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General Category => Politics/Government => Topic started by: mystery-ak on October 21, 2016, 12:54:30 pm
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October 21, 2016 4:04 AM
In Kentucky coal country, Democrats fear Trump
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press
FRANKFORT, Ky.
Democrats could lose control of their only legislative chamber in the South because of a blustery hero for folks in coal country — Donald Trump.
The New York real estate developer's anger on the campaign trail matches the mood of many in Appalachia, where job losses associated with the declining coal industry have fueled a backlash against national Democrats that has slowly trickled down to the local level.
In Kentucky, the backlash could spill over into races for the state House, where Democrats hold a precarious 53-47 majority. Kentucky House Speaker Greg Stumbo, a Democrat, has not lost an election in 36 years. But this time, he's scared.
"My opponent can't beat me," Stumbo said. "But Donald Trump can."
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