0:56 - Background
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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.)
4:47 - 1955 Primary campaign
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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
17:20 - 1959 Campaign
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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
22:00 - Combs administration
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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