May 21 Politics No Surprises Expected in Most Congressional Primaries Residents of Kentucky’s Fourth Congressional District will see a spirited primary Tuesday, but that won’t be the case elsewhere. While there are primaries in most of Kentucky’s five other congressional districts, none are as competitive or as closely-followed as the race in Northern Kentucky. In the Sixth District, Republican Andy Barr is expected to easily […] By Kenny Colston May 21 Politics No Surprises Expected in Most Congressional Primaries Kenny Colston
May 21 Politics No Surprises Expected in Most Congressional Primaries Residents of Kentucky's Fourth Congressional District will see a spirited primary Tuesday, but that won’t be the case elsewhere.While there are primaries in most of Kentucky’s five other congressional districts, none are as competitive or as closely-followed as the race in Northern Kentucky.In the Sixth District, Republican Andy Barr is expected to easily win the chance for a rematch with Congressman Ben Chandler.And Third District Congressman John Yarmuth's primary challenger is unlikely to take much of the vote. By Kenny Colston May 21 Politics No Surprises Expected in Most Congressional Primaries Kenny Colston
May 21 Politics Rash of Violence Impacts District 1 Race A brazen shooting in the Parkland neighborhood is having an impact on the race for the Louisville Metro Council District 1 seat in the final days of the campaign. Last week, six people were shot and three died in a spree of shootings in the west Louisville district that made national headlines. In the wake […] By WFPL News May 21 Politics Rash of Violence Impacts District 1 Race WFPL News
May 21 Politics Ackerson Squares Off Against Tea Party Challenger in District 18 In the Louisville Metro Council District 18 race, Republican voters will choose between incumbent Jon Ackerson and Tea Party activist Marilyn Parker in Tuesday’s primary. The race has caught local attention after the majority of GOP council members endorsed Parker over Ackerson. Council Republicans have said Ackerson has sided with council Democrats too often on […] By WFPL News May 21 Politics Ackerson Squares Off Against Tea Party Challenger in District 18 WFPL News
May 20 Politics McConnell Scolds Obama, Urges New Debt Limit Talks Appearing on CBS’s Face The Nation on Sunday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., urged President Obama to “become the adult” and lead the conversation on the debt and deficit reduction plans. Republican leaders used the Sunday morning shows to push for spending cuts as part of any deal to increase the national debt limit. […] By WFPL News May 20 Politics McConnell Scolds Obama, Urges New Debt Limit Talks WFPL News
May 20 Politics Noise & Notes Podcast: The Kentucky Primary Though the Republican presidential race ended long before the May 22 primary, there are still some elections worth watching from the Metro Council to Kentucky’s Fourth Congressional District. Locally, the even-numbered council districts are up, but the special District 1 election has gained the most attention with incumbent Attica Woodson Scott facing four strong challengers. […] By WFPL News May 20 Politics Noise & Notes Podcast: The Kentucky Primary WFPL News
May 20 Politics Key Senate Primaries Are In Louisville, Northern and Southern Kentucky The races to watch in tomorrow’s primaries for General Assembly seats are in Louisville, Northern and Southern Kentucky. In Louisville, four Democrats are vying to replace retiring Democrat Tim Shaughnessy in the 19th district, where no Republicans are running. In the 37th District, former Republican Metro Councilman Doug Hawkins and political activist Chris Thieneman are […] By Kenny Colston May 20 Politics Key Senate Primaries Are In Louisville, Northern and Southern Kentucky Kenny Colston
May 20 Politics Super PACs May Give Massie Edge in Fourth District Primary The most competitive primary in Kentucky will come to an end Tuesday. Seven Republicans are vying to replace retiring incumbent Geoff Davis in the Fourth Congressional District. County judge-executives Gary Moore and Thomas Massie and state representative Alecia Webb-Edgington are considered the frontrunners. Those three have raised the most money and former GOP operative Les […] By Kenny Colston May 20 Politics Super PACs May Give Massie Edge in Fourth District Primary Kenny Colston
May 20 Politics Super PACs May Give Massie Edge in Fourth District Primary The most competitive primary in Kentucky will come to an end Tuesday.Seven Republicans are vying to replace retiring incumbent Geoff Davis in the Fourth Congressional District. County judge-executives Gary Moore and Thomas Massie and state representative Alecia Webb-Edgington are considered the frontrunners. Those three have raised the most money and former GOP operative Les Fugate says they have the best organizations. But he says outside help from two Super PACs has tilted the odds in Massie's favor. By Kenny Colston May 20 Politics Super PACs May Give Massie Edge in Fourth District Primary Kenny Colston
May 20 Politics Key Senate Primaries Are In Louisville, Northern and Southern Kentucky The races to watch in tomorrow's primaries for General Assembly seats are in Louisville, Northern and Southern Kentucky.In Louisville, four Democrats are vying to replace retiring Democrat Tim Shaughnessy in the 19th district, where no Republicans are running.In the 37th District, former Republican Metro Councilman Doug Hawkins and political activist Chris Thieneman are vying to face state Senator Perry Clark. Republicans have made the seat a priority for the fall. By Kenny Colston May 20 Politics Key Senate Primaries Are In Louisville, Northern and Southern Kentucky Kenny Colston
May 19 Politics NY Times Focuses on Rogers’s Continued Pork Spending Earmarks spearheaded by House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers, R-Ky., are catching serious scrutiny in a report by The New York Times for a small military part with a hefty price tag. Observes have commented in the past on how Rogers is known as the “Prince of Pork”, which clashes with the GOP’s austerity movement. […] By WFPL News May 19 Politics NY Times Focuses on Rogers’s Continued Pork Spending WFPL News
May 18 Politics Yarmuth Disses Christie Ahead of Kentucky Visit Democratic Congressman John Yarmuth is criticizing New Jersey Governor Chris Christie as a “yes man” for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney before his visit to Kentucky. Christie is backing Romney in the fall election over President Barack Obama. He will be the keynote speaker at the Republican Party of Kentucky’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner on […] By WFPL News May 18 Politics Yarmuth Disses Christie Ahead of Kentucky Visit WFPL News
May 18 Politics Several State Senate Democrats Remain ALEC Members Several Democrats in the Kentucky Senate have held on to their memberships in the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, despite national blowback against the group for its conservative model laws. ALEC has been criticized for drafting conservative state laws, such as Florida’s Stand Your Ground measure, and then helping lawmakers pass them. Until this […] By Kenny Colston May 18 Politics Several State Senate Democrats Remain ALEC Members Kenny Colston
May 18 Politics Several State Senate Democrats Remain ALEC Members Several Democrats in the Kentucky Senate have held on to their memberships in the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, despite national blowback against the group for its conservative model laws.ALEC has been criticized for drafting conservative state laws, such as Florida's Stand Your Ground measure, and then helping lawmakers pass them. Until this year, 10 of the 15 Democratic state senators in Kentucky were members of ALEC. Six have recently allowed their memberships to be automatically renewed by the Legislative Research Commission. By Kenny Colston May 18 Politics Several State Senate Democrats Remain ALEC Members Kenny Colston