Kentucky gubernatorial candidate Matt Bevin is apparently not a fan of journalism.
Louisville, Ky. NBC affiliate WAVE reports Bevin accused one of its reporters of working for the opposition.
“I’m taking questions from people who are not working for the Conway administration,” Bevin said when WAVE reporter Theo Keith asked about Bevin’s plan to sell-off state assets if elected. “Other questions?”
Bevin’s plans include selling state properties, such as buildings and fleet vehicles, that the state no longer uses. At a February campaign event, he refused to name specifics, and refused again Tuesday.
After Bevin cut off the question from WAVE 3 News, another reporter re-asked it.
“If I’m elected, then it will be very germane. Then it will be very specific,” Bevin said when asked why he wouldn’t provide examples of wasted government property. Asked if voters deserved to know before Election Day, Bevin said labor policy, pensions, taxes and other issues “should be our focus in the days ahead.”
Bevin didn’t provide a reason for accusing the reporter of working for Conway.