Rand Paaul, one of the only Republicans running for president who actually had some sensible things to say, found out the hard way that sensibility in today’s Republican party takes you nowhere. The Kentucky Senator was forced to end his presidential campaign due to a lack of support from the GOP base. “It’s been an… Continue reading Rand Paul Drops Out of Republican Presidential Run
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GOP Matt Bevin Wins Kentucky
He ran on a platform attacking Obamacare and other social issues like gay marriage etc., and promising to take away the people’s healthcare if given a chance as governor. Well, the people of Kentucky have spoken and voted for Republican Matt Bevin to be their next governor. Bevin led Democrat Jack Conway, Kentucky’s two-term attorney… Continue reading GOP Matt Bevin Wins Kentucky
Kentucky Republicans Break State Law for Rand Paul’s Presidential Run
The law in Kentucky was as clear as day! No one was allowed to run for two political offices at the same time. And everyone understood that law and did the grown-up thing of deciding what office they wanted to run for. But here comes Rand Paul with his greedy plan to run for the Republican nomination for… Continue reading Kentucky Republicans Break State Law for Rand Paul’s Presidential Run
Alison Lundergan Grimes – Rand Paul “can’t be on the ballot twice for two offices.”
In her first televised appearance since being beaten by Mitch McConnell by a 15 point margin, Alison lundergan Grimes, Kentucky’s Secretary of State, is laying down the law for Rand Paul – that he cannot run for Senate and the presidency at the same time. “The law is clear,” Grimes told WHAS-TV in Louisville. “You… Continue reading Alison Lundergan Grimes – Rand Paul “can’t be on the ballot twice for two offices.”
New Poll – Alison Lundergan Grimes Overtakes Mitch McConnell in Kentucky
(AP Photo/Stephen Lance Dennee) Maybe the voters in Kentucky are smarter than we thought. They kept voting for Mitch McConnell election after election, sending him back to Congress even when it was clear the Republican did nothing for the state. So maybe in this cycle these voters were just pulling our legs all along. According… Continue reading New Poll – Alison Lundergan Grimes Overtakes Mitch McConnell in Kentucky
Mitch McConnell Refused to Debate Alison Lundergan Grimes
The Republican Senate Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, has been in Congress since the beginning of time, and was present at George Washington’s inauguration in 1789. One would think McConnell would have all his ducks in a row and be able to point to all the advantages Kentuckians would benefit from by keeping him in Congress.… Continue reading Mitch McConnell Refused to Debate Alison Lundergan Grimes
“Almost Evil” – A New Ad about Mitch McConnell
Do you really need more words to describe this new AFL-CIO ad about Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell? This new ad is running in Kentucky where polling shows McConnell extending his lead considerably over his Democratic challenger, Alison Lundergan Grimes. In the latest ad, titled “Almost Evil” and timed to coincide with Reid’s introduction of… Continue reading “Almost Evil” – A New Ad about Mitch McConnell
Thanks to Obamacare, Uninsured is Cut by 40% in Mitch McConnell’s State
Mitch McConnell could thank Obama for making his state more healthy. He could thank Obama, but he won’t. He’s more concerned with trying to deny Obama a second term. Oh wait a minute… Obamacare has cut Kentucky’s uninsured population by more than 40 percent, signing up roughly 360,000 residents since enrollment opened up on Oct.… Continue reading Thanks to Obamacare, Uninsured is Cut by 40% in Mitch McConnell’s State
Kentucky Churches Giving Away Guns to “Point People to Christ”
The Kentucky Baptist Convention wants to “point people to Christ” by giving away guns at Second Amendment Celebrations hosted across the state. In the words of spokesman Chuck McAlister the strategy is “outreach to rednecks,” and 1,000 people are expected to attend the next event. To lure the nonreligious into the fold, the churches are… Continue reading Kentucky Churches Giving Away Guns to “Point People to Christ”
Rand Paul To Donald Trump: Are You A Registered Republican?
“I’ve come to New Hampshire today because I’m very concerned,” Rand Paul, the freshman Teaparty winner in Kentucky said. “I want to see the original long-form certificate of Donald Trump’s Republican registration.” There was light laughter in the room, when Mr. Paul made the request during a breakfast speech on Thursday at the Merrimack County Republican… Continue reading Rand Paul To Donald Trump: Are You A Registered Republican?
If Rand Paul Had His Way…Video
Rand Paul is arguably one of the most far right, extremist members of the Republican Teaparty in Congress. A self-described libertarian, Rand Paul has – among other things – expressed his desire to raise the deductible for seniors on Medicare, he wants to privatize social security and in doing so, allow the market to dictate… Continue reading If Rand Paul Had His Way…Video