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Big Four Bridge/Waterfront Park fundraising scam the latest shameful act in Louisville

As you’ve probably heard by now, there’s been some drama over a fundraiser held by Waterfront Park to light the Big Four Bridge in downtown Louisville red or blue based on which fanbase donated more money, Louisville or Kentucky. Despite Kentucky having a substantial lead in donations when the poll closed at 4 p.m., the donation site mysteriously reopened fifteen minutes later and Louisville received two major donations ($1,000 and $625) to put them over the top. Shocker: the contest was rigged. Given the history of how things go down in that city, especially when it comes to things involving the University of Louisville, that shouldn’t be surprising.