Another R Governor (Kentucky) hires a lawyer

[Carla in Ca]

<http://www.wcpo.com/news/2005/local/08/13/fletcher.html>

Seems as though his entire staff has already been indicted. Another poster boy for the GOP.

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FRANKFORT -- Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher has been subpoenaed to appear before a special grand jury investigating personnel practices within his administration.

The attorney general's office says Fletcher has been summoned to appear on August 30.

The Attorney General's office declined to say if Fletcher is required to produce documents at his appearance or provide any other details about the summons.

Fletcher's office has so far declined to comment on the subpoena.

In previous statements, Fletcher declined to say if he would answer questions before the panel or invoke his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.

The special grand jury has previously summoned virtually all of Fletcher's top staff.

Thus far, nine current or former members of Fletcher's administration have been indicted on a series of misdemeanor charges alleging violations of the Merit System personnel law.

One person, dismissed former Transportation Cabinet commissioner Dan Druen, also has been named in 22 indictments for witness or evidence tampering.

All those who have been arraigned have pleaded not guilty.

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[Spinzonner]

1. Does the Republican Party have a Corruption 101 (How To)

course for its politicians ?

[oldtime dfl_er]

2. They don't need to...

because the definition of Republican these days is "One who takes what he or she wants without regard to the law."

http://www.cafepress.com/scarebaby/654252

[Carla in Ca]

3. Sure seems that way, doesn't it?

We have so much on so many. Yet, we seem unwilling or unable to put it all on one platter and serve it up. Suggestions?