How are Kentucky politicians meeting this moment?
A guide for our Derby visitors to the current state of politics in the Bluegrass state, from long-time political observer Al Cross
Trump’s win puts Beshear firmly in the hunt to succeed him
The 2028 election just got a lot more favorable to the Gov.
If it’s such a good idea, why so many off-base arguments?
Proponents of Amendment 2 apparently think the proposal needs more help, even if the claims are unsupported.
When McConnell leaves, who will slice the bacon for us?
McConnell claimed the #1 spot for appropriations to a senator’s home state in the last budget bill. Whatever you may think of him, Mitch certainly brings home the bacon.
Auditions on the national and Kentucky stages
Many pols are already looking ahead to races in ‘26, ‘27, and ‘28
Republican speaker says we need to respect each other
“Attack the policy, don’t attack the people.”
Beshear sees a path: running through Vance
The governor was ready with a number of attack lines.
Biden debacle brings Beshear forward
It seemed obvious that Andy Beshear was making plans for 2028. Has that timeline moved up?
Kentucky Republicans help Trump tear down the system
Trump has long been running on lies, and now Kentucky Republicans are facilitating those lies.
Republican insurgents gain (a little) traction
Al Cross takes a look at the gains by the “Liberty” candidates, and what those could mean for both the GOP and KY Dems.
Anti-Trump vote in Kentucky primary could be an indicator of his re-election chances
Next Tuesday’s Republican primary in Kentucky could be a harbinger of November, for Trump and for the country. Al Cross explains.
A political race card for Derby visitors, real and virtual
Whether it’s a political horse race or a horsey horse race, you’ve got to have a race card to know who’s who. For all our Derby guests, Al Cross provides one.
Comeback communities in eastern Kentucky
Is your image of eastern Kentucky that of dying towns and fleeing populations? Perhaps you need to take a second look.
