HILARIOUS rumor: I hear the infamous Thom Karmik is headed back to Kentucky. Who will he be working for? Greg Fischer? [Hilarious Rumor]

UPDATE: The Fischer Campaign tells me Karmik would NEVER be hired by them. So, who is it? Mongiardo? He’s hopping his butt around Louisville talking to everybody.

FINAL UPDATE: Looks like he’s working for David Tandy. Hahahahaha.

Former Lt. Governor Steve Pence endorsed Republican Bruce Wicker for Congress in Kentucky’s 3rd District against John Yarmuth. [The 'Ville Voice]

Now go to bed, you silly old fart! [Fat Lip]

Boogers, Lies and Videuhtape. [Barefoot & Progressive]

It’s time for some WHAS11-Kentucky Kingdom schadenfreude. [More VV]

What is it with Uncle Tom Riner putting his personal benefit ahead of all else? His lame measure wouldn’t stand a chance on its own in either house of the legislature. [Page One Gets Comments]

HAHAHAHA. [Wonkette]

Go watch Teabagger Chief Randy Rand Paul on CNN. He says he can win without the GOP’s help. [Bluegrass Politics]

Fancy payday loan shark rumor: I hear the House Democratic Caucus has a fancy slush fund with about $500K from three industries: payday loan sharks, king coal and the nursing home industry. Imagine that. [Fancy Frankfort Rumor Mill]

Tonight’s scheduled guests for Comment on Kentucky are: Linda Blackford (Herald-Leader), Ronnie Ellis (CNHI) and Stephenie Steitzer (Courier-Journal). Tune in to KET 1 at 8:00 P.M. Eastern! [Press Release]

Mitch McConnell should issue an official apology to federal law enforcement everywhere. [Think Progress]