DISTRICT_N FIRST_NAME
Steven
1
2 Richard
Randall "Randy"
3
4Lynn
5 MaryBeth
6 Chris
Suzanne
Walker
LAST_NAME
Rudy
Heath
Bridges
Bechler
Imes
Freeland
Miles
Thomas
Myron Dossett
9
10 Josh Calloway
41 Jonathan "Rob" Dixon
James Gooch, Jr.
12
43 DJ Johnson
Scott Lewis
14
Melinda Prunty
15
Jason Petrie
16
17
Samara Heavrin
18
19 Michael L. Meredith
BS
Bart
21
22 Shawn
Steve
23
Brandon
24
Rowland
McPherson
Riley
Reed
Jim Duplessis
25
26 Russell Webber
Nancy Tate
27
Charles Miller
28
Kevin D. Bratcher
29
31
32
34 Mary Lou
35 Lisa
Jerry
36
Jeffery
37
McKenzie
38
39 Matt
Nima
40
41 Attica
Raymond
Marzian
Wilner
Miller
Donohue
Cantrell
Lockett
Kulkarni
Scott
Reginald K. Meeks
42
43 Pamela Stevenson
Joni L. Jenkins
44
45 Killian Timoney
46 Alan Gentry
47 Felicia Rabourn
48 Ken Fleming
Thomas Huff
49
50 Chad McCoy
John "Bam" Carney
51
Ken Upchurch
52
James Tipton
53
54
Kim
55
Daniel
56
57 Derrick
Jennifer
58
King
Fister
Graham
Decker Henson
David Osborne
59
60 Sal Santoro
Savannah Maddox
61
Phillip Pratt
62
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Kimberly Moser
64
65 Charles "Buddy" Wheatley
C. Ed Massey
66
67 Rachel Roberts
68 Joseph M. Fischer
Adam Koenig
69
William Lawrence
70
Josh Bray
71
Matthew Koch
72
73 Ryan Dotson
David Hale
74
75 Kelly Flood
76 Ruth Ann Palumbo
78
Susan Westrom
79
80 David Meade
Deanna Frazier
81
82 Regina Huff
83 Josh Branscum
84 Chris Fugate
Shane Baker
85
86 Tom Smith
Adam Bowling
87
Cherlynn Stevenson
88
Robert Goforth
89
90 Derek Lewis
91 Bill Wesley
John Blanton
92
Norma Kirk-McCormick
93
Angie Hatton
94
Ashley Tackett Laferty
95
Patrick Flannery
96
Bobby McCool
97
Danny Bentley
98
99 Richard White
Scott Sharp
100
Interview results and other information Abolish Keep
12 - Kaye G and | met with him at the State Fair. He is open to abolition;
he claimed that if he were asked two years ago he would support
abolition, but with a 2-yr old daughter he is not so sure; this aligns with
a statement publicly made at a Catholic @ the Capitol event in 2011.
Next visit with him should include a victim family member.
Kate met with him; did not indicate his position
2/6/19 - Heleringer and Delahanty - Listened to us; paid attention - does
not seem to have a clear position and is probably just now thinking
about the death penalty. It was a pleasant meeting. Probably moveable.
Republican new
Adamantly supported it in a conversation with Dick Murphy of
Owensboro recently (Jan. 2016):
Fr. Pat,
| just got the chance to talk with Rep. Susan Miles yesterday
about his subject. She appears to be strongly pro- death penalty. She
asked when the last execution occurred and | was not entirely sure, but
l indicated that | thought there had been only three since the seventies.
She said that you can't go much slower than that; as if there was
basically a moratorium of sorts already on further killing.
| tried to reason with her but no joy.
Blew off Shekinah's attempt to meet with her in Jan 2016
2/22/17 - Eklund, VonAllmen and Tom Navin report that he is on the
fence and moveable; a cradle to grave prolifer; needs someone
evangelical to meet with him.
Movable
Bob met him 9/2017 - Very much against us. Myron is a nice, quiet guy
from a very rural,conservative (VERY rural, VERY conservative, as he
emphasized over and over) district in southwestern Kentucky (parts of
Christian, Hopkins counties). He claims even the Catholics in his district
(he is not Catholic) are strongly for the death penalty. He gave me the
usual promises to keep an open mind, etc., but his mind is very made up
already. On the floor, during the debate on our bill, he would be very
effective because he is not a blustering, fire-breathing prosecutor type
like Stan Lee and Benvenuti. Myron is not a lawyer at all, but a nice
quiet businessman who a lot of the GOP rank and file genuinely like very
much. We would have to be sure that right after he said his piece, that
an individual from a similar area who supports us (Rep. Prunty?) gives a
hopefully-just-as-compelling response, complete with reference to a
similar gruesome homicide in her/his district.
Yes on RJA - no hope on DP - 2002; (2/12/14 Shekinah, Kate Mudd,
Michael VonAllmen) The cost argument interests him. He thinks that
life without parole should be used more often than not. Shared with us
that heae™s discussed this with his wife, and that she said she
wouldnae™t want a death penalty case on her conscience. Hea€™s not
with us yet, but | think he can be with more meetings with innocent
people and maybe with someone like Randy Wheeler.
New Republican/State Trooper - 2/12/19 - Met with Heleringer and
Delahanty briefly. He came out of another meeting that had been called
unexpectedly. He did not indicate any hard core opposition to us.
Without more discussion he needs to be in the moveable column or we
still don't know where he is. He seems thoughtful and willing to listen.
Catholic, prolife - Spoke of her opposition at a Catholics @ the Capitol
event in Jan 2017. Gave passionate floor speech asking the bill get a
hearing. Co-sponsored.
2/5/19 Heleringer and Delahanty - Met for an hour. Very engaged and
asked excellent questions about evangelicals, what do opponents say. It
seems to me he is trying to build a case that allows him to hold the
hearing. He is aware that we have the vote in committee and | believe
he is with us but not yet publicly. In the room was also Joshua Nacey,
policy advisor to House leadership. He is a former public defender and
had some good observations. Followed up with an email and two
documents: the 2015 Evangelical resolution; and the Maryland study
leading to abolition there.
New Judiciary chair: Nemes confirms he is abolitionist (Dec 2018).
In a Jan 2017 meeting with Jason Nemes | was told that Rep. Petrie will
vote to abolish, though he still supports the death penalty in principle.
But, he cannot support how it is administered.
3/8/17 - Ben Griffith describes that he on the fence to a soft YES.
Here is yet another report. This time from Heleringer. | will keep him in
the YES column, but know that is not solid. - lawyer, who approached
our discussion as two attorneys discussing the finer points of some legal
theory; nice guy; open to talking but he said up front that he won his
seat by painting his opponent as a liberal, including, | think he was
implying, her support for abolition. Having an anti-death position would
not be "in sync" (his words) with his conservative district. He strikes me
as another guy who might benefit from a discussion with some abolition
folks in his area and the more prominent they are the better, was my
totally subjective impression. He represents Todd and Logan counties
down on the Tennessee border. A gut feeling of mine says he's winnable
at some point. Not nearly as bloodthirsty as our friends Rep. Morgan
(above), Joe Fischer, and Stan Lee.
2/13/19 - Met with Heleringer and Delahanty. He certainly did not seem
like he was a strong supporter of the death penalty. He listened
carefully, is troubled by the possiblity of executing the innocent and
with further conversation will be with us in a vote.
Bob and | met. She is solidly on board. 1/7/2021 Non committal but will
take a look at the bill
Heleringer in 2019 says we will never get him.
new Democrat PhD, ACLU Board Membeer. G. Eklund confirms her
support and she told him she would co-sponsor
Heleringer in 2019 says we we never get him.
Representative Rowland (2/25/15, mtg lasted about 15 minutes) (John
Stopher, Miriam Byrd Hans, Luke Hans, Shekinah Lavalle present)|
donae™t think our meeting with Rep. Rowland was very fruitful.
A Report (which I've deleted most of) indicated he seemed uninterested
and did not exactly reveal a position. IT IS TIME TO VISIT HIM AGAIN.
Bob Heleringer spoke with him briefly. He is not with us.
3/8/2017 - Ben Griffith reports he is on the fence and moveable.
Heleringer reports: former principal from Glasgow; very, very nice, easy
going guy befitting someone who needs to show extreme calm while
running a high school in these times; very religious individual; will vote
to abolish CP when abortion is outlawed he says; didn't get a
commitment either way which isn't too bad; very approachable and
open to discuss.
Heleringer reports that he is a little guy from LaRue county, also
represents Green and Marion counties; need to get Catholics in Marion
to work on him; | suspect he lost Marion which is still a Democratic
holdout and might want to make inroads there. Just my thought not
based on anything specific. He's a very nice, affable, soft-spoken young
man serving in his "dream job" he told me enthusiastically. Another Rep.
that keeps a Bible on his desk. Not with us at all, in fact he says he ran
against the incumbent ON OUR ISSUE and used it to defeat him (he
believes). He's a part-time minister on the side. He insists he's willing to
talk about the issue so we should oblige him on that point. I've gone out
of my way to speak to him in the halls because he seems to be kind of a
loner. Because of his disability (not sure what it is), he uses a scooter
and so can't really walk with the clumps of other guys that usually walk
around together to committee rooms or over to the Capitol. We should
strive to maintain a good relationship with him. He strikes me as a guy
who would appreciate that effort.
Rep. Duplessis (2/11/15) (Meeting lasted about 20 minutes, Shekinah
Lavalle and Mike Von Allmen) A Pretty much off the bat, Duplessis told
us that he was a pro-life conservative who doesnae™t believe in the
death penalty. A Mike shared his story and he was concerned about the
fact that the eyewitness testimony was so fallible. A He wants to read
the bill and he specifically wanted to know what Rep. Moore thought.
AHe said that Moore is a a€oeleader in our caucusa€2/ and that if moore
was on board, heae™d be more inclined to co-sponsor the abolition bill
as well. A He was careful to say that he cannot support a bill that he
hasnae™t read, but as he wonde™t find any surprises, | think we can
count him as a 4€ceyesae? vote. A | pointed out that Floyd sponsored
the bill and he said that that was 4€oea big plusae?| for him.
No notes - not sure why | have him as movable.
Co-sponsors HB 115 Bob and | met with her. No firm commitment but
she is at least movable if not actually for abolition. She is prolife and
Catholic. Works in IT at UPS. Board of KY Right to Life.
Not sure when he was spoken to, but for DP, but remains open. Believes
voters want it.
2017 - Republican Whip; Heleringer had a long breakfast meeting with
him during first week of the session. Long-time friend and former
colleague. He's definitely not with us (yet) but | will continue to work on
him. However closed his mind is, he is polite and will listen. If the rest of
the House leadership ever gives us a green light (for a committee
meeting/vote; House floor vote), | don't think he would independently
stand apart from them and try to stop us.
No on RJA. (3/5/14 Kate Mudd, Shekinah) He talked in detail about
horrific rape and murder cases and then asked us what we think should
happen to the people who committed those crimes. He doesnae™t
seem like someone whoae™s going to move, but maybe someone else
should try (la4e€™d recommend they be males).
2019: No longer in leadership.
Supports abolition
Summer 2014 - Miriam, Shekinah - Tom Burch is with us and spent
most of our time talking a lot about womenae™s reproductive health
rights. He said that he supports treatment for drug abusers and drew a
connection between this issue and the death penalty by saying that a lot
of times people get into bad situations that escalate and they just need
some support to get out. He did talk a bit about 4€ceblack on black
crimeae€2 saying that we had to find a way to get 4€cethose people to
stop killing each otherael (ugh). He said that he regrets voting to
reinstate the death penalty in the 704€™s but that back then, they
didnae™t know as much about how bad the system would be. He grew
up in an abusive home, which he alluded to several times and again
drew connections between that type of violence and murder, he talked
about how passionate/enraged people can become and then do stupid
things. He said that heae™d vote to abolish the death penalty but that
he will not cosponsor a bill with David Floyd.
2/19/19 - Eklund and others met with her. She is good. Mike is following
up to see if she will cosponsor.
Kate Miller asked and Rep. Raymond said it is not a priority for her but
she would vote to abolish. 1/14 - She called me and we had a 15 minute
conversation about some of the facts and the ABA report. She is on
board.
George Eklund: Not a hard sell; co-sponsor
Abolition Supporter
December '18 - with Pat: supports abolition; will co-sponsor
During 2015 session David Floyd reported to Kate Miller that Jerry Miller
is with us; Jan 27, '16 email from Carlos Malave confirms this position.
3/8/17 - Annette Darnell met and reports he is pro death penalty.
Positive meeting. Says he is moveable. | reported the same from a
meeting in 2016. Needs to hear from more constituents or his pastor.
Eklund & Lauter visited 2/22/17 - Supportive because of how it is
applied. Needs to hear from constituents.
Kate Miller asked and Rep. Kulkarni said she would vote to abolish;
2/13/19 told Delahanty she will co-sponsor
Supports abolition. Made video
PPP E
Abolition Supporter - (2/4/14 Shekinah, Michael VonAllmen) Focused a
lot on Michaela€™s story, thinks his DNA collection bill is a good
solution to wrongful convictions. Wants racial breakdown on KY and
Nationally (though we explained that KYae™s race data doesnade™t
show a strong bias). Said heae™d vote to abolish but did not seem
interested in co-sponsoring. (Told Pat Delahanty he didn't care for the
sponsor David Floyd and that's why he is not co-sponsoring.)
1999 - Going to think and pray. Jane Walsh can work on her. 2003 - Can
support all remedial; will approach Stumbo about cost and process;
Standford helps her. 8/15/2014 Randy Steidl and | (Kate Miller) met
with Joni at her office at JCTC. Randy shared his story and Joni appeared
to be listening closely and asked good follow up questions. She has gone
back and forth on the issue because of the Stanford killing. She recalled
a vote in A&R that had something to do with the budget and funding
the death penalty. After being pressed she said she would have to go
with her faith on this one and vote for abolition. Later she affirmed if
there were a death penalty bill in front of her she would vote for
abolition.
She brought up concern for the family members of murder victims and
pointed out how hard the appeals process can be on them. She
mentioned her history as a victim advocate and how that shaped her
opinion. She also brought up her concern (thought not well researched,
she said) was for corrections officersae™ safety if we did not have a
death penalty to hold over inmates headae™s. Randy explained that
from his experience the better behaved inmates were the oneae™s
doing life sentences as they just wanted to carve out a little bit of
normalcy.
Co-sponsored the bill to abolish
co-sponsor HB115 Bob and | met with Rep Huff and he mostly listened.
Did not volunteer a lot of information, but he certainly is not with us.
He's very cautious. Has no political experience and ran without any real
party support. Decided he could do better than others and put his name
in the hat. May be movable, but it will be awhile.
Support Abolition
3/13/14 (Kate Mudd, Sabrina Butler): Rep. Carney met Sabrina briefly
and was interested enough to set up a meeting with us the following
week with Mike VonAllmen.
3/18/14 No Kate Miller, Michael VonAllmen)
He did seek us out and he might move on this issue. Sabrina made an
impression on him and he wanted to hear more about her case. We
were not able to arrange a meeting with him and Sabrina but we did
get him a meeting with Michael.
Nov 11, 2014 - in Campbellsville - included Kate Miller, Jennifer Raggard
(ACLU intern) and Kirk Bloodsworth. Kirk shared his storyabout being
the first death row inmate exonerated by DNA. Carney was very
interested in the cost for KY. He believed that this was needed for
political cover for his constituents. | highlighted the challenges in terms
of getting accurate numbers on costs, the obstacles that are in the way
and explained with his help and the weight of the general assembly
those figures might be more accessible. | believe it would be helpful for
Representative Floyd to follow up with him.
3/13/14 (Kate Mudd, Sabrina Butler): Kate introduced Sabrina to
Upchurch in the hallway. He told Kate that he wishes KY were more like
TX, but was pleasant to Sabrina. He is FOR the death penalty. He was
very nice and talked to us about some of his concerns, mostly just the
possibility of executing someone innocent. He doesnae™t care about
cost, said he didnae™t care how much it costs to execute some people
as long as they get executed.
Representative Tipton (2/5/15) (mtg lasted about 25 minutes with Kirk
Bloodsworth and Shekinah Lavalle)-- Tipton was very friendly to both of
us and seemed to be excited to meet Kirk. A Seemed like a A€cegood
ola€™a€2] boy but in the good way--like he has strong values and a
deeply held moral/Christian beliefs. A Tipton said a€oelae™ve moved a
lot on this issue over the years...and | donae™t think we have the right
to take away the time on earth that someone might have to find Jesus
and repentael. A So, | think heae™s with us. A lae™d like to meet with
him again, with another religious person---maybe Ruth or Miriam?
(1/29/14 Kate Mudd, Michael VonAllmen, Shekinah)
Did not pay a lot of attention to what we had to say. She seemed to be
pro-DP, but was interested in the financial aspects of DP repeal. She
became very fixated on the juror confusion aspect of the ABA report.
Not really sure that she was actually interested in that or if she was
trying to find something to focus on.
02/02 Bob and Pat met with him and Rep Sharp and Rep Kirk-
McCormick in a conference room. Pleasant and positive. Fister did not
say much. So | don't know how to interpret that. The other two were
more inquiring and left me with the impression they might co-sponsor
HB 148.
Bob Heleringer and Pat met in her office. She had HB 148 open and on
her lap. She had some questions about prevalence of mental illness in
the community and was worried that everyone would claim to be bi-
polar. But by the end of the conversation it seemed she might be willing
to co-sposor HB 148. She is on Judiciary and | expect a YES vote from her
if we get a hearing on the bill.
(1/30/14 Shekinah, Michael VonAllmen) Wants to keep the DP for the
worst of the worst. Hea€™s not sure about the DP. He is on the fence,
doesnae™t seem to feel very strongly about it one way or the other.
Was interested in Mike VonAllmenae™s story, but it didnae™t seem to
make a huge impression on him. My feeling was that he would want to
hear from constituents and might be swayed by more figures about
cost. | would also like to bring in MVFM because | think heae™d be
interested in hearing from them.
Email response to constituent Mary Haynes
Dear Mary,
Thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding your support for
repealing the death penalty. | must admit that this is a tough one for
me. | have always considered myself to be strongly in favor of the death
penalty for the most heinous of crimes. That said, the way that it is
presently administered gives me great pause. | am not quite to the
point where | can definitively say that | can support a complete repeal
but | am to the point that | think that we need to make some dramatic
changes to the current system and will absolutely do a lot of soul
searching if | get to cast a vote on the bill. | know that is not exactly the
answer that you might want but it is the best that | can offer, at this
point, and it is a long way from where | once was.
| really appreciate your input - please feel free to contact me anytime.
Regards,
David
2/6/19 - Heleringer and Delahanty - she is thoughtful; asked many
questions and engaged in the conversation. She's not quite there and |
am sorry to say | failed to note what would move her: innocence, cost,
human life. But | think she will be a Yes vote in the future.
Heleringer reports meeting him in 2018; not with us at this time, but not
hostile. Pleasant
Cosponsored HB 237 - will vote to abolish
Heleringer reports: lovely, lovely woman; had a long talk with her about
abolition being part of the pro-life movement, which has always been
my kind of "thing," and she agrees 100%. Has 5 sons, all of whom are
very precious to her; life is sacred, these are all quotes from her; she's
pro-life because she is a mother -- my impression. Shortly after we met,
| saw where she co-signed our House bill. Would definitely want her to
speak on our behalf both in committee and on the floor when the time
comes. She's no novice, comes from a very political No. Ky family.
Democrat
2/7/19 - Bob met with him and he is a solid vote and said he would co-
sponsor.
Before the meeting with Bob he told Andy Vandiver he is solid for
abolition and considering co-sponsoring the bill.
2001 - "it will happen someday" strong for DP
9/25/14 Kate Miller and Death Row Exoneree Gary Drinkard met with
State Representative Adam Koenig NO VOTE ON ABOLITION
Met for around an hour, talked about a number of issues.
He is supportive of the death penalty but said he was surprised to find
how much common ground we were able to identify. He said he was
also surprised by how reasonable we seemed to be on the issue.
Cost did not come up till the end of the conversation and he said that
this was very compelling to him and his constituents. This is something
that should be further explored.i,- He will not vote to abolish the death
penalty but said he would be interested in some other legislative action
dealing with the issues with the death penalty. He had also had issue
with legislative fiscal analysis and thought that there should be a more
robust financial analysis done.
02/02 Bob and Pat met with hm and he is brand new and never held
office before. Very pleasant, never revealed any feelings about the
death penalty. Makes me think he supports but | will hold out hope for
him.
Bob Heleringer and | had a phone conversation with Josh Bray. He was
pleasant and did not seem to be an advocate for the death penalty. No
assurance of support for HB 148 but a promise to look at it.
2/6/19 - Heleringer and Delahanty - Catholic but not with us. He uses his
Marine experiences to talk about the worst of the worst and I don't see
him moving away from that position. He listened, said he would keep an
open mind, but right now he is a NO vote.
Representative Hale(February 25th, mtg lasted about 35 minutes) (John
Stopher, Miriam Byrd Hans, Luke Hans, Shekinah Lavalle)-At first, Hale
seemed a little argumentative about who a€cedeservesael the death
penalty. A After Miriam told her story and concluded with something
along the lines of 4€oeno one should be killedael?, he pushed back a bit
and said a€ceyou canae™t convince me that there arenae™t SOME
people who deserve it, la€™m sorryae?l. A He was very interested in
John Stopherae™s story and really perked up when John told him that
he had a son on death row and that he used to support the death
penalty. A He loved hearing from Luke (Miriama€™s 13 year old son),
who talked about how either way, he doesnae™t have a grandpa and
how the death penalty would never bring him any closure or fix that
fact. A | replied to his comment about who a€cedeservesae”l the death
penalty and gave him the talking points we usually do about how this
isnae™t about what the person who definitely did it deserves, itae™s
about a broken public policy and you canae™t trample over the
innocent to execute the guilty (Kirkae™s words, | love them).
Then Hale tells us this story of how he was friends with a guy whose
wife was brutally raped and murdered, how that guy and the
victimae™s father had tried on two occasions during the trial to sneak a
gun into the courtroom to kill the alleged murderer. A His friend and
friendae™s father in law,were thwarted on both attempts, the alleged
murderer goes to jail (and had received the death penalty) and within
six months gets killed by another inmate. A Hale is CONVINCED that
they took a hit out on him. A He says his first thought was a€cegoodaei2,
like justice was served. A But Haleae™s pretty quiet while heae™s telling
us this and he says it feels like hea€™s in a confession 4€cebecause now
| realize how wrong it was for me to think 4€” goodae™ when | found
out about that man. A That man was murdered. A And | think | know
who the murderer is, and hea€™s walking free and probably wonae™t
ever go to jail for it.a€2]
A Miriam said afterward that it felt like church in there at that point in
the conversation and | agree. A It felt real churchy. A It ended with him
saying he didnae™t think he was definitely there yet, but he did say that
every day that goes by, he leans closer on the side of a€cethinking we
Solid supporter of death penalty. Leave her alone.
Rep. Brown (2/11/15) (Meeting lasted for 25 minutes, Shekinah Lavalle
and Mike VonAllmen) Rep Brown is still opposed to the death penalty.
AHe thinks we make mistakes and that the system is racially and
otherwise biased. A He sounded like he might co-sponsor the cost
study, but | think heae™Il need a reminder. A Hea€™s a definite
A€ceyesaell vote, though.
3/1/17 Eklund, VonAllmen, Griffith, Delahanty report that he is
supportive and potential co-sponsor; could use some follow up and
constituent calls.
3/12/14 Representative Susan Westrom 4€“ met with Sabrina Porter
and Kate Miller ae“ leaning towards yes. KCADP was unable to schedule
a meeting with Representative Westrom in advance but upon entering
the Annex we ran into Representative Westrom who invited us to her
office.
She was very welcoming and eager to hear Sabrinaae™s story. She also
took the time to share some her own story. What it was like being a
single mom, what her relationship was like with her only daughter.
Representative Westrom also took some time to talk to us about issues
that are important to her including the smoking ban and domestic
violence and human trafficking in particular. She was warm and sweet.
She allowed us to take a picture an also had her staff person take a
picture. Sabrina shared her story and Representative Westrom listened
and asked good questions. She seemed to be touched by Sabrinaae™s
story and said that ultimately, if this came to a vote she believes she
would vote in favor of abolition.
Met with Kate and Mike on 3/20/14, no results
She put $97,000 personal money in this race; the Party put 92,000.
Bob Heleringer and | had a phone conversation with Shane. He was
pleasant and did not seem to be an advocate for the death penalty. No
assurance of support for HB 148 but a promise to look at it.
Dec 2019 - Heleringer: right now supports DP, but has an open mind;
showed up at our event in Frankfort; genuinely interested; Bob believes
he will come over to our side.
Democrat - she cannot stomach the possibility of executing an innocent
person. | see her as a strong advocate on the issue.
Bob reported he is a strong supporter of execution, but sees some small
connection between his "prolife" convictions and this issue.
Told VoteSmart he supports death penalty
Heleringer met and says: former state cop; very, very religious man; has
a Bible on his desk; not with us yet, but willing to talk; despite his law
enforcement background, seems willing to dialogue and to do so
seriously, not just going through the motions (see Fischer, Joe); already
enjoys enormous respect in the House both within and without his
caucus, again, that's my impression but have picked up those vibes
about him by talking to people and watching their reactions when he
says something in committee or on the floor --- old habit of mine.
Represents eastern Ky's Knott, Magoffin, and a small part of Pike
counties.
02/02 Bob and Pat met with him and Rep Sharp and Rep Kirk-
McCormick in a conference room. Pleasant and positive. Fister did not
say much. So | don't know how to interpret that. The other two were
more inquiring and left me with the impression they might co-sponsor
HB
Bentley, Eklund, Rose, Delahanty met on 2/28/17 and report she is
supportive; not sure what her district thinks; needs constituent support;
opeds in local papers.
Heleringer also met with her: asst. county attorney; prosecutor; which
usually means bad news for us, but she, too, will listen (she says); wants
to see how many House GOPers would vote for abolition; not sure why
that is significant for her; very pleasant woman, know you have had
more dealings with her than | have; have also recently developed a
professional relationship with her law office in Whitesburg, she's been
handling a few civil matters for my law partner down there; will use this
relationship to our advantage when the time comes.
Democrat. Campaign contribution from Ned Pillersdorf; 2,000 Darryl
Issacs.
02/02 Bob spoke with him on the phone. | listened. He said he is moving
away from supporting the death penalty so | am classifying him in the
movable category.
Helering and Delahanty met with him in 2019 session. | don't recall
details, but it was short because he only had a moment. Definitely not a
Yes; | have the feeling he is a NO.
Helereing and | met with him in 2018: He would be in the "I'll keep an
open mind about it" category. Had qualms about it, seemed to be a
thoughtful guy. Could be with us on the floor, but doubtful for co-
sponsorship. He's certainly not flat-out opposed to us. That's what |
recall. He might be worth a re-visit. (Feb 2019)
02/02 Bob and Pat met with him and Rep Sharp and Rep Kirk-
McCormick in a conference room. Pleasant and positive. Fister did not
say much. So | don't know how to interpret that. The other two were
more inquiring and left me with the impression they might co-sponsor
HB
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