Democrats make Louisville last campaign stop

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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – As the hours to Election Day drew near, Louisville became the last stop on the campaign trail for Kentucky Democrats Monday night. The goal: To rally the troops for seven state candidates who could make a big statement Tuesday.

"We'll it's great to be back with all these wonderful democrats on the verge of a incredibly significant victory!" said Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY 3rd) as he addressed the crowd at the American Legion Hall on Bardstown Road.

Governor Steve Beshear may help many of his fellow Democrats with a significant lead in the polls, some 25 points or more over Republican challenger David Williams. Beshear quickly blew off criticisms from Williams Monday that the Governor has serious budget issues and that Williams is predicting an upset on election day.

"When you're as far behind as I think that campaign is, I think they pull out desperate tactics but, in the end I think people see through that kind of stuff," Beshear said.

The most interesting race Tuesday may be for Attorney General. Incumbent Jack Conway also has had a significant lead in polls over his Republican challenger Todd P'Pool. But the Madisonville Republican has gotten endorsements from some GOP big guns, including Rudy Giuliani and Sarah Palin.

Political insiders say that is more about defeating Conway and his political future than supporting P'Pool. The Republican candidate didn't disagree.

"I do think there's a serious motivation to retire Jack Conway back to the private sector," P'Pool told us from Madisonville.

Conway says he's not worried about Sarah Palin.

"I was amused that a robo Sarah Palin called my own home mis-pronouncing my opponents name," Conway laughed.

What does upset the current Attorney General is a recent attack ad by a GOP group alleging Conway was involved in a drug investigation cover-up involving his brother, Matt Conway.

"I think it's a truthful ad and it highlights the double standard that exists in Jefferson County," P'Pool told WAVE 3 News.

"One TV company has even written a letter to say they're not going to air the ad because it's factually incorrect," Conway responded. "I think it's disgusting and despicable and it's what a desperate campaign does when they're way behind in the polls."