What do you predict will be discovered about Richie Farmer’s ag department? Hookers? Missing cars? Gobs of money missing? [Deep Reeechie Thoughts & Press Release] A new report shows that Kentuckians are frequent binge drinkers. That may have something to do with their quality of life. [Business First] Republican Bart Rowland of Tompkinsville and Democrat [...]

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Redistricting is a big ole flustercuck in Frankfort and everybody is freaking out about it as much as they are Gatewood. [Ronnie Ellis] Public records show that Chiquita was offered a $6 million loan and a seat on the Kenton County Airport Board to remain in Cincinnati. [Enquirer] Rick Santorum’s wife’s abortion was different, you [...]

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Comparing Frankfort, Kentucky and Jackson, Mississippi doesn’t make much sense when it comes to discussing President Barack Obama’s hunt for votes in the south. Since Kentucky isn’t really the south. [The Economist] The wife of DeWayne Bunch will replace her husband in the December 20 special election. Democrats say they’re not picking a candidate because [...]

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This evening’s round-up is going to be a bit short because I want you to do something: Tell me which non-religious non-profit organization we should support the final six weeks of the year. Either do so in a comment, explaining why, or send me (Jake) an email. Who’ll replace DeWayne Burch in the December 20 [...]

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Don’t miss Comment on Kentucky tonight at 8:00 P.M. Eastern on KET. Scheduled guests: Ryan Alessi, Joe Arnold, Ronnie Ellis. It may actually keep you awake this week. [KET] You won’t hear the rest of the mainstream opening a story with facts like this: Gov. Steve Beshear won an “overwhelming victory” Tuesday night — but [...]

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Former Secretary of State Trey Grayson wrote a column about his return to Harvard after a million years. [The Crimson] Republican Party of Kentucky Chairman Steve Robertson questioned Jack Conway for the 24th Day: “The one thing you can always count on from Jack Conway is bad judgment…both professionally and politically,” said Robertson. “By now [...]

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What? Ain’t nobody can afford fancy new courthouses in Kentucky? Why, I never! [Linda Blackford] Just who IS writing the state budget? No one I’ve spoken with in the House seems to know. [Stephenie Steitzer] I’m excited about the prospect of open primaries (for independents). But I’m not holding my breath even after yesterday’s senate [...]

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Failure Alert! Tonight Governor Steve Beshear will deliver his budget address. I’ll say this: If you try to be an olympic ice skater and fail, it’s a sign that ice skating might not be for you. If you try again and fail, it’s really not for you. But if you go back AGAIN and try [...]

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Today Steve Beshear, Jonathan Miller, Mary Lassiter and Daniel Mongiardo are holding a press conference to make an announcement regarding “new state government efficiency measures.” Guess they won’t start talking about “efficiency” by explaining why Lt. Dan hasn’t had to take a 10% salary cut like everyone else or why he receives a housing allowance [...]

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Gas Station Governor Steve Beshear called for the special election to take place on February 2. The most fancy of all holidays – Groundhog Day – and my birthday. I expect major gifts. So. Start shopping now. [Press Release] HAHAHA! That Robin Webb rumor made it into Ronnie Ellis’ column! It’s cute how Robin doesn’t [...]

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