Mitt Romney

Poll: Slight Majorities of Kentuckians Approve of McConnell, Paul

Kevin Willis — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:37:59 +0000

A new Courier-Journal Bluegrass Poll shows just over half of Kentuckians approves of the job performance of both Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul. According to the poll, McConnell has a 51% approval rating. Paul does slightly better, with a 53% approval mark.

Tennessee Economics Official to Join Mitt Romney's Campaign

The Tennessean — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:49:21 +0000

Tennessee’s top economic development officer is taking a temporary leave from his job to help Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign. Bill Hagerty will join the GOP election effort through November 6.

Kentucky's Senators Give Back-to-Back Speeches at RNC

Kenny Colston — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:28:06 +0000

Kentucky may not be a key state in this fall’s presidential election, but its two senators played a key role in GOP attacks on the president Wednesday night. Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul spoke back to back at the Republican National Convention. Their speeches were a one-two punch against many of President Barack Obama's policies.

Barr Uses Coal Issues to Contrast President Obama and Mitt Romney

Kenny Colston — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:10:04 +0000

Republican Congressional candidate Andy Barr focused on coal in his national debut at the Republican National Convention. Barr is running against Congressman Ben Chandler in Kentucky’s Sixth District, which covers much of the central part of the state.

Running Mate: Romney Selects Rep. Paul Ryan for VP Pick

WKU Public Radio News — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 11:46:23 +0000

NPR and other news outlets are reporing that Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan is Mitt Romney's choice as running mate on the 2012 Republican presidential ticket.

Official word of the choice, which began leaking overnight, came early this morning from the Romney campaign via a smartphone app and a news release.