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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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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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Ashley Judd Says NO, and Mitch McConnell Lucks Up

After careful consideration, Hollywood actress and global humanitarian Ashley Judd politely declined the opportunity to take on Republican incumbent Mitch McConnell in Kentucky’s 2014 U.S. Senate race. “After serious and thorough contemplation, I realize that my responsibilities and energy at … Continue reading

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Budgetary Sequestration to Further Marginalize Republican Party

I find it brazenly stupid that after the Republican Party had its ass handed to it in the 2012 election cycle, it now wants to give the high hat to President Obama by failing to compromise on deficit reduction, thus … Continue reading

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House Republicans Vote to Deny Health Care Benefits to 30-million Americans

In a purely symbolic gesture, Congressional Republicans failed for the 33rd time to repeal President Obama’s health care reform legislation on Wednesday. The vote, which passed the House 244 to 185, was designed to signify a Republican resolve to do … Continue reading

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