In this contentious rivalry, Hatfields and McCoys are on the same side as Harris out-raises Hall
04/27/2014 05:57 PM
The Democratic 93rd state House primary in Pike and Martin counties is shaping up to be one of the most contentious of the spring as often embattled state Rep. W. Keith Hall faces his toughest challenge yet in Pike County Magistrate Chris Hall. It’s perhaps fitting that such a rivalry is brewing in Hatfield-McCoy territory in Eastern Kentucky. On that score, though, Harris is ahead as his campaign finance report boasts donations from five Hatfields and three McCoys. Overall Harris... Read more 
Republican says state House under GOP control would be more likely to push for casinos
04/27/2014 05:05 PM
The 2014 General Assembly ended up passing on measures to let voters decide the fate of expanded gambling, but Republicans won’t let happen if the GOP controls the state House next year, said Rep. David Osborne, R-Prospect. Osborne said the blame for inaction ultimately rests on House Democrats who refused to vote on the legislation in committee. House Democratic leaders had said they were reluctant to push the issue if it was doomed in the state Senate. “The piece of blame... Read more
Big Republican names -- including potential 2015 candidates -- among donors in 32nd House Dist. GOP primary
04/25/2014 02:18 PM
While the campaign finance reports for Republican state House District candidates Shellie May and Phil Moffett might not have eye-popping figures, the donor lists for those two read like a who’s who of Republican politics. May — the former Jefferson County Republican Party chairwoman — and Moffett — a Republican candidate for governor in 2011 — are competing for the Republican nomination to succeed GOP Rep. Julie Raque Adams in the 32nd House District in Louisville. Overall, May has... Read more
The Chatter: WAVE exposes Bevin at cockfighting rally, McConnell hit on jobs comments, Grimes finally weighs in on pipeline
04/25/2014 11:33 AM
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Matt Bevin is again struggling to explain his appearance at a cockfighting rally last month after a local news reporter aired Bevin’s remarks at the event in which Bevin had been asked specifically about cockfighting. WAVE 3 News reporter John Boel went to the March 29 cockfighting rally undercover and got Bevin on video speaking at the rally. Bevin was asked a direct question by American Gamefowl Defense Director Dave Devereaux. Devereaux asked Bevin “Will you vote... Read more
State Rep. Stan Lee apologizes after joke about Grimes' 'empty dress' falls flat at GOP dinner
from syoungman@herald-leader.com (Sam Youngman)
from syoungman@herald-leader.com (Sam Youngman)
Republican state Rep. Stan Lee dusted off a remark Saturday night that has caused U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell trouble. Lee took it even further, then reportedly took it…Click to Continue » [...]
Sun, Apr 27, 2014 3:32:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
The feisty personalities and anti-establishment fervor that fed tea party challenges in recent Republican U.S. Senate primaries are largely missing this year, a troubling sign for Democrats who want the…Click to Continue » [...]
Sun, Apr 27, 2014 3:30:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
McConnell Campaign Hopes GOP Lawmaker Will Apologize for Grimes 'Fat in Empty Dress' Joke
from Phillip M. Bailey
from Phillip M. Bailey
Republican U.S. Senate Leader Mitch McConnell's campaign is urging a Kentucky state lawmaker to apologize for joking about Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes being called an "empty dress" last year.The comments were made during the Fayette County GOP's Ronald Reagan Dinner on Saturday where several candidates and elected officials, including McConnell, were in attendance. [...]
Sun, Apr 27, 2014 11:59:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Hillary Rodham Clinton's faith in God was shaped by her grandmother's hymns and the bedtime prayers from her gruff Navy father, the former secretary of state told thousands of Methodist…Click to Continue » [...]
Sat, Apr 26, 2014 8:37:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Political Paddock: Kentucky politicians made gorilla-sized gaffes at every turn this week
from Accountability Editor
from Accountability Editor
By Sam Youngman Herald-Leader Political Writer Did you have a good week? If the answer is yes, then you're probably not a Kentucky politician. Gorilla-size gaffes over jobs, cockfighting, "secret club" meetings and slavery have haunted the candidates running for U.S. Senate in Kentucky, plus U.S. Sen. Rand Paul. Spring fever has given way to spring screw-ups, and as the Bible says, there is none righteous. But the prize for the most self-inflicted damage goes to Republican Senate candidate Matt Bevin. Bevin claimed in early April that he didn't know he had attended a pro-cockfighting rally in Corbin on March 29, telling The News Journal [...]
Fri, Apr 25, 2014 5:49:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Kentucky Journalist: ‘Impossible’ Mitch McConnell Jobs Story ‘Lost in Translation’ as Senator Claims
from Phillip M. Bailey
from Phillip M. Bailey
A veteran journalist is standing by a report that Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell said it wasn't his responsibility to bring jobs to one Kentucky’s poorest counties.The Beattyville Enterprise asked McConnell what he was going to do to bring jobs to Lee County at a luncheon last week.McConnell said that isn't his job in Washington, adding that economic development is an issue for state government. [...]
Fri, Apr 25, 2014 5:40:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
The campaign of U.S. Senate candidate Matt Bevin is encouraging its volunteers to attend and show enthusiasm at an announcement he has scheduled for 10am Monday at his Middletown headquarters. [...]
Mon, Apr 28, 2014 1:52:46 PM, Continue reading at the source
U.S. Senate Candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes tops the list of politicians, faith and labor leaders scheduled to address a rally in Lexington Monday calling for a minimum wage hike. [...]
Mon, Apr 28, 2014 1:52:46 PM, Continue reading at the source
Sen. Rand Paul will host an Economic Freedom Zone roundtable discussion at 10:45 a.m. at the Louisville Plate Glass Company on West Broadway. [...]
Mon, Apr 28, 2014 1:52:46 PM, Continue reading at the source
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