This is an update to a previous story I wrote about potential campaign finance violations on the part of Sen. Bunning, Sen. Williams, and the Republican Party of Kentucky.
I wanted to post for you the relevant federal disclosures Citizens for Bunning filed, combined with the finance report [...]
This is an update to a previous story I wrote about potential campaign finance violations on the part of Sen. Bunning, Sen. Williams, and the Republican Party of Kentucky.
I wanted to post for you the relevant federal disclosures Citizens for Bunning filed, combined with the finance report [...]
This is an update to a previous story I wrote about potential campaign finance violations on the part of Sen. Bunning, Sen. Williams, and the Republican Party of Kentucky.
I wanted to post for you the relevant federal disclosures Citizens for Bunning filed, combined with the finance report [...]
UPDATE: The person most personally affected by the potentially illegal behavior described below has weighed in. When the RPK transferred $30,000 toJack Westwood, most of the money went to air negative ads against Westwood's opponent, Kathy Groob. Here's what she says from our Facebook thread:
Yes, absolutely they violated campaign [...]
UPDATE: The person most personally affected by the potentially illegal behavior described below has weighed in. When the RPK transferred $30,000 toJack Westwood, most of the money went to air negative ads against Westwood's opponent, Kathy Groob. Here's what she says from our Facebook thread:
Yes, absolutely they violated campaign [...]
Gatewood's letter to the Editor:
Last week, a monumental event occurred in Washington D.C. which will forever alter the landscape of Kentucky, politically and economically. President Obama’s Administration announced that federal resources will “not be used to circumvent state laws” regarding marijuana.
In essence, the United States government [...]
Gatewood's letter to the Editor:
Last week, a monumental event occurred in Washington D.C. which will forever alter the landscape of Kentucky, politically and economically. President Obama’s Administration announced that federal resources will “not be used to circumvent state laws” regarding marijuana.
In essence, the United States government [...]
Weeping on my couch at 7:40 in the morning is not exactly what I expected from my Sunday morning.
Yesterday, I went to a gathering of Women of Vision and Purpose. I went because it was co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters and because Colmon Elridge [...]
Weeping on my couch at 7:40 in the morning is not exactly what I expected from my Sunday morning.
Yesterday, I went to a gathering of Women of Vision and Purpose. I went because it was co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters and because Colmon Elridge [...]
One of the trends the fair housing community has been working to publicize recently is the finding that African-Americans in Louisville are twice as likely as their white counterparts to receive high-cost home loan products. This anomaly persists even after adjusting for income and credit-score. In other words, it [...]
One of the trends the fair housing community has been working to publicize recently is the finding that African-Americans in Louisville are twice as likely as their white counterparts to receive high-cost home loan products. This anomaly persists even after adjusting for income and credit-score. In other words, it [...]
Interesting inbox today -- I subscribe to a number of [...]
Interesting inbox today -- I subscribe to a number of [...]
In a way, this post has nothing to do with politics or changing the world. In another way, it has everything to do with both. Either way, this post serves as my official coming out as an uber-nerd.
I don't want to get too purple about all this, but [...]
In a way, this post has nothing to do with politics or changing the world. In another way, it has everything to do with both. Either way, this post serves as my official coming out as an uber-nerd.
I don't want to get too purple about all this, but [...]
In the two weeks since we started hibernating at BGR, we've received a lot of great feedback from people all across the Commonwealth about what to do with BGR. People have been very kind with their encouragment and generous with their time.
I've talked with folks about de-politicizing it and [...]
In the two weeks since we started hibernating at BGR, we've received a lot of great feedback from people all across the Commonwealth about what to do with BGR. People have been very kind with their encouragment and generous with their time.
I've talked with folks about de-politicizing it and [...]
Turn your regret into action. Help prevent the next Webb-tastrophe by adding your voice to the Kentucky State Historic Preservation Plan.
The Kentucky Heritage Council / [...]
Turn your regret into action. Help prevent the next Webb-tastrophe by adding your voice to the Kentucky State Historic Preservation Plan.
The Kentucky Heritage Council / [...]
Last year, I handed off BGR to Richard and Taylor. Unfortunately but understandably, both have decided to focus their considerable talents and efforts elsewhere.
Without someone looking over the site day to day, I am putting things "on hold" here at BGR for an indefinite period of time, maybe forever. [...]
Last year, I handed off BGR to Richard and Taylor. Unfortunately but understandably, both have decided to focus their considerable talents and efforts elsewhere.
Without someone looking over the site day to day, I am putting things "on hold" here at BGR for an indefinite period of time, maybe forever. [...]
Short version: to give big corporate welfare "tax cut" handouts to Big Oil, Big Coal, Big Pharma, Big Banks, Wall Street and all the other rich people who have been [...]
Short version: to give big corporate welfare "tax cut" handouts to Big Oil, Big Coal, Big Pharma, Big Banks, Wall Street and all the other rich people who have been [...]
The Rude Pundit on how Fantasy Obama would conduct tonight's press conference on the stimulus bill.
As always, it's brilliant, dead-on and X-rated.
UPDATE, 5:30 a.m. Blue Girl live-blogged the press conference, and has has the full transcript as a bonus.
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The Rude Pundit on how Fantasy Obama would conduct tonight's press conference on the stimulus bill.
As always, it's brilliant, dead-on and X-rated.
UPDATE, 5:30 a.m. Blue Girl live-blogged the press conference, and has has the full transcript as a bonus.
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To help us get acclimated, the wingnut freakazoids have kindly provided criticism that follows the new GOP Rules for Discussing the President. Steve Benen explains.
DEPT. OF POTS AND KETTLES....' [...]
To help us get acclimated, the wingnut freakazoids have kindly provided criticism that follows the new GOP Rules for Discussing the President. Steve Benen explains.
DEPT. OF POTS AND KETTLES....' [...]
As someone who grew up on peanut butter and continues to consume it regularly, I am happy to bring [...]
As someone who grew up on peanut butter and continues to consume it regularly, I am happy to bring [...]
Dr. Susan Wicklund, whose 2008 book This Common Secret, detailed her life as an abortion provider, has just opened a clinic in Livingston, [...]
Dr. Susan Wicklund, whose 2008 book This Common Secret, detailed her life as an abortion provider, has just opened a clinic in Livingston, [...]
Even if the "Socialism" that so terrifies the wingnut freakazoids had no record of accomplishment in the U.S., my guess is that most Americans, staring into the gaping maw of economic catastrophe, are willing to try anything, no matter what it's called.
But we don't have to wonder' [...]
Even if the "Socialism" that so terrifies the wingnut freakazoids had no record of accomplishment in the U.S., my guess is that most Americans, staring into the gaping maw of economic catastrophe, are willing to try anything, no matter what it's called.
But we don't have to wonder' [...]
Just fill in your zip code, and the site immediately reveals your President, Senators and House Representative, with links to' [...]
Just fill in your zip code, and the site immediately reveals your President, Senators and House Representative, with links to' [...]
Stimulus portion:
Here's the full speech.
Here's the transcript.
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Stimulus portion:
Here's the full speech.
Here's the transcript.
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Refusing to vote for someone whose political positions you disagree with is your right.
Using your power [...]
