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Fletcher Picks Former Opponent for Cabinet Post

By Dan Modlin/AP

Frankfort, KY – Governor Ernie Fletcher says one of his former opponents
in the gubernatorial primary will join his team in Frankfort.
The Kentucky Governor says Robbie Rudolph of Murray will
head the Finance and Administration Cabinet.

Rudolph is a western Kentucky tire dealer who ran as
Rebecca Jackson's running mate in the May Republican
primary. Fletcher says he and Rudolph developed a
positive relationship during the campaign.

Rudolph is 48 years old. He is the owner of
Rudolph tires.