What a crazy day. Here’s your round-up a little bit late.
Want to win tickets to the Actors Theatre-Second City production of It Takes A ‘Ville!? Here’s your final chance. [Page One]
You know how I said Jody Richards is a TERRIBLE vote counter? He’s a terrible vote counter. [Bluegrass Politics]
Dear Jim Gray: You’re taking a dangerous risk with your new administration. Hiring Jane Driskell? REALLY? Have you not read about ANY of the problems in Louisville? Wow. [H-L & The 'Ville Voice]
R.J. Palmer beat Julian Carroll to become leader of the Democrats in the State Senate. Julian says people are afraid of him. No shiz. [Ruh Ro?]
This bit from yesterday’s Kentucky Democratic Party press release is still cracking us up today: “I can’t overstate the hard work that went into creating this application and how pleased we are with the outcome,” said Logsdon. “We’re a party that believes in inclusiveness and transparency and this application goes a long way in achieving both. Now our party’s leaders, our events, our elected officials and a host of other information are literally one click away; that’s something we’re very proud to be providing.” [Press Release]
Mitch McConnell is a master manipulator, strategist and strict obstructionist. That’s his way. And that picture is terrifying. [The Atlantic]
State House Republicans elected their new leadership: Jeff Hoover remains as Minority Leader for his sixth term. Bob DeWeese will serve as Caucus Chair. Danny Ford is Minority Whip. [Press Release]
Tomorrow, State Rep. and Chicken Lady Susan Westrom, Clark County Health Department Public Health Director Scott Lockard and Danny McGoldrick, Vice President for Research at the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids will make announcements regarding a new poll showing widespread support for a statewide smoke-free law in Kentucky. [Press Release]
Steve Nunn’s attorneys are expected to try to use the mental defect defense. That trial is going to be unbelievable. [WLEX]
The University Press of Kentucky announced today that Albert Schmid was named the winner of the Gourmand World Cookbook Award for the U.S. in the category of cooking with beer/wine/spirits for The Kentucky Bourbon Cookbook. A well-deserved award! [Buy It For $25 To Celebrate & More]
The Houston Chronicle says Kentucky’s gubernatorial race is one to watch in 2011. That may be because there are very few big races around the country. [Houston Chronicle]
Sorry, Bowling Green, but pretending that Steve Beshear and David Williams would leave politics aside until after the legislative session is completely juvenile. [BGDN]
5 responses so far ↓
1 Tizz // Jan 4, 2011 at 7:04 pm
I’m not sure why you fain outrage over the hiring of Jane Driskell. The articles you link are really non-events.
Yeah, she retired because it was in her financial interest, then she took another job because it was in her financial interest, which makes her…logical?
Then she didn’t attend a meeting about library taxes after the city’s library directer canceled his appearance, which makes her…practical?
And finally she accepted paid vacation days after originally not being awarded vacation days, which makes her… human?
You even stated she is well liked by many on both sides of the political spectrum.
So, please explain why Gray is taking a risk by hiring a logical, practical and well-liked person with decades of municipal budget experience to oversee a municipal budget.
2 jake // Jan 4, 2011 at 7:08 pm
It’s feign, not fain.
And it’s not feigned outrage. I’m also not the only person who thinks this is a big damn deal.
You’d have to be blind, deaf and dumb not to remember the tens of thousands she got in her Jerry deal. And you’d have to be corrupt as hell to ignore the Metro Government audit.
Save the anonymous concern trolling, folks.
3 bestmid // Jan 4, 2011 at 7:47 pm
Oh GOD. Harmful Retinal Searage! Why did you make me look at that picture of Lord Mitch McVoldemort?
4 JBrownetna // Jan 4, 2011 at 9:28 pm
Doesn’t sound like Jodie Richards miscounted too bad- a 1-vote margin is not a serious miscalculation when dealing with legislators who would never tell you anything but the truth(!?!) I have a feeling that a split in the Louisville delegation probably cast the die on this leadership race. Some who would have not normally supported Rep. Clark in the past probably realized that Louisville would take a major hit if they were left without a rep. in leadership. I think the west Kentucky delegation found that out last time and obviously made a correction this time with the removal of Rep. Stacy. What happened to the rumored race between Rep. Damron and Rep. Overly? Was this just a rumor or could she just not get the votes? Inquiring minds are wondering………..
5 jake // Jan 5, 2011 at 6:34 am
Not a serious miscalculation?
This is the second time it happened.
And he was telling folks he had more votes than he needed.
I’d say that’s a serious miscalculation. But I do feel a bit vindicated, admittedly, because I didn’t him or his people this go round.
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