The Democrats chose Daniel Mongiardo , a relatively unknown physician and state senator from Hazard .
Bunning was heavily favored for a second term in 2004 after his expected Democratic opponent , Governor Paul Patton , saw his career implode in a scandal over an extramarital affair .
The Democratic chose Daniel Mongiardo , a relatively unknown physician and state senator from Hazard .
Bunning was heavily favored for a second term in 2004 after his expected Democratic opponent , Governor Paul Patton , saw his career implode in a scandal over an extramarital affair .