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Farmer Considering Run For Governor

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner and former UK basketball star Richie Farmer says he's considering a run for governor on the Republican ticket in 2011.

Farmer told the Associated Press Tuesday that he's been holding discussions about a possible run and may do some political polling soon.Democratic incumbent Gov. Steve Beshear has already announced he'll seek re-election in 2011. Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson will be his running mate.

Rick Howlett was midday host and the host of LPM's weekly talk show, "In Conversation." He was with LPM from 2001-2023 and held many different titles, including Morning Edition host, Assignment Editor and Interim News Director. He died in August 2023. Read a remembrance of Rick here.