Opinion Pieces
Would Abolishing the Electoral College Help KY? Beshear Thinks So
I noticed a few days ago that one of several items Governor Beshear was pushing included abolishing the Electoral College. Of all the things that might help Kentucky, (if by some remarkable path Governor Beshear became President) this one was not anywhere on my bingo card.
What Kentuckians Look for in Political Candidates
Midterm elections are less than 90 days away and Kentuckians are asking who to vote for. In other words: “What are the qualities I ought to look for in a candidate?” The answer depends upon what level of office—local, state, or federal.
The Leftward Shift of Coleman and Adkins
Kentucky is getting a new governor in 2027, and competition for the office is already heating up. Two prominent Democrats are battling for their party’s nomination: Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and Rocky Adkins, former senior advisor to Gov. Beshear.
Fancy Farm Is More Than Barbecue and Barbs
Every first Saturday in August, the little community of Fancy Farm reminds the rest of Kentucky of something we sometimes forget in Frankfort and Washington: politics doesn’t belong only to consultants, cable news panels, or campaign war rooms. It belongs to the people.
Data Centers Leave Imprint on Kentucky Elections
On the way to a candidate training event that took me through Mercer County, I couldn’t help but notice the blue and white signs planted along stretches of Highway 127 South with three simple words: NO DATA CENTER.
Socialism Comes for Kentucky
Last month, New York City shocked the world by nominating three Democratic socialists in the Democratic primary for U.S. Congress. The election has essentially secured the candidates’ general...










