Democratic governor blasted for taking part in ceremony
(NEWSER) - When you're down 25 points in the polls, might as well swing for the fences: After Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear took part in a Hindu blessing ceremony to celebrate the arrival of an India-based employer, his GOP opponent let loose, notes the Lexington Herald-Leader : "He's sitting down there with his legs crossed, participating in Hindu prayers with a dot on his forehead with incense burning around him," said state Senate President David Williams. "I don't know what the man was thinking." More»