With Bluegrass Poll forthcoming, leaked results show Grimes up 2 as online national survey has McConnell leading by 4
10/06/2014 11:23 AM
The day of the latest Bluegrass Poll’s release, an apparently misposted result by pollster SurveyUSA showing Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes ahead of Kentucky U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell by 2 percent. The link , first reported on Twitter by Insider Louisville’s Joe Sonka, has Grimes ahead of McConnell 46 percent to 44 percent with a 4 percent margin of error. Liberterian candidate has 3 percent support with 7 percent of respondents undecided, according to the poll results. Regardless of the poll’s result, McConnell’s... Read more 
Report shows Democratic operatives around the state downplaying Grimes' support for coal
10/06/2014 11:06 AM
Democrats across the state say Grimes is using the pro-coal message to get elected and will not necessarily support the industry if elected, according to a report released Monday with undercover video from Democratic offices around Kentucky. The Washington Free Beacon was first to have a write up on the undercover report done by Project Veritas Action Fund . In the report, undercover videographers speak with supporters of Grimes working in the Democratic offices for her campaign where they talk about... Read more
Lost in the Bluegrass: The Search for Solutions
10/05/2014 05:30 AM
The face of heroin has changed in Kentucky and it’s impacting more than those addicted. From law enforcement to lawmakers to families and neighbors, more Kentuckians are affected each day. Lost in the Bluegrass: The Search for Solutions takes a closer look at the scope of the problem. Watch the full special: Read more
Owensboro schools hope New Tech School help more students become college and career ready
10/04/2014 10:32 AM
OWENSBORO – What does a school district do when they realize that a number of their graduates aren’t ready for college or careers after they graduate? Some in Owensboro decided to begin looking outside the box at alternative ways to teach and ultimately prepare students for post-graduation success. Owensboro Public Schools were recognized earlier this year as one of three Districts of Innovation by the Kentucky Department of Education. The District of Innovation status relieves districts of certain administrative regulations and... Read more
Anonymous complaint alleges misuse of nonprofit's resources by GOP Senate candidate
10/03/2014 05:22 PM
An anonymous complaint has been filed against a Republican state Senate candidate, accusing him of using the nonprofit he runs to promote his campaign. Danny Carroll, president and CEO of Easter Seals West Kentucky in Paducah, is running against Democrat Jeff Parker for the 2nd Senate District seat vacated by independent Bob Leeper, who is vying to become McCracken County’s next judge-executive. The complaint, filed Sept. 26, alleges that Carroll has pulled the nonprofit that helps disabled and special needs clients... Read more
McConnell uses comments from President Obama about policies to tie Grimes to his agenda
10/03/2014 02:29 PM
Just one day after President Barack Obama made comments about his policies being on the ballot in 2014, the campaign of Kentucky U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell quickly launched an ad linking Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes to the president. In an effort to continue to associate Grimes with Obama in the minds of voters across the state, the McConnell campaign announced a new ad hitting the airwaves Friday using remarks by President Obama Thursday about his policies being on the ballot this... Read more
The Chatter: Heiner's PAC raises $252K, more vehicle questions for Grimes campaign, indicted House candidate stands firm
10/03/2014 02:09 PM
Republican gubernatorial candidate Hal Heiner announced Friday that his super PAC, New Direction Kentucky, raised $252,500 to help elect Republican state House candidates this fall. “There is nothing more important right now than electing legislators who will help make Kentucky competitive for jobs,” Heiner said in a press release. “That has been my commitment for this year and will continue to be my focus until November 4.” Heiner’s campaign, in the press release, said New Direction Kentucky’s fundraising total fulfills two commitments... Read more
Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes has regained a two-point edge over Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in Kentucky's U.S. Senate Race, according to a new Bluegrass Poll.Click to Continue » [...]
Mon, Oct 06, 2014 3:21:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Mayoral candidates Gray, Beatty spar during televised forum
from bmusgrave@herald-leader.com (Beth Musgrave)
from bmusgrave@herald-leader.com (Beth Musgrave)
Incumbent Jim Gray made his case to remain in office, and opponent Anthany Beatty told voters that Lexington needed a change.Click to Continue » [...]
Mon, Oct 06, 2014 3:46:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Fayette sheriff's race: A battle between an incumbent and a political newcomer
from jmadden@herald-leader.com (Justin Madden)
from jmadden@herald-leader.com (Justin Madden)
An incumbent seeking a fifth term will have to fight off a political newcomer to retain her seat in the Fayette County Sheriff's race. Kathy Witt's seat is being challenged…Click to Continue » [...]
Mon, Oct 06, 2014 1:10:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
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