Thursday, August 03, 2006

Lundergan Plan For 2006 Revealed

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Kentucky Democratic Party Chairman Jerry Lundergan isn't worried that Hillary Clinton ate his lunch and took all his money . He has a pl...

Moberly: Ed Worley Is My Daddy

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Rep. Harry Moberly is known for having a taste for petulance. He had a heaping helping of it today in front of a crowd of about 100 people a...

Napier For Governor Slate Soon?

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The anonymously run website for Rep. Lonnie Napier's potential run for Governor is now naming potential running mates. Representatives J...

Innes On Education

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Richard Innes is a burr in the saddle of double-talking education officials in Frankfort. So this looks like very good news.
Wednesday, August 02, 2006

Regents Lawsuit Can't Hold Water

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Three rejected nominees to the Board of Regents at Murray State University have filed a stupid lawsuit against the Governor, claiming Fletch...

Paducah Citizens Didn't Get Memo

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Kentucky Democrats keep spinning that their no-idea complaining will triumph over Republican conservatism. The citizens of the 3rd House dis...

Georgia Mud Wrestling!

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I love this: blithering Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney (D-GA) is suing blathering journalist Cynthia Tucker and her Atlanta Journal-Constit...
Tuesday, August 01, 2006

His Culture Of Corruption Ain't So Bad, Is It?

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Sources report Sen. Ed Worley (D-Richmond) is polling his district asking if voters will hold his various financial scandals against him.

Greg Stumbo Is Eliot Spitzering

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New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, after mastering the art of running questionable investigations in the media, has leveraged that ski...

Bill Frist Is Toast

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A story getting little coverage outside West Virginia -- yet -- indicates Bill Frist isn't our guy for 2008 or even for the Senate Leade...

RomneyCare Is a Dog

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Just watched a presentation on Mitt Romney's healthcare plan at the Southern Legislative Conference. I saw nothing to persuade me this i...

Romney's Defense of Health Plan

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I'm going to Louisville today to hear Mitt Romney talk about his Massachusetts health plan. It is an alternative to the single-payer gov...
Monday, July 31, 2006

Spanking Fletcher On CON

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There is no justification for allowing the Certificate of Need process to artificially inflate medical expenses. Dr. Kevin T. Kavanaugh of S...

Rangel(D-NY): Baby Needs Concrete Shoes

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Missed from the weekend was Charlie Rangel's on-the-House-floor reaction to the combo Minimum Wage/Estate Tax vote: "It's almos...

Gov. Romney Gets His Close-Up

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Mitt Romney brings his presidential campaign south today and tomorrow with a stop in Louisville. He is in town to speak to the Southern Leg...

Earmark Reform Not Happening

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Congressman Jeff Flake's 19 amendments in June brought earmarking out into the open. The bright light illuminated a pretty ugly picture ...
Sunday, July 30, 2006

Punchline France

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A UN resolution calls for Hezbollah terrorists to stop killing people. Right now. For some reason this reminds me of John Kerry saying none...

Gas Prices

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We keep hearing that Republicans are going to lose elections this year because of widespread anger over gas prices. But, seriously, what are...

Flying In From D.C., Arms Tired

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The hottest rumor commuting between Washington D.C. and Frankfort is that Senator Mitch McConnell is casting about for a Democrat to back fo...
Saturday, July 29, 2006

Fancy Farm 2006 News

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Sources report Governor Fletcher is not going to speak at Fancy Farm. This is a mistake. Staying home may be a good way to avoid any more un...
Friday, July 28, 2006

Wage Tax Increase, Estate Tax Cut

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Good move.

More Democrat Economic Development

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U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Cleveland) has a plan to lower your gas prices that is so progressive, so forward-looking, so brilliant and... ...
Thursday, July 27, 2006

Cindy Sheehan? In Kentucky?

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I'm chasing a rumor that Cindy Sheehan -- straight from dancing with Cynthia McKinney at her primary loss party -- is coming to Kentucky...

Chandler: Gimme A Big Ed Pork Sammich

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Rep. Ben Chandler (D-Versailles) misses the point of the effort to improve public education in America. He has filed a bill in Washington t...

KY Governor 2007 Quote

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"It isn't even about R's and D's up here. It's a northern Kentucky issue that we re-elect Ernie Fletcher." -- Sena...

Move The Filing Deadline

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The Bluegrass Institute nails the status quo once again. There really is no reason for a January 31 election filing deadline unless you actu...

Money For Nothing, Chicks For Free!

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I can't believe the city of Lexington is still paying consultants to come up with low-ball figures on their hoped-for condemnation of Ke...
Wednesday, July 26, 2006

2007: Attorney General Do-Over

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I still say the biggest race in 2007 will be for Attorney General. Ciberhillbilly says look for Michael Hogan . Rep. Stan Lee is another pos...

KEEP Gambling On Baker?

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A rumor is circulating that Casino Gambling's Kentucky connection KEEP is going to hire former talk radio host Dave Baker to help them ...

"A Politician Or A Fresh Face"

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He says he wants a month to think about it, but it sounds like Billy Harper is running for Governor.

Shut Down KY Health Insurance Regulation

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Passing the federal Health Care Choice Act would have the effect of helping Kentucky consumers save money on health insurance or buy covera...
Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Stumbo's Latest Merit Hiring Scam

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Maybe we are selling Greg Stumbo short as a potential candidate for Governor in 2007. The way he controls the media now suggests he will hav...

Why Didn't We Think Of This?

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What would we do here in the Horse Capitol of the World without Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT)'s bill to spend $800,000 of our own money to c...

"Just Joking" Democrats

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Alleged petty thief Michael Downs is using the "I was just joking" defense to escape prosecution for his recent crimes . Democrat ...
Monday, July 24, 2006

Frankfort Bans Smoking

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The city council in Frankfort tonight voted to ban smoking. It is just a matter of time now before we ban smoking statewide. The public poli...

Another 'Draft For Governor' Site Coming?

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Has anyone noticed LG Steve Pence is helping with a lot of legislative fundraisers this summer?

Ruminating In Red States

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Sen. John Kerry was in South Carolina pitching his plan to put middle-class children on Medicaid and raising money for Democrat candidates. ...
Sunday, July 23, 2006

Hawpe In, The Water Is Fine!

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Louisville CJ columnist David Hawpe wades into the school voucher debate this morning and manages not to get his feet wet. I challenge you t...

Upcoming GOP Primary Event

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No not THAT primary, just the 2008 Presidential primary. Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is scheduled for an exclusive get-together at Th...
Saturday, July 22, 2006

Little Birdy Report

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Spotted in Lexington talking turkey today: Rep. Lonnie Napier and a former Fletcher fundraiser.

Finally, A Democrat Upset With Taxes

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I don't even know what to say about this one . Howard Dean is really a piece of work. I guess a push for gay conjugal visits is next on...
Friday, July 21, 2006

Best Headline Of The Day

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Ross Mann of Conservative Vanguard weighs in on the Kentucky Democrats' financial mismanagement with this gem: Should've Brought Hil...

Domestic Partner Showdown Monday

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Expect to see a huge food fight Monday afternoon at the Capitol Annex in Frankfort. Senator Dick Roeding will be giving an update on the E-H...

2008 GOP POTUS Straw Poll

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Even if you are undecided about who you think should be the Republican nominee for President in 2008, you should take this poll . Pick all t...
Thursday, July 20, 2006

FairTax Update

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Next week U.S. House leaders will see a major move Capitol Hill for the FairTax . Democrats are invited to this bipartisan affair, but those...

Hal Rogers Site Not Dead

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Yes, it looks like the media reports that the draft Hal Rogers site had been pulled down were not correct. Just got an email from the person...

Unbridled Casino Subsidy

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How far do we really want to go to prop up Kentucky's horse industry? KEEP says if we don't open up casinos at the horse tracks, Wes...

Rebecca Jackson For Governor Site Up

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Okay, I just made up that headline. Mrs. Jackson, who came in second in the 2003 GOP primary has said repeatedly in recent months she is not...
Wednesday, July 19, 2006

A Democrat Fair Taxer In Georgia

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Rep. Cynthia McKinney (D-Georgia) brought Cindy Sheehan in for her victory party in yesterday's Congressional primary. A surprising ant...

Bush Veto On "Science" Pork

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I haven't heard one good explanation for why we should spend taxpayer money on fetal stem cell research. Dropping billions of government...

School Choice, Now

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Republicans propose $100 million to help low income kids escape failing schools; liberal big education establishment types say this: “The bu...
Tuesday, July 18, 2006

Pimping Al Gore's Hazardous CO2

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I can't imagine anything more dreadful than sitting down and watching Al Gore talk about how hot it is outside. Does it ever occur to th...

Louisville Mayor Sides With Fletcher

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I know, it was just on the Louisville Arena deal , but this is the type of thing that, I think, makes the smart money hesitant to get too fa...

State Partner Benefits Too Expensive

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The Burgoo item on today's Lexington Herald-Leader editorial page tries to turn the U of L domestic partner controversy away from the m...
Monday, July 17, 2006

Another GOP Candidate On The Way?

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A developing rumor has Billy Harper of Paducah mulling a run for Governor. I haven't spoken to him, but comments from others fit into t...

CJ Gives Stupid Dem Stunt A Pass

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Question: If a Republican former state senator -- working in an official capacity -- told a stupid lie that presented a danger to public hea...

Hal Rogers Draft Site Goes Up

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Another day brings another website urging a Republican to run for Governor of Kentucky against Ernie Fletcher. The site's authorship is ...
Sunday, July 16, 2006

U of L Changes Story On Cost Of Benefits

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The University of Louisville's official release on their decision to offer domestic partner benefits contradicts the financial impact es...

Who's Afraid Of School Choice?

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Public school officials like those at the National Education Association (NEA) go crazy when parents start talking about helping poor studen...
Saturday, July 15, 2006

They Play, You Pay

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UK's Jay Blanton To Taxpayers: Screw You!

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I completely reject the idea that Kentucky's public universities somehow can't compete unless Kentucky taxpayers provide expensive h...
Friday, July 14, 2006

Napier Versus Fletcher Update

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Governor Fletcher addressed about 200 Madison county Republicans tonight, reminding audience members of his administration's achievement...

KY GOP Big Spenders Beware

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The Club For Growth Kentucky is on the way. Their mission is to defeat wasteful politicians. While we wait their official start-up, here ...

Dems Count On Wage Tax Increase

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Even if you really believe legislatively raising the minimum wage will ease the plight of millions of struggling American families, you have...

New Frankfort Budget Trouble

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Kentucky's last two budgets have been good budgets except for the tax increases and spending increases. TODAY'S UPDATE: And except ...

Memo To Fletcher: Tax Cuts Work

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Yes, I've said it here before . But I don't run Kentucky's only manufacturing trade association . Governor Fletcher said yester...

Democrats? What Democrats?

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I have for you this morning just another isolated incident of liberal media bias. Seems this AP story about allegations of vote buying in Ba...
Thursday, July 13, 2006

U of L Goes For "Domestic Partners"

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The University of Louisville Board of Trustees voted Thursday afternoon 14-1 to extend "domestic partner" benefits to the school&#...

Dems Can't Close The Deal

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Republicans in Congress have, for the most part, earned their lumps this year. But the fact remains Democrat opponents have utterly failed ...

Fletcher, Napier To Attend Richmond Event

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A Madison county GOP event Friday night will feature both Governor Ernie Fletcher and the subject of a draft effort to oppose him in a prima...

Stop Liberal Threats Against Churches

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This one will get them worked up. Rep. Stan Lee would make an excellent Attorney General for Kentucky.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Comedy On Wednesday

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Now this is funny.

A Conservative's Disappointment

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If there was any doubt that Jim Newberry will win the Lexington mayoral race, it was put to rest today when Bill Farmer announced his suppor...

KY Governor 2007 Open Thread

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What do you think about this ?
Tuesday, July 11, 2006

Ernie Kicks Butts

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Has anyone else noticed Governor Fletcher's public relations results have been much better since Brett Hall went back to New Jersey? You...

Enabling Voter Fraud In Georgia

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Kentuckians are used to showing identification when voting, even if they don't know it. Poll workers are required to ask for ID unless o...
Monday, July 10, 2006

Hey, My Blog Was Singled Out Too!!

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By now you may know Mark Nickolas of liberal Bluegrass Report has sued the state for prohibiting state workers from reading his site on sta...

Time For A Kentucky Tax Cut

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Kentucky's "tax relief" special session of the legislature last month was really just a reduction of a tax increase. With toda...

Who Is KY's Lieberman 2007?

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I have to laugh at the liberal outrage over Governor Fletcher's suggestion that we rethink electing bozos like Greg Stumbo and Jonathan ...
Sunday, July 09, 2006

Don't Write Fletcher Obit Just Yet

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After Louisville's GOP chairman got "Meteor Destroys Earth, Film At 11" news coverage for dressing down Governor Fletcher last...

Long-Dead Pope Endorses John Yarmuth!

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Congressional candidate John Yarmuth's endorsement page on his website contains few surprises for the most part. Left-wing politicians e...
Saturday, July 08, 2006

KEEP Corzine Taxers in Jersey

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The irony of Kentucky's Gaming & Revenue Plan's PAC questionnaire hitting candidates' mailboxes this week is inescapable. At...

Talking Fetus Shows Panic in KY2

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Decimated campaigns often get funny when they start reading the handwriting on the wall. Case in point: a supporter of Rep. Ron Lewis' ...
Friday, July 07, 2006

Jack Richardson IV Gets Headlines

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Jefferson County GOP Chairman Jack Richardson IV has had his comments about Governor Fletcher reported widely . Less so his involvement in a...
Thursday, July 06, 2006

Tom Barlow Does The New Jersey

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Tom Barlow used to represent Kentucky's 1st district in Congress. He was elected in 2002 and served one term. What, you may ask, is his ...

New Jersey Gamblers, Spenders, Taxers

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New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine announced today that the legislature in his state has agreed to go along with his 1% sales tax increase. Goo...

Trouble In Lefty Paradise

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Kentucky's favorite liberal blogger is upset with Hillary Clinton.

Loser Pays In Kentucky!

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A fine illustration of the value of a "Loser Pays" statute is happening in Frankfort right now. Using an obscure Kentucky law, a P...

FairTax Ground Zero: Tennessee

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With all three Republican hopefuls speaking positively about the FairTax, Tennessee could be the tax reform hotspot in the region this fall...

Northup Spanks Yarmuth, Again

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Rep. Anne Northup continues to run rings around John Yarmuth. Read it and learn.
Wednesday, July 05, 2006

Quote Of The Week

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Atlantic City casinos have been shut down since this morning in the New Jersey state budget meltdown. Meanwhile, some people in Kentucky thi...

Casino State Tax Fight Rolls On

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New Jersey Democrats' money grab continues to provide a stark warning for Kentucky. Now, the battle moves to sales tax hike versus incom...
Tuesday, July 04, 2006

Media Appearance Wednesday

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I'll be on WLAP 630 AM in Lexington Wednesday morning at 10AM talking about the FairTax . Call in then with questions at (859) 280-2287 ...
Monday, July 03, 2006

July Is Ed Worley Trash And Cash Month

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Twin scandals are about to shake up Sen. Ed Worley -- and soon. Stay tuned for details.

Kentucky Watches New Jersey Crash

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As more evidence mounts that Rep. Ben Chandler plans to run for Governor in 2007, any glimpse into what that might mean for Kentucky could b...

Calderon Wins In Mexico!

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This is very good news. Al Gore's lawyers on probably on the next plane down to start the protest for leftist Andrés Manuel López Obrado...
Sunday, July 02, 2006

Viva La Revolucion!

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The most important election in America Sunday was in Mexico. I'm up at the last minute, hoping for a result that is not going to come. ...

Fletcher Strikes Back

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This is a good one. While the national media has picked up on the hysteria of Governor Fletcher riding to work in a car, the Administration...

The Terrorists' Right To Know

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Larry Dale Keeling jumps on Jim Bunning this morning in the Lexington Herald-Leader for rebuking the treasonous New York Times. Pat Buchanan...
Saturday, July 01, 2006

Frankfort, Put Committee Votes Online

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KentuckyVotes.org's Caleb Brown is on KY Newsmakers this morning pushing for the General Assembly to put committee votes on the internet...