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Entries Tagged as '2008'

Bruce Lunsford Unveils 8-Point Energy Plan

July 24th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Democratic Senate candidate Bruce Lunsford held a press conference this afternoon to unveil his eight-point energy independence plan. Lunsford says the plan will provide both short-term relief and long-term solutions.
Here’s Lunsford’s plan from his press release. Let’s discuss.
Opening Up the Strategic Reserve. The Lunsford Plan would take a two-fold approach to the […]

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Tags: Senate · Economy · Environment · Mainstream · Bruce Lunsford · 2008

Is Senator McConnell a Roadblock Republican?

July 24th, 2008 · 1 Comment

We can’t decide if this is hilarious or just scary.

Check another fancy pants ad after the jump…

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Tags: Senate · Humor · FEAR! · 2008 · Mitch McConnell

Thursday Update Dept of Threats & Humor

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments

FYI folks: Calling to threaten us will get you no where but a nice little jail cell. So if you’re unhappy about something we’ve written? Take your Prozac before reaching out to us.
John Yarmuth and Anne Northup have an opponent in the 3rd District congressional race. Libertarian Edward Martin qualified for […]

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Tags: Hypocrisy · KY-3 · Senate · Anne Northup · Congress · Campaign Finance · 2008 · Bruce Lunsford · John Yarmuth · Mitch McConnell

Anne Northup Has Officially Jumped Into Deep End of the Pool Without Floaties

July 23rd, 2008 · 10 Comments

Anne Northup’s congressional campaign sent out an email blast touting support of conservative blogger Jefferson Poole of Blue Grass Red State. Northup’s blast said Poole was “holding John Yarmuth accountable” by attacking him with her campaign spin.
Take a look for yourself:

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Call us crazy, but doesn’t this now mean John Yarmuth’s congressional campaign […]

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Tags: Embarrassing · Anne Northup · Congress · John Yarmuth · Mainstream Mistake · 2008

Fancy Farm 2008 - Should We Go?

July 23rd, 2008 · 17 Comments

Well, should we? Will it be worth our time?
A campaign or two needs to drop us a confidential note letting us know what will go down. We can guarantee confidentiality. But we’re not gonna suffer through a lack of healthy vegetarian options for two sweat-filled days unless we know it’s worth our […]

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Tags: Humor · KDP · RPK · FEAR! · Mainstream · 2008 · Kentucky Tourism · Corruption · Takin yer guns!

Michael Kelley on Pat Crowley’s Show

July 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

Michael Kelley, the Democratic challenger for Geoff Davis in Kentucky’s 4th District (the guy the KDP and DCCC forgot) appeared on Pat Crowley’s television program, On The Record.
Check it out:
Part 1

See the rest after the jump…

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Tags: Congress · Michael Kelley · Mainstream · 2008 · Geoff Davis · KY-4

Something Really Does Stink in Washington

July 22nd, 2008 · 2 Comments

Mitch McConnell is having a great time spinning out of control. This time it’s because a Lunsford campaign staffer went to Austin, Texas. Dirty Librulz!
Those fancy “Something stinks in Washington” air fresheners must’ve gotten under McConnell’s skin.
Lookit:

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Tags: Senate · Humor · Bruce Lunsford · 2008 · Mitch McConnell

Talking Out of Both Sides of Her Mouth

July 22nd, 2008 · 7 Comments

That’s what Anne Northup is doing these days. Her latest email is a great example.
Take a look:
The SurveyUSA poll came out today, showing us 10 points down. Why is that good news? First, it shows that we’ve gained an impressive 7 points in the last 6 weeks, compared to the SurveyUSA poll […]

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Tags: Embarrassing · Anne Northup · Polling · KY-3 · John Yarmuth · Congress · 2008

DSCC Investing Early on Field Programs

July 21st, 2008 · 9 Comments

Roll Call reports that the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee has heavily invested early in the campaign cycle to improve field operations that made Democrats successful in 2006. So far the DSCC has invested more than $5 million in 17 states, including Kentucky.
This is all possible because the DSCC has maintained an almost 2-to-1 cash […]

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Tags: KDP · DSCC · Senate · Campaign Finance · 2008 · Bruce Lunsford · Mitch McConnell

Gut Reaction: Breakfast With Rep. John Yarmuth

July 21st, 2008 · No Comments

We’re pleased to welcome contributor Cindy Lamb aboard. Cindy’s a longtime journalist and is well-known in Louisville. She had the opportunity to sit down with John Yarmuth on Saturday, July 12 for breakfast. Below you’ll find a portion of their conversation and the rest will soon be published on VilleVoiceEats.com. Don’t […]

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Tags: Spotted · KY-3 · Giving Back · Congress · John Yarmuth · 2008 · Mainstream · Flashback