Why did Democrats lose? Three big reasons. [Daily Kos]
It’s gotta be a fun time in Mitch McConnell’s office as he deals with the reality that his chosen candidate might not be able to beat a teabagger/birther/Paul. [Talking Points Memo]
Joe’s got details from the crosstabs in the latest U.S. Senate race poll. [Barefoot & Progressive]
Governor Steve Beshear issued a statement in reaction to Ohioans’ decision to expand gambling in that state: “Clearly, the time to act on expanded gaming is now. Ohio citizens are going to reap the benefits of thousands of new jobs and millions of dollars in tax revenue. Ohio’s decision reinforces the urgency to pass the video lottery terminal bill I proposed earlier this year. Kentucky citizens deserve to keep those dollars at home and see the real and immediate benefits in our economy – supporting our schools and building our roads. Time is of the essence, and we can’t afford to wait any longer.” [Press Release]
The food lobby is going crazy over a potential soda tax. Apparently high fructose corn syrup is a good thing these days? [HuffPo]
Kentucky will receive a $350,000 federal energy grant to be used for industrial energy efficiency projects. [Press Release]
The religious-when-it-is-politically-convenient crowd is upset that Papaw Beshear referred to his Christmas Tree as a Holiday Tree. We shall cry a river. Where are these alleged Christians when health services are cut? Where are these alleged Christians when education is cut? Where are these alleged Christians when the homeless are turned away? Where are these alleged Christians when rivers are being poisoned? [Marty Cockring]
Karl Spisak of Northern Kentucky has filed to run as a Democrat for Secretary of State. [SoS Filings]
As the Environmental Protection Agency reconsiders the dangers of coal ash, LG&E is trying to expand its storage facility. [LEO Weekly]
7 responses so far ↓
1 Dan // Nov 4, 2009 at 8:29 pm
Rand Paul is not a birther.
The strong hint of fear and desperation is very strong here and on BFAP. I guess it’s time to throw everything at Paul and pray to God something mildly sticks. Cause right now, it is all falling flat.
2 jake // Nov 4, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Haha – I love that the Paultards are going insane on the internet these days.
3 Tanker six // Nov 4, 2009 at 10:09 pm
as usual kentucky leaders (?) and the crybaby horse crowd let ohio steal what once would have been a hell of an income for state gvnt
4 Bob Colglazier // Nov 4, 2009 at 10:12 pm
There could be a nasty fight brewing between Mitch McConnell and his radical GOP Senate colleagues.
Interesting story on Talking Points that says Sen. Jim DeMint’s Senate Conservatives Fund is endorsing Republican candidates who embrace their teabagging agenda. That may not include Trey Grayson.
DeMint said he wanted to “harness the energy” he saw during the tea parties.
DeMint outlined the need for a conservative candidate in the competitive senate races in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Kentucky, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Texas.
DeMint said there are “two good candidates” in Kentucky, but he seemed to be leaning toward Rand Paul over Trey Grayson.
Erickson (of RedState.com) noted that Grayson was once a Democrat and now is the “favorite” of the Republican establishment while Paul (Ron Paul’s son) is “anything but an insider.”
DeMint added that Paul is “not a radical rightwing nut” and is “dead-on” when it comes to principles of freedom. The snap poll of callers mostly supported Paul, who has a slight lead in the early official polls.
So, are Mitch and Trey getting in the teabag with DeMint, or they gonna let Rand Paul be the conservative in the race?
5 Rod // Nov 5, 2009 at 12:00 am
I guess we’ve been insane on the internet for a long time Jake. Good for you to notice. However, still civil enough not to hire people to be video stalkers at pancake breakfasts for the elderly or blast one of the seven dirty words on the mic at a church picnic.
6 Marko // Nov 5, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Regarding the Huffington Post item, about a month ago I was surveyed about “high fructose corn syrup,” but don’t know who was responsible for it. The poll had the most confusing questions I’ve ever heard, and I told the interviewer I had no idea what he was talking about, but he pressed on. So when you start seeing poll results about how much voters think high fructose corn syrup is wonderful/evil and should be taxed/not taxed, don’t believe a word of it.
7 Conservative // Nov 5, 2009 at 1:10 pm
If it’s a “fat tax,” then don’t apply it to diet soda. I don’t know how I survived before Diet Ale-8 was invented.
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