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Something Stinks in Sen. McConnell’s Campaign

Something always seemed one-off when it was announced last September that Jesse Benton, who ran the successful campaign of Rand Paul for Senate, was being hired by Mitch McConnell as his campaign manager. Especially considering McConnell backed Paul’s opponent, Trey … Continue reading

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Republicans and Tea Party Loyalists Splinter over Conservative Ideals

Rand Paul, the junior Republican senator from Kentucky hasn’t had the best month. First it came to light that his director of new media, Jack Hunter, was a pro-secessionist zealot, who goes by the name of the Southern Avenger, wears … Continue reading

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Despite Republican House Votes, Obamacare Already Showing Benefits

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have been at it again. Over the past two weeks Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) and Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA), along with their happy band of miscreants, have voted not once, but twice, … Continue reading

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Thanks for the Bourbon Mr. Lee

There sure are some joyful spirits up in heaven shaking Elmer T. Lee’s hand and giving him a thankful slap on the back, as he was personally responsible for a goodly portion of the angels’ share of fine Kentucky bourbon … Continue reading

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Sen. Rand Paul and the Southern Avenger Part Company

It took Kentucky’s junior Republican senator, Rand Paul, two long weeks to realize it was best to part ways with staffer Jack Hunter after it was learned he was a former pro-secessionist radio commentator, who wore a Confederate flag mask … Continue reading

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Stand Your Ground With Trayvon Martin

I respect the jury’s decision in finding George Zimmerman not guilty of second degree murder or manslaughter charges in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. The fault in this tragedy isn’t with the court case or the verdict. It’s our … Continue reading

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The Race is on for Sen. McConnell’s Seat in Kentucky

It took three long, speculative months, and actress Ashley Judd declining the opportunity to run, but Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell finally has a legitimate opponent in his bid for re-election next year. Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes, the commonwealth’s secretary of … Continue reading

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Former Ag Chief and Kentucky Wildcat, Richie Farmer, Indicted by Feds

I appreciate that Republican Richie Farmer, the former commissioner of agriculture in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, has not yet been convicted of any crime, but a federal grand jury has indicted him, and they don’t indict lightly. Farmer is charged … Continue reading

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Kentucky Wildcats Sign Best Recruiting Class In History

Congratulations are due again to the Louisville Cardinals for their run to a basketball championship this past season. Louisville had one of the great college-level teams I’ve seen in some years. They were balanced with veteran leadership, skill players, young … Continue reading

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19 Shot at Mother’s Day Parade in New Orleans

In New Orleans it doesn’t take much to get a parade going, and Sunday The Original Big 7 Social Aid and Pleasure Club put together a Mother’s Day parade to honor that most revered of Southern figures. Then the gunmen … Continue reading

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