Mary Lou Marzian

Former state Sen. David Karem (D-Louisville) and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Greg Fischer (D-Louisville): Politicker Photo

Democratic Senate candidate Greg Fischer appeared at a rally on the Jefferson County courthouse steps this afternoon to unveil a slate of endorsements from the vicinity, including a former Congressman and the current Speaker Pro Tem of the Kentucky House.

Former 3rd District Congressman Romano Mazzolli and state Representative and Speaker Pro Tem Larry Clark were the most prominent of those announcing their support of Fischer's candidacy today. They were joined by state Senator Perry Clark, former state Senator David Karem, former Louisville Mayor David Armstrong, and state Representatives Tom Burch, Jim Wayne, and Mary Lou Marzian. Louisville Metro Councilwoman Vicki Welch also was included in the list of endorsers, but was not at the rally.

All of those making endorsements are Democrats from Louisville.

"The momentum and enthusiasm for this campaign is growing by leaps and bounds, everyday. It's grassroots support, its people who will get out on May 20," said Fischer. "It's support that is going to carry us to victory on May 20 and in November."