The University of Kentucky’s former farm chief was investigated over the loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars, crops, fuel and equipment. How the heck can someone use 2,902 gallons of gasoline? Wow. [Ryan Alessi]

Mike Slaton could beat Tom “Let’s Use Religion to Buy Votes” Riner in the 41st House District because he actually tells you where he stands on every issue. [Mike Slaton]

Lexington’s leadership may not have its ducks in a row but the people do. And that’s why I believe Jim Gray will be Lexington’s next mayor. [Politico]

December 31, 2009 is the deadline to switch your party registration if you wish to vote in Kentucky’s May 2010 primary election. [Press Release]

The Derby City Film Festival his in February. You ready for the 45 films – including six from Kentucky – to knock your socks off? Tickets cost $6 per screening or just $40 for an entire weekend. [The 'Ville Voice]

When Marilyn Parker (did she disappear?) and I get gay married, by a Muslin, for fun, we will have nothing but fancy cookies everywhere. Because that is the gay way. [New York Times]

The NRSC has officially linked up with Trey Grayson. [CQ Politics]

Joe Arnold is in the tank for Rand Paul!  Joe Arnold is in the tank for Rand Paul! [WHAS11]

DO NOT MISS THIS THINGY FROM LEO! DO NOT! [It Is Good]

People can laugh it up and complain about Mitch McConnell all they want. There’s no evidence. But Florida really might elect a closet-case Republican with a fake marriage. [Broward Palm Beach]