Rep. Ron Lewis Facing Spirited Challenge

[Roland99]

http://www.newsday.com/news/politics/wire/sns-ap-gop-revolution-birthplace,0,4053470.story?coll=sns-ap-politics-headlines

CECILIA, Ky. -- This is where it began for the Republicans in 1994, the year the GOP broke the back of 40 years of Democratic rule in Congress.

And if six-term Republican Rep. Ron Lewis loses in November, this district in western and central Kentucky -- home to Fort Knox -- will be one of the House races where it ends for the Republicans.

A dozen years ago, Lewis' special election win in May foreshadowed the GOP onslaught that would occur in November when an unhappy electorate registered its displeasure, kicking out incumbent Democrats around the country and giving Republicans control of the House for the first time since 1954.

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In a recent parade in Lewis' hometown, the congressman rode in a convertible while Weaver, a veteran state representative who highlights his military background, occupied an old jeep, his hand resting on a mounted gun.

[Democrat 4 Ever]

1. Lewis is my Rep in theory only - he may represent my District but

since I don't have an R after my name he doesn't begin to represent me. He is just a stenographer for McConnell - couldn't have an independent thought if his life depended upon it. With a money and a big push, Weaver could take this asswipe down. From my keyboard to God's ears.

War vet vs a neocon chickenshit chickenhawk - shouldn't even be close.

[JohnnyLib]

2. Weaver seems to be exposing Lewis's shallowness

and support among vets is strong. Seems like there should be more help from national sources, though.