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Kentucky Governor, GOP Primary (Congressman) Ernest Fletcher: 49% (County Executive) Rebecca Jackson: 22% (State Representative) Stephen Nunn: 17% (State Senator) Virgil Moore: 3% Undecided/Other: 8% Data Collected: 4/26/03 - 4/28/03 Geography: State of Kentucky Universe: 524 Likely Voters Margin of Error: 4.4% Client: WHAS-TV Louisville/ WLEX-TV Lexington Kentucky Governor, Dem Primary (Attorney General) Ben Chandler: 45% (Health Care Entrepreneur) Bruce Lunsford: 27% (State House Speaker) Jody Richards: 14% (Businessman) Otis Hensley: 3% Undecided/Other: 11% Data Collected: 4/26/03 - 4/28/03 Geography: State of Kentucky Universe: 675 Likely Voters Margin of Error: 3.9% Client: WHAS-TV Louisville/WLEX-TV Lexington

FRANKFORT -- Candidates for governor and other statewide constitutional offices have raised more than $11.4 million and spent more than $6.8 million, according to new campaign finance reports. Those running for offices other than governor filed their first campaign finance reports of the season this week. Gubernatorial candidates have until Friday to file an updated batch of reports with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance. The primary election is May 20. Aside from the race for governor -- which has eight candidates, four from each major party -- the race for attorney general has shaped up as the most expensive....

<p>The political arm of the Kentucky Right to Life Association, the state's leading anti-abortion group, has endorsed Republican Ernie Fletcher and Democrat Jody Richards for governor in the May 20 primary election.</p> <p>The endorsement could be a greater boost for Richards, who has trailed in fund-raising and polls in his Democratic race with Attorney General Ben Chandler and businessman Bruce Lunsford.</p>

Northern Kentucky Republican Trey Grayson has raised more money than all three Democrats running for secretary of state in the most recent campaign finance period, according to reports released on Thursday. Grayson, however, still trails Democrat Russ Maple, a Jefferson County insurance executive seeking the office, by more than $200,000 in total contributions. Kenton County Commissioner Adam Koenig, a Republican running for state treasurer, is looking at an even larger gap between himself and his opponent. Democratic incumbent Jonathan Miller has raised a total of $401,007.70, to Koenig's $11,175. Grayson, of Fort Mitchell, and Koenig, who lives in Villa Hills,...

Kentucky Governor, GOP Primary (Congressman) Ernest Fletcher: 46% (County Executive) Rebecca Jackson: 26% (State Representative) Stephen Nunn: 17% (State Senator) Virgil Moore: 3% Undecided/Other: 8% Data Collected: 4/12/03 - 4/14/03 Geography: State of Kentucky Universe: 513 Likely Voters Margin of Error: 4.4% Client: WHAS-TV Louisville/ WLEX-TV Lexington Kentucky Governor, Dem Primary (Attorney General) Ben Chandler: 45% (Health Care Entrepreneur) Bruce Lunsford: 26% (State House Speaker) Jody Richards: 10% (Businessman) Otis Hensley: 4% Undecided/Other: 15% Data Collected: 4/12/03 - 4/14/03 Geography: State of Kentucky Universe: 600 Likely Voters Margin of Error: 4.1% Client: WHAS-TV Louisville/WLEX-TV Lexington

<p>Former Kentucky Attorney General Fred Cowan said yesterday that he's running for the U.S. Senate seat held by Jim Bunning, a Republican in his first term.</p> <p>Cowan, a Louisville lawyer and the first Democrat to enter the 2004 race, declined to say why he is running. ''We will have an announcement later and discuss all those kinds of things,'' he said.</p>

<p>FRANKFORT, Ky. -- The federal prosecutor who played a leading role in an investigation of corruption in the General Assembly became Ernie Fletcher's new running mate today.</p> <p>Stephen B. Pence, who last week resigned as U.S. attorney for the western half of Kentucky, was registered on Fletcher's Republican slate, according to forms filed with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance. The two candidates planned a joint news conference Monday morning in Lexington.</p>

Kentucky Governor, GOP Primary (Congressman) Ernest Fletcher: 42% (County Executive) Rebecca Jackson: 26% (State Representative) Stephen Nunn: 20% (State Senator) Virgil Moore: 3% Undecided/Other: 9% Data Collected: 3/29/03 - 3/31/03 Geography: State of Kentucky Universe: 564 Likely Voters Margin of Error: 4.2% Client: WHAS-TV Louisville/ WLEX-TV Lexington Kentucky Governor, Dem Primary (Attorney General) Ben Chandler: 45% (Health Care Entrepreneur) Bruce Lunsford: 25% (State House Speaker) Jody Richards: 9% (Businessman) Otis Hensley: 4% Undecided/Other: 17% Data Collected: 3/29/03 - 3/31/03 Geography: State of Kentucky Universe: 679 Likely Voters Margin of Error: 3.8% Client: WHAS-TV Louisville/WLEX-TV Lexington

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WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Sen. Mitch McConnell underwent triple heart bypass surgery Monday because of some blocked arteries. A statement from his office described the operation as a success and said the Kentucky Republican -- who turns 61 in about three weeks -- should make a full recovery. McConnell is the second U.S. senator to have heart surgery in less than a week. Sen. Bob Graham, D-Florida, is recovering from surgery Friday to replace a deteriorating heart valve. Both men are staying at National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. "Senator McConnell this morning underwent a successful triple bypass procedure," said...

so early and ready to call this "close" race...gee, could this be a loooooooong nite for the dims.

The ENEMY forged the stolen steel Delighted at the pain we would soon feel A hot branding iron to burn a 9 and 11 In the hearts of all righteous under Heaven The demons smiled and admired their work Then dedicated it with an unholy curse The plans were laid well, the deceptions intact With stooges called "martyrs" they began the attack They boarded the planes with thin, tight-lipped smiles Politely nodding to each small child - In a short time they’d know TERROR too real When their KILLERS captured the pilot’s wheel May the TWIN TOWERS of bright beacon...

The ENEMY forged the stolen steel Delighted at the pain we would soon feel A hot branding iron to burn a 9 and 11 In the hearts of all righteous under Heaven The demons smiled and admired their work Then dedicated it with an unholy curse The plans were laid well, the deceptions intact With stooges called "martyrs" they began the attack They boarded the planes with thin, tight-lipped smiles Politely nodding to each small child - In a short time they’d know TERROR too real When their KILLERS captured the pilot’s wheel May the TWIN TOWERS of bright beacon...

Illinois Governor 10/31/2002 Blagojevich (D) 53% Ryan (R) 39% Skinner (L) 4% Undecided/Other 4% Data Collected 10/28/02 - 10/30/02 Geography State of Illinois Universe 535 Likely Voters Margin of Error 4.3% Client WBBM-TV Chicago KSDK-TV St. Louis ----- Illinois U.S. Senate 10/31/2002 Durbin (D) 56% Durkin (R) 37% Burgauer (L) 3% Undecided/Other 4% Data Collected 10/28/02 - 10/30/02 Geography State of Illinois Universe 528 Likely Voters Margin of Error 4.3% Client WBBM-TV Chicago KSDK-TV St. Louis ----- Kentucky U.S. Senate 10/31/2002 McConnell(R) 66% Weinberg (D) 29% Undecided/Other 4% Data Collected 10/28/02 - 10/30/02 Geography State of Kentucky Universe 705 Likely...

The tickets for the President Bush/Anne Northup rally at the International Convention Center in Louisville are all gone. However, if you can make it we need any available FReepers to counter the protesters that are sure to show up. I don't know where the protest area will be but I'm sure the police will point you in the right direction. If it was anything like Cincinnati there will be a huge crowd of Osama/Saddam loving 'RATs that will need a gooooooooood FReeping! Rally is on Friday, Nov. 1st. Doors open at 3:00PM. "We will not tire. We will not falter....

Iowa Governor 10/30/2002 Vilsack (D) 56% Gross (R) 42% Undecided/Other 3% Data Collected 10/27/02 - 10/29/02 Geography State of Iowa Universe 614 Likely Voters Margin of Error 4.1% Client WHO-TV Des Moines ----- Iowa U.S. Senate 10/30/2002 Harkin (D) 60% Ganske (R) 38% Undecided/Other 2% Data Collected 10/27/02 - 10/29/02 Geography State of Iowa Universe 605 Likely Voters Margin of Error 4.1% Client WHO-TV Des Moines ----- Kentucky CD # 4 10/30/2002 Lucas (D) 51% Davis (R) 46% Undecided/Other 3% Data Collected 10/27/02 - 10/29/02 Geography Kentucky CD # 4 Universe 600 Likely Voters Margin of Error 4.1% Client WCPO-TV...

<p>President Bush will attend a Republican rally in Louisville on Friday, an Indiana party official said yesterday.</p> <p>Bush apparently is planning a return visit to Louisville for Rep. Anne Northup of Kentucky's 3rd District, 4th District Republican candidate Geoff Davis and perhaps Mike Sodrel, the GOP challenger to Rep. Baron Hill of Indiana's 9th District.</p>

Hey Kentucky and Indiana FReepers! BIG FReep needed on Tuesday Oct. 29th from 7:30-9:30AM at the UAW union hall 6707 Grade Ln. Louisville, KY against Jack Conway ('RAT candidate running against Rep. Anne Northup). House Minority Leader Dick Gephardt will make a campaign stop there to support Conway. Our wanna-be "Mayor for Life" Jerry Abramson will be there as well to stump for the Con-man. We need dedicated FReepers to come out and show 'em where we stand!!

On Wednesday, October 30 2002 a new website debuts that will reveal the truth about Jerry Abramson the former Mayor of Louisville. If you've been following the merger of Louisville and Jefferson county governments then you know Abramson was the chief architect of the merger just so he could become the new Metro Mayor. He fancies himself "Mayor for Life". Well he'll have a surprise when http://www.abramsonuncovered.com hits the web on Wednesday Oct. 30th. His Republican opponent is a good man named Jack Early who needs the vote of all Louisville, KY FReepers. FReep this new website for all the...

Received this in my email box tonight http://www.rnc.org/flash/bushsavestheday.html

Kentucky U.S. Senate 10/17/2002 McConnell(R) 66% Weinberg (D) 31% Undecided/Other 4% Data Collected 10/14/02 - 10/16/02 Geography State of Kentucky Universe 729 Likely Voters Margin of Error 3.7% Client WLEX-TV Lexington WHAS-TV Louisville ----- New York Governor 10/17/2002 Pataki (R) 46% McCall (D) 29% Golisano (I) 22% Cronin (RTL) 1% Undecided 2% Data Collected 10/14/02 - 10/16/02 Geography State of New York Universe 576 Likely Voters Margin of Error 4.2% Client WRGB-TV Albany WGRZ-TV Buffalo WABC-TV New York ----- Oklahoma Governor 10/17/2002 Largent (R) 43% Henry (D) 38% Richardson (I) 16% Undecided/Other 3% Data Collected 10/14/02 - 10/16/02 Geography State...

Kentucky CD # 4 10/16/2002 Lucas (D) 54% Davis (R) 43% Undecided/Other 3% Data Collected 10/13/02 - 10/15/02 Geography Kentucky CD # 4 Universe 625 Likely Voters Margin of Error 4.0% Client WCPO-TV Cincinnati

Attention Louisville Republicans and FReepers. Don't forget about the "Get out the vote" rally on Thursday October 17th 7:00 PM at Christ Apostolic Church gymnasium 7905 Smyrna Rd. Louisville, KY. U.S. Rep. Anne Northup R-KY 3rd District has been invited to speak as well as several candidates for state and local offices. Anne is in a close fight against a very slick and polished young man named Jack Conway who is a former aide to our "Luv Guv" Paul Patton. Anne needs the support of Kentucky FReepers for an all out ground war in the final days of this campaign...

Attention Lousville and Kentucky Republicans! A "Get out the vote" rally will be held Thursday October 17 2002 7:00PM at Christ Apostolic Church Gymnasium 7905 Smyrna Rd. Louisville, Kentucky. Local and state candidates will rally the troops for our final push to victory in 2002! Anne Northup, R-KY 3rd District has been invited to speak. Bring signs and banners. It would be great to see some "freerepublic.com" signs in the crowd. See you there.