{Frankfort,
Kentucky}...Republicans leaders in the Senate will meet Tuesday to caucus on
whether they will support Republican Senator Robert Stivers, who has served as
floor leader for the past four years, or Independent Senator Bob Leeper, who
has served as Senate budget committee chairman, for Kentucky's next Senate
President. Senate Republican Caucus Chairman Dan Seum says Leeper's eligibility
to run for the position might be challenged before the caucus since he is
seeking to serve in a Republican role but is registered as an Independent. The
vote will be taken by secret ballot, but the choice won't be officials until
all senators vote during the legislative session that begins in January.
