As governor, I will protect constitutional rights, law enforcement, and culture of life | Opinion

Kentuckians need a governor who reflects their values and will help govern the commonwealth according to those values. That’s why I’m running for governor and would be honored to have your vote in the May 16 Republican primary.

Gov. Andy Beshear has failed Kentucky.

Because of his failed leadership, we’ve seen higher murder rates in our largest cities; the demoralization of our law enforcement community; lock-downs and shut-downs; and the constant prospect of our coal industry being destroyed.

And on education, the damage done by this governor and his Commissioner at the Kentucky Department of Education, Jason Glass, grows daily.

Our teachers have been given the unenviable task of trying to help our students recover from the learning loss caused by Mr. Beshear’s short-sighted decision to shut down schools for nearly two years.

And rather than find support from the KDE, teachers have found an unsympathetic commissioner who cares more about advancing gender ideology than helping our kids learn reading, writing and math.

Mr. Glass’s hostility towards educators was on full display during a recent committee hearing in Frankfort. When asked what teachers should do if they had reservations about the gender ideology curriculum creeping into our schools, he coldly replied that the teachers should find different jobs.

Their joint-assault on our values must come to an end in November.

Whether you want a nominee who will promote a culture of life, stand with our brave men and women of law enforcement, or vigorously protect your constitutional rights, I am that candidate.

I’m the only candidate who can say that when Mr. Beshear tried to shut down churches, I went into federal court and had them reopened in nine days.

I’m the only candidate who can say that when President Biden tried to force vaccine mandates on our Commonwealth, I went into federal court and stopped those mandates from going into effect.

I’m the only candidate who can say that because of the work of my office, there hasn’t been an elective abortion in Kentucky since last August.

And I’m the only candidate who can say I’ve brought in nearly $900 million dollars to the state to fight the opioid epidemic.

I’ve shown repeatedly that I will do what is right regardless of whether it is politically expedient. When radical liberals tried to intimidate me and my family, by threatening us on our front lawn, I stood strong and never wavered from the truth.

I’ve taken the slings and arrows that come with being in the arena and fighting for the law without fear or favor. I haven’t backed down as Attorney General, and I won’t back down as your next governor.

It’s because of these actions and my steadfast commitment to Kentucky that I’ve been endorsed by Kentucky Right to Life, more than 100 law enforcement officials, and President Donald J. Trump. They all know that I’ve been tested and that I’m ready to lead our commonwealth.

So I humbly ask for your support too. I’m confident that together we can build a coalition large enough to not only win the May 16 primary, but that will also beat Mr. Beshear in the fall.

Together, we can empower teachers and ensure that parents are involved in the educational opportunities of their kids. Together, we can keep our streets safe from crime and drugs. And, together, we can ensure that those values that have propelled our nation forward since its beginning, remain with us for generations to come: faith, family, and community.

That’s what’s at stake in this race for governor and that’s why I’m asking for your support in the May 16 Republican primary.

Thank you and may God bless you.

Daniel Cameron is Kentucky’s Attorney General and a Republican candidate for governor.

Editor’s Note: The Herald-Leader will publish one Opinion piece from political candidates during the primary season.