KCTCS tuition rates creeping out of reach for the everyday student in Kentucky? David Hawpe thinks so and states his case with a story of– get this– pickled walnuts and Henry Bains Sauce. Only David Hawpe could write about Henry Bains Sauce when discussing tuition hikes. [C-J]

Pat Crowley says Kathy Groob needs to toughen up if she hopes to get anywhere in her race. To quote him, “But she’ll have to toughen up; last time, her skin was as thin as the Morningview phone book.” Also says Jack Westwood will have to prove his accomplishments. [Enquirer]

John Yarmuth was elected president of the 43 Democratic freshman in the U.S. House of Representatives this week. Proving his ability to lead and be supported by people from both sides of the aisle. Anne Northup thinks she can beat him? This isn’t a Hill-Sodrel race a few years ago. It’s John Yarmuth in liberal Louisville in 2008. [C-J]