Bevin Threatened Legislator Who Refused to Switch Parties

A Democratic state legislator alleges Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin (R) left a message threatening him and his district on his voicemail in December, one day after he refused to change parties, the Louisville Courier-Journal reports.

“Bevin made the call to Rep. Russ Meyer (D) at a time when Republicans were furiously trying to recruit party-switchers in the House following the November election that saw the GOP make great strides. Meyer was a top target because he represents a district that votes heavily Republican.”