» Scorsone Unopposed…. McConnell Running Ahead… Former President Bush Coming To Georgetown
20/09/08 18:25 from Bill's Political Blog
Political This And That Alright gang... it's been busy past few days in the newsroom with regular news and editorial decisions... from the young woman who was escorted out of the Richmond Mall for wearing the dress she had ..
» Transportation Indictments Kentucky Road Case
04/09/08 11:44 from KentuckyVille
Finally, Some justice in the corrupt Road dept of Kentucky. Here is a picture of the criminal. From the Courier Lawson, Nighbert indicted in road case Conspiracy, bribery, obstruction of justice charged over state road bids LE..
» The Problem with the MSM: An Illustration
19/08/08 17:00 from BluegrassReport.org
Some ultra-sensitive folks in the mainstream media have interpreted the blogosphere's criticism for them as a critique on reporters alone. And it's not. Nor is it a critique about the editorial boards who unfairly bear most of the right-wi..
» The David Williams Scandal Expands
14/08/08 17:26 from BluegrassReport.org
In the coming days, BGR will explore the web of connections between Senate President David Williams, and the two main targets of the FBI's investigation into alleged illegalities in the Fletcher Transportation Cabinet: road magnate Leonard..
» Grayson/Simon Controversy - Team Trey Goes Off The Deep End
14/08/08 13:30 from BluegrassReport.org
It's been 17 days since I challenged Secretary of State Trey Grayson to FINALLY renounce the 2007 endorsement he received from Louisville hate-monger Frank Simon. Well, we've finally heard from Team Grayson. Unfortunately, it's not the pub..
» A Familiar Whine
13/08/08 19:30 from BluegrassReport.org
If there was any phrase that seemed to pop out of the mouth of Ernie Fletcher during his glorious reign as Kentucky's governor it was this familiar whine: "I'm the victim of a political witch hunt." Here's a fun game: Run "Ernie Fletcher" ..
» Show Horse v. Work Horse
11/08/08 18:30 from BluegrassReport.org
An old saying divides politicians into two types: show horses and work horses. Show horses are the types that will almost run over their mother if she gets in between them and a camera. Work horses get the job done; often quiet..
» David Williams' Friends - the Saga Explodes
11/08/08 12:59 from BluegrassReport.org
As loyal readers will remember, BGR 2.0 relaunched with a series of exposes about Senate President David Williams. Exclusive #1 exposed the personal ties Williams has with the road contracting business, a business that he has shown extraor..
» Shenanigans at the 75th LD Elections
08/08/08 18:30 from BluegrassReport.org
Last night, the precinct captains in the 75th legislative district (the seat that State Representative Kathy Stein is leaving to run for the State Senate) overwhelmingly voted to nominate Kelly Flood , a community activist and Unitarian mi..
» Grayson/Simon Controversy - Day 11: Make Your Voices Heard
08/08/08 14:30 from BluegrassReport.org
More than 60 people have already signed the petition asking Secretary of State Trey Grayson to renounce the endorsement he received in 2007 by hate-monger Frank Simon. In the meantime, BGR 2.0 has received more "hits" and every day we are ..
» The Disappointing Carroll Hubbard
06/08/08 18:30 from BluegrassReport.org
Because I think Steve Beshear is a good Governor, I have been criticized for being a "cheerleader" or "mouthpiece." Compared to the intense anti-Beshear sentiment among the MSM and political blogosphere, I think complimenting the Governor'..
» Grayson/Simon Controversy - Day 9: SIGN THE PETITION TO URGE TREY TO RENOUNCE SIMON
06/08/08 13:30 from BluegrassReport.org
Remember how the MSM smeared Al Gore for months by falsely accusing him of taking credit for "inventing" the Internet? Well, there was not a peep when Trey Grayson took credit at Fancy Farm for "inventing" the four-day work week and electr..
» What's The Matter With Kentucky?
05/08/08 21:53 from BluegrassReport.org
Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I intend to get more engaged in the coming weeks, but thought I'd cross-post something I write earlier today at Political Base on a topic that I wore you all about last year -- the dwindling numbers of ne..
» Grayson/Simon Controversy - Day 8: It's Time for Trey to Follow Todd's Lead
05/08/08 13:47 from BluegrassReport.org
It has now been eight days, and Secretary of State Trey Grayson has still not answered my challenge to publicly renounce his 2007 endorsement from the uber-right wing hater Frank Simon. In the meantime, some of my readers have been critica..
» BGR Friday Funny - Kiss & Tell
01/08/08 17:07 from BluegrassReport.org
At the end of a long week, sometimes a good laugh will help set the tone for a good weekend. Just in time for your long drive, or short flight, to Fancy Farm, here is the first BGR Friday Funny for your enjoyment. MSNBC did t..
» The Kentucky Constitution 73, David Williams 0
01/08/08 15:00 from BluegrassReport.org
The attempt by Senate President David Williams to use apparently unconstitutional means to exert power, reward his contributors , and help those close to him, has been struck down by the courts. Time and time and time and time again, the c..
» McCain Brings Negative Campaign to Kentucky
31/07/08 13:00 from BluegrassReport.org
Over at our partner site, Political Base , Mark Nickolas has an excellent post about how Senator John McCain's promise to run a "respectful campaign" has turned into one of the dirtiest, most mean-spirited campaigns in American history. So..
» First Lady is No Plain Jane
30/07/08 18:00 from BluegrassReport.org
Since this blog started, I have received some criticism from the blogosphere for being supportive of the Governor. Apparently, political bloggers are supposed to be mean and nasty all the time. Those of you who don't like nice ..
» BREAKING NEWS: Leading GOP Senator Endorses Gov. Beshear's Town Hall Travel
30/07/08 14:00 from BluegrassReport.org
Remember last week when BGR reported that the MSM couldn't find anybody but a few wingnuts to criticize the Governor's Town Hall travel? Now we know why. It's because reasonable leaders from both parties understand the importance of ..
» A Couple Of Notes
30/07/08 13:15 from BluegrassReport.org
I'm blown away by how quickly the BGR community has reassembled in the past couple of weeks. Thanks to everybody for sharing your comments and e-mails. I will try to reply to your e-mails as quickly as I can. I have had to dele..
» When $70,000 Just Isn't Enough
29/07/08 17:30 from BluegrassReport.org
Shortly after BGR broke an exclusive story about issues surrounding Senate President David Williams and roads, it was reported that the man Sen. Williams hired to help him with transportation issues, Bill Nighbert, resigned . Though ..
» DAY 2 - Grayson/Simon Controversy
29/07/08 13:00 from BluegrassReport.org
Yesterday's post challenging Trey Grayson to renounce his 2007 endorsement from ultra-right-wing-nut Frank Simon has apparently touched a real nerve in Kentucky political circles. But still, 24 hours later, we haven't heard anything public..
» Frankfort Around Kentucky
08/07/08 15:17 from KentuckyVille
Looks like the state still has some money left in the coffers State to give $150,000 for riverfront-development study The state will provide up to $150,000 to help the Frankfort/Franklin County Tourist and Convention Commission to conduct ..
» Governor Steve Beshear
07/11/07 14:11 from KentuckyVille
Kentucky Voters have spoken. Steve Beshear will be the next Governor of Kentucky. Now lets put this election cycle behind us and focus on Kentucky's Future. Steve Beshear unseats Fletcher in a landslide BESHEAR, BY FAR
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