Jan 9 Local News Yarmuth Files for Re-Election U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Ky., began his re-election campaign Monday by filing his paperwork with the secretary of state’s office. Elected to Congress in 2006, Yarmuth was part of a wave election that saw Republicans lose control of the House but Democratic control was lost in 2010. The party will need to recapture 25 seats […] By WFPL News Jan 9 Local News Yarmuth Files for Re-Election WFPL News
Jan 3 Local News Yarmuth Anticipates More Washington Gridlock U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Ky., predicts the New Year will bring more partisanship to Congress as the presidential election heats up. Last year, Congress faced a possible government shutdown and a contentious debate to extend the payroll tax cuts among several other partisan debates. For most of the year the Republican-controlled House clashed with the […] By WFPL News Jan 3 Local News Yarmuth Anticipates More Washington Gridlock WFPL News
Jan 3 Local News King Vying for Second Consecutive Term as Council President Louisville Metro Council President Jim King, D-10, is lining up to serve a second consecutive term as leader of the city legislature. The 17-member Democratic caucus endorsed King last month and will likely remain united in selecting a president. No council Republican has shown interest in the position and no GOP member has been president […] By WFPL News Jan 3 Local News King Vying for Second Consecutive Term as Council President WFPL News
May 26 Local News Members of Commission on Presidential Debates Visit Centre, EKU Eastern Kentucky University and Centre College in Kentucky have both been visited by members of the Commission on Presidential Debates. The two institutions both applied to host debates in next year’s presidential race. Officials with the schools confirmed today that members of the commission visited both campuses to tour potential venues. At EKU, the venue […] By Gabe Bullard May 26 Local News Members of Commission on Presidential Debates Visit Centre, EKU Gabe Bullard
May 22 Local News Daniels Will Not Run for President Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels will not seek the Republican nomination for president in 2012. Daniels announced his decision Sunday in a midnight message to supporters. “I was able to resolve every competing consideration but one,” he wrote. “The interests and wishes of my family, is the most important consideration of all. If I have disappointed […] By Gabe Bullard May 22 Local News Daniels Will Not Run for President Gabe Bullard
May 10 Local News Daniels Signs Anti-Abortion Bill Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels has signed a bill that makes his state the first to cut off funding for Planned Parenthood. The measure also further restricts abortions in the state, and Planned Parenthood of Indiana has promised to challenge the law in court, first by seeking a temporary restraining order and injunction against it. That […] By Gabe Bullard May 10 Local News Daniels Signs Anti-Abortion Bill Gabe Bullard
May 6 Local News Obama Talked With Daniels Before Indianapolis Speech President Barack Obama talked with a potential political rival Friday. Mr. Obama and Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels chatted for several minutes when the president arrived in Indianapolis to give a speech on energy policy. Daniels is considering seeking the GOP nomination for president, and his decision whether to run is expected soon. He did not […] By Gabe Bullard May 6 Local News Obama Talked With Daniels Before Indianapolis Speech Gabe Bullard
May 5 Local News President Obama’s Indiana Visit Given New Meaning What was originally planned as a routine presidential visit to Indianapolis tomorrow has gained new meaning. President Barack Obama originally planned to discuss energy policy at Allison Transmission earlier this year. But the trip was postponed so the president could stay in Washington during budget negotiations. Now Mr. Obama will appear in Indiana as speculation […] By Gabe Bullard May 5 Local News President Obama’s Indiana Visit Given New Meaning Gabe Bullard
May 4 Local News Pence Expected to Announce Gubernatorial Bid Indiana Representative Mike Pence is expected to declare his candidacy for Governor of Indiana tomorrow. The Tea Party favorite will likely make the announcement in a morning conference call. A number of factors have pointed to a Pence gubernatorial campaign. His likely chief rival, former Democratic Governor and Senator Evan Bayh recently declined to run. […] By Gabe Bullard May 4 Local News Pence Expected to Announce Gubernatorial Bid Gabe Bullard
May 3 Local News Daniels Takes Center Stage in National Coverage Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels continues to gain attention as he mulls a presidential bid. This morning, he appeared on Fox News, saying he discussed a 2012 run with former President George W. Bush, whom Daniels worked for at the beginning of the decade. Later, Daniels was profiled on All Things Considered. If he runs for […] By Gabe Bullard May 3 Local News Daniels Takes Center Stage in National Coverage Gabe Bullard
May 3 Local News Daniels Says He “Owes People an Answer” on Presidential Bid Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels says he still hasn’t made up his mind about running for President, but he continues to discuss the possibility. Today on Fox News, Daniels admitted that he talked with former President George W. Bush (also Daniels’s former boss) about a 2012 campaign. From Politico: “Would I like to [run]? No,” Daniels […] By Gabe Bullard May 3 Local News Daniels Says He “Owes People an Answer” on Presidential Bid Gabe Bullard
May 2 Local News Pence Postpones Announcement on Possible Gubernatorial Bid Indiana Congressman Mike Pence is expected to announce this week whether he’ll run for governor next year. The 6th District Republican was previously rumored to be considering a bid for president, but decided against it in January. He was expected to announce his plans for 2012 today, but decided against it after learning about the […] By Gabe Bullard May 2 Local News Pence Postpones Announcement on Possible Gubernatorial Bid Gabe Bullard
May 2 Local News 2012 Decision Looms for Daniels Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels is expected to announce soon whether he’ll run for president. Daniels has been on the short list of potential 2012 GOP candidates for months. University of Louisville Professor Dewey Clayton says there’s likely to be a renewed focus on a potential Daniels run now that Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour has decided […] By Gabe Bullard May 2 Local News 2012 Decision Looms for Daniels Gabe Bullard
Apr 12 Local News IU Seeking to Host Presidential Debate Indiana University has applied to host a 2012 presidential debate. The school also applied in 2008, but was unsuccessful. Eastern Kentucky University and Centre College have also applied to host debates. By Gabe Bullard Apr 12 Local News IU Seeking to Host Presidential Debate Gabe Bullard
Mar 24 Politics Rand Paul Discusses 2012 Aspirations, Libya, Budget The senator spoke briefly about the conflict in Libya and criticized the president for not involving congress more heavily in the decisions to enforce a no-fly zone over the country. He also told the Louisville Rotary Club Thursday he is considering a run for the presidency in 2012, but will not run against his father. By Dalton Main Mar 24 Politics Rand Paul Discusses 2012 Aspirations, Libya, Budget Dalton Main