skins mobile search
2460 locals online
unadulterated advice
missed connections
channels
Our own little initiative in citizen journalism. Like everything on Mojo, 99% of what you'll see here is all you.

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.

Recent Articles                      Sort by Most Read
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 ... more
  posted yesterday    344 views   
by Rick Redding
in Rick Redding
  +  

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 mome ... more
  posted Nov 5, 09    170 views   
by Jorge Pancho
in Jorge Pancho's blog
  10  

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 ... more
  posted Nov 4, 09    75 views   
by christopher hall
in the louisvillian
  +  

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 ... more
  posted Nov 4, 09    641 views   
by Rick Redding
in Rick Redding
  2  

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 con ... more
  posted Nov 3, 09    108 views   
by Jorge Pancho
in Jorge Pancho's blog
  1  

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 p ... more
  posted Nov 3, 09    208 views    1 kudos
by christopher hall
in the louisvillian
  11  

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 ... more
  posted Nov 3, 09    472 views   
by Rick Redding
in Rick Redding
  +  

Northpoint training center petition        
Please read my article and sign my petition make sure to log out when you are finished. If someone else is logged you must log them out before you can sign. thanks for your time. ... more
  posted Nov 2, 09    61 views    1 kudos
by ntcpet
in ntcpet's blog
  1  

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 ... more
  posted Nov 2, 09    581 views    1 kudos
by Rick Redding
in Rick Redding
  4  

North Point Training Cener Riot        
URGENT North Point Training Center Petition I decided to make this page because I have a loved one in North Point training center corrections being abused and I have contacted several officials with no avail. After speaking with my attorney about t ... more
  posted Oct 31, 09    81 views    1 kudos
by ntcpet
in ntcpet's blog
  +  

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 volu ... more
  posted Oct 31, 09    45 views   
by embalmergirl
in embalmergirl's blog
  +  

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 a ... more
  posted Oct 31, 09    161 views    1 kudos
by Bon Air Observer
in Bon Air Calling
  1  

A New Snow Queen        
The Mayor's Office says that communication to the public and media about weather-related news is an important part of its mission. So director Chad Carlton didn't waste any time replacing the departing "snow spokesperson" Kerri Richardson with anoth ... more
  posted Oct 30, 09    768 views    1 kudos
by Rick Redding
in Rick Redding
  +  

Despite it all        
"Official" Unemployment rose in 23 states...14 states have reached double digit "official" unemployment rates...43 states reported job losses...National unemployment is up to 9.8% "officially" and unofficially estimated at 23.5% BUT WAIT!!!! We've ... more
  posted Oct 30, 09    46 views   
by Viper941
in .
  +  

Meloche Story Not Over        
The Metro Animal Services story about Dr. Gilles Meloche -- the sexual harassment charges, the mismanagement of funds, the botched relationship with an adoption agency, the screwed-up actions following the August floods -- is not over just because he ... more
  posted Oct 28, 09    781 views    1 kudos
by Rick Redding
in Rick Redding
  5  

Fischer Works The South End        
Mayoral candidate Greg Fischer has been working South End politicians in his campaign for Mayor. Today Fischer announced a lineup of supporters of his campaign, including: * State Sen. Denise Harper Angel * State Sen. Perry Clark * State Rep. Larry ... more
  posted Oct 27, 09    443 views    1 kudos
by Rick Redding
in Rick Redding
  +  

Straightening Out The Coroner's Office        
Another controversy in the Abramson administration reaches its end today as the Mayor appoints Dr. Barbara Weakley-Jones as the new coroner. Weakley-Jones has a spotless reputation -- she's been a state medical examiner for 28 year and is a valuable ... more
  posted Oct 26, 09    547 views    1 kudos
by Rick Redding
in Rick Redding
  +  

Gambling Could Hinge on Special Election        
Bardstown's Jodie Haydon, a former state Representative, filed to run in 2010 for the state Senate. So did the current state Rep there, Republican Jimmy Higdon. But thanks to Gov. Steve Beshear's appointment of the current office holder, Dan Kelly, ... more
  posted Oct 26, 09    408 views    1 kudos
by Rick Redding
in Rick Redding
  +  

Dating        
The rule for mental health institutions was to hold a newly admitted patient for at least seventy-two hours. When someone wants to open a bank account or buy insurance they look in a phone book for numerous listings of potential choices and may spen ... more
  posted Oct 25, 09    79 views   
by WHITE RABBIT
in DOESNT MATTER's blog
  +  

working man        
george bush screwed this country up im a working man and it has not been this bad in over 20 years people just dont realize what he did to this country but they will never know i hate the people that cant see the fact replicans dont care about the ... more
  posted Oct 24, 09    48 views   
by lookin 4 love
in kiss my mojo a$$'s blog
  2  

browse entries in politics


AddThis Feed Button    
Louisville Events Calendar
Related Photos






The Mojo Poll
w1