James Comer "flatly" denies allegations of abuse, abortion raised by college ex in letter to Courier-Journal
05/05/2015 07:01 PM
LEXINGTON — Republican gubernatorial hopeful James Comer again denied accusations that he assaulted a college girlfriend, offering a signed book on Tuesday as evidence of their peaceful split and refusing to take questions from a Courier-Journal reporter who authored the piece raising allegations of physical and mental abuse based on a four-page letter penned by the woman. Comer said he and his attorney, Dick Plymale of Lexington, may sue the newspaper, his ex and anyone involved in the matter once a... Read more 
GOP primary for governor turning into its own horse race
05/05/2015 09:49 AM
The four way primary for the Gubernatorial Republican nomination could come down to a photo finish, one of Kentucky’s top lobbyists said Monday. Bob Babbage, the former Democratic Secretary of State and managing partner of Lexington based lobbying firm Babbage Cofounder described the race in terms of horse racing. “Like the Derby it’s really compressed into January to May, although some candidates have certainly — if not all candidates — have been out in one sense or another for a... Read more
Indiana voters went to the polls Tuesday to select Democratic and Republican nominees in dozens of mayoral and other municipal races. In Jeffersonville, Republican incumbent Mayor Mike Moore and Democrat Dennis Julius won their parties’ nominations and will be on the ballot in the November general election. New Albany Mayor Jeff Gahan defeated David White in the Democratic primary and will face Republican Kevin Zurschmeide in November. Voters in Floyd County also defeated a referendum to raise $80 million for school construction and renovation projects. New Albany-Floyd County Schools Deputy Superintendent Brad Snyder told the News & Tribune that officials are disappointed in the [...]
Wed, May 06, 2015 11:18:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Kentucky ag chief James Comer 'flatly' denies abuse allegation, says campaign will go on
from syoungman@herald-leader.com (Sam Youngman)
from syoungman@herald-leader.com (Sam Youngman)
Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner James Comer denied accusations Tuesday that he physically assaulted a college girlfriend, accusing the newspaper that printed them of "Rolling Stone-style" journalism and pledging that his campaign…Click to Continue » [...]
Tue, May 05, 2015 11:14:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Kentucky prohibits electioneering with 100 feet of polls after court strikes down 300-foot ban
from jbrammer@herald-leader.com (Jack Brammer)
from jbrammer@herald-leader.com (Jack Brammer)
Kentucky has taken steps to prohibit electioneering on public property within 100 feet of polling places for the May 19 primary election.Click to Continue » [...]
Tue, May 05, 2015 9:01:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
The Kentucky chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union has filed a federal lawsuit for a case in Muhlenberg County over song lyrics in a Facebook post. In August, James Evans of Central City posted lyrics on his Facebook page from a song called “Class Dismissed (A Hate Primer)” by the band Exodus. The 2010 song is about the Virginia Tech shooting. Evans was arrested that month on a criminal charge of first-degree terroristic threatening, a felony. The charge was eventually dismissed. The ACLU of Kentucky filed a federal lawsuit this week claiming Muhlenberg County Police Officer Michael Drake falsely arrested Evans for posting [...]
Tue, May 05, 2015 8:49:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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