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John Yarmuth and Anne Northup have an opponent in the 3rd District congressional race. Libertarian Edward Martin qualified for ballot access. We’re disappointed that it’s not wacky Donna Mancini. [PolWatchers]

Dick Brown will be the featured speaker at the International Association of Business Communications of Kentucky’s August program. Check the title of it all – New media and Politics: Bloggers are Killing the Message. We’re cracking up. When has Dick Brown EVER spoken to a blogger? We can’t wait to hear what he’s got to say. [IABC-KY]

Did you know Mitch McConnell is “one of the Good Guys in the Senate” who is saving the world and solving the problem of higher gas prices? Screwing with the gas prices issue would never be considered a campaign gimmick, though. Mitch’s opponents are just trying to bring him down. [Some Republican Site]

Speaking of Mitch, oh noes! He is so broke with his $15 million and he needs more money! The mean Democrats will just spend their own money an in attempt to hurt Mitch’s feelings. [C-J]

The Campbell County Democratic Party has a new chairperson – Sue Orth. Northern Kentucky is still shaken from news yesterday of a criminal investigation involving computers seized from former chair Ken Mullikin’s home. [Pat Crowley]