Now that a pension deal has been reached, lawmakers are just waiting on the governor to call a special session. The session, probably beginning the week of June 23, will result in a bill requiring full hires to work longer and contribute more of their pay to help pay for their retirement. Cost-of-living […]

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Last night was interesting, as you know if you followed our fancy live blogging. We discovered that Kentucky Democrats are way more racist than sexist. And by racist we mean, you know, they’d probably burn a cross in Obama’s yard if he ever moved to the Bluegrass State. We discovered that the […]

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Photos from last night coming in a little bit.
Ky., Ore. voters to choose US Senate candidates [AP]
Schumer-backed Senate Candidate Prevails In Kentucky [CBS/Politico]
Kentucky Democrats Pick Wealthy Businessman to Challenge McConnell [CQ Politics]
Clinton winning Kentucky by 35 points [UPI]
Lunsford wins primary to face McConnell in Ky. [The Hill]
Lunsford, McConnell to square […]

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Tonight Rick will be in Louisville’s South End with Chris Thieneman and several other Republicans at The ‘Ville Voice.
And we’ll be in downtown Louisville with the campaigns of both Bruce Lunsford and Hillary Clinton. Not sure about Rick, but we plan to liveblog a bit tonight. So check back for updates and such.
If […]

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A member of Hillary Clinton’s financial steering committee admitted to not only bundling hundreds of thousands of dollars but making illegal contributions in the names of others. Imagine that. [Hillary is 44]
A previously unknown cache of documents related to the assassination of JFK were discovered in the Dallas County District Attorney’s office (Texas) […]

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The Hill says Greg Fischer has topped out in his quest to upset Bruce Lunsford. You know things are sucking in your campaign when The Hill says that about a Democrat. Ouch. [The Hill]
Did you know? There are tons of dumb rednecks (not just rednecks, but dumb ones) in Bardstown? […]

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Chris Thieneman, the often controversial political figure and current primary challenger of Anne Northup for the 3rd District Congressional nod, is up on television with his first commercial. The winner will face current Rep. John Yarmuth in the fall.

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Can you believe it? The Jefferson County Teachers Association endorsed Chris Thieneman in the 3rd District Republican Congressional primary. That’s kind of a big deal in Louisville politics and indicates that Anne Northup may have a tougher primary fight on her hands than she (or anyone else) expected. As Rick reports, Thieneman […]

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Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington blames Mitch McConnell for obstructing the votes needed to fill the Federal Election Commission’s vacancies. Finally, someone else is living in the reality-based community. [Fix the FEC]
Mark Hebert has a message for U.S. Senate candidates Greg Fischer and Bruce Lunsford: “Greg, read the FEC rules. […]

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OMG.
Are you watching?
Chris, buddy, what are you thinking?
Bob, Corley, really? I mean, really?
Anne’s top button is undone for a change!
Yes, “OMG” is all I have to say about the opening remarks. OMG. Uncomfortable to watch.
UPDATE @ 8:45: All right. Everyone thinks everything is puppies & rainbows in Iraq, Mexicans are […]

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