Kentucky is starting to get a lot out of their elected officials. No, really.

Some of you may remember when I refered to Gov. Steve Beshear as a "sack of shit ".

 

Ahem...

Well...what was I angry about? Let's review, shall we?

First: Context. From my point of view America is in the mood for two things - Competence and Change. Hopefully this will translate down to Kentucky. Some things do...who knows. From my own travels, Ohio, seems to be the winner of "the mullet " war. Anyhow, Kentucky had an opportunity to get behind what was a rising star within the KDP - Lt. Col. Andrew Horne .

Horne represents a lot of forgotten voices within the Commonwealth. Veterans, people deeply effected by fuel prices, people without medical insurance...you know....most of us. Is he a great fundraiser? No. Is he great on camera? Not always. Is he competent? Absolutely. Has he served his nation for the majority of his own life? Undoubtedly.

I was obviously a passionate supporter of Col. Horne, and I still have some less-than-positive feelings from the whole ordeal. Horne was basically promised strong support from the KDP (necessary for any legit candidacy) and fundraising assistance. Once Bruce Lunsford announced for office, his friends, our Governor and his cohorts, instructed Horne to drop out of the race. This was the "good old boys" club shit again. I am still not sorry for feeling the way I did the day I made that post. I still believe that Mitch McConnell will hand Lunsford his own ass in the general election. This isn't cheering for the oppisition, this is just an observation of the people involved.

Unless he's indicted for something, McConnell is Kentucky's Ted Stevens. And trust me, this pork-peddler has more than his share of bridges to nowhere. Time will pan some of his secrets out, but until that time, or someone riding the wave of Democratic change comes along...we're stuck. That's where I get pissed off. Horne was our shot at a "change" campaign. Lunsford simply represents dollars.

All of that being said: Lunsford will get my vote.

Anyone remember Greg Fischer? I sure remember his big-purty-nano-mansion...way up over Cherokee park. Whew!

Memo to Fischer: Democrats don't vote for anti-Choice candidates in Jefferson county.

John Yarmuth has become an effective member of Congress. I am absolutely surprised. I was totally, completely, and utterly wrong about him. The whole time. I admit it. He's a great Rep, and I am proud to have him in Congress.

There...I said it.

Though, my issue was never with Yarmuth as a person. I just didn't think he could beat Northup. After that, I was concerned he wouldn't assert himself, as a freshman. Well, wrong again. Thanks John! I am looking like a real ass here! :)

(Seriously...thanks. These are good things to be wrong about.)