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Coleman criticizes Beshear's push for answers on McConnell's health, announces reelection bid
Summary
Coleman, who previously served as legal counsel to Sen. Mitch McConnell, called Gov. Andy Beshear's calls for more disclosure about McConnell's health a "shameless, feckless way" to seek attention. Coleman also confirmed he will run for reelection as Kentucky attorney general next year.
Russell Coleman, a former legal counsel to Senator Mitch McConnell, said calls by Governor Andy Beshear for more public disclosure about McConnell's health amounted to political grandstanding. "It is a shameless, feckless way to get in the national story," Coleman said, adding that McConnell has provided a statement and been responsive to contacts from him and other colleagues.
In the segment's closing minutes, Coleman confirmed he is running for reelection and said he welcomes the opportunity to continue serving: "I'll be seeking for Kentuckians to hire me for another 4 years." The comments combined partisan political critique with a campaign announcement as the interview ended.
