Nov 03 Watch 9:19 Poised for a promotion, Kentucky’s McConnell paints Grimes as an Obama supporter By Judy Woodruff, Rachel Wellford Kentucky's Senate race pits the second most powerful Republican in Washington against a hard-charging 35-year-old Democratic challenger. Five-time incumbent Mitch McConnell stands to become the next majority leader, but he's also unpopular in his home state. Meanwhile, Democrat Alison Lundergan… Continue watching
Oct 30 The six bellwether counties of 2014 By Domenico Montanaro, Simone Pathe Some of us can’t wait for Election Night. Instead of pundit talk, we get actual raw vote. There’s a lot to keep track of, especially for what to watch in the race for the Senate. There are several counties to… Continue reading
Oct 13 WATCH LIVE: Kentucky Senate candidates debate issues By Anya van Wagtendonk Kentucky’s major party candidates for U.S. Senate will meet for a moderated conversation on Kentucky Educational Television’s signature politics program Monday, at 8 p.m. EDT, in what is expected to be their last face-to-face event before the Nov. 4 general… Continue reading
Oct 10 Kentucky Democrat Grimes won’t reveal if she voted for Obama By Adam Beam, Associated Press Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell said Friday that Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes is deceiving voters by staying mum on whether she voted for President Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012. Continue reading
Sep 04 Can the West show unity in response to Russia, Islamic State? By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: Obama, U.K.’s Cameron try strike tough tone on crises DOJ to open investigation into Ferguson PD Hagan-Tillis debate in N.C. Independents Day in Kansas McConnell reaches key mark in new poll ‘Moment of testing’… Continue reading
Aug 29 Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell’s campaign manager resigns By Associated Press Jesse Benton said Friday he's stepping down from his top role in the Republican senator's re-election effort. Continue reading
Aug 02 Watch Kentucky’s Fancy Farm picnic stump speeches By News Desk The parties bus in their faithful, and thousands of pounds of mutton are served up alongside a raucous campaigning and politicking. Continue reading
Jun 21 As alliances blur in Mideast, US and Iran are potential partners By Associated Press For years, Iran has been an archenemy of the United States. Now, with alliances blurred in the Mideast, the two countries are talking about how to stop an offensive in Iraq by al-Qaida-inspired insurgents. Continue reading
Jun 03 Reid, McConnell spar on campaign finance rules By Philip Elliott, Associated Press The Senate's top Democrat says the free flow of what he calls "shady money" into politics is the biggest threat to democracy he's seen in his lifetime. But his Republican counterpart calls efforts to limit campaign spending "terrible policy."… Continue reading
May 29 Floodgates open as Democrats join Republicans in calls for Shinseki’s resignation By Terence Burlij, Domenico Montanaro, Rachel Wellford Today in the Morning Line: IG report opens floodgates with calls for Shinseki to resign Push from Democrats, Republicans, ups pressure on Obama The choice facing Mississippi Republicans 2014 watch: Health care fight in Kentucky, Kingston picks up Herschel… Continue reading