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Politics is the art and science of running the circus from the monkey-cage. An extension of our Local News & Issues Channel that allows for a wider range of topics and discussion in the political arena.
What If. . . The Mayor Died
No one wants to think about anyone's death, but the Metro Council's Kelly Downard thinks it's a good time to think about succession in local government. In national and state government, there's no doubt who takes over if the top official is incapacitated for any reason. We elect a Vice
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yesterday
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Oh Boys Are You Actually Running FOR Senate?
Because it sure doesn't seem like it! Of course I'm referring to Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo and Attorney General Jack Conway. Both are accomplished men who have managed to distinguish themselves in life. But during this Senate campaign, the two seem to be running against each other more than running FOR the U.S. Senate.
Frankly, it's not a surprise given some of the missteps we've seen from both of these campaigns so far.
Mongiardo's formal entry into the race was announced in a press release on a day when the good doctor was practicing medicine in Hazard. A noble act to be sure, but not exactly the sharpest political move. It meant he was totally unavailable for press interviews on one of the biggest days a campaign will ever face. To make things worse, that left only Jack Conway to comment on his probable opponent's announcement--even though Conway had yet to announce his run. It allowed Conway to get valuable political mileage and free media at Mongiardo's expense.
But Conway's made his share of mistakes as well. His mild use of profanity and belligerent stance at Fancy Farm got a lot of notice, but most of it was negative and the campaign spent weeks shoring up the damage.
In recent weeks controversy over campaign workers taping each candidate's speeches, and some heavily edited audio of Mongiardo saying some unflattering things about Governor Steve Beshear have surfaced. These happenings all make great headlines, but so far neither Democrat has taken a major position on most of the issues, and precious little campaign time has been devoted to real substance. I realize it might be a pipe dream, but I really had higher hopes for this primary race.
After Mongiardo ran a very effective insurgent campaign against Senator Jim Bunning in 2004, he was seen as a real force. But Mongiardo lost that momentum -- partly because his election as Steve Beshear's Lt. Governor placed him squarely in the Beshear wing of the party. Not necessarily a bad thing unless you need to distance yourself to win another election -- something Mongiardo seems to be trying hard to do right now. It didn't help Mongiardo when Beshear's endorsement of his candidacy was released in a late afternoon press release on a Friday. Not exactly the way to get maximum exposure.
I'm told that Conway was furious that Beshear decided to make that endorsement rather than sit out the primary. It seems that may have been the impetus for much of the negativity running rampant in the race so far. One of Conway's mentors is State Auditor Crit Luallen. He would be wise to listen to her voice of moderation in this campaign.
Both men have more than five months before they finally face-off in May. Isn't it time they tackle something more than who said what about the Governor or who made more money in business?
I just wish these guys would actually RUN FOR OFFICE. not against each other.
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yesterday
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Careful Who You Hang With
The Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate race, between attorney general Jack Conway and Lt. Gov. Daniel Mongiardo, should really be over with. Mongiardo has already been exposed on audiotape saying plenty of unkind words about his boss, Gov. Steve Beshear, one of the few prominent Democrats who's been willing
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yesterday
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Too Much Government
In today's Jeffersontown City Council meeting, member Kay Ackerson recommended that the City Council membership be reduced from eight members to six. Her motion was seconded by Daniel Ruckriegel, but none of the other six sitting members got on board. Logically, that makes sense. Members run for office every two
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Nov 18, 09
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Gambling An Issue in Local House Race
By Sam Edelen Special to Louisville Mojo Democrat Kimberly Greenwell remembers exactly when she decided to run for public office. Following a serious 2007 automobile accident, which Greenwell described as a “life-changing experience,” the 32-year-old advertising sales executive said the idea of giving back to the community through elective office
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Nov 17, 09
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This just in...
the Senators and Congressmen from Kentucky have no balls. This condition is caused by the, not so rare, condition of re-election. The state's budget, like most of it's citizens, is strapped. There is no savings account...we're broke. Broke budgets are fixed one of two ways, raise money...taxes, or cut spending...services.
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Nov 16, 09
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For Grayson and GOP, Losing Could Be A Blessing
For more than a year, I've been anticipating a Trey Grayson versus Jack Conway/Dan Mongiardo senate race in 2010. However, with recent developments that scenario could be in peril. With Grayson facing an unexpectedly strong Rand Paul challenge, and the two Democrats acting like kids fighting over a candy bar,
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Nov 12, 09
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Back to the Party for Thieneman
Chris Thieneman has been campaigning as a Republican candidate for Mayor, even though the official party pretty much kicked him to the curb last year. Last night, the local party officially welcomed Thieneman back with open arms, passing a motion that expunged the record of his banishment, orchestrated by former
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Nov 11, 09
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Horsey Money Pouring Into Bardstown
The state Senate seat up for grabs in a Dec. 8 special election is attracting plenty of money and interest from Democrats intent on shifting the Senate's balance of power. It's all part of Gov. Steve Beshear's strategy to ultimately win passage of gambling legislation. The Democrat in the race,
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Nov 10, 09
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Bart Stupak: A Man Among Men, A Woman's Nightmare
John Yarmuth voted against the Stupak Amendment (House Vote 884 - H.R.3962) Saturday night, and in so doing, he also voted against his own unborn sperm. This is a major setback to men's rights at a time when women seem to come and go as they please. Never mind the
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Nov 10, 09
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Senate Battle on GOP Side Heats Up
While most political watchers have been eyeing the Democratic primary in the U.S. Senate race between Jack Conway and Daniel Mongiardo, it may turn out that the contest between Sec. of State Trey Grayson and Rand Paul will be even more expensive and attract just as much national interest. Paul
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Nov 6, 09
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O Tannenbaum, Oh No? OH YEAH!
Self-proclaimed Jesus man, Gov. Steve Beshear, has succeeded once again. This time, in doing with Kentucky's Christmas Tree what we thought he could only do with casino gambling. He's managed to keep things the way they were. In spite of a brief moment of universality, one where everyone's favorite Santa's
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Nov 5, 09
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The Race is On; Fischer First to File for Mayor
The mayor's race is now officially on. Today marked the first day candidates could file the official paperwork to run for mayor, and Louisville businessman Greg Fischer was in bright and early to be the first to file. Fischer is trying to make hay out of being first in line,
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Nov 4, 09
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No Smoke, But Plenty of Fire Over Gay Flyer
It looks like we're never going to find out, for sure, who was behind the inflammatory, anti-gay flyer that cost Ken Herndon the May 2008 primary in the 6th District. However, Herndon's 14-month investigation into the matter sheds some light on what might have happened. Herndon's document, filed in District
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Nov 4, 09
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Put in Richie?
Some 18-20 years ago, it was not uncommon to hear the phrase "put in Richie" while tuned in to former Kentucky basketball coach Rick Pitino's radio call-in show. It was as if all of Eastern Kentucky had a direct line to the radio station, and the contrast of accents between
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Nov 3, 09
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This Week's Tea Party at Yarmuth's Place
Apparently White Males are the next endangered species. That sentiment was overheard at a recent tea party-style rally of about 40 or so outside Congressman John Yarmuth's offices on Martin Luther King Jr. Place in downtown Louisville. Carrying a placard denouncing Marxism, "Reagan Defeated It, Obama Embraces It!", Les Naiman,
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Nov 3, 09
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Herndon Drops Suit Over 2008 Election
When Ken Herndon lost his race for the Metro Council's 6th District race in the May 2008 primary, he felt that an anti-gay flyer distributed just before the election cost him the race. He lost to George Unseld by 112 votes. The flyer caused quite an uproar, including a meeting
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Nov 3, 09
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King Does the Right Thing
Politicians, like the rest of us, make mistakes. When mayoral candidate Jim King attempted to get the records of his 1981 divorce case sealed from public view, he should have known it would be a problem in an age in which transparency in government is a leading issue. And when
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Nov 2, 09
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Coroner race
As most of you that I speak with know, I am running for the Jefferson County Coroner's position on the 2010 primary ballot. I am looking for volunteers to help me with my campaign, from attorneys, advisors and accountants or Treasurer to general volunteers. If you should have any questions
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Oct 31, 09
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Bon Air NA is planting trees on Bardstown Rd on 11/1/09.
I am a little late in making this known, but the Bon Air Neighborhood Association is making good on getting the trees up on Bardstown Road. They will put trees in the medians Sunday November 11, 2009. Yes, they have done their homework and there are all kinds of BUD
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Oct 31, 09
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