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Entries from October 2011

Bad Day For Jack Conway’s Campaign Stunt

October 25th, 2011 · No Comments

Whaaaat? Kentucky can’t join a U.S. lawsuit claiming Education Management Corp., the nation’s second-largest for-profit college chain, used improper recruitment practices to secure more than $11 billion in student aid, a judge said. Kentucky filed in August to intervene in the case in federal court in Pittsburgh after the Justice Department and four states filed [...]

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Tags: Education · Election 2011 · Jack Conway

Williams-Farmer Supporters Pushing Chain Letters

October 25th, 2011 · No Comments

Okay, you’ve gotta read this: Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 plan inspired Pam Dimmerman of Independence on a way to get Republicans to vote. Dimmerman, a member of the Kenton County Republican Women’s Club, a tea party activist and former employee of Sen. Jim Bunning’s office, said she’s encouraging Republicans to send out chain [...]

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Tags: David L. Williams · Election 2011 · Embarrassing · Humor · Richie Farmer

Watch McConnell Muted For Better Experience

October 25th, 2011 · No Comments

Here’s a super-long video of Mitch McConnell pretending to know anything about the economy, jobs and the American people: Yep, you people voted for this guy.

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Tags: Economy · Jobs · Mitch McConnell · Spotted

Jerry Abramson Gets Free Pass From Mainstream

October 25th, 2011 · No Comments

See the debate between Jerry Abramson, Richie Farmer and Dea Riley last night? Richie proved he’s been rarely involved in the race. Jerry said he was mayor of “Jefferson County.” Dea loved talking about herself. [Kentucky Is Screwed] And just like that, Steve Beshear gets to reward another friend with a spot at the racing [...]

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Tags: Ben Chandler · Election 2011 · Environment · FEAR! · Kentucky Business · Mainstream Mistake · Presidential Race · Richie Farmer · Steve Beshear · Veterans

Reeeechie’s On TeeVee! Tell Meemaw & Poppop!

October 24th, 2011 · No Comments

Richie Farmer takes pride in his record. But. Uh. He has no record. Other than being an adult baby. Even his campaign rolls its eyes at him. [C-J/AKN] Speaking of Reeeechie… You figgna watch him with Louisville’s Most-Hated Man and Dea Riley tonight on KET at 8:00 P.M. Eastern? [Televised Flustercuck] So, when is the [...]

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Tags: Barack Obama · Economy · Election 2011 · FEAR! · Humor · Jack Conway · Presidential Race · Richie Farmer · Steve Beshear · The Gays

Dear K.C. Crosbie: This Is Why You’ll Lose

October 24th, 2011 · No Comments

Well, it’s part of the reason you’ll lose. From the Herald-Leader: Crosbie said she would perform a checks and balance role on executive spending, for example, refusing to issue a check if she disagreed with it. Somebody needs to clue K.C. into the reality that it’s likely not legal to refuse to issue a check [...]

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Tags: Election 2011 · Spotted

Congressman Davis On Selling American Products

October 24th, 2011 · No Comments

Last week Geoff Davis wrote a column about creating jobs by selling American Products: Kentucky families continue to work hard to make ends meet in an uncertain economy while unemployment remains unacceptably high. That is why one of my top priorities is advancing positive, commonsense economic policies that will help the private sector grow and [...]

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Tags: Congress · Economy · Geoff Davis · Jobs · KY-4

Rand Paul Got A Bit More Handed To Him

October 24th, 2011 · No Comments

Is it uncomfortable when you get your rear chewed out in a committee meeting? Ask Rand Paul: Because he’s maybe met his match.

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Tags: Education · Rand Paul · Senate

What’s Papaw Beshear Up To This Week, Kids?

October 24th, 2011 · 1 Comment

This is what Governor Steve Beshear’s paid-for-with-your-money staffers say he’s doing this week: We’re still waiting for promised transparency in Frankfort.

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Tags: Spotted · Steve Beshear

President Obama’s Weekly Video Address

October 24th, 2011 · No Comments

This week President Barack Obama discusses bringing home the troops:

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Tags: Barack Obama · Military