Opinion

The current Real Clear Politics poll average gives U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Louisville) a 7.7 percentage point lead over Bruce Lunsford (D-Louisville) suggesting the race at least has the potential to be competitive. And U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) -- the chairman of the ... >

Political analyst Charlie Cook recently upgraded Bruce Lunsford's (D-Louisville) chances against incumbent U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Louisville) on The Cook Political Report. Last week, the status of the race was changed from "Solid Republican" to "Likely ... >

The race in the 3rd Congressional District yields a pair of Winners & Losers this week, and Gov. Steve Beshear's stock took a hit after a bone-headed appointment. Find out who's up and who's down this ... >

I’m off through July 23 for some much needed rest and relaxation. I'll be heading up to Niagara Falls and Buffalo, and then down to wine country.

Talk amongst yourselves while I'm gone. I'll give you a ... >

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So much for our promise to liberate Iraq, not to occupy it, and not to cart off its riches. >