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To: T L Comiskey who wrote (247903)3/23/2014 1:40:43 PM
From: stsimon  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 542233
 
In Kentucky it is not possible to win a state wide office without sucking up to the coal industry. In the State legislature several elected officials own interests in coal companies or companies that make coal mining equipment. The local politicians of both parties exploit this to their advantage.