Kentucky governor looks for last-minute boost from Trump

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) – Republican Gov. Matt Bevin gets to bask in the campaign finale he wanted – an election-eve appearance with President Donald Trump just hours before Kentucky voters choose between him and Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear.

The Monday evening rally at Rupp Arena in Lexington will reinforce one of Bevin’s main themes throughout the bitter campaign – his alliance with Trump, whose popularity eclipses the governor’s in the bluegrass state.

Trump tweeted support for Bevin Monday morning, saying he “has worked really hard & done a GREAT job.” Thousands of people, many wearing Trump shirts and hats, gathered inside Rupp Arena hours before the rally.

@MattBevin at the podium telling the crowd to understand America is blessed, but that doesn’t mean we should be too blessed to care. He says people should care, and get out to the polls Tuesday. @ABC36News pic.twitter.com/oZ5M9ZB1Ht

— Monica Harkins ABC 36 (@MonicaHarkinstv) November 5, 2019

Here’s the inside look at the Trump rally in Lexington. @ABC36News pic.twitter.com/4s8dJHMVf4

— Monica Harkins ABC 36 (@MonicaHarkinstv) November 4, 2019

People are filing into the arena now. The Lexington Centers says it’s expecting 10,000 people. @ABC36News pic.twitter.com/TwLtFbIJw9

— Monica Harkins ABC 36 (@MonicaHarkinstv) November 4, 2019

Trump supporters made camp across the street from Rupp Arena. There’s a mega tv, vendors with Trump gear and food trucks. The rally starts tonight at 7 pm. @ABC36News pic.twitter.com/Rh3W62tgM5

— Monica Harkins ABC 36 (@MonicaHarkinstv) November 4, 2019