Luallen explains her decision and what's next for her and for the 2015 Democratic primary
04/24/2014 03:21 PM
After announcing her decision not to run for governor next year, Crit Luallen spent much of Thursday on the phone with supporters — and later reporters — explaining her reasoning for taking a pass on a race she had been gearing up to run. She told supporters what she said in the initial statement: that her personal life took precedence over politics. In a phone interview with Pure Politics, Luallen said her friends and supporters reacted initially with disappointment, then expressed... Read more 
Potential candidates for governor react with praise for Luallen, remain mum on their next moves
04/24/2014 01:09 PM
Former State Auditor Crit Luallen drew praise and appreciation from many in Kentucky politics Thursday after announcing her decision not to run for governor in 2015. But other prospective Democratic candidates for governor offered few hints about their timelines for announcing their intentions. A longtime friend of Luallen, Attorney General Jack Conway, has considered her to be his mentor for many years. In a statement about Luallen’s decision, Conway said he was grateful for her guidance and wisdom and... Read more
Former Auditor Crit Luallen says she won't run for governor in 2015
04/24/2014 12:29 PM
Crit Luallen, the former auditor and longtime state government official, on Thursday took herself out of the conversation for the Democratic primary in next year’s governor’s race. Luallen said in a statement to reporters that 2015 “wasn’t the right time” based on family and personal goals. Here’s her statement: After careful deliberation, I have decided not to enter the 2015 Governor’s race. I remain passionate about Kentucky and its potential for the future. But in the end, I... Read more
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Matt Bevin did endorse cockfighting at a rally last month despite repeated claims that he didn't agree with the blood sport or that it was discussed during his attendance.WAVE 3 investigative reporter John Boel went undercover and filmed the March 29 event, which has hampered Bevin's primary challenge against incumbent Mitch McConnell. [...]
Fri, Apr 25, 2014 12:00:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
A local newspaper story that quoted Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell as saying it is "not my job" to bring employment to a struggling Kentucky county has unleashed yet another…Click to Continue » [...]
Fri, Apr 25, 2014 1:57:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Beatty has raised more than $121,000 for mayoral bid; Gray says he's raised more than $377,000
from bmusgrave@herald-leader.com (Beth Musgrave)
from bmusgrave@herald-leader.com (Beth Musgrave)
A retired Lexington police chief has raised a little more than $121,000 for his primary bid for mayor, according to the campaign finance reports filed Wednesday.Click to Continue » [...]
Thu, Apr 24, 2014 9:12:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
By Sam Youngman syoungman@herald-leader.com Former State Auditor Crit Luallen, long thought to be one of the strongest Democratic candidates for governor in 2015, said Thursday she is not running. Luallen said in a statement to the media that “after careful deliberation, I have decided not to enter the 2015 governor’s race.” “I remain passionate about Kentucky and its potential for the future,” Luallen said. “But in the end, I had to make the decision based on what I thought was best for me personally and my family. I am blessed with a wonderful marriage, a large extended family and a circle of good friends. [...]
Thu, Apr 24, 2014 4:38:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Democrat Crit Luallen met with political consultants and put together a plan to raise money and assemble a campaign team for a possible run for governor in 2015. But the…Click to Continue » [...]
Thu, Apr 24, 2014 4:37:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
After Defending Nevada Rancher, Rand Paul Denounces Cliven Bundy's 'Negro' Remarks
from Phillip M. Bailey
from Phillip M. Bailey
A week after defending controversial Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy against federal agencies, Republican U.S. Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky is denouncing his comments about African-Americans. [...]
Thu, Apr 24, 2014 4:01:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
FRANKFORT — Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes is calling on President Barack Obama to approve the Keystone XL oil pipeline, joining 11 incumbent Democrats as the party tries to keep control of the Senate this November. [...]
Thu, Apr 24, 2014 3:12:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
By Sam Youngman syoungman@herald-leader.com U.S. Sen. Rand Paul has been listed among Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world for the second year in a row. In a short profile written by U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Paul was described as "the libertarian champion." "Any political party worth its salt is always on the lookout for converts," wrote Kentucky's senior senator. "But no one in either party today brings the level of missionary zeal to the task that Rand Paul does. From Berkeley, Calif., to Detroit, my Kentucky colleague has been cheerfully clearing a path for Republican ideals in the unlikeliest [...]
Thu, Apr 24, 2014 3:08:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
"In the end I had to decide whether it was the right thing to do right now at this time in our lives for my husband, Lynn, and myself and the other people that we care about." [...]
Fri, Apr 25, 2014 1:53:41 PM, Continue reading at the source
Former Kentucky Auditor Crit Luallen will not be a candidate for governor in the 2015 election. [...]
Fri, Apr 25, 2014 1:53:41 PM, Continue reading at the source
Praising Rand Paul's "missionary zeal" to convert disparate populations to Republicanism, Mitch McConnell writes that the secret to the junior senator from Kentucky's success is his authenticity. [...]
Fri, Apr 25, 2014 1:53:41 PM, Continue reading at the source
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