Abuse of prescription drugs is a serious problem in the state of Kentucky. Jack Conway claims to be “tough on drugs” but in reality, he broke an important campaign promise to create a drug task force upon entering office. Additionally, he took $50,000 from the very drug company that creates OxyContin.
Marianne Skolek, an advocate in helping to end prescription drug abuse, has written extensively about Jack Conway’s Big Pharma conflict of interest here and here.
Attorney General Jack Conway accepted a $50,000 check from an organization called NADDI – National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators. This “Seed Grant” will fund new drug diversion efforts in Eastern Kentucky and allow the task force to expand into other areas of the state.
What is interesting about this “Seed Grant” from NADDI is that the State of Kentucky is suing Purdue Pharma for the devastation caused in their state by OxyContin death, addiction and abuse.
NADDI is funded by Purdue Pharma and their website proudly displays the “RX Patrol” insignia. RX Patrol is run by Purdue Pharma. So here’s my problem, how could the State of Kentucky’s Attorney General accept a $50,000 check from an organization funded by a corporation his state is suing?
Does Jack Conway stand with the drug companies and their deep pockets, or with the people of Kentucky who must deal with the rampant problems with crime and abuse?
Yet he’s against Medical Marijuana and wants to jail the cancer patients who use it.
Just say NO to JACK
Jack Conway is a “gateway drug”. A symptom of the Hippie Liberal agenda.
It’s sickening to see lawyer-politiicians think they are qualified to get between a doctor and patient. Let me get this straight, Jack Conway wants to intrude on the doctor-patient relationship for those suffering from cancer, while using public funds to pay for abortions. It sounds like he is more concerned with protecting the drug company profits than preserving the doctor-patient relationship OR the protecting the rights of the unborn. I guess there aren’t many lobbyists working for unborn babies or cancer patients.
Pharmaceutical lobbying ties is the sure indicator of a candidate. That and Goldman Sachs. At OpenSecrets.org you can research who has contributed to candidates like Jack Conway. The medical industry, pharmaceuticals, foreign interests, and more are driving policy of guys like Tough On Jack. It’s not just big tobacco anymore.
I just saw opensecrets.org, thanks for the link. It made me sick to my stomach to see all the special interest money flowing into the Conway campaign. I also noticed that Rand Paul’s donations are mostly small amounts from individuals.
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This is so frustrating.. Jack is in with the special interest
CON-man is NOT the right person to represent us in KY!
Jack is WRONG for this state!
Jack has been a failure at every part of his job
Kentucky has a huge drug problem and Jack doesn’t seem to care!
i am from paducah and i am defnitely not voting for jack conway
this is pretty big scandal
Scam artist, Jack CONman.
Jack is in bed with all special interest groups
jack is and always will be the special interest candidate
I hate everything about Conway’s record..
CORRUPTION, his name is JACK
when big pharma and big government get in bed together, the results are not pleasant
jack is incredibly corrupt