Kentucky Deputy Chief of Staff accused of basin personnel decisions within the state Merit System on politics rather than candidates' qualifications

Republicans in Kentucky are basing hiring decisions on politics rather than on the competency of the applicants. WKYT Television offers the story.

Republicans don't want competent people working in government. They want Republicans working in Government. Rule of Law? Civil Service protections? If you aren't Republican with Republican friends, forget it. Competency is not a requirement.