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From the Kentucky Democratic Party: What Daniel Cameron DOESN'T Want You to Know About His Education Plan

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Frankfort, Ky. - When Daniel Cameron released his education plan, he failed to mention his core policy proposal for Kentucky’s public education system – gutting it. 

Daniel Cameron has repeatedly pushed vouchers for private schools—until he rolled out his education plan yesterday. As recently as July, Cameron said that voucher programs are “what is at stake in this race.” Here are 14 instances of Daniel Cameron supporting vouchers in recent months:
 

  • 12/21/22: During a Spectrum News interview, Cameron said he was “saddened” that the Kentucky Supreme Court struck down a voucher scheme
  • 2/13/23: Cameron said “yes sir” in response to a question on supporting vouchers in Bardstown
  • 2/16/23: In Madisonville, Cameron praised the voucher policies of other states as a way to “break down” teachers unions
  • 3/8/23: Cameron said “yes” when asked point blank about his support for vouchers in a GOP debate
  • 4/18/23: At a Paducah GOP Forum, Cameron said he would “prioritize” vouchers
  • 5/1/23: On KET, Cameron praised the education policy of pro-voucher Governor Huckabee Sanders
  • 5/3/23: In Kenton County, Cameron said “the answer is yes” on pushing for vouchers
  • 5/3/23: The same day in Georgetown, Cameron doubled down on vouchers support
  • 6/16/23: At a Stanford event, Cameron again praised voucher programs
  • 6/20/23: In Morehead, Cameron said that other states’ voucher programs were “a model” to have in Kentucky
  • 6/22/23: In Henderson, Cameron again praised other states governors for voucher programs
  • 6/28/23: Cameron said “we can do [vouchers] here” at a Scottsville event
  • 7/7/23: In Greenville, Cameron again reiterated his support for vouchers
  • 7/14/23: In Hardinsburg, Cameron said that vouchers programs were “what is at stake in this race”

 

“Daniel Cameron rolled out an education plan that was missing the centerpiece of his policy agenda for education in Kentucky,” saidKentucky Democratic Party spokesperson Anna Breedlove. “He’s doing this because he knows that taking taxpayer dollars out of public schools and giving them to unaccountable private schools is wildly unpopular.”