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.
Ukraine vote draws lines for Senate race between Massie and Barr
Plus, Al Cross digs into other upcoming races, including other candidates for Senate and the 2027 governor’s race.
The political life and lessons of George Atkins
Former auditor and multiple-time candidate George Atkins died April 14th. His name is largely forgotten today, but the lessons of his life still resonate.
Al Cross asks: Is the Lege serving our common-wealth?
Did the General Assembly use its resources to make a difference in the lives of everyday Kentuckians?
A trial balance on the legislature: Political agendas prevail
Al Cross does the “bookkeeping” on this year’s session
Why is McConnell for Trump? It’s business
McConnell’s taking care of his business, but not the country’s business.
McConnell gives way to Trump, but will he still endorse him?
If Trump wins in November, that could guarantee a Republican majority in the Senate, but now the party is the Republican Party in name only. It is the Trump Party, and that is not a party in which Mitch McConnell belongs.
