responsibility, social progress, and grassroots citizen involvement in the political process," said Dan Shumer of Fayette County, CFK's PAC chairperson. Horne has some history with CFK. He was endorsed by CFK’s Louisville chapter in 2006 during the third congressional district primary, and when his bid was unsuccessful, he quickly urged CFK members to support John Yarmuth, who went on to defeat Northup.
CFK encourages voters to learn more about Andrew Horne by examining his campaign website at AndrewHorne.org and his archived congressional campaign site at Andrew2006.com (voters can also find good information about Horne at AndrewHorne.info.)
"Change for Kentucky members from across the Commonwealth believe that Andrew Horne is the best candidate for U.S. Senate," said Mike Bailey, a group organizer. "We know that he will work hard every day, that he will take his job and his responsibility seriously, and that he will be an effective, positive change agent for Kentucky and our nation."