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@KelleyAshbyPaul One of Rand’s Democrat opponent’s top volunteers has posted violent tweets glorifying Rand’s assault, including images of Rand with a broken neck and bones. He adds pics of our home and address. He is now ridiculing his call from Capitol police and his brief Twitter suspension. Rand has been the victim of repeated political violence. This man posted the same image of an injured Rand that was on the death threat that came to our home with white powder that terrorized us. He is not only threatening us but inciting others by posting our home address. KY Democrats need...

With most of the seats on the stage filled by Republicans, the name “Clinton” became akin to a four-letter word at Saturday’s Fancy Farm picnic as multiple speakers took turns bashing Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, an unconventional candidate who has courted controversy across the country during his campaign but appears poised to capture the state’s eight electoral votes, was rarely the butt of jokes from Democrats. Trump was also scarcely mentioned by most GOP speakers, who instead mostly focused much of their national attention on Clinton. Even state Sen. Ralph Alvarado, other than urging...

After addressing the country in support of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, her most likely surrogate at this year’s Fancy Farm picnic announced Wednesday that she would not attend the annual event. Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes said in a news release that she would be spending time with her husband, Andrew, who “is leaving for a long-term business trip.” “He’s been very patient with me these past 6 years and as Father Venters says, spending time with family comes first!” Grimes said in a statement. “I’ve called Father and expressed my gratitude for his constant welcoming invitation to...

FANCY FARM — The annual political picnic here has long been a partisan battle of wits and one-liners, where the politicians trade barbs and laughs and the crowd eggs them on. ... On Saturday, while Democrats, including gubernatorial nominee and attorney general Jack Conway, used their time on stage to remind voters of Bevin's rocky past as a politician, Bevin took the stage to decry the nature of the event and call for unity. In a sharp departure from the theme of the picnic, Bevin said he was glad to be at the event, which primarily serves as a fundraiser...

FANCY FARM — Democratic Attorney General Jack Conway heaped criticism on his GOP opponent at the 135th annual Fancy Farm picnic Saturday, repeating numerous attacks against Matt Bevin that have sprouted in his two runs for office. In response, Bevin completely reversed the Fancy Farm norm, eschewed the partisan tenor of Kentucky’s signature political event before leading the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance and painting in broad strokes in his remarks. “The one thing that discourages me, however, about this process is that we literally are celebrating the very worst elements of the political process,” Bevin said. “We are...

FANCY FARM — Democratic attorney general candidate Andy Beshear and Republican candidate Whitney Westerfield traded barbs face-to-face on Saturday with both referencing cosmetic treatments to feet and toes. The reference dates back to a 2007 personnel report first detailed by Pure Politics in mid-July. An August 2007 entry in Westerfield’s personnel file cites complaints with courtesy, professionalism and attitude. The file says that, “Personal interests often take priority over work duties,” including “Teeth Cleaning vs. Jury Trial,” “Pedicure vs. Arraignments,” and “Cell Phone in Court.” And it was the pedicures which both Beshear and Westerfield mentioned in their speeches on...

Kentucky Sports Radio host Matt Jones has been selected to emcee the annual Fancy Farm picnic’s political speeches when candidates, officeholders and thousands of visitors descend on the small town in far western Kentucky Aug. 1, the event’s organizer announced in a news release Wednesday. Mark Wilson, chairman of the Graves County picnic’s political speaking program, said in a news release that Jones will bring a new audience to the 135th event benefiting St. Jerome Catholic Church. “While many Kentuckians know about our famous picnic, we think having someone with the reach of Matt’s radio program and website will bring...

Event organizers of the 134th Fancy Farm Picnic are firming up the last of their speaking roster for this year’s event as the main attraction of Grimes versus McConnell has staff updating the venue, and guests are being warned to be respectful as a national TV audience descends upon the village of Fancy Farm. Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s staff confirmed that the senior Senator for the state will be at the event. McConnell’s Democratic challenger Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes will share the stage with McConnell in a repeat of last year’s showdown. Kentucky’s junior U.S. Senator Republican...

Gas prices were big topic of the day. "Sheiks" follow McConnell's Democrat opponent, Bruce Lunsford, to "thank" him for his energy plan Senator Mitch McConnell (R) Fancy Farm speech - "these liberals love high gas prices" Secretary of State Trey Grayson (R) Fancy Farm speech - "official drink of the Obama campaign is Kool-Aid" Secretary of State Trey Grayson - pre-Fancy Farm speech at GOP rally "...disappointed to read that Obama was coming...would love to see him without a teleprompter facing a crowd of bitter voters who cling to their guns and religion..." Democrat candidate Bruce Lunsford heckled by "sheiks"...

A word of information here for all Kentucky Freepers. The annual Fancy Farm Picnic will be Saturday, 3 August, in Fancy Farm, Kentucky. Fancy Farm is a Kentucky political tradition and always draws politicos from across the Nation and Kentucky. Republican candidate for Governor Steve Nunn will be making his journey to the Western Kentucky event. If any Freeper is interested in volunteering for Steve at Fancy Farm, message me here to get more information.