President Barack Obama’s approval rating is back in positive territory. Now that the country has realized the Republican alternatives are nothing more than laughable. [Reuters]
Even the Republicans say Kentuckians want a chance to vote on the expansion of gambling. [Bluegrass Politics]
Wouldn’t it be awesome if this happened if redistricting failed in Kentucky? Having all the candidates run statewide, ruining the Commonwealth forever? John Yarmuth likely wouldn’t be able to win in that case. [Ryan Alessi]
Wondering why everybody hates the U.S. Congress? Here’s why. In one simple chart. [WaPo]
Here’s lunatic Lonnie Napier trying to drug test welfare recipients again. Because it’s worked out so well in other states – ha. Forget that tripe and wasted money – let’s drug test legislators and all state government employees. [FOX41]
Who really believes the University of Louisville Hospital faces a dire future without merging? Who believes Jim Ramsey could fix this in a heartbeat if he tried? [84WHAS]
Susan Chicken Lady Westrom (holy shiz, remember that mess?) shows how disconnected she is by suggesting Mitch McConnell is controlling state legislative races next year. It’s not a secret that it’s David Williams, who remains disconnected from McConnell, making sure certain Democrats face opponents. [H-L]
Here’s the Ronnie Ellis take on Steve Beshear’s effort to get gambling expanded in Kentucky. [Ashland Independent]
Mitch McConnell, his pals and the Democrats all love avoiding blame when it comes to continuing to shirk responsibility in Washington. [Slate]
Looks like the folks in Bowling Green noticed that online gambling could be coming to Kentucky soon. The Kentucky Lottery also took note. [BGDN]
Dear Terry Brooks and Kentucky Youth Advocates: Where are you on this drop-out bill stuff? Last session you were deeply involved. Have you completely caved this year? [C-J/AKN]
Of course right-wing pledges to rid the country of several federal agencies are undoable. And crazy. [Politico]
Ron Paul is building his campaign on doomsday scenarios. And that’s from an international news agency. [Reuters]
6 responses so far ↓
1 Novena // Dec 29, 2011 at 9:41 am
“Hospital Merger: Divine Intervention Is Needed?”
Consultant: “It looks bleak if God doesn’t do something soon. How to reach Him?”
Hospital Honcho: “Would the Pope do?”
Consultant: “Not as powerful, but it could do us well publicity-wise. I’m sure he will ask for prayer and maybe some money.”
2 Ed Marksberry // Dec 29, 2011 at 1:27 pm
Can you imagine how much money the Republicans would spend on Congressional races here in the Commonwealth if redistricting fails.
If the State Republican leaders are smart, they will do just that and they would win ever district. True Democrats beware!
3 Ed Marksberry // Dec 29, 2011 at 4:46 pm
I had a conversation with someone (who is in the financing business) of how Florida at first tested 7000 welfare recipients and found 32 tested positive for drugs, mostly marijuana. At this rate, to test all welfare recipients, it would save Florida around $40,000 to $70,000 a year in welfare cost, but it would cost approx $178,000,000 to implement. He said he saw that on the news, but that he didn’t believe it. He is either clairvoyant or stubborn, I’ll let you decide.
The only drug problem I can see with welfare recipients is that drugs are too expensive for them, unlike several well to do lawmakers and political pundits.
4 Jeff // Dec 30, 2011 at 8:26 am
The Post retracted that chart.
5 jake // Dec 30, 2011 at 8:27 am
Must have taken them all day to do so.
6 jake // Dec 30, 2011 at 9:07 am
Ed: There are no “true Democrats” in Kentucky. And it’s not just Republicans that will spend heavily.
The comment from Stumbo about statewide congressional races is squarely aimed at John Yarmuth.
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