While typically silly for Yarmuth to be a lobbying the press instead of legislating, we can 100% get behind this. So can you. Because you know you are having a chuglet or two of Maker’s 46 right now.

Here’s some of John’s “interview” about bourbon in the Washington Post:

EK: So what’s your favorite kind of bourbon?

JY: That would be political suicide. [Laughs.]

EK: Then how about this: Which bourbons are currently in your office?

JY: Right now, we have Maker’s Mark, Woodford Reserve and Elijah Craig.

Your fears can be put aside. John drinks decent bourbon.

It’s a perfect illustration of why fair, equal and comprehensive tax reform is necessary both in Kentucky and nationally.

• Anne Braden Institute – UofL
• Bridgehaven
• CASA
• Center for Women and Families
• Crane House
• Elderserve
• Family and Children’s Place – Child Advocacy Center
• Family Scholar House
• Harbor House
• Home of the Innocents
• Jewish Community of Louisville
• Kentucky Center Governor’s School for the Arts
• Kentucky School of Art
• KET Commonwealth Fund
• The Library Foundation
• Louisville Fund for the Arts
• Louisville Urban League
• Louisville Zoo
• Maryhurst
• Muhammad Ali Center
• NAACP
• Simmons University
• United Way
• Volunteers of America
• Youth Build Louisville

“With our economy in recovery, a lot of really wonderful organizations are being forced to cut already lean budgets,” Yarmuth said. “I am very fortunate to be in a position to offer this small assist as these groups work so diligently and effectively to enrich the Louisville community.”

Yarmuth, for whatever reason, never releases the amounts given to each group.

At least Kentucky has an elected official in Warshington who isn’t wholly embarrassing.

Glad to have Yarmuth calling people out?

Tomorrow, Susan “chickens in the yard” Westrom will file legislation pushing a statewide smoking ban. This is a good thing. [Press Release]

Make your own racist newsletter with this fancy magnetic Ron Paul Kit! It is terrific. [Gawker]

Today Congressman John Yarmuth introduced the Muhammad Ali Legacy Act in Warshington. [The 'Ville Voice]

The Legislative Ethics Commission chimes in saying everyone backed the Keith Hall fine. Unfortunately, Ethics folks still privately tell us that state law doesn’t allow them to go far enough with their punishment. [Page One - We Get Comments]

Julian Carroll has apparently gotten so old and forgetful that he believes Steve Beshear got the tax reform effort in Kentucky started. [State-Journal]

Here’s Jim Ramsey complaining about budget cuts. He still wants a hospital merger or a management contract for University Hospital. Note that there was no discussion of his massive pay raise. [FOX41]

Looks like the teabaggers have caused the tea party to start going cold. [The Hill]

The Supreme Court holds the fate of Medicaid in its hands. Which could spell bad news for states like Kentucky. [Politico]

In a positive move, that same court rejected an appeal over predominantly christian prayer at public meetings. Something that is sure to outrage the faux family set. [HuffPo]

You should probably go tell your meemaw that there’s some fancy strain of TB in India that can’t be cured. [BBC]

What this Mitt Romney 15% tax rate headline fails to mention is that he’s only taxed 15% on investments. An important clarification. He probably pays way less than that in actual income taxes. [Reuters]

A majority of Americans believe that former President George W. Bush is more responsible than President Obama for the current economic problems in the country, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. [WaPo]

That’s how Greg will get his way.

But there are all kinds of rumblings about the map being jacked up. Particularly when it comes to Louisville and the 3rd Congressional District. Almost to the point of it being unconstitutional.

All the rumblings are coming from Stumbo’s fellow Democrats.

Could this mean trouble’s afoot?

Yes, we, too, had to watch the clip twice to get over the fancy hipster glasses.

Take a look:

He’s certainly got a point. But it’s not exclusive to Republicans.

Democrats also deserve blame.

Gross Sexytime Herman Cain’s campaign manager requested that train wreck of an interview. We are forever grateful for the hilarity. [HuffPo]

It’s a solid move by Adam Edelen to consider a massive educational audit. It’ll need to be conducted with Joe Meyer out of the picture, though. [Ryan Alessi]

This Brooks Wicker guy trying to run against John Yarmuth again needs to give up before he gets going. [Failing For 2nd Time]

Chuck Geveden – the old one – is retiring from the Justice Cabinet at the end of the year. [C-J/AKN]

Mouth-breathing Republicans want your public school children to remain dumb and fat. We’re talking Jim Gooch clones, here, folks. Once again trying to kill school lunch standards. [Wonkette]

Lexington finally realized Central Kentuckians can’t figure out how one-way streets work. [H-L]

Of course Brett Guthrie opposes the plan to move Owensboro into the 1st Congressional District. People are freaking the eff out over it. [Joe Gerth]

Don’t act surprised that Greg Stumbo is still going on and on about how we need to waste taxpayer dollars on a special legislative session to handle redistricting. Frankfort knew this was an issue and ignored it for way too long. [WLEX18]

According to a new report, the Federal Housing Administration may require a taxpayer bailout by the end of next year. [HuffPo]

Republicans are hinting at flexibility on taxes to reach a budget deal. Is it a false dawn? [The Economist]

How crazy is the Frankfort rumor mill this week? The Beshear crew is apparently losing its mine over the Alison Lundergan Grimes victory. Alison is apparently still completely clueless about what’s going on and her campaign staff confirm such. Many seem to think she’s set to have her ass handed to her once she gets into office. [Page One]

If you’re a veteran in need of a job in the Louisville area, 30+ employers hiring more than 500 people will be at John Yarmuth’s jobs fair on the 21st. [Click the Clicky]

We ran this two days ago in Louisville but feel it’s important for the rest of the state to see what a solid representative looks like.