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Old 05-20-2007, 11:23 PM
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Very good point.

Also, I think the FL HBPA might have a cap on the benefit paid. I don't remember the details. Regardless, it's a great benefit that you hope to never have to use.

Eric
And it is a benefit that owners don't have to reach into their pocket for.
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Old 05-20-2007, 11:26 PM
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The problem with trying to use politicans to advance your cause is the danger of the pols using you to advance their agenda (often to your dismay)
If you play with fire, don't cry when you get burnt.

KY pols get interested in racing usually around the time they request a bunch of Derby boxes (comp of course) that used to go to owners and fans.

That's a good point, and its why I like Brereton Jones angle on slots. If we're gonna have 'em, we gotta lock up the distribution with a constitutional amendment, or the hacks in the GA will be monkeying with it the next day.
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Old 05-20-2007, 11:28 PM
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That's a good point, and its why I like Brereton Jones angle on slots. If we're gonna have 'em, we gotta lock up the distribution with a constitutional amendment, or the hacks in the GA will be monkeying with it the next day.
As long as the great David Williams is on the casinos list of officially sponsored politicians, slots are a longshot in KY anyway.
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Old 05-20-2007, 11:31 PM
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As long as the great David Williams is on the casinos list of officially sponsored politicians, slots are a longshot in KY anyway.
I guess we have the same problem when the only candidate for governor who openly supported slots drops out to avoid a runoff.
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Old 05-20-2007, 11:33 PM
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I guess we have the same problem when the only candidate for governor who openly supported slots drops out to avoid a runoff.
govs will support whatever will get them reelected once they are elected.
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Old 05-20-2007, 11:35 PM
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govs will support whatever will get them reelected once they are elected.
If beer, horses and cigars could get one elected, I'd run.
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Old 05-21-2007, 04:12 PM
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If beer, horses and cigars could get one elected, I'd run.
I'd vote for you on that platform
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