Lewis and the power of incumbency
By Wally EdgeRetiring U.S. Rep. Ron Lewis (R-Cecilia) finally endorsed state Sen. Brett Guthrie (R-Bowling Green) as his successor for the 2nd Congressional District seat. Lewis, who has held the seat since 1994, said in a statement that it's important to "[make] sure we have a voice for conservative values representing us in Congress."
Lewis probably understands the importance of winning this particular election and the power of incumbency better than most. His successor, U.S. Rep. William H. Natcher (D), served in the House for 41 years and set a record by casting 18,401 consecutive votes.
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