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Uncommonwealth: In his new role, Ben Chandler begins 'a labor of love'
The Lexington Herald-LeaderBen Chandler, beaming like he just won the Powerball, said he has always wanted to teach history. His pride is his library at his home in Woodford County, which has 5,000 volumes. When the former congressman travels, he takes his books with him in a...Tags: Immigration, Elections, John F. Kennedy, Government, Colleges and Universities
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Alison Lundergan Grimes pondering a run against Mitch McConnell in 2014
The Lexington Herald-LeaderAfter a busy legislative session and a business trip to Taiwan, Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes is pondering whether to run for the U.S. Senate next year against Republican incumbent Mitch McConnell. Grimes, a Democrat, said Tuesday she is...Tags: Primaries, Elections, Government, Regional Authority, Democratic Party
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GUEST COLUMN: 'Fake' miner is a new GOP star
Contributing WriterA new political star was born during Tuesday’s elections in central Kentucky. His name is Heath Lovell. Heath Lovell wasn’t on any ballot but he played a big role in Republican Andy Barr’s defeat of Democratic 6th District U.S. Rep. Ben...Tags: Republican Party, Primaries, Elections, Coal, John McCain
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UPDATED: Obama wins reelection over Romney
AP Special CorrespondentWASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama rolled to re-election Tuesday night, vanquishing former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney despite a weak economy that plagued his first term and put a crimp in the middle class dreams of millions. In victory, he...Tags: Mark Critz, Barack Obama, Elizabeth Warren, Paul Ryan, Regional Authority
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GOP Retains Grip on U.S. House of Representatives
Los Angeles TimesWASHINGTON -- Republicans held on to their House majority in Tuesday's election, leaving Democrats well short of the net gain of 25 seats they needed to take control. "The American people have once again given the House of Representatives to Republicans,...Tags: Mark Critz, Barack Obama, Montgomery County (Maryland), Betty Sutton, Brian Woodworth
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Clark absentee ballots counted
District 73 State Rep. Donna Mayfield gained an early advantage in Clark County Tuesday night, winning the absentee vote with 423 to JoEllen Reed's 346. Republican challenger Andy Barr also leads after absentee count with 429 votes to Democratic incumbent...Tags: Elections, Politics
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Clerk predicts heavy voter turnout
Clark County Clerk Anita Jones is predicting one of the largest voter turnouts in Clark County history Tuesday. Jones said she expects 73 percent of registered voters, or about 18,900 people, to cast their ballots. “I¿think the main draw, from...
Tags: Local Elections, Elections, Mount Vernon, Voting, Polls
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Letters to the Editor: Nov. 2, 2012
Reed right for Clark County Dear editor, At the outset, I need to confess my impartiality — I believe JoEllen Reed is as fine a public servant as I’ve ever known. With that said, I wholeheartedly endorse JoEllen Reed for state representative....
Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Elections, Government, Paul Ryan, Public Officials
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Confidence high at Clark County Republican rally
The Winchester SunRepublicans were not short of confidence Thursday at a rally in front of the Clark County Courthouse. Clark County Republican Party Chairman Bob Mayfield predicted a Republican victory in the race for state representative between his wife, incumbent...Tags: Republican Party, Elections, Coal, Metal and Mineral, Parties and Movements
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Chandler praises recovery act during Nicholasville stop
mmoore@jessaminejournal.comJust one week before Kentucky voters will head to the polls, U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler made a campaign stop at Nicholasville’s McKechnie Vehicle Components on Tuesday morning to tout the accomplishments of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act...Tags: General Motors Corp., Automotive Equipment, Manufacturing and Engineering, Russ Meyer, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Precinct merger spares anonymity for 3 Jessamine voters
brossi@jessaminejournal.comThe Jessamine County Clerk’s Office faced a unique circumstance after House Bill 302 was signed into law by Gov. Steve Beshear in mid-February. The newly drawn 2012 U.S. congressional-district lines mandated a change that affected more than 20,...Tags: Elections, Voting, Steve Beshear, Politics
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Rep. Brett Guthrie plans luncheon in Wilmore to introduce himself to voters new to 2nd District
brossi@jessaminejournal.comIt’s mid-October, and the general election is on the horizon. For the western part of the county, especially in Wilmore, there has been one major change that will affect ballots that voters need to remember. As of February, House Bill 302 has been...Tags: Local Elections, Elections, Voting, Steve Beshear, Politics
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