1984

In George Orwell’s seminal work, 1984, the Party’s official slogans are “War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength.”  In Frankfort, you can add “Failure is Success.”

That was demonstrated once again this week when Matt Bevin named former State Representative D.J. Johnson as his new legislative liaison.  Johnson, you will of course remember, is fresh off his 1 vote loss to Jim Glenn, which culminated in him conceding two weeks ago.  No word yet on what Johnson’s salary is, but ITC is confident it will be more than a paltry sum.

Hiring former legislators is nothing new for this administration, or any others though.  Bevin has hired or appointed a good number, including John Tilley, Tanya Pullin, Gex Williams, Katie Stine, Brad Montell, Tim Feeley, Tom Kerr and Mike Nemes.  Are we overlooking anyone else?

Frankfort is always an interesting place.  Lose an election at home?  No worries.  Just come work for the Governor or start lobbying.  You’re bound to make a fortune!