Interview with Foster Ockerman

Partial Transcript: I want you to identify yourself first.

Segment Synopsis: Ockerman discusses his background, entering politics, and changes in Lexington politics.

Keywords: Lexington, Kentucky; Nelson County

Subjects: Democratic party (Ky.) Kentucky--Politics and government Republican party (Ky.)

Partial Transcript: When did your first meet Bert Combs?

Segment Synopsis: Ockerman discusses the 1955 primary and what issues were covered. He talks about the sales tax speech that he thinks sunk Combs' bid for governor.

Keywords: Breckinridge, John

Subjects: Chandler, Happy, 1898-1991 Clements, Earle C. (Earle Chester) Combs, Bert T., 1911-1991 Democratic party (Ky.) Elections Political campaigns Sales tax

Partial Transcript: In the 1959 primary, what do you recall about that?

Segment Synopsis: Ockerman discusses the 1959 campaign and why he thinks Combs won the primary.

Keywords: Combs, Bert

Subjects: Campaign management Democratic party (Ky.) Political campaigns Sales tax Wyatt, Wilson W. (Wilson Watkins), 1905-1996

Partial Transcript: Let's talk now about the Combs administration?

Segment Synopsis: Ockerman highlights what he feels the Combs administration accomplished. He says that he his prejudiced since he worked for the administration for three years.

Keywords: Clements, Earle; Combs, Bert; Commissioner of the Department of Motor Transportation; Merit system; Minimum Foundation Program; Truck Deal

Subjects: Education--Kentucky Governors--Kentucky Roads--Construction Sales tax--Law and legislation Toll roads

Partial Transcript: Combs made a decision to run for governor again in '71.

Segment Synopsis: Ockerman explains why he think Combs ran for governor and why he lost the primary.

Keywords: Combs, Bert

Subjects: Governors--Kentucky Political campaigns