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Starting in Centerfield for the Chicago Cubs today... ... Jim Edmonds . To quote Bill Murray in Ghostbusters: "Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... mass hysteria!"...
Barefoot and Progressive - 4:19 p.m.
Greg Fischer Democratic Primary Senatorial Candidate in Kentucky holds press conference in response to opponents new TV ad which he, Greg Fischer, claims is negative campaigning. I shot the video in Louisville, Kentucky May 15, 2008 at 10:00am. ...
BlueGrassRoots - 4:19 p.m.
Whaddaya know– Kentucky’s election does matter, and not just in the “prove we don’t suck” way I asserted this morning: Barack Obama can sew up the election here with a “decent” showing, according to TPM: Assuming that Obama is awarded all of the uncommitted slots from Michigan and also wins the support of all the Edwards [...]...
What's Required - 1:54 p.m. - 6 clicks 
The Lunsford campaign just fired another shot at Greg Fischer– this time they’re dropping a press release of all the ways in which Greg hasn’t exactly put Kentucky at the top of his list while a businessman. What’s that you say in your ads, Greg? “If you can help somebody, you do it?” [...]...
What's Required - 1:54 p.m. - 4 clicks
Greg Fischer Democratic Primary Senatorial Candidate in Kentucky holds press conference in response to opponents new TV ad which he, Greg Fischer, claims is negative campaigning. The video was shot in Louisville, Kentucky May 15, 2008 at 10:00am. ...
DitchMitchKY.com - 1:54 p.m. - 3 clicks
The latest from a Lunsford press release: Greg Fischer says he’s a Kentucky businessman... Greg Fischer has described himself as a Kentucky businessman on the campaign trail as well as in a mailing sent out in late March 2008 and in a press release announcing his campaign. [Fischer mailing, 3/22/2008] ...but he took tax breaks to move jobs out of Kentucky. Fischer took tax breaks to move...
Kentucky Democrat - 1:53 p.m. - 2 clicks
I just got this sent to me via email and it's not up on the main site yet. KENTUCKY STEERING COMMITTEE State Chair , Former Kentucky Democratic Party Chairman, Jerry Lundergan State Co-Chairs Former Governor and Senator Wendell H. Ford Former Governor John Y. Brown Former Governor Paul Patton Former Kentucky First Lady Judy Patton Former Governor Jullian Carroll Former Senator Dee Huddlesto...
Kentucky Democrat - 1:53 p.m. - 5 clicks
Four former Kentucky governors have announced their endorsement of Sen. Hillary Clinton. After a landslide victory in West Virginia, the Clinton Campaign today announced that former Kentucky Governors Wendell Ford, Paul Patton, John Brown, and Julian Carroll are endorsing Hillary for President. The endorsements demonstrate the widespread support Hillary continues to receive throughout the Bluegr...
Kentucky Democrat - 1:53 p.m. - 5 clicks
The Herald-Leader has a few stories out today which show where the priorities of our legislators lie. I can tell you where it isn't: meeting the needs or demands of the public. First, as our state budget is in desperate need of money and we are facing big cutbacks in important programs, Frankfort has shown a complete unwillingness to do the right thing and increase the cigarette tax. And the pu...
Barefoot and Progressive - 8:28 a.m. - 9 clicks
Kentucky's not West Virginia, but it might be Indiana. Meaning that Senator Clinton's not getting any 40-point win here, but Senator Obama's highly unlikely to win, either. The Herald-Leader's Kentucky poll has Clinton up 58 to 31, but fails to mention that 27-point lead is down from a 36-point lead a month ago. The poll also has McCain easily winning Kentucky in November, which is proba...
BlueGrassRoots - Wed 4:34 p.m. - 11 clicks
(crossposted at Ditch Mitch ) There is no greater advocate of handing out pork in return for political favors than Senator Mitch McConnell. And it appears that Mitch McConnell has outdone himself again in political cronyism. While Mitch McConnell is busy filibustering to stop the expansion of health care for poor families , he has finally found a constituency that is worthy of our tax dol...
Barefoot and Progressive - Wed 1:45 p.m. - 14 clicks
(crossposted at B&P) There is no greater advocate of handing out pork in return for political favors than Senator Mitch McConnell. And it appears that Mitch McConnell has outdone himself again in political cronyism. While Mitch McConnell is busy filibustering to stop the expansion of health care for poor families, he has finally found a constituency that is [...]...
DitchMitchKY.com - Wed 1:45 p.m. - 10 clicks
Update from Pol Watchers: Bruce Lunsford, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, apologized Wednesday for a misstatement during a statewide televised debate on Monday about his prior campaign contributions to Republican candidates. LOUISVILLE, May 13, 2008 – Bruce Lunsford did not tell the truth during the KET Democratic Senate Primary debate last night [...]...
DitchMitchKY.com - Wed 1:45 p.m. - 5 clicks
I think Obama made the right choice by barely campaigning in West Virginia (perhaps by coincidence he did exactly what I suggested in my last diary). By devoting little attention to West Virginia he was able to essentially minimize the impact of Hillary's win. We have yet to see the potential cost in the general election, but it definitely seemed to help him here. However, Obama needs to...
DailyKos (Kentucky) - Wed 1:45 p.m. - 12 clicks
We all know that few people are thrilled that Bruce Lunsford is our nominee to take on Mitch McConnell (like me), but we can take heart in the fact that Kentuckians still just aren't that into Mitch McConnell, as he remains below the dreaded 50% in both favorability rating and a head-to-head matchup against Bruce. McConnell: 48% approve 44% disapprove McConnell- 48% Lunsford- 36% Undeci...
Barefoot and Progressive - Wed 10:20 a.m. - 8 clicks
I have a confession to make. Despite being a political junkie, I was never quite sure exactly what a caucus is. That is because I have lived my life in Kentucky, a state that always uses closed primaries, where only a person registered in a particular party can decide the party's nominee. A state that uses secret ballots to choose their nominee. Now, with all that has happened in this pri...
BlueGrassRoots - Wed 10:20 a.m. - 9 clicks
Congratulations to the growing BlueGrassRoots community! Your hard work has created a vibrant, fun, thoughtful, and respectful place where forward-thinking Kentuckians of all stripes feel welcome congregate. That work has garnered national attention, and the honchos running the convention this year have rewarded your efforts by awarding the State Blogger credential for Kentucky to BlueGrassRo...
BlueGrassRoots - Wed 10:20 a.m. - 9 clicks
Obama event in Louisville last night 10,000+, with thousands who couldn't get in. ELECTRICITY A feeling that you were part of history. The most diverse crowd you've ever seen. Clinton event in Lexington last night This. Kind of the story of the entire campaign this past year, isn't it?...
Barefoot and Progressive - Tue 9:46 p.m. - 19 clicks
(Sorry for the delay... I've been working on an article for ACE Weekly on the contrast in energy of the Hillary and Obama events.) As far as jaw-dropping, inspiring political events, I thought it would be tough to top 300 people marching 15 minutes to Mitch McConnell's apartment in Louisville to shout at him to end the war, while he cowered inside in the dark. Last night's Barack Obama rally in ...
Barefoot and Progressive - Tue 9:46 p.m. - 20 clicks
I thought since we were having such a lively discussion about our “Justice System,” I’d repost an experience I had with the Louisville Police some years ago. The entire Police Persona is based on Fear, as opposed to Respect. You hear all the time, “Respect the Police.” But what they really mean is, “Fear them.” Many years [...]...
Jones Town - Tue 9:46 p.m. - 17 clicks
I've said it once, I'll say it again. Don't count out Kentucky. I went to the rally for Obama yesterday in Louisville and it was enormous. People were excited, open and ready to act. His volunteers were wonderful. They actually had to turn folks away. The keys are: Louisville, Lexington, Northern Kentucky......Berea, Paducah (creative communities). Ashland is Big Oil...
DailyKos (Kentucky) - Tue 9:46 p.m. - 16 clicks
(This post is my opinion of a story I read on the KFTC blog , and therefore should not be considered the opinion of UK College Democrats , though I hope y'all agree with me. Hat-tip to Erik.) When I was eleven years old I learned that officials would not always make the right call, and I am not referring to the 1997 UK versus Arizona National Championship Game of the NCAA tournament. When ...
BlueGrassRoots - Tue 4:37 p.m. - 15 clicks
Yesterday my daughter and I went to the Obama event in Louisville. We were there as part of the press, the campaigns are trying to reach out to the bloggers. So they give press credentials to anyone that asks for them. If you want a fairly accurate account of the event check out Ryan Alessi’s story in the Herald-Leader. And now for a sort of Gonzo Journalism moment: The m...
BlueGrassRoots - Tue 4:37 p.m. - 17 clicks
(Altered cross post from UK College Democrats ) I am sorry to disappoint everyone, but due to a moving of several votes up to tomorrow Senator Obama will not be in Lexington. I first heard from campaign staff at the rally yesterday, which I know I had a great time at, and it was confirmed to me via e-mail from the people working on the University side of the event. Unfortunately, the Sen...
BlueGrassRoots - Tue 10:03 a.m. - 12 clicks
While 8,000 people showed up to see Barack Obama in Louisville tonight, I would not be surprised if fewer people watched the Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate in a debate aired live statewide on KET. I hope many more tuned in. Candidates' supporters traditionally await their arrival outside the KET studios in Lexington, hoping to give them an emotional lift on the way in. On the ...
BlueGrassRoots - Tue 10:03 a.m. - 9 clicks
... and they certainly were last night at the AMAZING Obama rally in Louisville. (apologies to those coming here last night looking for the livebloggin'...) I'll have something up shortly, but in the meantime, check out Yellow Dog , Jake , Jake #2 , Ben and the Hillbilly. ...
Barefoot and Progressive - Tue 7:43 a.m. - 16 clicks
Who would of thought, right here in Red State Kentucky people would line up for blocks to to see Barack Obama? I can tell you it occurred and and I have photos and video to prove it. Click here to view photos of regular folks going to the Obama event. The event attracted so many [...]...
DitchMitchKY.com - Tue 7:43 a.m. - 13 clicks
BGR : I was cool, man. Jaded Political Observer. No screaming, just observing. Cool. Right up until about one minute into Obama's speech, when he asked who in the crowd had seen him at the rally he headlined at the Papa John's stadium in 2006. I don't know where to begin. Obama never held a rally at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium. It was LOUISVILLE SLUGGER FIELD. I pray that this is a typo ...
Kentucky Democrat - Tue 7:43 a.m. - 15 clicks
I was cool, man. Jaded Political Observer. No screaming, just observing. Cool. Right up until about one minute into Obama's speech, when he asked who in the crowd had seen him at the rally he headlined at Slugger Field* in 2006. "I was there, Barack! I was there! I knew then that you'd be President!" Who is that silly nut screaming? Oh, shit, it's me. And not...
BlueGrassRoots - Tue 5:46 a.m. - 18 clicks
I hate linking to Jerry Tipton articles these days but I'm too lazy to do a google search at the moment. Apparently, Billy's done it again. He's got another recruit to verbal. It begs me to wonder...what will they think of next? LHL : As the propriety of recruiting younger prospects gets debated nationwide, Kentucky has offered a scholarship to another high school freshman. On Sunday, UK off...
Kentucky Democrat - Tue 5:45 a.m. - 13 clicks
Kentucky's Democrats are turning the corner. Although we only picked up one Congressional seat in 06, we did win back the Governor's mansion last year. The truth of the matter is that Kentuckians everywhere are fed up with the policies of the Republican Party, and we stand to make huge gains this year in the Bluegrass State. To win however, you need good candidates. Thankfully, we have had some ...
BlueGrassRoots - Mon 7:40 p.m. - 18 clicks
Kentucky's Democrats are turning the corner. Although we only picked up one Congressional seat in 06, we did win back the Governor's mansion last year. The truth of the matter is that Kentuckians everywhere are fed up with the policies of the Republican Party, and we stand to make huge gains this year in the Bluegrass State. ...
DailyKos (Kentucky) - Mon 4:37 p.m. - 18 clicks
For the last several election cycles, KFTC has made an effort to contact the candidates in areas where we have a strong membership and ask them questions about the issues that are important to us. We want to move the debate about candidates beyond their superficial differences and instead focus on the issues that affect us in our daily lives. We've asked questions about mountaintop ...
KFTC Blog - Mon 1:59 p.m. - 17 clicks
We all know that the only thing Sen. Mitch McConnell cares about is advancing his own power. Issues, principles, constituents, the welfare of America... all of those can be sacrificed when it comes to looking after Mitch. And we now learn that Mitch is seeking help in order to determine what issues he should pretend to care about. In order to, you know, help Mitch deceive you into thinking that h...
Barefoot and Progressive - Mon 1:59 p.m. - 22 clicks
Check back around 6:00 or so for some more liveblogging at the Louisville Barack Obama Rally. (Secret Service / wi-fi Gods willing.... and we'll have Jonathan Meador joining us as our additional Gonzo correspondent.)...
Barefoot and Progressive - Mon 1:59 p.m. - 34 clicks
For the last several election cycles, KFTC has made an effort to contact the candidates in areas where we have a strong membership and ask them questions about the issues that are important to us. We want to move the debate about candidates beyond their superficial differences and instead focus on the issues that affect us in our daily lives. We've asked questions about mountaintop...
BlueGrassRoots - Mon 1:59 p.m. - 21 clicks
(crossposted at B&P) We all know that the only thing Sen. Mitch McConnell cares about is advancing his own power. Issues, principles, constituents, the welfare of America… all of those can be sacrificed when it comes to looking after Mitch. And we now learn that Mitch is seeking help in order to determine what issues he should [...]...
DitchMitchKY.com - Mon 1:59 p.m. - 16 clicks
Still no word on whether Barack Obama will be making a public appearance in Lexington (hoping, despite what I'm hearing being negative), but he will be holding a private meeting with nurses Tuesday morning: COMMUNITY EVENT WITH NURSES WITH BARACK OBAMA The Obama campaign today announced that Sen. Barack Obama will hold a community meeting with nurses at the University of Kentucky in Le...
Barefoot and Progressive - Mon 10:12 a.m. - 20 clicks
Word on the street is that Blue Dog Democrats in the House are going to try to block the Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2008 , a beefed up version of the GI Bill. Ben Chandler has been great so far this year, but let's just give him a friendly reminder that we want him to break with the Blue Dogs and support this bill. (202) 225-4706...
Barefoot and Progressive - Mon 10:12 a.m. - 15 clicks
Winner will face Yarmuth this fallBy Deborah YetterFacing limited opposition in the May 20 primary, Republican Anne Northup is looking......
BlackWednesday.org - Mon 10:12 a.m. - 13 clicks
Don McNay : Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson and Louisville attorney Bonita Black are both Harvard-educated (Bonita was a Kentucky undergrad and Harvard Law School; Trey was the opposite) and have heavy books on their reading list. However music is controlled by their children. Bonita is listening to “Dora the Explorer” (a favorite of mine) while Trey is serenaded by Hannah Montana on th...
Kentucky Democrat - Mon 7:20 a.m. - 12 clicks
John Clay offers his take on the new era of basketball recruiting at the University of Kentucky. To win games, Gillispie needs players. To get players, it doesn't hurt to be first, and it doesn't hurt to have the name of your school in the public eye, just as Kentucky's name has been out there in the news after accepting a commitment from Michael Avery. Two weeks ago, no one knew the name Micha...
Kentucky Democrat - Mon 7:20 a.m. - 12 clicks
Hmmmm. Lt. Gov. Daniel Mongiardo (D) is not a super delegate, but the endorsement is interesting to see. Although barring some strange act that no-one presently sees Sen. Hillary Clinton (D) will win Kentucky on May 20, Sen. Barack Obama (D) will nevertheless be the Democratic nominee. My question is: Is Mongiardo [...]...
DitchMitchKY.com - Sun 5:08 p.m. - 22 clicks
The endorsements just keep on coming - late this afternoon former Kentucky State Senator and current Lt. Governor Dan Mongiardo endorsed Barack Obama. Kentucky's Democratic Governor (& superdelegate) Steve Beshear is still uncommitted and says he will not indicate his choice for Democratic presidential nominee until after the May 20th Kentucky primary. ...
DailyKos (Kentucky) - Sun 5:08 p.m. - 21 clicks
I know many people haven't heard of Ed Whitfield, Congressman from Kentucky's First Congressional District. He has kept a low-profile and has few accomplishments to show for it. Despite this, Ed Whitfield has quietly amassed a record of rubber-stamping President Bush and the Republican leadership in all their failed glory. ...
DailyKos (Kentucky) - Sun 10:55 a.m. - 22 clicks
Below is a Youtube play list of Mike Cassaro, Greg Fischer, Bruce Lunsford and Kenneth Stepp. All 4 of the videos are on the player below. Special thanks to Ed. Marksberry. ...
DitchMitchKY.com - Sun 1:39 a.m. - 20 clicks
Below is a Youtube play list of David Boswell and Reid Haire. Both videos are on the player below. Special thanks to Ed. Marksberry. ...
DitchMitchKY.com - Sun 1:39 a.m. - 21 clicks
Chief Judge Jim Shake will be hosting a fundraiser on May 15th, 2008.Join us at the Hurstborne Country Club (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q......
BlackWednesday.org - Sun 1:39 a.m. - 25 clicks
I plan to have Hillary Clinton’s speech at the fund raiser up by Sunday morning. We also did a interview with Heather Ryan , Democratic Candidate for Kentucky’s 1st Congressional seat, at the event and I plan to have that clip up by Sunday morning. I will be in Owensboro, Kentucky today, May 10, [...]...
DitchMitchKY.com - Sat 1:05 a.m. - 23 clicks
It’s that time of year again, folks. As soon as January hits, I get antsy with anticipation for baseball season and, perhaps even more so, BBQ season. I hope to enjoy both this weekend. Squee! Owen Covington at the Messenger-Inquirer reports that neither Sen. Barack Obama nor Sen. Hillary Clinton will be in Owensboro this weekend, [...]...
DitchMitchKY.com - Fri 7:15 a.m. - 22 clicks
I know it's The Onion but can't you give McConnell a break? Seriously, the man does a lot of things like unite divide the Kentucky Democratic party between two candidates and doesn't get the credit for it! An 8,976-foot foul ball off the bat of Washington third baseman Ryan Zimmerman crashed through the U.S. Capitol Building rotunda Sunday afternoon, prompting both the Nationals and the oppos...
Kentucky Democrat - Thu 9:15 p.m. - 14 clicks
Thanks to our friends at A Sea of Blue , we have leaned that Lexington Herald-Leader columnist Jerry Tipton is very unethical when it comes to speaking to the families of Kentucky recruits. If you don't have time to read the article in full, here is the cliff-notes version: The facts of the case, as best I can glean them from Maggard's website, his interviews with Avery and Zollo's parents, and ...
Kentucky Democrat - Thu 9:15 p.m. - 17 clicks
(Chuck's Note: These people can go straight to hell! Kentucky and several other states haven't voted yet. Shouldn't Kentucky......
BlackWednesday.org - May 8 - 22 clicks
By: P.S. Johnson Martin Cothran with the " Family " Foundation of Kentucky was quick to jump on this news today (below is an edited version of the email Kentucky Equality Federation on Wednesday). Today, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that same-sex partners could not get health benefits in government or public universities because of state’s 2004 constitutional amendment ...
United We Stand - May 8 - 38 clicks
Here's the latest... Greg Fischer Attacks Bruce Lunsford For Supporting a Republican in the Past... Despite the fact that Bruce Lunsford served as Treasurer of the Kentucky Democratic Party nearly thirty years ago and has contributed over $120,000 to Democrats, Greg Fischer and his campaign repeatedly attack Lunsford and call him a Republican. At events throughout the state, the Fischer campai...
Kentucky Democrat - May 7 - 19 clicks
