{Frankfort, Kentucky}...During a Capitol news conference on an unrelated topic Tuesday, Governor Steve Beshear left open the option of considering Senate President David Williams, a longtime political foe, for an open judicial seat as a circuit judge for Cumberland, Clinton and Monroe counties. A nominating commission would have to first recommend three people for the spot held by Circuit Judge Eddie Lovelace, who died last week after reportedly suffering a stroke. Williams, a Burkesville lawyer, has not said whether he would be interested in the open judicial seat. Beshear said no one from Williams' camp has approached him to ask him to appoint Williams.Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Beshear Could Consider Williams For Judicial Seat
{Frankfort, Kentucky}...During a Capitol news conference on an unrelated topic Tuesday, Governor Steve Beshear left open the option of considering Senate President David Williams, a longtime political foe, for an open judicial seat as a circuit judge for Cumberland, Clinton and Monroe counties. A nominating commission would have to first recommend three people for the spot held by Circuit Judge Eddie Lovelace, who died last week after reportedly suffering a stroke. Williams, a Burkesville lawyer, has not said whether he would be interested in the open judicial seat. Beshear said no one from Williams' camp has approached him to ask him to appoint Williams.