The latest SurveyUSA data indicate that John Yarmuth leads Republican opponent Todd Lally 47 to 45. Maybe some day the Kentucky Democratic Party will wake up? Not holding my breath. [The 'Ville Voice]
An internal poll shows David Williams and Richie Farmer lead Steve Beshear and Jerry Abramson 48 to 44. [Williams-Mustache]
Oh, wait, Ryan [...]

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There are crazies on all sides. That is all. [Anderson Hotsex Cooper]
What kind of super-important, life-changing legislation is Greg Stumbo pushing these days? [WAVE3]
A judge refused to halt the execution of Gregory L. Wilson, saying he’s not mentally retarded. [WFPL]
The Kentucky Retirement Systems story just keeps getting bigger. [John Cheves]
Louisville is just one of [...]

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Put on your party hats! It’s Legislative Ethics time, kids.
In 2009, the Legislative Ethics Commission was paid $9,200 in fines from lobbyists and employers for filing late. 15 lobbyists and 58 employers. In 2010, $3,975 has been collected and there are still two reporting periods remaining. That’s eight lobbyists and 40 [...]

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David Williams and Richie Farmer will announce their candidacy at 11:00 A.M. today. [Page One]
Jack Conway and the folks at the Kentucky Democratic Republican-Lite Party need to educate their ignorant, ridiculous asses. The cost of extending the Bush tax cuts roughly equals the Social Security shortfall. And you people criticized me for questioning Daniel Logsdon’s [...]

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Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that tons of Kentucky businesses, unions and government organizations have been accepted into the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program. The program helps maintain coverage for early retirees aged 55+ who aren’t yet eligible for Medicare. Those accepted receive reimbursement for medical claims.
“In these tough [...]

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This morning Rand Paul got stuck in the back of the ham breakfast at the Kentucky State Fair. He needed a full on booster seat to be seen.
Tons of Paul supporters were also roaming around complaining about having to buy a $25 ticket. Seems it would be wise to tell supporters important details [...]

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Some of you balk at the thought of the Agricultural Development Board investing in diversification projects across Kentucky. But anyone who has bothered to visit the small towns and meet the average Kentuckian? Anyone who has done that recognizes the importance of these investments and the impact they have on hundreds of thousands [...]

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Wonder how many of those non-merit state employees (the folks appointed by Steve Beshear) canned last week were folks who didn’t contribute to the Beshear – Abramson campaign? [Deep Thoughts]
Aww, how cute! Rand Paul says Barack Obama is an elitist on the non-existent mosque issue. And says liberals are arrogant in their [...]

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Look, it’s no secret that I support Jim Gray to be the next mayor of Lexington. It’s not because he’s a Democrat, a liberal, a progressive or a member of any minority group. It’s not just because he’s someone other than the disappointing current mayor, Jim Newberry. It’s not just because he [...]

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Hey, Republicans, need a reason to vote for Jack Conway? He wants to extend the Bush tax cuts for another eight years. Hey, Democrats, need a reason not to vote for Jack Conway? He wants to extend the Bush tax cuts for another eight years.  To think that I took the man seriously [...]

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