The Daily Wrap for Monday 4/29
Remember -- the Daily Wrap has both stories and tweets! So if you’re not on the Twitter machine, you can still keep up with what’s happening there.
State Races – Finances
Here you go – the first fund-raising report of this year’s state races!
Expensive battle brewing in Kentucky primary to shape GOP caucus in Frankfort
Well-funded political action committees are preparing to spend on competitive Republican primary races for the Kentucky General Assembly, with one side supporting candidates from the “liberty” wing of the GOP and the other supporting more establishment candidates.
The Wrap for Thursday, 4/25/24
Most political news today is focused on Trump’s multiple trials, and the various cases before SCOTUS. But, there’s still some Kentucky political news to report.
The Wrap for Wednesday, 4/24/24
Our Hump-Day issue of the Wrap has about 13 stories in it, as well as some fun tweets about Jamie Comer.
The Wrap for Tuesday, 4/23/24
More analysis than news today, including a good piece by Al Cross on possible candidates to replace McConnell when he retires.
An interview with Erin Marshall, Comer’s opponent
A wonderful interview with Erin Marshall, who is challenging Jamie Comer in Kentucky's 1st District. We talk about why she got into the race, how people have responded, and whether she is ready to really go after Comer.
An interview with Josh Buckman
We talk with Josh Buckman, one of three Dems running for the seat currently held by Ruth Ann Palumbo. Josh shares about being a medical social worker, about being on the front lines and seeing people's needs up close, and about why he is running.
A historic aid package was passed on Saturday. How did our reps vote?
Did they follow the example of Churchill in standing up to tyranny? Or, did they go the Chamberlain route?
Are Comer’s campaign donations coming from Kentucky?
Shouldn’t a Congress person get most of their campaign money from the district they represent?
Here’s the Q1 fund-raising numbers for Congressional races
They’re about like you would think.
