Federal hate crimes legislation passed the U.S. Senate last night and it’s on its way to be signed by President Barack Obama. I never thought I’d see this in my lifetime. [Page One]
Mitch McConnell and Jim Bunning both voted against it. And the Fairness Campaign released another statement about it: ““Despite Kentucky’s Senators Bunning and McConnell’s votes in opposition to the National Defense Authorization Act containing the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Act, the Senate has taken a bold step towards full equality and civil rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans with their historic 68-29 vote in favor of the bill,” said Chris Hartman, director of the Fairness Campaign. “I am encouraged by the Senate’s long overdue approval of this vital Hate Crimes measure, and believe this is but one of many advancements Congress and President Obama will make together towards fairness for all U.S. citizens.”” [Press Release]
When will Kentucky’s U.S. Senate candidates issue statements about the Matthew Shepard Act? [Just Wondering]
The most hilarious comment EVER was left on the ‘Who Would Win?’ post about Jack Conway and Lt. Dan. [Go Read It!]
The latest installment of Fairdale Bigfoot’s weekly advice column is dirty, perverted and delicious. [Consuming Louisville]
Ford’s gonna make an SUV in Kentucky to export to Europe! [Bloomberg]
We love Jon Fleischaker for accusing the Beshear Misadministration of intellectual dishonesty. This man should win many, many awards and mega riches. [Ronnie Ellis]
The least WBKO could do is ask if they support a public option. Getting specific would help. [WBKO]
Now sure how we missed this, but Trey Grayson just does not approve of that Rand Paul guy. He’s an “outsider.” [WYMT]
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1 David Adams // Oct 23, 2009 at 8:02 am
While his opponents struggle with each other’s gaffes and games, one candidate in the race remains focused on the issues that matter to Kentucky voters. Rand Paul will help create jobs, grow the economy, and make Kentuckians’ lives better by reminding Washington D.C. that individual freedom and capitalism built America into the greatest nation in the history of the world. Maintaining that status means returning to balanced budgets and rejecting government takeovers of private business activity. High taxes, higher spending, corporate welfare deals, and bailouts have distracted too many government officials from the people’s business. Unlike them, Rand Paul will always keep his eye on the ball and treat public service like a higher calling, albeit a temporary one.
2 Novena // Oct 23, 2009 at 2:39 pm
“United We Stand, Against Equal Rights”
Bunning and McConnell continue to show their true colors against anything resembling equal treatment for all in this country. Their votes against the Matthew Shepherd Act are not surprising given their past record of complete opposition to equal justice for everyone. They are really un-American and one wonders if Mitch’s constituents are slowly picking up on his blather and sanctimony.
3 jaded dude // Oct 23, 2009 at 9:13 pm
Hey, Jim Bunning and Mitch McConnell are bravely protecting us Kentuckians from them libruls, so it’s all good!
Seriously, being a member of Congress has gone from prestigious to downright ignominious.
McConnell and Bunning have worked with brilliant, homosexual political employees in the Capitol.
There is no way Dan Mongiardo could have avoided meeting talented, openly gay classmates while going to medical school.
Yet these same politicians take ridiculous positions on social issues because some political spreadsheet implies it is strategically expedient to amplify constituents’ fears rather than engage voters in an informative dialogue. All of the U.S. Senators from Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina voted against this bill. Playing to the long-ago discredited fears of a few vocal, radically ignorant constituents does absolutely nothing to promote the future prosperity of this region.
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