Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher, once accused of hiring political supporters for state jobs and indicted for conspiracy, official misconduct and political discrimination, won the GOP primary for a second term Tuesday. Fletcher had a little more than 50 percent of the votes, compared to 2003 when 75 percent of Republicans supported him. Wonder why...

We've been updating you on Ernie Fletcher since the 16-month long investigation into his hiring practices and the first calls for his resignation started. After preemptively pardoning everyone in his administration who might be charged for hiring state employees based on their political affiliation, being arraigned, and more ethical violations, Fletcher managed to struck a deal with Democratic Attorney General Greg Stumbo. The criminal charges against Fletcher were dismissed, on which Stumbo later stated that it was `highly, highly unlikely that the governor would ever stand trial'. Nevertheless, a grand jury report released last November alleged the governor had approved a "widespread and coordinated plan" to skirt state hiring laws.

"Ethically challenged" Fletcher will run against Democrat Steve Beshear in the general election.