Shortly after Francene’s passing two Fridays ago, I suggested to several Jefferson County legislators that they should file a resolution to adjourn the State House in honor of Francene. Because there’s no question she’s one of the few people in the entirety of Kentucky who worked hard to keep our legislature honest. There’s no question [...]

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WHAT? You mean to tell me there’s no “Enemy of Liberty” in Kentucky to face Rand Paul? [Gawker] When will Gary Tapp come clean about why he isn’t running for re-election to the state senate? I hear it involves his cousin. [Page One Flashback] The military is losing ground in the fight against suicides. Andrew [...]

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What is it with wimpy Democrats in the State Senate? They all voted “pass” on Senate Bill 3 – which just passed – which didn’t pass – Brandon Smith couldn’t get it passed (required 23 votes). AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky, adopting a 21st Century Bill of [...]

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Is it cool for these guys to want a portion of Hans Poppe’s legal fee if they didn’t perform the work? Chime in, lawyerfolk. [Andy Wolfson] Wow – there’s yet another Republican entering the U.S. Senate race. [Bluegrass Politics] People in Rhode Island are still seething over Robert Felner. [Providence Journal] If Mitch McConnell had [...]

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I mean, tomorrow is the last day for all the crazies to come out and file for office! WHO: Secretary of State Trey Grayson, Candidates for 2010 primary elections WHAT: The 2010 election filing deadline WHEN: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 4:00 P.M. Eastern – Deadline WHERE: Office of the Secretary of State Room 152 [...]

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Here’s a video from day four of Jack Conway’s Kentucky Jobs Tour, filmed in the Purchase Area:

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He’s worse than Greg Fischer when it comes to campaign finance messes. Here’s a hint: You cannot sell tickets to a campaign event without making it clear that the price of the ticket is a campaign contribution. And the artist performing at the event? If she’s not being paid, it’s an in-kind contribution. Amateur hour.

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This week President Barack Obama blasted the Supreme Court’s campaign finance ruling:

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When federal judges are cracking jokes about you, you know you’re nearing the end of your reign as governor. This is quite possibly the most awful story written about Beshear yet. And I love it. [Joe Gerth] Did the real Sonny Bass leave a comment last night on this UofL degree scandal story from September [...]

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I hear Denny Nunnelley was selected to replace his boss, Bob Arnold, as head of the Kentucky Association of Counties. [Fancy Rumor] UPDATE: Looks like it wasn’t just a rumor. Ryan Alessi has followed up with a story. Have you seen this nutbag “libertarian” who comments on like 800 blogs around the country and is [...]

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