Wasn’t Hal Rogers son making mega bank thanks to homeland security dollars the congressman funneled to his company?
Oh, he was?
Then I guess this video of Rogers complaining about a Continuing Resolution in September:
Sure, the video is from late September. But isn’t it cute how Rogers never [...]
I know no one even knows who she is, but Kelly Knight is not running for Congress against Ben Chandler. [Republican Sources]
Sad news: Joe Sonka is moving to the New Jersey shore. Ask him why. Hint: it involves guidos. [Reality Show-Watching People]
The horse racing industry does need a plan b. [...]
Heh. Mitch McConnell is being attacked by mega millionaire Rush Limbaugh for not putting up a strong enough fight against health care. [The Hill]
Woops. Even the national media noticed that everybody is being mean to poor Mitch McConnell. [MSNBC]
The 13th installment of mayoral candidate Fairdale Bigfoot has hit [...]
Courtesy of Finance Secretary Jonathan Miller’s Twitter machine, here’s a look at the 174ft scaffolding being used to renovate the dome at the State Capitol:
And here’s a first look at the murals that will be gracing the walls:
Seems like just yesterday we were discussing the highlights of last month’s General Fund and Road Fund receipts.
But let’s dive right in to November’s numbers! Here are the highlights:
General Fund Receipts:
Grew 2.4% to $722.3 million (compared to $705.2 million in 2008) Individual income tax receipts down 3.5%, down 6.9% for [...]Jodie Haydon appeared on a radio program a few weeks ago and one of the callers asked him if he’d changed his position on the anti-gay marriage amendment (SB 245, 2004). The caller said she had spoken with him 2004 when he was her state representative and he indicated that [...]
Haha, so, funny story… we get these fancy email alerts from the Secretary of State’s internet machine when somebody files to run for office in Kentucky.
One of those fancy filers today was Ancel Smith in in the 92nd state house district.
EXCUSE ME!
I mean Ancel “HARD ROCK” Smith.
Take a [...]
Sure, we’re all thinking about Steve Beshear’s latest drama with a coal executive doing lobbying without being registered to lobby.
But let’s hop back about a year.
Remember Phil Osborne? Turns out he had a bit of a similar difficulty with a different industry.
Excerpts from a September 21, 2008 Courier-Journal [...]
The Courier-Journal editorial board on Ben Chandler: Profiles in timidity. HAHAHA. [Best C-J Editorial In Weeks]
This is one of the saddest stories ever written. [H-L]
$235,000 in clean diesel funding was announced yesterday by the Kentucky Division for Air Quality. Time to apply for some grants, folks. [Clicky [...]
Everybody is hungry for transportation changes these days. But before there were good roads, mass transit had mass appeal. [Broken Sidewalk]
Will Frankfort ever take our budget and health care seriously? [H-L]
Check Jim Gray’s campaign out on the Twitter. Let’s hope his campaign manager is able to surround himself [...]
I believe his name is Jim Gray, Lexington’s Vice Mayor and newest Mayoral candidate.
Here’s a statement from him on his candidacy:
“Three years as Vice-Mayor has given me a unique perspective on our city, our people, and the leadership Lexington needs.
“Whether you run a small business, run a [...]
Is human blood the unlikely key to clean coal? [Popular Science via Fast Company]
I encourage everyone to sit down during the Pledge of Allegiance. Because we all hate America and want it to fail. [They Get Letters]
Poor Mitch McConnell can’t ever get anything from Nancy Pelosi. Because [...]
Jon Draud officially filed papers to run for Kenton County Commissioner in the 2nd District.
But. Uh.
Didn’t he stroke out so badly that he, you know, was unable to do his work?
Something doesn’t smell right here, ladies! Looks like Ole Hotwheels took Kentucky taxpayers for a ride after all.
Remember him?
[...]
This week Papaw Beshear spends 3:27 talking about “education” (that thing we don’t like in Kentucky - the thing we always underfund and neglect):
Here’s the release post-presser of the Governor’s in Shelbyville this morning:
SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (Dec. 4, 2009) — Governor Beshear today personally thanked members of the Shelby County economic development team who worked to lure Harley-Davidson to Kentucky, noting that their efforts to showcase the local workforce and cooperation of local government [...]
What is it with the Beshear Misadministration constantly looking worse than Ernie Fletcher’s hot mess of a failed administration?
Check the latest from John Cheves:
Gov. Steve Beshear’s administration overruled its top mine permitting official last year to “accommodate the coal interests” and reinstate a policy the official said was illegal, [...]
To the folks in Todd Hollenbach’s office who keep calling me at midnight: Stop wasting my time.
If you have the juicy, juicy? Spill it. Otherwise, go drink alone and STOP CALLING ME SO LATE.
I am an old man and I go to bed early. You caused me to waste the [...]
Gas Station Governor Steve Beshear is holding a press conference at 10:00 A.M. this morning in Shelbyville at the Cooperative Extension Office. Wonder if the press will ask him why he is such a failure of a governor? Somebody needs to hammer the tax reform issue and somebody needs to [...]
Don’t you love it when chickenhawk legislators pontificate on the war in Afghanistan? Clearly, they’re experts. [Elizabethtown News-Enterprise]
National media noticed that Jack Conway has differentiated himself from Lt. Dan. [Politico]
First Lady Jane Beshear likes Kentucky gifts and wants you to buy them. We’re on her team. Not her [...]
Just met with the most awkward elected official in the history of the world. This person couldn’t even tell me what legislation they’ve sponsored. When I brought up specific bills - they had no idea! It was obscene. For the first time all week I felt like the smartest person [...]
So much for honesty, right?
Thought we’d share:
“Over the past 3 years, I have become increasingly concerned with the leadership of our country, including our Congressional Representative in the 3 District. After long discussions with family and friends over the issues facing our community, I made the decision to run for [...]
Looks like there’s going to be another Republican throwing his hat into the Congressional ring.
Jeff Reetz, according to those in the know, plans to announce his candidacy as early as tomorrow.
Reetz, a native of Wisconsin, moved to Louisville in 2000 when he purchased 25 Pizza Hut locations [...]
Maybe Kentucky schools wouldn’t face $20 million in spending cuts if Gas Station Governor Steve Beshear would actually do something for a change. Getting rid of all of his special advisors would probably pay for a third of that shortage. And shouldn’t we be focusing cuts in other, less important [...]
Yesterday I shared details about Southern Indiana taxpayers getting hoodwinked. After uncovering details of Greater Clark County Schools officials deliberately misleading a Courier-Journal reporter, I appeared on The Francene Show to discuss the whole mess. (read what happened after my appearance by reading yesterday’s story)
So I thought [...]
Sometimes you have to take it where you can get it. And with all of the negative news rolling out of the Kentucky Department of Transportation the past several years, this part of the year is always quite welcome in our eyes.
The 2009 Adopt-a-Highway Post Contest winners have been announced. [...]
Rand Paul is no stranger to welcoming the support of white supremacist groups, but welcoming Anti-Semitic support is taking the cake.
Wonder if Republican primary voters will find this as funny as Rand Paul’s spokesman, Chris Hightower/TruthisTreason?
[...]
I know I’m not a Republican and couldn’t vote in a Republican primary even if Larry Hausman decided to launch a real campaign.
But. Uh.
Really? THIS is what a potential opponent of John Yarmuth sticks in various librul coffee shops in the gayborhoods of Louisville?
Today is World AIDS Day. [HHS]
Lt. Dan supports a surge in Afghanistan. No word where Jack Conway stands. [Hotline]
Speaking of Lt. Dan, he’s now a transportation expert. [CART]
Mitch McConnell becomes the first to lie about CBO report on premiums. [FireDogLake]
Expanded gambling ties paid off for Jodie [...]
If you missed it, I uncovered corruption within the upper ranks of Greater Clark County Schools. Thanks for Francene, we got the current head of public education to launch an investigation and admit on-air that transparency is necessary. Read all about officials willfully misleading reporters and purposefully hiding public information [...]
And why does he continue to pull the wool over his constituents’ eyes in Eastern Kentucky?
Let’s take a trip down the Keith Hall void:
Speaking of Greg Stumbo and Ethics… [February 24, 2009] Keith Hall - Big Time Hypocrisy [March 2, 2009] Flashback: Keith Hall Shirked Duties in Frankfort [March [...]I present to you failed perennial candidate Bob DeVore, the latest Republican to throw his hat in the ring against Larry “Get That Faggot Away From Me!” Clark:
Wait, there’s more:
Praise Jeebus for such internet treasures.
[...]Rand Paul’s federal campaign just can’t stop campaigning for Jimmy Higdon, a state candidate. Common sense apparently escapes the Paul world 24/7 - because we’ve already pointed out this illegal campaign activity twice prior:
Dear Rand Paul: Please Learn Campaign Finance [November 16, 2009] Even MORE Paul Campaign Finance Problems [[...]If you’re visiting from The Francene Show, CLICK HERE for the Stephen Daeschner - Greater Clark County Schools story. It’s a hot mess involving the purposeful withholding of information from a reporter and $75,000 in secret funds.
Thanks to Francene for having me on her fun program this morning [...]
Uninformed crazies. Sarah Palin supporters. That’s all we really need to say.
This is why America can’t have nice things, gosh darn it:
Click here for more information about the video itself. So read it before immediately dismissing it, mouth-breathers. But never you worry your little [...]
Larry Clark’s spokescritter in the office of the Speaker Pro-Tem has left her cushy state job. Allison Haley has moved on to serve as Jack Conway’s communications critter on the U.S. Senate campaign. Allison ’s latest move should send a clear message to Lt. Dan that the senate race has [...]
Hope you enjoyed the holiday of gluttony. It’s what makes us great and fat as Americans. Fat fat fat.
Is Gas Station Governor Steve Beshear’s touch the kiss of death for economic development? No wonder Western Kentucky is tired of their chosen boy– he does nothing for the region. [Messenger-Inquirer]
Kentucky’s [...]
Hope everyone enjoys the Thanksgiving holiday. Take it easy!
Jodie Haydon has $240,000. Received from 208 individuals and 12 PACs. And the horsey/gamblin set has spent eleventy million on radio and teevee buys. Why, yes, it is a slow news day. [Bluegrass Politics]
Tom Loftus has further details about Bill Sparkman’s [...]
Last Monday’s Kentucky Tonight program discussed public employee health benefits and featured: David Adkisson, president & CEO of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce; Lee Jackson, president of the Kentucky Association of State Employees; Brian Strow, economics professor at WKU; and Mary Ruble, general counsel for the Kentucky Education Association. [...]
Republicans are interested in hearing Rand Paul speak but aren’t interested in supporting him yet. That’s according to the State-Journal.
And check out this bit:
“I came away a little undecided on if he’s a nut or not,” Stosberg said.
Paul’s proposals are too simplistic, he said.
“Electing people based on bullet-points is [...]
You remember his opponent’s message about being thankful for cash. Well, uh, here’s Jack Conway’s Thanksgiving message:
Thanksgiving is always a wonderful time to share with your friends and family. As you celebrate this holiday I just wanted to leave you with a few thoughts.
These past few weeks have been [...]
Gah. More bad news bears stats we don’t even want to look at.
Some specifics, without making you too sick to your stomach:
Fayette County had the lowest jobless rate in October at 7.8%. Followed by Calloway @ 8%; Boyd @ 8.4%; Jessamine, Madison, Oldham, Rowan and Scott at 8.8% each. Magoffin [...]This week Gas Station Governor Steve Beshear spends 2:11 discussing something called “charity” - see for yourself:
He must be, since his campaign manager is twatting things like this, on the Twitter:
David Adams & crew will continue their opportunistic shiz-spewing for the next several months, for sure.
Paultards will spin this in 3, 2…
[...]Soo…. How long will it take our Gas Station Governor to appoint Ken Winters as Joe Meyer’s replacement in the Education & Workforce spot? [Just Wondering]
More than half of teachers report buying food for hungry students with their own money. These are the times we’re living in. [HuffPo]
Democrats like [...]
Somebody needs to get this Sarah Palin painting for me ASAP! [OH GOD]
Gas Station Governor Steve Beshear’s approval rating has fallen to 39%. His disapproval is at 55%. Maybe the governor’s crew needs to start taking Kentucky seriously? Maybe they shouldn’t treat people so poorly and blow off everybody [...]
