John Calipari cancelled an event just as soon as it was announced. The Calipari’s were sending invitations for a Steve Beshear fundraiser. It was a small $1,000 donation to attend. However the cancellation was sent shortly after with this response posted on Facebook.
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[quote]”I hope by now you all realize that I don’t take my position as your basketball coach lightly. I know how politically charged this state is and I recognize that the Big Blue Nation comes from both sides of the aisle. I appreciate every elected official who supports the University of Kentucky, regardless of party.”
“That said the Governor’s event planned for August 11 – along with other charitable functions scheduled for our home – have been canceled after realizing the full plate of both professional and pressing, personal matters I will be tending to in the next couple of months. Ellen and I do hope this discussion will lead you to exercise your right to vote in the upcoming elections.”[/quote]
I don’t know about you guys, but if I had already sent my $1,000 donation I would let them keep it for a signed special edition Makers Mark bottle and a [B]ticket to this year’s NCAA championship game[/B] featuring the Kentucky Wildcats[B].[/B]
