Gotta love it when Kentucky news makes it to the national scene. Wait, no I don't, it's always something bad.

His Most Honorable Governor Ernie Fletcher is under fire lately for granting pardons to members of his staff that are under investigation. These staff members were being investigated for unethical hiring practices: hiring based on political affiliation rather than merit. Now the Gov. has issued a blanket pardon for all staff members involved (Source).

Gee, what a surprise. I understand that the leader of a major political party in Kentucky needs to support his own, but this is ridiculous. Does it strike anyone else as a blatant conflict of interest? Staff members are accused of political favoritism, and he makes a politically favoritist, completely meritless pardon? And Fletcher has no comment for the grand jury investigators other than some meaningless political rhetoric. "I cannot allow state government to continue to be consumed by this game of political 'gotcha,' paralyzing our ability to serve you, the people of Kentucky," Fletcher said. Sounds like, similar to most politicians, his ability to serve is directed much more toward his own and his party's interests.
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