Pro-Lifers Win Governors' Races, Democratic Presidential Candidates Continue To Court Pro-Abortion Supporters.

Pro-lifers enjoyed a huge victory November 4 in Kentucky as pro-life Congressman Ernie Fletcher (R) was elected governor over his pro-abortion opponent, Attorney General Ben Chandler (D).

In a tough race that pundits predicted would be extremely close on election day, Fletcher prevailed by an impressive 55%-45% margin. He succeeds retiring pro-abortion Gov. Paul Patton (D).

Much of Chandler's campaign was geared toward linking Fletcher to President George W. Bush, especially on economic issues. Rather than hurting Fletcher, the connection helped him. President Bush made two campaign stops in Kentucky the Saturday before the election and energized Fletcher's voters.

In Mississippi, pro-life Lt. Governor Amy Tuck (R) was re-elected, defeating pro-abortion state Sen. Barbara Blackmon (D). Tuck's victory was an overwhelming 61%-37%. Abortion was a major issue in the lieutenant governor's race.

Also in Mississippi, pro-life challenger Haley Barbour (R), former chairman of the Republican National Committee, defeated incumbent Gov. Mike Musgrove (D) who also took a pro-life position.

President Bush also made campaign stops in Mississippi to help Barbour's efforts. Almost 100,000 more votes were cast this year over the last gubernatorial election. Barbour is only the second Republican to win that seat in almost 130 years, carrying the state by a margin of 53%-45%.

On November 15, voters in Louisiana will elect a governor. They will choose between two pro-life candidates: Bobby Jindal (R), a former Bush Administration official, and Lt. Governor Kathleen Blanco (D).