It is standard practice for new presidential administrations to fill U.S. Attorney positions around the country with supporters of their party. The trend was seen under the George W. Bush administration and speculation is that it will continue under President-elect Barack Obama.
The likely change will affect the individuals holding Kentucky's two U.S. Attorney positions, both of whom came to power under the Bush administration.
One of the questions that remains, however, concerns who will fill their posts.
David Huber, serving the Western District of Kentucky, is the longest serving of the two U.S. Attorneys in the Commonwealth and the one with the most visible ties to the party leaving power in the White House.
Huber was appointed to the position in 2003 by President Bush. A Louisville-native, Huber is a longtime associate with the highest-profile politician from his hometown - U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Louisville).
Both Huber and McConnell worked as legislative assistants in the office of former Republican U.S. Sen. Marlow Cook and both men then went on to serve as assistant U.S. Attorneys. Upon McConnell's election as Judge/Executive of Jefferson County, Huber received an appointment from the future Senator to become the County's chief administrative officer.
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