October 2006 Archives

I can't believe John Yarmuth hasn't responded to Northup's radio and TV ads that have Yarmuth saying in his own words "I don't have many" friends in the South end of Jefferson County or Southern Indiana, because people just want to hang out with people with similar interests.

>> Continue reading: Northup/Yarmuth

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The C-J shows Northup up by 6 points, just days after WHAS-TV and Survey USA show her down by 1. What gives? Which one's right? Here's a little light on the polls and how they're done.

>> Continue reading: Holes in the Polls

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Iraq is the most pressing issue in the Congressional races. Here's where the 2nd and 3rd Congressional District candidates stand. Pardon my cryptic notes and lack of huge detail:

>> Continue reading: Iraq - Where They Stand

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One candidate for Floyd County, Ind. Sheriff should have a good grasp on prosecuting criminals and operating a jail. He's been there.

>> Continue reading: Shoplifting Sheriff Candidate?

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1) John Yarmuth has outraised Anne Northup in the past few days. Their 48 hour filings with the FEC shows Yarmuth has raised $72,400 since Sunday. Northup has raised $40,400. But Northup still has a big lead in total fundraising.

2) Yarmuth is expecting his first financial support from the DCCC this week. Mike Weaver tells me he's got one of four races that the DCCC is going to pour money into. One of the others is Yarmuth's. ...

>> Continue reading: Political Notes 10/27 Yarmuth/Northup

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The investigation and indictment of the head of the Kentucky Justice Cabinet's Investigations Division has resulted in plenty of political accusations and other fallout. Here's the list:

>> Continue reading: O'Daniel Fallout

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State Senator Dan Seum says he's "absolutely convinced" the Ford plant on Fern Valley Road "will be gone" by 2009 or 2010.

>> Continue reading: Fairdale Forum #3

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The races for Jefferson County Clerk, P.V.A. and Circuit Court Clerk produced some minor fireworks at a forum in Fairdale.

>> Continue reading: Fairdale candidates forum #2

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There were some bombs thrown at a candidates' forum in Fairdale last night. I was the only member of the media there and I was the moderator. But I'll try to fill you in on some details.

>> Continue reading: Fairdale Candidates Forum #1

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Many of you keep telling me "I've heard Jerry Abramson is running for Governor."

>> Continue reading: Abramson for Gov?

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Not only has Congressman Ron Lewis cancelled a scheduled fundraiser featuring Dennis Hastert, one of his colleagues on the sunny side of the Ohio River has done something similar.

>> Continue reading: Fleeing the Ship

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Check out the video of John Yarmuth and Anne Northup talking about the fallout from the Mark Foley e-mails. Their dueling news conferences were held on Tuesday, October 3.

>> Continue reading: Foley fallout

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As if Anne Northup doesn't have enough to worry about trying to fend off a challenge to her House seat. In the past week and a half, she's had other problems to deal with.

>> Continue reading: Northup troubles more than just election

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