Top Fletcher aide announces his resignation

[ridgerunner]

Groves seeking new career move

By Tom Loftus
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The Courier-Journal

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Daniel Groves, a top aide and confidant to Gov. Ernie Fletcher throughout his public career, resigned yesterday as a senior adviser in the governor's office.

Groves became the second high-ranking Fletcher staff member within a week to step down. Carla Blanton, Fletcher's communications director, announced Friday that she is leaving.

Groves, 36, said his resignation, which took effect immediately, was not caused by the ongoing special grand jury investigation of administration hiring practices. "I'm leaving with a clear conscience," he said by telephone. "My resignation is not about the investigation but about me pursuing career opportunities for me."

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Democratic political consultant Danny Briscoe said of the resignation, "He (Groves) is the governor's closest friend and confidant, and I find it stunning that he's leaving."

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The rats are jumping ship. Actually I have a feeling that this fellow left becasue he couldn't stand the corruption anymore.

[Rose Siding]

1. He got an e-mail that outlined a 5 step plan to hire supporters...

and his defense? He didn't "understand that e-mail message" :eyes:

[ridgerunner]

2. In his defense

he did attend Asbury College. Critical thinking is not a major requirement there.