May 23 Local News Activist Says Voters Could Have Chosen “Uncommitted” Over Obama for Many Reasons Kentucky has become the latest in a growing number of states where Democratic voters have chosen not to vote for President Obama in primary elections. More than 40 percent of Democratic voters who went to the polls yesterday selected someone other than Mr. Obama. Kentucky’s primary results have mirrored that of other southern, conservative states […] By Kenny Colston May 23 Local News Activist Says Voters Could Have Chosen “Uncommitted” Over Obama for Many Reasons Kenny Colston
May 21 Local News Political Observers Expect No Surprises in Kentucky’s Presidential Primaries Even though the presidential nomination process is effectively over, Kentuckians can still vote for candidates other than Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama in tomorrow’s primary. Republicans can cast ballots for Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul, even though they’re no longer in the running. And Democrats will be able to choose ‘uncommitted’ instead […] By Kenny Colston May 21 Local News Political Observers Expect No Surprises in Kentucky’s Presidential Primaries Kenny Colston
May 20 Local News 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 Local News McConnell Scolds Obama, Urges New Debt Limit Talks WFPL News
May 10 Local News McConnell Shreds Obama “To-Do” List In a Senate floor speech Thursday, Republican Leader Mitch McConnell lectured President Obama for pushing a “to-do” list on Congress. Earlier this week, Mr. Obama delivered a speech unveiling a five-point package of previously announced proposals as unfinished business for lawmakers to accomplish. Among the president’s measures are mortgage relief for homeowners, clean energy manufacturing […] By WFPL News May 10 Local News McConnell Shreds Obama “To-Do” List WFPL News
May 9 Local News Fairness Director Praises Obama Endorsing Gay Marriage The Louisville Fairness Campaign is praising President Obama for coming out in support of gay marriage on Wednesday in an interview with ABC News. The president said after personally wrestling with the issue and it was important he affirm that he supports gay couples being legally recognized under marriage laws. Earlier this week, Vice President […] By WFPL News May 9 Local News Fairness Director Praises Obama Endorsing Gay Marriage WFPL News
May 9 Local News President Obama Says Same-Sex Marriage Should Be Legal President Barack Obama, in an ABC News interview: I have to tell you that over the course of several years as I have talked to friends and family and neighbors when I think about members of my own staff who are in incredibly committed monogamous relationships, same-sex relationships, who are raising kids together, when I […] By Gabe Bullard May 9 Local News President Obama Says Same-Sex Marriage Should Be Legal Gabe Bullard
May 3 Local News Yarmuth: Obama Has Right to Politicize bin Laden Death For most of the week Republicans have been critical of an attack ad by President Obama’s re-election campaign highlighting the death of terrorist leader Osama bin Laden. But Democratic Congress John Yarmuth believes its proper for the president to politicize the issue. The ad released earlier this month features former President Bill Clinton, who says […] By WFPL News May 3 Local News Yarmuth: Obama Has Right to Politicize bin Laden Death WFPL News
May 2 Local News Yarmuth Praises Obama Afghan Speech, But Policy Questions Remain After more than a decade of war, U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Ky., is pleased President Obama is withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, but the congressman has questions about the policy. The president made a surprise visit to the foreign country on Tuesday to sign a strategic partnership agreement with Afghan President Hamid Karzai. Mr. Obama announced […] By WFPL News May 2 Local News Yarmuth Praises Obama Afghan Speech, But Policy Questions Remain WFPL News
May 1 Local News McConnell Declines Obama Invite to Celebrate Kentucky Wildcats Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., turned down an invitation from President Obama to join the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team at the White House on Friday. The Wildcats are visiting the president to celebrate their 2012 NCAA championship after defeating Kansas last month to obtain the university’s eighth national title. According to McConnell’s […] By WFPL News May 1 Local News McConnell Declines Obama Invite to Celebrate Kentucky Wildcats WFPL News
May 1 Local News President Obama in Afghanistan; Will Address U.S. This Evening President Barack Obama is in Afghanistan. The visit comes one year after the president announced the death of Osama bin Laden, who masterminded the September 11th terrorist attacks from Afghanistan. President Obama will address the American people live from Bargram Air Base tonight at 7:30 pm. WFPL will carry the speech live, with special coverage […] By Gabe Bullard May 1 Local News President Obama in Afghanistan; Will Address U.S. This Evening Gabe Bullard
May 1 Local News Kentucky Basketball Team to Visit White House The University of Kentucky’s men’s basketball team is heading to Washington D.C. to meet President Barack Obama this Friday. Kentucky won its eight national championships this year, and the presidential meeting is typical for NCAA basketball champions. This is the Wildcats’ first White House visit since 1998. This is also the team’s first official visit to […] By Kenny Colston May 1 Local News Kentucky Basketball Team to Visit White House Kenny Colston
May 1 Local News Washington Post Calls Out Obama Over Ohio River Bridges In a fact-check of President Obama’s recent speech, The Washington Post scolded the president for using old talking points and incorrectly identifying the Sherman Minton Bridge as closed while lashing out at Republican leaders. On Monday, Mr. Obama once again criticized Speaker John Boehner, R-Oh., and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., about the Brent […] By WFPL News May 1 Local News Washington Post Calls Out Obama Over Ohio River Bridges WFPL News
Apr 27 Local News Beshear Joins Obama in Urging Action to Prevent Student Loan Interest Increase Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear is adding his voice to one of President Barack Obama’s top campaign issues. The president spoke at two college campuses this week urging Congress to prevent an automatic rate hike in interest on student loans from taking effect. Now, Beshear has penned a letter to all six members of Kentucky’s Congressional […] By Kenny Colston Apr 27 Local News Beshear Joins Obama in Urging Action to Prevent Student Loan Interest Increase Kenny Colston
Apr 25 Noise & Notes RNC Jabs Obama Over Jimmy Fallon Appearance The Republican National Committee doesn’t think Slow Jams The News is funny. The GOP has released a web ad contrasting Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney’s victory speech with President Barack Obama’s sketch on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” Tuesday night. Check it out: By WFPL News Apr 25 Noise & Notes RNC Jabs Obama Over Jimmy Fallon Appearance WFPL News
Apr 24 Local News McConnell Highlights Tough Job Market for College Graduates In a push to younger voters, President Barack Obama is touring college campuses this week to discuss the problems of student loan debt. But Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is blaming the president for the poor job market that college graduates enter. Interest rates for subsidized Stafford Loans are set to double this summer, going […] By WFPL News Apr 24 Local News McConnell Highlights Tough Job Market for College Graduates WFPL News