Last night those harsh feelings had apparently not eased. Williams told reporters at a Republican gathering at the Galt House in Louisville that he would get along with Patton, but not go along with everything he proposes. Patton told reporters at Democratic headquarters in Frankfort that he had made no personal or derogatory remarks during the campaign. I will work with them. At this point they're going to have to demonstrate good faith.
Words are really immaterial.
Yesterday's Senate elections could have a long-lasting impact because the next General Assembly will be charged with redrawing legislative district lines for the next decade. A Republican-controlled Senate is bound to draw Senate districts more favorable to Republicans in future Senate elections. The Republicans first gained a 20-18 majority in the Senate last year when two Democrats switched parties. Half of the Senate's 38 seats were up for election yesterday. But six candidates were unopposed and five faced weak opposition.