by Richard Nelson | Oct 3, 2012 | Blog
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...
by Richard Nelson | Oct 1, 2012 | Blog
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...
by Richard Nelson | Sep 25, 2012 | Blog
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...
by Richard Nelson | Sep 18, 2012 | Blog
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....
by Richard Nelson | Sep 8, 2012 | Blog
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...
by Richard Nelson | Aug 31, 2012 | Blog
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...
by Richard Nelson | Aug 30, 2012 | Blog
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...
by Richard Nelson | Aug 27, 2012 | Blog
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...
by Richard Nelson | Aug 15, 2012 | Blog
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...
by Richard Nelson | Aug 11, 2012 | Blog
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...
by Richard Nelson | Aug 6, 2012 | Blog
Everyone is talking about Chik-Fil-A, and not about the food. The recent controversy that has opened up around the same-sex marriage debate has demonstrated several important truths that conservatives must observe. First, being careful with our words is...
by Richard Nelson | Aug 3, 2012 | Blog
Once upon a time, there were two small children who were abandoned by their father in the woods. Left on their own, they have a dangerous adventure involving a candy house, a hungry witch, and a hot oven. Eventually they find their way back to their now...
by Richard Nelson | Aug 3, 2012 | Blog
Once upon a time, there were two small children who were abandoned by their father in the woods. Left on their own, they have a dangerous adventure involving a candy house, a hungry witch, and a hot oven. Eventually they find their way back to their now...
by Richard Nelson | Jul 31, 2012 | Blog
U of L president James Ramsey’s and Provost Shirley Willihnganz’ boycott of Chick- fil-A for its “offensive and unecessary” view on marriage hit a cultural nerve as tender as the famous chicken sandwiches sold on their campus. U of L is...
by Richard Nelson | Jul 26, 2012 | Blog
It has been one of the saddest news cycles in recent times. Two men— one who thinks he’s the Joker and went on a killing rampage and another who hid behind a different mask and lured young boys into unthinkable acts, left our hearts heavy and our...
by Richard Nelson | Jul 24, 2012 | Blog
Can you remember all the way back to when gas prices were only $1.33? Was that five years ago? Ten? More? Actually, gas prices in Kentucky were $1.33 when President Obama took office, and since then have skyrocketed more than 240%.1 Everyone has felt the effects...
by Richard Nelson | Jul 18, 2012 | Blog
Despite being known for its fast horses, Kentucky has been slow in the race to meaningful education reform. The inability of the Kentucky legislature to pass recent charter school legislation is just one example of its failure to stay on track. Charter Schools...
by Richard Nelson | Jul 12, 2012 | Blog
Now that the smoke has cleared over last week’s fireworks when the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act (ACA) we should see clearer. Or not—since stray spark in Chief Justice John Roberts, who mostly sided with the liberal wing of the court,...
by Richard Nelson | Jul 11, 2012 | Blog
Robby Mills was recently interview by Kenny Colston of WFPL in Louisville. We continue to get favorable coverage. To read a transcript of the report, go to: http://wfpl.org/post/conservative-kentucky-think-tank-starts-political-action-committee
by Richard Nelson | Jul 2, 2012 | Blog
Now that the dust has settled over the Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) its time to discern where we stand and also ask how did reliably conservative justice John Roberts side with the consistently liberal wing of the court? Roberts rejected...
