Congressman John Yarmuth now has official competition for next fall's congressional election. Today in Tyler Park in the Highlands, Republican Todd Lally announced he'll be seeking Yarmuth's seat from the Kentucky 3rd, becoming the first opposition candidate to join the race.
“People are ready for a course correction,” said Lally, a 21-year Air Force veteran who served in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
In his speech to about 50 people, Lally referenced health care reform and cap-and-trade legislation, calling them part of an “ambitious government takeover” that he planned to stop.
“I will challenge John Yarmuth to explain his failed policies and I will demand his straight answers,” he said.
Lally was less stern when asked about his ability to compete with Yarmuth (who just last week had a fund-raiser with former Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean) when it comes to passing the hat.
All he'd say was that he received substantial encouragement when considering entering the race and has had “phenomenal success” since.
Lally was introduced by state senator Dan Seum, who himself is in a fight for his seat against Yarmuth district representative Marty Meyer.
Seam argued that cap-and-trade would be devastating to coal-reliant Kentucky, and said Yarmuth was "totally and completely out of touch."
Lally is the first Republican to officially announce his candidacy. Marilyn Parker is said she intends to run, but hasn't formally announced, and businessman Larry Hausman is still exploring the idea of running.
Congressional candidate Todd Lally (center) makes his announcement with his wife Heather and state senator Dan Seum.
The next person that says we need to get government out of the way of business should be punched in the nose by the nearest bystander.
I said the same thing after the S&L crisis. It's 1,000 times more true today.
Get off that old, flea-bitten laissez faire horse and realize that reasonable regulations protect everyday people, protect our economy, our climate and ultimately create a level playing field for businesses of all sorts.
Name one accomplishment John Yarmuth has achieved for this community.
1. Didn't Yarmuth vote for the light bulb bill?
2. Didn't Yarmuth brag about the healthcare bill including rationing healthcare to seniors & giving free healthcare to illegal aliens.
3. Screw up the deal for a new bridge & lost the money
4. Ignor public opinion with the phoney townhall phone call meeting where no one could talk
5. Completely ignored & failed to object to the Marxist/communist radicials Obama appointed to the White House Regiem.
6. Supported Pelosi when she called those opposed to her version of healthcare reform, "Nazi's"
7. Failed to correct Secretary Napolitano when she called our returning Vets (our sons & daughters) potential terriost
8. Ignored the need to secure our borders
9. Voted consistently for any issue that would raise taxes
John Yarmuth has not stood up for Kentucky, he is more interested in sucking up to Pelosi.
Congressman John Yarmuth now has official competition for next fall's congressional election. Today in Tyler Park in the Highlands, Republican Todd Lally announced he'll be seeking Yarmuth's seat from the Kentucky 3rd, becoming the first opposition candidate to join the race.
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