Article: Kentuckians could elect their first Jewish governor: Observers say religion not a campaign issue.

Byline: Karen Owen

Apr. 30--Is Kentucky ready for its first Jewish governor? It will have one if Jonathan Miller is elected.

"I don't see why not," said Roc Linkov, a leader in the Jewish synagogue in Bowling Green. He has never encountered any anti-Semitism here, the New Jersey native said.

Many political observers think Miller's religion won't be an issue leading up to the May 22 primary or a possible runoff election.

Many voters, including Stu Spindel, a leader at Temple Adath Israel in Owensboro, didn't realize Miller is Jewish. "I don't know anything about him," Spindel said.

Miller, 39, a Democrat, was the first Jew ...

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