Some bad and terribly hilarious GOP news in the Carolinas. [Talking Points Memo]

This interactive map of weekly flu outbreaks probably won’t make you feel so swell. [Wall Street Journal]

Aww, the University of Kentucky coal indoctrination is obviously underway. [Kernel]

State educational leaders are preparing to fight Greg Stumbo. [EITB]

Dear Joe Arnold: Maybe you shouldn’t scare the bejeezus out of people when it comes to the flu vaccine? Maybe when you run a big story about how poisonous the preservatives in the vaccine are, maybe, uh, you could run some facts along with what you’re posting from a couple who aren’t medical professionals? That’d be a good idea. Fine to post opinion about just about anything – but not health care. Not even I do that. [Joe Arnold]

Need a last-minute Halloween costume? Print out these masks. Sara Palin, Glenn Beck, Kanye West, Rod Blagojevich. [HuffPo]

The faux Bluegrass Institute’s organization (State Policy Network, of which BIPPS is a member) made the Wonkette for some queer toga teabagger party. OH NOES. [Wonkette]

Is David Williams’ hold over the State Senate slipping? Our money is on Jimmy Higdon, a fairly progressive guy, to win Dan Kelly’s seat. [Joe Gerth]

Here’s a pretty interesting look back at First Lady Jane Beshear’s childhood in Bowling Green. [Bowling Green Daily News]

It IS disconcerting to think that someone who sits in judgment of those accused of crimes might have gotten where they are because a governor wanted another vote for gambling. [That Dirty Ronnie Ellis, Our Favorite]

Hahaha, you’ve gotta read right-wing turtle head Jim Weise’s letter to the editor about those scary “leftists” and Nobama’s socialism. Pure hilarity. [They Get Letters]

Breeders’ Cup or Bust: a Charity Fundraising Drive. Literally, a drive. Check this out because it’s pretty cool. [Paulick Report]

Glasgow is not happy with Greg Stumbo or Steve Beshear. [Glasgow Daily Times]