No one in their right mind believes Jody Richards thought he could become governor of this Commonwealth. He was just playing political roulette. Even Jonathan Hurst jokes about it. [Larry Dale Keeling]
Dear Politico: Jack Conway loses young people because young people are disinterested and aren’t being given a reason to vote for Democrats this cycle. [Politico]
This is a terrific profile of University of Kentucky trustee Joe Peek. UofL needs someone like this. [H-L]
Monkeypox is going to be awesome! Maybe the next pig flu? Bird flu? West Nile-like virus? [The Economist]
Really? When was global warming “proven to be a fraud”? If you’re going to comment, you should maybe know what the hell you’re talking about. [We Get Comments]
Karl Rove’s bullshiz organization is lying in a television spot? You don’t say. [Bluegrass Politics]
It’s totally Big Love but in real life form. What a hot mess. [Sister Wives]
What was that about teabaggers not being violent and not hating the gays? [Think Progress]
Tomorrow at 10:00 A.M. at the Bridge on Cox Street in Lexington, Papaw Beshear will appear with First Lady Jane Beshear, Ben Chandler (R-Kentucky), Lexington Failure Jim Newberry and Mike Hancock to cut a ribbon for the Newtown Pike Bridge Extension. [Press Release]
Then at 1:30, First Lady Jane Beshear will appear at the Galt House in Louisville for the Governor’s Local Issues Conference. Joining her will be Adjutant General Edward Tonini, Secretary of State Trey Grayson, Mike Hancock and Adam Edelen. [Another Press Release]
Lt. Dan will be speaking there at 3:30, int appears, as Miss Val just told us via press release. [Yet Another Release]
NOW the Obama crew are getting antsy about the teabaggers? Where were they four or five months ago? They’re a little late to the party. [HuffPo]
6 responses so far ↓
1 John Wall // Sep 7, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Really, nothing on the moneybomb. Ever once in a while, you are allowed to say you were wrong about Jack and are impressed by some aspect of his campaign (i.e. raising almost $300,000 in a day online from low-dollar donors). I know it’s hard for you buddy.
2 jake // Sep 7, 2010 at 9:34 pm
Hard for me?
I love that folks in D.C. think they’ve got their finger on the pulse of the Bluegrass. Ha.
Here’s the reality: I’ll believe it’s a money bomb when Jack proves he raised every dime of that money during the alleged money bomb. So far, no one on his campaign has been able to do so.
Where have I been wrong? Jack’s down 15 points. Rand’s going up on the air tomorrow. And the DSCC is no where to be found.
3 jake // Sep 7, 2010 at 9:41 pm
Additionally, Trilogy Interactive’s little widget – that’s pretty bogus. But if it makes Jack happy to pretend he raised less than a third of what Rand Paul raised in a day over the course of two weeks? That’s cool. Jack will just always be the candidate who almost beat the worst candidate in Kentucky history.
4 Jeff Noble // Sep 7, 2010 at 10:03 pm
I drove through the new Newtown Pike Extension (south of Main Street) last night on my way to visiting friends on Clays Mill Road. They’ve given it a new name – Oliver something Drive or something. I did not recognize the name – perhaps I should have.
5 Jeff Noble // Sep 7, 2010 at 10:03 pm
Or are they dedicating the new Newtown Pike Extension north of I-64/75? It has been undergoing reconstruction as well.
6 Mike // Sep 8, 2010 at 9:31 am
The Newtown Pike Extension from W Main St to Versailles Rd/High St/Maxwell St is called Oliver Lewis Way in honor of the African American jockey who won the first Kentucky Derby. There was a naming contest and the citizens of Lexington voted and chose that name. It could not be named “Newtown Pike” or “Newtown Pike Extension” because of some 911/emergency issue. Eventually it will be connected to Scott St at UK’s campus
Leave a Comment