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  • Louisiana Politics

    Not Bluegrass, but very interesting.   Sen. Vitter (R-LA) is being encouraged by staffers of Rep. Bobby Jindal (R-LA, seeking this fall to be Gov. Jindal) to step down in the wake of the DC Madame scandal that implicated Vitter's 'sins'.  If Vitter stepped down, Democratic Gov. Kathleen Blanco would [...]
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    Posted: July 12, 2007, 9:54am EDT
    by Peter

  • Lady Bird Johnson: 1912-2007

    A classy Texan died yesterday at the age of 94. The NY Times has a terrific obit on the former First Lady. [...]
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    Posted: July 12, 2007, 7:14am EDT
    by Peter

  • Is Al Qaeda Stronger?

    The government has no credible, specific threats but is raising concerns nonetheless about the risk of a terror attack this summer. Earlier this week, however, DHS Sec. Michael Chertoff said that he had a "gut feeling" about a pending attack.

    Apparently, a classified intel report leaked yesterday shows that [...]
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    Posted: July 12, 2007, 7:03am EDT
    by Peter

  • Where's Mitch?

    Yesterday, BGP reported on a new anti-Mitch McConnel ad paid for by the NSCC showing McConnell's allegiance to Bush on the Iraq War. Now that the Senate is debating the Iraq War and McConnell has been MIA. From Roll Call:

    What’s more, McConnell has been absent from several high-powered [...]

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    Posted: July 11, 2007, 7:06pm EDT
    by Peter

  • KY-GOV: Closer than we thought?

    The race for the Governor's Mansion is closer than originally thought, according to a poll released yesterday. The Insider Advantage poll shows that Steve Beshear (D) leads incumbent Ernie Fletcher (R) 41-38 with 21% undecided. Pollster Matt Towery believes that the numbers represent the general uncertainty among Kentuckians regarding [...]
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    Posted: July 11, 2007, 6:58pm EDT
    by Peter

  • McConnell Targeted by DSCC

    Despite no opposition being fielded against Sen. McConnell in 2008, the DSCC is airing the following advertisement on Kentucky media to show the link between Bush and McConnell on the Iraq War.



    Nothing too revealing, but it shows another break in Mitch's armor. Hopefully, Democrats can field [...]
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    Posted: July 10, 2007, 9:45pm EDT
    by Peter

  • Senate Debate is Opportunity for Obama to Shine

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    The headline reads that the "Debate is On Without Them", referring to Democratic frontrunners Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama missing the floor debate on the Iraq War. Where are they? On the campaign trail running for President.

    OK. So the debate is scheduled to last about two weeks. Where [...]
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    Posted: July 10, 2007, 12:49pm EDT
    by Peter

  • Presidential Polling

    It looks like Hillary continues to maintain a lead on the Democratic side while Giuliani appears to be surviving a trio of setbacks.

    A USA Today/Gallup poll reveals the following for Democrats: Clinton 42%, Obama 21%, and Edwards 16%. On the Republican side: Giuliani 30%, Thompson 20%, [...]
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    Posted: July 10, 2007, 12:32pm EDT
    by Peter

  • Redesign

    Apologies to our recent visitors using Internet Explorer 7 - your browser apparrently crashed upon visiting BGP. We have updated our design to a simpler design and will work through the coding to restore a three-column layout soon! [...]
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    Posted: July 10, 2007, 12:20pm EDT
    by Peter

  • Senator Update

    Sen. David Vitter (R-LA): Yesterday evening, Sen. Vitter apologized for getting caught. Apparently, his name was on the DC Madame's client list. Certainly not the first politician to use a prostitute, Sen. Vitter apologized for his past sins and said that he had confessed his sins and the transgression had [...]
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    Posted: July 10, 2007, 7:39am EDT
    by Peter

  • Special Session Will Occur

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    It looks like Gov. Fletcher will have his way and that the General Assembly will meet in Frankfort after all - beginning on June 30. But what of the $30,000/day price tag? PolWatchers reports:
    Fletcher said lawmakers from both chambers have agreed not to accept pay from the state [...]
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    Posted: July 10, 2007, 7:19am EDT
    by Peter

  • USAToday on McConnell's Vulnerability

    The national media has picked up on the vulnerability of Kentucky's senior Senator, Mitch McConnell. The Louisville Republican is being painted as a Bush rubber-stamp by Democrats and as the "liberal from Louisville" by conservative opponents.  McConnell, who is seeking his fifth term next year may face primary opposition as [...]
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    Posted: July 09, 2007, 7:56am EDT
    by Peter

  • Sicko Reviewed

    Friday evening my wife and I saw Sicko at a local theatre. It was eye-opening and inspiring. Michael Moore did a terrific job in bringing the message that universal healthcare is a better system.

    Beginning with a few heart-breaking stories about America's uninsured, he then [...]
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    Posted: July 07, 2007, 10:01am EDT
    by Peter

  • No Standing in Wiretap Case

    In the first appellate ruling on the Bush wiretaps, the Sixth Circuit has ruled that the ACLU lacks standing to seek relief because none of the challengers were personally subjected to the eavesdropping.  Although this is a blow to BGP and all those who are opposed to the Bush Administration's [...]
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    Posted: July 06, 2007, 11:35am EDT
    by Peter

  • Ky. Troops to Deploy

    The Herald-Leader reports that about 45 National Guardsmen will deploy to Iraq after a training period in Oklahoma.  BGP prays for their safety and for the peace of mind of their families at home.
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    Posted: July 06, 2007, 11:22am EDT
    by Peter

  • Another GOP Senator Against the Iraq War

    New Mexico GOP Sen. Pete Domenici has joined fellow GOP Sens. John Warner (Va.), Dick Lugar (Ind.), and George Voinovich (Ohio) in opposition to US presence in an Iraqi civil war.

    "I have carefully studied the Iraq situation and believe we cannot continue asking our troops to [...]
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    Posted: July 06, 2007, 9:47am EDT
    by Peter

  • Sine Die

    We did it!  Speaker Jody Richards and the House Democrats adjourned the lower house as their first act of business, but the Republican-controlled Senate remains in session.

    Senate President David Williams calls the House action "unconstitutional", referring to the requirement that neither body can adjourn for more than three days without [...]
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    Posted: July 06, 2007, 9:28am EDT
    by Peter

  • Gephardt to Endorse Clinton

    Forbes magazine is reporting that former House minority leader and presidential aspirant, now lobbyist, Dick Gephardt will endorse Sen. Hillary Clinton for President. Another lobbyist for Clinton. [...]
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    Posted: July 05, 2007, 4:07pm EDT
    by Peter

  • Mark Nickolas Blogging Again

    Mark Nickolas, who maintained the venerable BluegrassReport.org until last month, has launched a new venture from his new Montana home.  You can now read Mark's thoughts on western politics at rockymountainreport.com.

    BGP wishes Mark all the best in his new endeavor.  He certainly will provide interesting insight on [...]
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    Posted: July 05, 2007, 3:00pm EDT
    by Peter

  • Special Session to Start Today

    The special session of the General Assembly is scheduled to convene at 4:00pm in Frankfort. A special session would cost Kentucky taxpayers $60,000 per day. The purpose of the session is to approve various projects around the state, but primarily to approve energy incentives for a company being encouraged to [...]
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    Posted: July 05, 2007, 11:16am EDT
    by Peter

  • Welcome to Bluegrass Politico

    Welcome to Bluegrass Politico - bgpolitico.blogspot.com. We will examine local, regional, national and world politics from a variety of viewpoints. This is not my first foray into political blogging having previously maintained an evolving conservative to moderate blog from 2003 to early 2007.

    Since that time, I [...]
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    Posted: July 05, 2007, 10:11am EDT
    by Peter
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