Presidential debate
Mitt Romney won yesterday's debate so handily that left of center media spent much of the day trying to explain why President Obama's performance was less than stellar. It could be summed up by one of Romney's lines: "Mr. President, you are entitled to your...
Politics is not a spectator sport
The biggest news in the sports world over the past three weeks regards replacement referees in the NFL. Complaints over poor officiating reached a fever pitch after a horrendous last-second call cost my...
Implications of gay marriage real
State Senator Perry Clark (D-Louisville) recently told CN2 Pure Politics that gay marriage isn't the issue it was in 2004 when it was placed on the ballot. Clark, who is up for reelection this year, has migrated from his conservative roots and is supporting among...
al Qaeda, the elections and civility
In the wake of violent unrest in the Middle East, it is hard to not reflect on what we have in terms of civility in our public square. As most know, our Ambassador, Chris Stevens, was killed after the U.S. Embassy in Libya was stormed by militia on September, 11....
Is God invited to the party?
Controversy of including God in the Democratic Party Platform raises bigger question of God’s place in politics and government Does God have a place in the platform of a political party? It depends upon whom you ask. On day two of the...
Geary taking a gamble on slots
Ellis Park owner Ron Geary announced that he is opening up a new facility today in Henderson that will house 187 "instant racing" machines. They are just like slot machines but purportedly based on previously run horse races. If they are anything like...
Hate and rhetoric brewing in heated political season
Tropical Storm Isaac is likely to become a full blown hurricane this week and drench the GOP National Convention and attendees in Tampa Bay. Prediction: it will be more than cloudy with a chance...
Political storm brewing
Tropical Storm Isaac is drenching the GOP National Convention resulting in postponement of activities for a day. Prediction: this storm will bring it will be more than wet weather to the region. It is a useful metaphor to describe the escalating political fury and...
Do we need an anti-straight hate crimes law?
The news out of Washington D.C. earlier today was chilling. At 10:45 this morning an angry man shouting negative slurs about pro-family activity in the Family Research Council lobby opened fire and wounded a security guard. Floyd Corkins II was subdued and taken into...
Romney gets his man
Earlier today Mitt Romney announced that Rep.Paul Ryan (R-WI) will be his VP running mate. The pick couldn't have been any better. Ryan is an articulate defender of founding principles, the right to life, and limited government. He understands that the fiscal mess and...
