Want free Papa John’s? Become a fan on Facebook and boom, you get a freebie. [Business First]
Jennifer Miller is busy telling everyone who will listen that she voted for Mitch McConnell. Several members of the Fayette County Democratic Party have called to share the news with us. I guess telling people that Bruce Lunsford was (for serious) trying to harm her (”assassinate” is the language she used) wasn’t enough. Doesn’t this mean she now needs to give up her position with the FCDP? We hear Jane Jenson and Jamie Palumbo (son of Ruth Ann) also voted for McConnell. [Various Reports]
The Kentucky Democratic Party stiffed its field staffers one week of pay. Which is pretty horrific, considering that Jennifer paid herself $3,000 per month to do nothing. And paid Wiley Pearson, the guy who ran Jonathan Miller’s campaign… but didn’t know he’d dropped out of the race hours after he’d made it final. And Thom Karmik, the Republican. And Jeremy Horton, the guy who carried Jennifer’s water, attacking all kinds of people associated with us… the guy who on a number of occasions refused to allow field staffers to collect valuable volunteer information at political rallies. Isn’t that fancy? The KDP was so broke it STIFFED field staffers on a week of pay that was promised to them. We’ve got a bunch of information and a fancy email thread for anyone interested. Or you could just pay those folks the money they’re owed and we’ll call it a day. [Ticked Off Former Employees]
David Williams and Dan Kelly need to get over themselves. If they think they’re not yokels, they’ve got something coming to them. I mean, WE’RE yokels and we’re fine with it. We embrace it. Dan and David need to get their panties out of a twist. [C-J]
Is Kentucky’s Department of Homeland Security a holding place for political staffers? You bet your booties. But, as much as we hate to admit it, the folks who are hired there have relevant experience and are good at their jobs. Most of that office revolves around money and has nothing to do with security. And, contrary to what you read in this story, most people with state jobs have contributed tons of money to Democrats. Just as most in the Fletcher Administration had contributed tons of money to Republicans. I think the point missed in this story is that Homeland Security in Kentucky isn’t what you think it is. [Bluegrass Politics]
Laura Bush will be in Kentucky today to celebrate the life of Abraham Lincoln. Someone at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School should send us photographs. And later she’ll be at a ceremony at Lincoln’s birthplace. If you’re near Hodgenville, it may be an interesting day. [H-L]
Isn’t it interesting that Imperial Klans of America and some racists in Kentucky have to pay $2.5 million to a kid they beat at the Meade County Fair in 2006? [C-J]
Why is it most people with common sense hate the idea of an automobile industry bailout? Maybe it’s because American auto manufacturers are behind the times, produce a terrible product and they fight against better fuel-efficiency standards? Just a thought. [NYWT]
14 responses so far ↓
1 You're correct // Nov 18, 2008 at 11:30 am
Yes, the FCDP’s founding documents require members of the executive committee to support the entire Democratic ticket. Jennifer herself even pointed this out during a previous EC meeting. Wonder how that will affect FCDP leadership? Jane is co-chair of the EC.
2 Mistake // Nov 18, 2008 at 11:31 am
Jane is NOT co-chair. (There is no co-chair.) She is VICE chair. Apologies.
3 Davi // Nov 18, 2008 at 12:04 pm
I am very proud of the courts in my state for the decision against the KKK. Seeing the case of the young man who was severely beaten by members of the Klan for simply being, and his courage to go against the Klan, is a huge story of justice which made bigger national news than it did local.
We can not allow the kind of hate spread by the KKK and other groups to exist without censure.
If it takes a $2.5 million dollar judgment to speak loudly against this kind of hate, manifested in a horrible crime, that’s what we will do.
4 David Adams // Nov 18, 2008 at 1:06 pm
I very much dislike the idea of bailing out the car companies, but hate is too strong a word for it. In fact, I currently own three domestic vehicles that I bought used after someone else coughed up the money for the union dues and fat fringe benefits. My thoughts on getting those extras thrown back on my tab after I took pains to avoid them, however, do border on hate. Yeah, you’re right. I hate it, too. Carry on…
5 btucker // Nov 18, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Read the 6 Myths about the Detroit 3
http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20081117/BUSINESS/81117032
6 James R. // Nov 18, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Why reward Detroit for being irresponsible? Americans buy vehicles based on performance, price, MPG, and dependability. If Detroit changes they will succeed, otherwise a government bailout only delays the problem.
I dare say that there are many Ford, Chevy and Chysler workers who shop at Wal-Mart. Why is that do you think?
7 Larry West // Nov 18, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Regarding Jennifer Miller: If she was a Republican, she would be forbidden to have a place of leadership for the next four years, even if she recanted the next week — just ask Chris Thieneman.
8 C.J.S. // Nov 18, 2008 at 5:28 pm
Kentucky Democratic Party by-laws forbid any committee member (from precinct to State Central) or Chair (from precinct captain to Jennifer Moore herself) from supporting anyone other than the Democratic nominee.
Historically, there have been instances where a blind eye has been turned to such violations. An example of this was last year, when KDP treated (crazy Dem) David Williams like he didn’t exist and all but endorsed Richie Farmer. The Kentucky U.S. Senate Race wasn’t such an instance.
As far as removal goes, the entire LD committee will need to set as a jury more or less and the question is on whether or not Jennifer Miller failed to support the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, NOT whether she should remain LD Chair. If I recall, one found guilty of this is barred from holding party offices for two years.
9 Forks Of Elkhorn // Nov 19, 2008 at 8:06 am
This appears to be a job for the new By-Laws Committee appointed by Ms. Moore. George Mills of Lexington is the committee chair. I do not know who the other members are. Persons with information on these alleged violations need to contact Mr. Mills. They could also contact Mr. O’Neill who is the Fayette County Chair and is also a member of the State Committee.
10 Phantom // Nov 19, 2008 at 10:01 am
Jane Jensen is an At Large member of the KDP SCEC. Did she actively support McConnell?
11 JMBTJ // Nov 19, 2008 at 3:44 pm
As someone who was in the Fayette County HQ quite a bit, there was serious resentment against Lunsford with some of the top people.
What stupidity, we had the chance to knock off the senate minority leader and certain people just couldn’t get past the ‘03 fiasco. It was just too much to replace a neo-con with a Democrat huh?
Get over yourselves. Those who went for McConnell or McCain should be banned from the office. T
12 JMBTJ // Nov 19, 2008 at 3:44 pm
As someone who was in the Fayette County HQ quite a bit, there was serious resentment against Lunsford with some of the top people.
What stupidity, we had the chance to knock off the senate minority leader and certain people just couldn’t get past the ‘03 fiasco. It was just too much to replace a neo-con with a Democrat huh?
Get over yourselves. Those who went for McConnell or McCain should be banned from. That goes for anyone inside of the KDP.
13 Funny Stuff // Nov 20, 2008 at 10:12 am
Who voted for who in Lexington aside, this is further proof that Lunsford was a terrible nominee and the Washington guys who pushed for it made a big mistake. There were plenty of other Democrats who felt the same way about Lunsford.
14 jake // Nov 20, 2008 at 11:41 am
Like I said all along, it wasn’t just about beating McConnell– which I didn’t think was possible. It was about keeping all of Mitch McConnell’s $20 million IN Kentucky so he couldn’t help maintain a Republican majority.
Like it or not, Bruce’s money helped save several House and Senate seats around the country this cycle.
That said– fuck whether or not Bruce was a good candidate that was forced upon you by idiot Chuck Schumer. If you’re a Democratic Party official? You have rules to abide by or you face expulsion. End of story.
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