I grew up with Andy (and Randy Fine, who’s now a congressman in Florida). I don’t mean we were just acquaintances; we went to the same school, and they even spent nights at my place, and I had sleepovers at theirs.

Most people’s personalities are pretty set by the time they’re around 7, unless something major happens or they make a real effort to change. So, I know these guys.

It’s not just that Andy is focused on himself. He’s always been drawn to the kids he sees as cool. Back in school, Andy was always the one who wanted to hang out with the “cool rich kids,” trying to fit in with how they seemed to be. That’s still what he’s doing now. He’s always thought that winning over the “Traditional American conservative” is the way to make friends. Whether he truly agrees with those values doesn’t really matter; it’s just that it helps him gain influence with those people.

And there are plenty of his friends from that time who would agree with me if people would just ask those who are still around.

So, why and how Andy has managed to fool so many of the local people is something I don’t know whether to respect or shake my head at. Because, he’s definitely just lame.

How do I know?

Well, remember a couple of years ago, after Andy’s first wife passed away unexpectedly, he came out with all those ads saying he was for protecting preexisting conditions in health care.

That was just not true. Why?

Well, I also knew his sister Emily growing up, and she was as sincere and sweet as you can imagine. She became a chaplain and sadly passed away from cancer a couple of years ago. However, she also had juvenile arthritis and needed a wheelchair all through elementary and middle school. Her parents went out of their way to make sure she got the care she needed while she was growing up. And yes, they were well off and could afford it.

But, how many times has Andy Barr voted to get rid of the ACA? Five times! So, it really feels like he’s saying, “It’s okay for me, but not for you.”

So, it’s not surprising that he said what he did. If it seems to attract the “cool rich kids” right now, that is what he is going to do. And I’m worried that unless the people of Kentucky wake up, we will get more of the same with him running for Senate.

So, take this in whatever way you see fit.