Lexington, KY (September 17, 2007) - Today former Republican member of the State House of Representatives from Glasgow/Barren County, Steve Nunn, announced his support of Democrat candidate for Governor, Steve Beshear, in the November election.

Nunn, the son of the last Republican governor, Louie Nunn, said Republicans need a change from the current corruption of Governor Ernie Fletcher. He calls the Fletcher administration the most disappointing administration he's seen in his lifetime.

"I'm a Republican for good government and I'm a Republican for Steve Beshear," said Nunn. "Four years of failed leadership has lead to this decision. I know Steve Beshear will move Kentucky forward."

Republican Larry Hopkins also appeared to announce his support of Beshear in the upcoming election. Hopkins represented Kentucky's Sixth Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives from 1979-1993. He was the Republican nominee for Governor in 1991 against Brereton Jones. Hopkins served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1972-1976 and in the Kentucky Senate from 1976-1978.

"I believe Steve Beshear can provide the leadership Kentucky needs," said Hopkins. "He can bring positive change is areas like education, the economy and healthcare - including providing quality, affordable healthcare coverage to every Kentuckian. It's terrible that we currently have 550,000 Kentuckians with no health coverage at all, including 81,000 children. Steve has the leadership ability and know-how to think outside the box and move Kentucky in the right direction."

"I am honored to have the support of these Republican leaders," said Beshear. "They have joined with me because they recognize the need to bring to Kentucky strong leadership that will serve the people with integrity."

The announcement was made at the former Courthouse on Main Street in Lexington.