2012 Presidential Election

Observer Says Lack of Big Role in Presidential Elections Leaves Kentucky Speakers Off DNC Stage

Kenny Colston — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 06:00:00 +0000

Unlike their GOP counterparts, zero Kentucky officials will be taking the main stage to speak at this week’s Democratic National Convention. Democrats hold the majority of statewide offices in Kentucky, including the governor’s office. But that’s not enough to get any of those elected officials onto the DNC stage this week.

Rand Paul Says He's Ready for a "Fight and Tussle" Over His Pakistan Aid Bill

Kevin Willis — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:01:05 +0000

Kentucky Senator Rand Paul says he will use procedural tactics to delay future spending votes unless his bill on aid to Pakistan gets an up-or-down vote. The Bowling Green Republican is pushing a measure that would cut U.S. financial assistance to Pakistan, unless that country frees a doctor who helped the C.I.A. track down Osama Bin Laden.

Obama Campaign Opens Office in Long-Shot State: Kentucky

Kenny Colston — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:20:35 +0000

President Barack Obama's re-election campaign has opened its first office in Kentucky. The Bluegrass State has never been a priority for the president, not in his 2008 bid and not now. But spokesman Frank Benenati says the president is serious about competing in all fifty states.