Mar 15 Local News Mitt Romney, Ron Paul Deal Could Include Rand Paul VP The rumors that Republican presidential frontrunner Mitt Romney may select U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., as his running mate were given more credibility by sources from within Congressman Ron Paul’s campaign who claim a deal is taking shape. Reports about a so-called “non-aggression” pact between Romney and Paul’s father, GOP presidential candidate U.S. Rep. Ron […] By WFPL News Mar 15 Local News Mitt Romney, Ron Paul Deal Could Include Rand Paul VP WFPL News
Mar 8 Local News Rand Paul VP Rumors Continue But Face Growing Skepticism Despite the ongoing Republican presidential primary, rumors about who GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney might select to be his running mate continue to mention U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., as a potential vice presidential candidate. Paul’s father, Congressman Ron Paul, R-Tx., who is also running for president, downplayed the rumors that his son is on Romney’s […] By WFPL News Mar 8 Local News Rand Paul VP Rumors Continue But Face Growing Skepticism WFPL News
Mar 7 Here and Now GOP Still Divided After Super Tuesday; Amazon Takes On Publishing World; Are Republicans Afraid Of Rush Limbaugh?: Today on Here and Now 1:06pm: Mitt Romney emerged with the most delegates after yesterday’s Super Tuesday races in 10 states. Eric Cantor, House majority leader, says Romney has a clear path of Tampa, where Republicans will gather for their nominating convention this summer. Rick Santorum‘s supporters tried to elbow Newt Gingrich out of the race in a bid to […] By Laura Ellis Mar 7 Here and Now GOP Still Divided After Super Tuesday; Amazon Takes On Publishing World; Are Republicans Afraid Of Rush Limbaugh?: Today on Here and Now Laura Ellis
Mar 5 Local News Romney Energy Policy Would Heavily Back Coal Industry In an editorial published in the Columbus Dispatch on Monday, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney outlined his energy policy that includes a resounding endorsement of the coal industry. Last year, if you recall, the former Massachusetts governor first visited Kentucky for a fundraiser hosted by coal company owner Joe Craft, an influential political player who […] By WFPL News Mar 5 Local News Romney Energy Policy Would Heavily Back Coal Industry WFPL News
Mar 5 Local News Ron Paul Downplays Rand Paul VP Rumors Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul rejected a suggestion that GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney would ask his son, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., to serve as his running mate. There has been growing speculation that the Romney and Paul campaigns have been cooperating with a possible offer of the vice presidency to Kentucky’s junior Senator down […] By WFPL News Mar 5 Local News Ron Paul Downplays Rand Paul VP Rumors WFPL News
Feb 22 Local News Rand Paul Says ‘It Would Be An Honor’ if Romney Asked Him to Be VP Kentucky’s junior senator says it would be an honor to be considered as a possible running mate for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Senator Rand Paul first discussed his higher aspirations at the beginning of this year. He said he wouldn’t close the door on being a Vice Presidential candidate. After a speech in Louisville […] By Kenny Colston Feb 22 Local News Rand Paul Says ‘It Would Be An Honor’ if Romney Asked Him to Be VP Kenny Colston
Feb 16 Here and Now Polls, Bailout Politics Shape Michigan Primary; Taliban Leaders Get Serious About Peace Talks; Derby City Film Festival Preview: Today on Here and Now 1:06pm: General Motors has announced its largest profit ever and is giving record $7000 profit-sharing checks to blue-collar workers. Still, there’s a poll from the Detroit News that shows half of conservative voters in Michigan say the anti-bailout positions that Republican presidential rivals Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney have taken won’t affect their vote in […] By Laura Ellis Feb 16 Here and Now Polls, Bailout Politics Shape Michigan Primary; Taliban Leaders Get Serious About Peace Talks; Derby City Film Festival Preview: Today on Here and Now Laura Ellis
Feb 15 Here and Now The Atlantic on Obama’s Strategy, How Massachusetts Feels About RomneyCare, “Cash Mobs” Boost Independent Businesses: Today on Here and Now 1:06pm: Is Obama A Chess Master Or Pawn? That’s the question posed on the cover of the March issue of The Atlantic. Writer James Fallows offers his answer in his article called Obama Explained. 1:12pm: Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum has called Massachusetts’ health care law—which requires that every resident have health insurance or pay […] By Laura Ellis Feb 15 Here and Now The Atlantic on Obama’s Strategy, How Massachusetts Feels About RomneyCare, “Cash Mobs” Boost Independent Businesses: Today on Here and Now Laura Ellis
Jan 25 Local News Yarmuth Praises Obama Address for Contrasting Income Inequality Calling America’s wealth disparity the defining issue of our time, U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Ky., praised President Obama’s annual State of the Union as a strong and decisive speech. The nationally televised address was framed with a call that every American deserves a fair shake and should pay their fair share. Before Mr. Obama’s address, […] By WFPL News Jan 25 Local News Yarmuth Praises Obama Address for Contrasting Income Inequality WFPL News
Jan 24 Here and Now Romney Releases Taxes, Inside The World Of “Travelers,” JCPS Prepares for Updated School Nutrition Standards: Today on Here and Now 1:06pm: Under pressure to show voters his tax returns, Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusetts and Republican presidential hopeful, today posted returns from several years on his website. Last year, he paid $3 million in federal income taxes last year on nearly $21 million in income from investments and carried interest from the private equity […] By Laura Ellis Jan 24 Here and Now Romney Releases Taxes, Inside The World Of “Travelers,” JCPS Prepares for Updated School Nutrition Standards: Today on Here and Now Laura Ellis
Jan 23 Local News Mitt Romney Is First Presidential Candidate to Qualify for Kentucky’s Primary Kentucky’s presidential primary is months away and tends to serve little purpose in selecting a major party nominee. But that doesn’t mean the event is being ignored. At least one presidential hopeful is in front of the pack in Kentucky: Mitt Romney. The Republican frontrunner is the only candidate to have filed to run in the state’s […] By Kenny Colston Jan 23 Local News Mitt Romney Is First Presidential Candidate to Qualify for Kentucky’s Primary Kenny Colston
Jan 9 Here and Now Mitt Romney’s Shrinking Lead, Boosting Europe’s Economy, Italy’s Accordion Industry, New Hampshire Humor: Today on Here and Now 1:06pm: Mitt Romney’s commanding lead in New Hampshire has shrunk and some polls show Jon Huntsman closing in on second place. Could Huntsman have a breakout moment? We’ll talk about it. 1:12pm: At a conference in Berlin today, the leaders of France and Germany said boosting growth in the European economy is a priority. How […] By Laura Ellis Jan 9 Here and Now Mitt Romney’s Shrinking Lead, Boosting Europe’s Economy, Italy’s Accordion Industry, New Hampshire Humor: Today on Here and Now Laura Ellis
Jan 3 Local News Campaigning for Dad, Rand Paul Slams Romney, Santorum Joining his father, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Tx., on the Republican presidential campaign trail, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., ripped Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney as too liberal to defeat President Barack Obama in a general election. The father and son duo are on the trail in Iowa, where Congressman Paul has surged and is […] By WFPL News Jan 3 Local News Campaigning for Dad, Rand Paul Slams Romney, Santorum WFPL News
Dec 12 Here and Now Mitt Romney’s $10,000 Bet, New Testimony in UK Phone Hacking Investigation, Avoiding Holiday Scams: Today on Here and Now 1:06pm: Mitt Romney is trying to downplay the $10,000 bet he offered to Rick Perry in Saturday night’s GOP presidential candidates debate to try to disprove Perry’s claim that he deleted parts of his book that supported a health care mandate. Romney laughed off suggestions that his pricey bet sent the wrong message. We’ll find […] By Laura Ellis Dec 12 Here and Now Mitt Romney’s $10,000 Bet, New Testimony in UK Phone Hacking Investigation, Avoiding Holiday Scams: Today on Here and Now Laura Ellis
Nov 22 Here and Now Gingrich Leads Poll, Tea Party on Romney, Ear X-Tacy Closure on NPR, Future Classics: Today on Here and Now Some highlights from today’s show. 1:06pm Because of his long career in politics, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says he’s ready for the scrutiny that comes with being at the top in the polls. The GOP candidates head into another debate tonight where Gingrich is expected to come under attack because of his newfound frontrunner […] By Brad Yost Nov 22 Here and Now Gingrich Leads Poll, Tea Party on Romney, Ear X-Tacy Closure on NPR, Future Classics: Today on Here and Now Brad Yost