Checking around to get different observers’ reaction to Gov. Steve Beshear’s choice of Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson, I got a response from someone who, for the purpose of this post, will be known as Anomalous (his choice) that deserves to be shared.
“Mostly, I’m baffled,” Anomalous wrote in an e-mail. “Lt. Governors should bring at least one of two things to the ticket: money or votes. I don’t see either as a result of this pairing.”
Anomalous then cited Occam’s Razor Theory, which generally holds that the simplest of two or more competing theories is the preferable one, before adding:
“Subsequently, the two theories here would be: 1) this is a brilliant political move (for reasons yet to be determined), or 2) this is an indicator of the lack of political acumen in the administration (as previously demonstrated).”
I guess it’s safe to say Anomalous is unimpressed, either by the choice or the administration.
Larry Dale Keeling, a columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader, has spent most of his 35-plus years in journalism reporting on or writing editorials and columns about Kentucky’s politics and political issues. He now brings his experience and expertise on those topics to the KyKurmudgeon blog.
Wow!!! - I am jealous. I wish I has this this first - Anomalous nailed this one!