Rumor has it that lots of folks out in the state are contacting former House Speaker Jody Richards to encourage him to run for Secretary of State. And we hear Jennifer Moore has been calling all kinds of players to complain. Unfortunately for her, we hear the smart money will be working against her. And [...]

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House Bill 2 of the special legislative session in Frankfort – the gambling bill – just passed in the State House. After a huffy start by Larry Clark, an impassioned floor speech by Greg Stumbo, a speech from David Osborne (who personally benefits from this legislation), a speech by Robin Webb about how terrible the [...]

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With the special legislative session just one week away, some thoughts. Anyone else think the gambling thing is unlikely to come to fruition? And if it doesn’t, will those now in charge of the State House be subjected to the same attacks which former Speaker Jody Richards was subjected? Remember, he “killed” gambling. It was [...]

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What are the odds that Senate President David Williams will pull a Jody Richards and adjourn on the first day of the special session? The Governor’s office is telling everyone and their mother that they plan to put slots on the call “later in the session.” That’s right. “Later in the session.” It’s a special [...]

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Whattya know? We hear from a source inside corrupt Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson’s office that Larry Clark has been all over the place trashing David Williams. The latest bit allegedly goes that Larry tells those in various political positions (like Abramson’s staffers) that they ought not be trying to deal with the State Senate President [...]

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Haha, so, funny story. Kelly Flood has finally decided to talk about how she was supporting Jody Richards and Joni Jenkins in the House Leadership races until she got a better deal with Greg Stumbo… My first vote as your representative was not directly about legislation, but about the leadership of the House. I chose [...]

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We’re hearing reports left and right that supporters of outgoing Speaker Jody Richards are being screwed on committee assignments. One big rumor we’re also hearing is that John Will Stacy is already being locked out of leadership discussions. We hope Greg Stumbo wouldn’t dick people over this early in the ball game. What gives? Pierce, [...]

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Jody Richards received a major standing ovation after now-Speaker Greg Stumbo reviewed some history of the chamber, praising Jody. Wonder if that takes some of the sting out of losing? Here’s the general consensus from folks we’ve spoken with today: Harry Moberly is definitely out as Budget Chair. The big rumor is that Darryl Owens [...]

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In case you missed it last night, check all the shenanigans of the House Leadership elections. [Page One] Louisvillian and musical icon Will Oldham gets profiled in the New Yorker. Probably one of the best articles about him that we’ve ever read. [New Yorker] Ha – Jody says he’s not the super counter he thought [...]

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3:27ish – Greg Stumbo was just nominated by Susan Westrom. Check back for updates 3:40ish – Dennis Keene nominated Larry Clark. 4:18 – Folks are giving their speeches right now. Just now making it to the Whip race. 4:30 – Speeches are done, voting begins. Hold your horsies, kids! Take your restroom breaks now. 4:52 [...]

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