Barr will face Chandler in Fall race for Congress

Barr will face Chandler in Fall race for congress

"Central Kentucky Republicans chose Garland H. "Andy" Barr on Tuesday to challenge U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, D-Versailles, in the Nov. 2 election for the 6th Congressional District.

Barr, a Lexington lawyer, easily led the pack of six Republican hopefuls. He raised at least $430,000 in campaign funds, far more than the rest of his rivals put together.

"The message sent tonight by the voters is that Central Kentucky is concerned that Washington is spending too much, that it's fiscally irresponsible, and that it's living beyond its means," Barr said."... read more: Barr will Face Chandler in Fall race for Congress

Rand Paul Coasting in New Poll

Rand Paul Coasting in New Poll

"Rand Paul phenomenon in Kentucky shows no signs of ebbing tonight - as the Bowling Green opthamologist's double digit lead continues over Secretary of State Trey Grayson. He says his message is behind his 16 point lead.

Paul 49%

Grayson 33%

Stephenson 3%

Martin 3%

Scribner 1%

Undecided 11%

"I come from the Tea Party movement," Paul said Wednesday, "and the tea party movement really feels like government is out of control, that we're being consumed by this debt.".." Rand Paul Coasting in new poll

Tea Party claims scalp in Utah Sets sights on Kentucky

Tea Party Focuses on Kentucky

"Grayson’s challenger, Rand Paul, the son of former presidential candidate Ron Paul of Texas, has the backing of tea party activists, as well as former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, former GOP presidential candidate Steve Forbes and — after a switch last week — evangelical leader James Dobson.

Additionally, South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint has endorsed Paul as part of an attempt to push the party rightward, calling him “a true conservative who will stand up to the Washington establishment.”

“Rand is exactly the kind of leader Americans are looking for right now,” DeMint said. “He’s not a career politician and he’s got the guts to stand up to the massive spending, bailouts and debt that are being forced on us in Washington."

Read more: Tea Party Focuses on Kentucky from DailyCaller.com

Rand Paul Wins over GOP Skeptics in Kentucky

Rand Paul Wins over GOP Skeptics

"Paul has overcome a lot of skepticism among GOP loyalists in the past year — transforming himself from something of a political novelty to the candidate many believe will win his party's nomination for the Senate seat now held by Republican Jim Bunning, who is not seeking a third term.

Paul has done so with an Internet fundraising machine created for his father and a message of lower spending, balanced budgets and distrust of a political system that he says often is geared more toward winning the next election than fixing the country's problems.

And he tells voters not to believe anyone in Washington..." Rand Paul Wins over Kentucky GOP skeptics

GOP candidates for congress hope to end earmarks

GOP candidates for congress hope to end earmarks:

"Tired of yelling at their televisions during the news, four men from Central Kentucky each hope to join Congress to block what they see as President Barack Obama's socialist, ruinously expensive agenda.

To get there they must face one another and two much-better-funded rivals in the May 18 Republican primary for the 6th Congressional District. The winner has to oust four-term incumbent U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, D-Versailles, on Nov. 2.

Adding to the challenge, they're attempting to win with scant campaign funds and without promising to bring projects back from Washington if elected. In fact, they pledge to abolish federal funding for local projects, arguing that the national government already is trillions of dollars in debt.."

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Four Republicans seek chance to topple Yarmuth

Four Republican seek chance to topple Yarmuth

"Each is a fiscal and social conservative, all but one are new to politics and all say that, with unemployment reaching 12 percent in Louisville, their top priority would be creating jobs by lowering taxes.

“Jobs are the signature issue in this election,” said Todd Lally, a 39-year-old UPS pilot who lives eastern Louisville, one of four candidates hoping to win the May 18 Republican primary for Louisville’s 3rd Congressional District.

Lally’s competitors are 57-year-old Pizza Hut franchisee Jeffrey Reetz, 45-year-old financial adviser Larry Hausman, and 51-year-old accountant Brooks Wicker..."
Read More Four Republicans seek chance to topple Yarmuth

John Kemper seeks to boot Ben Chandler

From Conservative KY Gal

John Kemper seeks to boot Ben Chandler

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"Reduce the size of government, change the intrusive climate of government and return control of America to the people. Re-establish in Washington, D.C. an awareness that elected officials serve at the pleasure of the people....." Conservative KY gal

Grayson Calls on Conway to File Suit against ObamaCare

Today, Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson called on Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway to join other Attorneys General around the country in filing suit against the federal government over passage of the health care bill....."

Grayson Calls on Conway to File Suit against ObamaCare

Trey Grayson Reports 1.7 million in donations

Trey Grayson Reports 1.7 million in donations
"" Republican Trey Grayson is reporting that he has raised nearly $1.7 million for his U.S. Senate race, slightly less than his chief GOP rival.

Grayson, Kentucky's secretary of state, is seeking the Senate seat now held by the retiring 78-year-old Jim Bunning. Bowling Green physician Rand Paul, who also is running, reported last week that he has received $1.8 million in contributions...."" Trey Grayson Reports 1.7 million in donations from Kentucky Post

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Kentucky Republican Candidates for Congress

Kentucky Republican Candidates for Congress

Larry Hausman

Todd Lally for Congress

Louisville KY GOP

Larry Hausman Announces Candidacy

Local businessman Larry Hausman will announce his run for office on Monday, January 25th, 11:00 a.m. in the Bowman Field Airport Terminal located at 2815 Taylorsville Road. He will enter the primary race to become the Republican nominee for the 3rd Congressional District and earn the opportunity to run against Democratic Congressman John Yarmuth.

“Over the past few months I have spoken with many Louisville citizens concerned about the direction of our country,” said Larry Hausman. “They are looking for a change. They’ve had enough of John Yarmuth’s extreme left policies and DC’s current love affair with out of control spending. My candidacy will give the people of Louisville the opportunity to vote for a strong conservative and independent thinker who will make fiscal responsibility priority number one.”
Larry Hausman announces

Hausman for Congress

Louisville KY GOP

Republican files Against Yarmuth

Republican files against Yarmuth
Todd Lally, a UPS pilot and former state House candidate, announced Friday that he would join the field of Republican candidates who want to challenge U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth for his congressional seat in 2010.

Sen. Hatch Questions Constitutionality of Obamacare

Sen. Hatch Questions Constitutionality of Obamacare

""Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah, who has served in the Senate for 33 years and is a longtime member of the Judiciary Committee, told CNSNews.com that he does not believe the Democrats’ health-care reform plan is constitutionally justifiable, noting that if the federal government can force Americans to buy health insurance “then there is literally nothing the federal government can’t force us to do.”....Constituionality of Obamacare?

Geoff Davis Cruising to Victory in Kentucky

Kentucky Geoff Davis Cruising to Victory in New Poll from OSI Speaks

"Four Months Out, GOP Incumbent Davis Has Early Lead in KY4 US House Re-Election Contest: In an election for US House of Representatives in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District today, 07/01/08, incumbent Republican Geoff Davis defeats Democrat Michael Kelley 54% to 41%, according to this SurveyUSA election poll conducted for WHAS-TV Louisville, WCPO-TV Cincinnati, and WLEX-TV Lexington. 21% of Democrats cross over to vote for Republican Davis; 9% of Republicans cross over to vote for Democrat Kelley. Independents split. Among voters age 18 to 34, Kelley leads narrowly; among voters age 35+, Davis leads by double digits. Among men, Davis leads by 22 points; among women, Davis leads by 6. Davis was first elected to Congress in 2004; Kelley is a physician from Oldham County. Kentucky's 4th Congressional District, rated "Solid R" by the Cook Political Report, has a Cook Partisan Voting Index of R+12. Davis won with 52% of the vote in 2006 and with 54% of the vote in 2004. Before Davis, Democrat Ken Lucas held the seat for 6 years; Lucas was Davis' 2006 opponent...."

Geoff Davis

Geoff Davis for Congress Blog

Survey USA Geoff Davis Poll

John McCain visits Inez, KY

John McCain Visits Inez, KY from Cyberhillbilly:
"Big day today for the small town of Inez, Kentucky, as it plays host to John McCain. Here's the text of the town's press release yesterday putting his visit into context:

The mountain hamlet of Inez, one of Kentucky’s smallest towns, is rarely at the heart of the national political scene and the subject of national media inquiries—until now.

“This is big news for a little town like Inez. We are thrilled to have Senator McCain visit our mountain home....." McCain will tour Kentucky Coal

Mitch McConnell Kentucky Special Diabetes Program

Mitch McConnell- Kentucky Special Diabetes Program

"In Kentucky, over 260,000 people have diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2), a number that represents over 8 percent of our population. This disease cost Kentucky almost $3 billion (in health care and lost productivity) during 2004. This number will only increase without continued support from our elected officials. The complications of diabetes are horrific and include blindness, kidney failure and heart disease.

One federal program that is producing real results and accelerating our timeline to a cure for diabetes is the Special Diabetes Program, or SDP. The SDP has produced tangible research breakthroughs including the continuous glucose monitor and new drugs to treat diabetes complications....." from Team Mitch

Anne Northup to chair Giuliani Kentucky Campaign

from On the Right:
"The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee today announced that former Kentucky Congresswoman Anne Northup has endorsed Mayor Giuliani for President. Northup will serve as Rudy’s Kentucky State Chair.

“Rudy’s experience as a leader proves that he is the only candidate truly committed to fiscal conservative principles,” said Northup, who represented Kentucky’s 3rd Congressional District from 1997 until 2007. “As President, he will also keep America on the offense in the Terrorists’ War on Us, one of the greatest challenges we face. I am proud to support Rudy for President.”....On the Right

McConnell Approval above 50%

"A majority of Kentuckians continue to approve of the job that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is doing, though they are nearly evenly divided over whether he should support the war in Iraq, according to The Courier-Journal's latest Bluegrass Poll.
The Kentucky Republican's approval rating was 54 percent -- unchanged from the last time the Bluegrass Poll asked about McConnell, in February -- while 28 percent disapproved and 17 percent had no opinion. ...." Courier Journal

"Despite rumblings from liberals in the blogosphere, Senator McConnell remains popular in Kentucky with a majority of voters approving the job he is doing as Senator.Below are the results of three recent polls confirming the Senator's strength in the Bluegrass State." Team Mitch

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