What Bob Bennett's defeat means

The Great Disentangling Has Begun, What Bob Bennett's defeat means, from RedState.com

"Here’s what Bob Bennett’s loss does not mean — conservatives have not won a huge victory. Yes, it was great. But it was one battle in a larger war of disentangling relationships. If Bob Bennett is replaced by Tim Bridgewater, a rent seeker disguised as a businessman, conservatives will not have advanced on the battlefield.

It is not, as some like to say, a purge. It never has been. It is an insurrection and a necessary fight. For too long conservatives have given their money and votes to Republicans who, every election year, whip out a red cloth with the word “judges” written on one side and “abortion” written on the other and wave it in front of the grassroots.

But the grassroots have realized they’ve been had. They were disappointed in Harriet Miers. They were disappointed in immigration. But the handling of the financial mess in 2008 broke their hearts. Compounding that is the Senate Republicans going around the country defending the status quo and choosing sides with a bunch of moderates.

Conservatives have nothing else to do but fight back, in defense of their values. And they are doing so today – because despite what the elites in Washington believe, conservatism is not just a set of talking points. It is not what you say at rallies to take money from the pockets of conservative Americans. It is not what other people tell you to say when you’re in public, and laugh about when you’re in private.

Conservatism is a philosophy of the proper role of government rooted firmly in the values free people across the world have believed in for centuries, and Americans have fought and died to defend. And it is not for sale...." from RedState.com

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..."
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Rand Paul wants Tea Party Movement to push for broader reform

Rand Paul wants Tea Party to push for broader reform platform

""Republican U.S. Senate candidate Rand Paul said he wants the Tea Party movement that has fueled his primary campaign to morph into a broader government reform effort that would have appeal beyond conservative circles.

"I'd like to see in the fall of this year a Tea Party message. In order to have that you have to write it down and define it," he told reporters after addressing the Louisville Tea Party on Thursday.

He then listed potential tenets of that platform: congressional term limits; balancing the budget, stating in bills what part of the U.S. Constitution authorizes Congress to take such actions, requiring lawmakers to sign a document that they've read the bills they're voting on, and instituting a waiting period for Congress to vote on a bill. Paul suggested a delay of one day for every 20 pages...."

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Tea Party rally draws thousands in Clinton Twp

Tea Party rally draws thousands in Clinton Twp

"Shaw is part of the growing Tea Party movement that is inspiring people who have never been especially interested in politics to join a platform for conservative populist discontent.

The message: Big government is bankrupting everyday Americans with high taxes.

Foes and allies of the Tea Party agreed that the movement is a threat to President Barack Obama's agenda of change and could shift the advantage to Republicans in the November elections.

Surrounded by anti-abortion activists, libertarians and fiscally conservative Republicans, Shaw cheered speakers and musicians who encouraged the crowd to protest expensive government handouts...." Tea Party Detroit

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

Clearly Sarah Palin needs help

Clearly Sarah Palin Needs Help: John Ziegler Daily Caller

"Is the most famous woman in American political history;

• Has more money both personally and politically than she probably knows what to do with;

• Has found a place in public life that has largely ended the attacks on her family;

• Is the most sought after public speaker/endorser in all of politics;

• Has more influence over the media’s agenda than anyone but the president;

• Appears to now be completely immune to media attacks;

• Is the leader in just about every poll for the Republican presidential nomination and has a virtually unfiltered platform on by far the largest cable news channel;

• Is perceived by many as the leader of the most potent grassroots movement in modern American political history;

• Is the author of the most purchased political book in recent times; and..." John Ziegler Daily Caller

McConnell's Strategy for 2012

McConnell's Strategy For 2012

from Elephant's in the Blugrass

"Politico reports on Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell's plan for picking up Republican seats next year

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has settled in on his election-year strategy: Identify issues that unite his caucus but divide the other party, then use them to drive a wedge between the White House and congressional Democrats.

At the top of his list: the administration’s handling of terrorism cases..." Elephant's in the Bluegrass

Former Lt Governor Steve Pence endorses Brooks Wicker

from Ville Voice
Former Lt. Governor Steve Pence endorses Brooks Wicker Republican Kentucky 3rd District

""Former Lt. Governor Steve Pence has endorsed Republican Brooks Wicker for the 3rd District Congressional nomination.

Here’s a statement from Wicker:

“I am proud to announce the endorsement of former Lt. Governor Steve Pence. Steve’s support provides a huge boost to our campaign and will help us continue to build on our strong grassroots organization,” Wicker said. “Our campaign is gaining momentum each day as we continue to secure support from voters we encounter. I look forward to announcing even more key endorsements in the near future.”..." Ville Voice

Brooks Wicker Republican

Mitch McConnell attacks terrorism policies

Mitch McConnell attacks terrorism policies:

"Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday accused the White House of being more concerned about a messaging strategy than prosecuting a war against terrorism.


In a blistering speech to the conservative Heritage Foundation, the Kentucky Republican issued his toughest criticism yet of President Barack Obama's efforts to handle terrorists, saying he has a "blind spot" when it comes to fighting terrorism and citing the administration's handling of the attempted Christmas Day bombing.


Politico.com

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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