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View Article11 from the bottom of this, 7 from the bottom of that…
National Journal has its 2011 Vote Ratings out, ranking the state delegations by their liberal and conservative votes. As you see to the left, Kentucky is way to the right. Pat yourselves on the back!...
View ArticleBlue Dogs Raking in Cash
While their numbers dwindle, the Blue Dog Democrats are raking in large amounts of cash to keep their special brand of Republican apologetics alive: Center for Responsive Politics research shows that...
View ArticleEd Whitfield and Ben Chandler vote against ALL proposed budget plans
In a show of bipartisanship, Kentucky’s 1st District Congressman, Ed Whitfield, and 6th District Congressman, Ben Chandler, joined forces to vote against every single proposed budget for the United...
View ArticleLarry Sabato says KY-06 is Chandler’s to lose
Not the most shocking news in the world, but he said it and now Garland Barr IV can complain about it instead of running an effective campaign: Turning to upcoming Kentucky races, in the 6th District,...
View ArticleBlue Dogs of a Feather
The Blue Dog Extinction watch continues: Of the 24 remaining Blue Dogs, five are not seeking reelection. More than a half-dozen others are facing treacherous contests in which their reelection hopes...
View ArticleCry Me a River: Two Blue Dogs go down…
Over in Pennsylvania, the primary saw two Blue Dog “Democrats” bite the dust… Reps. Tim Holden and Jason Altmire. The Blue Dog “Democrat” caucus — conservative Dems who vote with Republicans as much...
View ArticleBarr Internal Poll Shows Him Trailing Chandler by 7 Points
The New York Times this morning looks at the dozen-or-so Congressional rematches across the country… and lo, there’s Ben Chandler and Garland H. Barr IV: The pattern in New York can be seen elsewhere...
View ArticleBen Chandler drops his first Paul Ryan hammer
The first of many, Lexington TV viewers: Actually, everything in this ad is true. Though… he does tend to mislead viewers with that last line. Ben probably shouldn’t throw stones from his glass house,...
View ArticleThe Top 10 Reasons Why Every Democrat and Independent Must Vote for Ben Chandler
An endorsement from the Editors of Barefoot & Progressive Congressman Ben Chandler eked out a victory over Garland Barr IV in the 2010 election by just one vote per precinct. Redistricting has made...
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