Kentucky Democrats happy to avoid contentious primary for governor as they watch the GOP horse race
05/02/2015 10:28 PM
As throngs of Kentucky Derby-goers packed Churchill Downs on Saturday, Kentucky Democrats are enjoying another race that could come down to the wire later this month: the Republican gubernatorial primary. “It’s a lot of fun,” House Speaker Greg Stumbo said of the four-way GOP primary. Gov. Steve Beshear added: “They’re having a good time it looks like among the four of them going back and forth.” This year’s race for the governorship is an oddity, with only Attorney General Jack Conway seeking the... Read more 
Thayer believes Republicans will unite behind GOP gubernatorial nominee despite bickering
05/01/2015 04:10 PM
FRANKFORT — Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer believes that, despite the testy exchanges in recent weeks between GOP gubernatorial candidates Matt Bevin, James Comer and Hal Heiner, Republicans around the state will come together and support the May 19 primary winner and mount a strong campaign against Democratic nominee Jack Conway in the fall. Former Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Will T. Scott is the fourth GOP candidate, but has not been part of the bickering between the other three. “I think there... Read more
Republican Presidential candidate Rand Paul’s efforts to appeal to minority voters hit a rough patch over the past week. The junior senator from Kentucky made some off-hand comments during the peak of unrest in the city of Baltimore following the death of Freddie Gray—a black man who died in police custody. State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby recently said there is probable cause to file criminal homicide charges against six police officers following Gray’s death. Paul told a conservative talk show host Tuesday he was glad his train didn’t make a stop in Baltimore during the riots and protests there. There was almost immediate backlash, mostly from [...]
Mon, May 04, 2015 11:28:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
The Kentucky Derby drew its largest crowd ever on Saturday–more than 170,000 people watched the favorite, American Pharoah, win the big race. The racetrack was packed with people sporting hats, colorful suits or dresses and mint julep cups in their hands. Most activities–from betting to eating–required a little patience, but the crowd from the infield to the paddock to the rest of the track appeared largely to be having a good time. Jacob Ryan | wfpl.org WFPL’s Jacob Ryan and Joseph Lord went through the track on Derby day to ask fans to name their one rule when attending the big race. Here’s [...]
Sun, May 03, 2015 1:14:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Favorite American Pharoah won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday before the largest crowd in the race’s history. The Bob Baffert-trained horse beat Firing Line in the stretch. Dortmund, also a Baffert-trained horse, finished third. It was Baffert’s fourth Derby victory. American Pharoah paid $7.80 for the win in the $2 million race. Jockey Victor Espinoza rode the horse to victory; Espinoza previously won the race aboard 2002 winner War Emblem and California Chrome last year. The race drew 170,513 people, topping the previous largest crowd in 2012 of 165,307. [...]
Sat, May 02, 2015 11:28:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Gubernatorial profile: James Comer backers see 'political courage,' foes claim 'pettiness and paranoia'
from bestep@herald-leader.com (Bill Estep)
from bestep@herald-leader.com (Bill Estep)
James Comer, the Kentucky commissioner of agriculture, said he is the only candidate for governor would be able to work with both sides of the aisle to tackle changes needed…Click to Continue » [...]
Sat, May 02, 2015 11:11:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
For some politicians, the real action on Derby Day is in the stands
from syoungman@herald-leader.com (Sam Youngman)
from syoungman@herald-leader.com (Sam Youngman)
In the Churchill Downs stands — from Millionaire's Row to the finish line — politicians were either clocking in and looking for hands to shake or clocking out and just…Click to Continue » [...]
Sat, May 02, 2015 9:42:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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