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Historian Says Tensions Between Ky. Gov. And Lt. Gov. Far From Unprecedented

WUKY | By Alan Lytle
Published June 27, 2019 at 7:00 AM EDT

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock or are brand new to the commonwealth you know that there’s been a lot of tension between Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin and his Lieutenant Governor Jenean Hampton.  And while the recent quarrels have been endless fodder for political pundits, how often has this kind of thing happened before in Kentucky?  Kentucky historian Ron Bryant puts it all in perspective.  He talks with WUKY's Alan Lytle.Listen

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin shakes hands with Lt. Gov. Jenean Michelle Hampton after delivering the State of the Commonwealth Address to a joint session of the state legislature at the state capitol in Frankfort, Ky., Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin shakes hands with Lt. Gov. Jenean Michelle Hampton after delivering the State of the Commonwealth Address to a joint session of the state legislature at the state capitol in Frankfort, Ky., Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

Gov. Ruby Laffoon posing with UK President Frank McVey's daughters
University of Kentucky Special Collections /
Gov. Ruby Laffoon posing with UK President Frank McVey's daughters
Happy Chandler circa 1930's when he served as Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky
University of Kentucky Special Collections /
Happy Chandler circa 1930's when he served as Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky
Campaign poster featuring Gov. Julian Carrol and Lt. Gov. Thelma Stovall
Kentucky Historical Society /
Campaign poster featuring Gov. Julian Carrol and Lt. Gov. Thelma Stovall

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