Do Jim Ramsey’s complaints about politicians cutting higher education funding fall on deaf ears in light of his monster salary? [C-J/AKN] What was that, again, about Mittens Romney being a foreign policy pro? [HuffPo] While we tend to believe Mitch McConnell’s decision to hire a Paul staffer could be good for him (definitely not a [...]

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You know what’s unfortunate for Chris Thieneman? He can’t help putting his foot in his mouth or violating campaign finance law. Like this: You see, that’s what people with common sense would call vote buying. I.E., giving a potential voter something of value in exchange for their support. KRS 121.055 (Warning: External PDF Link) says: [...]

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It’s election day. Along with the elections come the election night parties. Wondering where your preferred candidate will be? Louisville Mayoral Candidates David Tandy – Henry Clay, Tavern Room, 604 S. 3rd Street Jim King – Zeppelin Cafe, 1036 E. Burnette Greg Fischer – Downtown Marriott, 2nd Floor Tyler Allen – Bluegrass Brewing Co, 636 [...]

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Former Senator Wendell Ford is campaigning with Jack Conway today. 9:00 at Shoney’s in Frankfort. 1:45 at Gillum’s in Richmond. 3:30 at the Teamsters Hall in Lexington. [Media Advisory] When I mention something – like poll numbers – and then link to them, I get emails from station management about copyright. But then station reporters [...]

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Do you folks watch LOST? Is your mind blown? Had to get up in the middle of the night to re-watch it. All these years. Who knew? I’ll believe it when I see it, but last night some folks told me the SUSA will show Jack up by 3. Really, I’ll only believe it when [...]

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The Herald-Leader did what the Courier-Journal could not by revealing that the possible sale of LG&E and KU is kind of a crazy mess. [H-L] Mitch McConnell’s right-hand man compared Greg Fischer to Trey Grayson. And you can expect Grayson’s camp to now go on a rampage about Social Security and entitlements. [John David Dyche] [...]

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The Kentucky Young Republican Federation released their straw poll results from over the weekend. Member (18-40) Results U.S. Senate Grayson 68 Paul 16 Undecided 16 U.S. Congress Lally 58 Wicker 26 Reetz 5 Hausman 0 Undecided 11 Louisville Mayor Heiner 58 Thieneman 32 Robertson 0 Undecided 10 Associate Member U.S. Senate Grayson 47 Paul 47 [...]

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It’s time for the real story behind the Chris Thieneman-Mint Jubilee madness. This mess involving the University of Louisville and a, an, ah, ahem, interesting Republican mayoral candidate is a total mess. [The 'Ville Voice] Is it really a big deal that Kentucky has 15 aircraft in the state fleet? Anybody who thinks so has [...]

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Just heard from Rand Paul’s U.S. Senate campaign. Check this: Rand Paul Health Care Town Hall Forum Valley High School November 7th @ 10:00 A.M. Moderator: Chris Thieneman Yeah. That should be gooooood.

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Wanna see Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer live in concert? Then you’ll want to win one of these pairs of tickets I’m giving away. [CLICK TO ENTER] Mitch McConnell has received more than $500,000 since 2007 from 14 health care groups and their 127 lobbyists. Still wondering why it’s in his interest to [...]

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