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Libertarian Party presidential candidate may be next "big" thing
Contributing WriterMeet Gary Johnson. He may be the candidate most idealogically aligned with what a majority of voters, especially Kentuckians, say they want in a president. He may be the only candidate with practical problem-solving experience as both a successful self-...Tags: Democratic Party, Internal Revenue Service, Politics, Breast Cancer, Rick Perry
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The debate that almost wasn't
dbrock@amnews.comLes Fugate couldn’t win. It was a few months before the 2000 vice-presidential debate that would shine an international spotlight on his beloved alma mater, and the presidential ticket he supported was backing out of the event. Shortly after Fugate...Tags: Joe Lieberman, Politics, Elections, Government, Dick Cheney
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FEELING THE BUZZ: As debate approaches, student politicos gear up to big show
dbrock@amnews.com IIt's hard to imagine a more enticing opportunity for political aspirants of any age than an event combining a national race, a national audience and the chance to rub shoulders with some of the biggest names in government and media. For many on campus,...Tags: Teaching and Learning, David Miller, Democratic Party, Politics, Elections
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Romney hopelessly out of touch
For the past several years, I have been involved with Habitat for Humanity. Habitat’s clientele are people who are on the lower end of the income spectrum. One of the things that has really impressed me has been just how hard many of these folks...Tags: Habitat for Humanity International, Social Security, Charity, Taxation, Politics
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The party of Lincoln plays the race card
Contributing columnistSomething very shabby happened at an Aug. 21 Tea Party rally on the steps of Kentucky’s Capitol. According to the Lexington Herald-Leader, state Sen. Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) told the crowd that Obama should be sent back to Chicago or Hawaii,...Tags: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Tea Party Movement, Minority Groups, Linda Lingle, Politics
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Republicans are desperate
I am really sick and tired of hearing all those ultra right wing extremists, known as “birthers,” continue to babble how President Obama was not born in the United States. Of course he was. To continue this foolishness is merely an act of...Tags: Democratic Party, Paul Ryan, Politics, Clint Eastwood, Elections
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Don't use lies and misleading ads
I am a registered Independent and have been since 1980. I have been called conservative by liberals and a liberal by conservatives; yet, I am firmly positioned in the center. I have voted for Mitch McConnell and Jim Bunning as well as Wendell Ford. I vote...Tags: Jim Bunning, Politics, Elections, Barack Obama, Iraq War (2003-2011)
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Romney should be obvious choice
“Politicians work for us. If they’re not doing the job, you’ve got to let’em go.” — Clint Eastwood, speaking at the Republician National Convention in Tampa. Has President Obama been doing the job? When Obama took...Tags: Unemployment, Employment Opportunities, White House, Employment, Paul Ryan
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Supports Obama for re-election
Paul Ryan recently asked the question, “Are you better off today than you were four years ago?” Recall that 2008 was the final year of G.W. Bush’s last term in office. During 2008, the financial crisis hit hard as investors realized...Tags: The New York Times, Economy, Business and Finance, Paul Ryan, Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., Bankruptcy
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Community calendar: Sept. 6, 2012
SATURDAY, SEPT. 8 — The Clark County Republicans will meet at 9 a.m, at the Steakhouse on Lexington Avenue. Campaign material will be available. All registered republicans are urged to attend. — Bluegrass and Barbecue, Bluegrass Heritage...
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Lies, elections and God
Did you know the biggest lie ever told was when Satan, the Devil, deceived Eve into disobeying her creator? Bill Clinton will go down in history as one of the biggest liars in the world, after he told people like you and me he did not have sex with...Tags: Democratic Party, Same-Sex Marriage
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Sen. McConnell talks health with medical professionals at Fort Logan Hospital
ben@theinteriorjournal.comSTANFORD — U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell shared his prescription for what ails the U.S. healthcare industry with medical professionals at Fort Logan Hospital Tuesday. McConnell rattled off many standard party lines and talking points about "Obamacare"...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Government Health Care, Hospitals and Clinics, Mitch McConnell, Medicaid
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