That is what I was left wondering after visiting Louisville this weekend. Ben Chandler had a column in the Courier-Journal about bourbon and horses and how state policy should be more friendly to both. Certainly not issues being taken up in Congress right now.
Maybe Chandler thinks Gov. Beshear's numbers are low? Maybe he wants to stay relevant in state issues so he can be a viable candidate in 2015? I'm not sure -- but that column sure sounded like something you'd write if you were running for Governor.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Roy Herron's Impressive Support in Sumner
Here's the invite I received to Roy Herron's event in Sumner County -- strong group of local Democratic leaders involved:
Andy,
I will be in Sumner County this Wednesday, October 14th, and I’d sure like to see you!
Friends are hosting an event to raise support for my campaign on Wednesday, October 14th, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the Baber House at Kennesaw Farms (1000 Kennesaw Blvd, Gallatin). The host committee includes Charles and Baylor Anne Bone, Tom and Melissa Carter, Dennis and Rhea Condra, Keith Dennen and Leah Fisher, Jim and Betsy Hawkins, Craig Hayes, Mary Howard Hayes, Susan High-McAuley, Richard C. Orgain, O.D., John Pellegrin, George Phillips, and Dixie Taylor-Huff.
Will you join us?
Our campaign is off to a great start. We won the first Democratic straw poll in the Governor’s race, and the first campaign reports showed us leading our primary opponents in cash on hand that can be spent in the primary. But to keep building momentum, we need your help.
Would you come be with us and show your support on the 14th?
If you are unable to attend but want to help, would you make a contribution at RoyHerron.com?
I hope to see you in Sumner County this Wednesday!
Your friend,
Roy Herron
P.S. The host committee suggests a contribution of $250, payable online or at the door, but please bring what you can and come be with us!
Andy,
I will be in Sumner County this Wednesday, October 14th, and I’d sure like to see you!
Friends are hosting an event to raise support for my campaign on Wednesday, October 14th, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the Baber House at Kennesaw Farms (1000 Kennesaw Blvd, Gallatin). The host committee includes Charles and Baylor Anne Bone, Tom and Melissa Carter, Dennis and Rhea Condra, Keith Dennen and Leah Fisher, Jim and Betsy Hawkins, Craig Hayes, Mary Howard Hayes, Susan High-McAuley, Richard C. Orgain, O.D., John Pellegrin, George Phillips, and Dixie Taylor-Huff.
Will you join us?
Our campaign is off to a great start. We won the first Democratic straw poll in the Governor’s race, and the first campaign reports showed us leading our primary opponents in cash on hand that can be spent in the primary. But to keep building momentum, we need your help.
Would you come be with us and show your support on the 14th?
If you are unable to attend but want to help, would you make a contribution at RoyHerron.com?
I hope to see you in Sumner County this Wednesday!
Your friend,
Roy Herron
P.S. The host committee suggests a contribution of $250, payable online or at the door, but please bring what you can and come be with us!
Jim Kyle: The Green Candidate
Here's the email, quoting Tennessee Conservation Voters, labeling Kyle as an environmental leader in the legislature:
Dear Friend,
We are proud to announce that Tennessee Conservation Voters, a coalition of statewide conservation groups dedicated to the protection of Tennessee’s environment, has named Senator Kyle as one of their top-ranked senators.Of all the candidates running for Governor, only Senator Kyle was honored for his work protecting Tennessee’s natural resources.Chris Ford, Executive Director for TCV, said of Senator Kyle’s leadership:
"Tennessee Conservation Voters was pleased with Senator Kyle’s record on the environment this year. We were proud to name him as one of our 'TCV Legislative Friends,' one of only four state senators so honored. His leadership on protecting water quality, restricting destructive rock harvesting practices on state-owned land and improving energy efficiency are particularly note-worthy."
If you believe, like Senator Kyle does, that we need to protect our environment and our natural resources and that we need to make Tennessee a leader in creating renewable energy jobs, please take action now.
Thank you,Katy
Katy Cutright
Campaign Manager
Jim Kyle for Governor
Dear Friend,
We are proud to announce that Tennessee Conservation Voters, a coalition of statewide conservation groups dedicated to the protection of Tennessee’s environment, has named Senator Kyle as one of their top-ranked senators.Of all the candidates running for Governor, only Senator Kyle was honored for his work protecting Tennessee’s natural resources.Chris Ford, Executive Director for TCV, said of Senator Kyle’s leadership:
"Tennessee Conservation Voters was pleased with Senator Kyle’s record on the environment this year. We were proud to name him as one of our 'TCV Legislative Friends,' one of only four state senators so honored. His leadership on protecting water quality, restricting destructive rock harvesting practices on state-owned land and improving energy efficiency are particularly note-worthy."
If you believe, like Senator Kyle does, that we need to protect our environment and our natural resources and that we need to make Tennessee a leader in creating renewable energy jobs, please take action now.
Thank you,Katy
Katy Cutright
Campaign Manager
Jim Kyle for Governor
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Dr. Dan -- Kentucky's next U.S. Senator
Here's the email I got today. Lots of endorsements, potentially strong financial quarter!
Dear Andy,
The financial quarter ended last week and we want to thank you all for your support. With your help, we may have our best quarter yet! Over 60,000 Strong and Growing!
Our campaign on behalf of Kentucky's working families continues to gain momentum. Daniel has now been endorsed by labor organizations representing over 60,000 working men and women. Just last week, the Western Kentucky Central Labor Council acted on the International Association of Machinists' recommendation and recommended that the state AFL-CIO endorse Daniel. Last month, Daniel was unanimously endorsed by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Prior to that, Daniel was endorsed by the Tri-State Area Building and Construction Trades Council located in Ashland, Kentucky and the Owensboro Area Building and Construction Trades Council in Western Kentucky. Daniel also received statewide endorsements from the UA - Pipe Trades Association (Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steam fitters) and Kentucky's Operating Engineers.
Women for Mongiardo
Women for Mongiardo held their first fundraising event last week. Hosted by the Hon. Eleanor Jordan, Virginia Woodward, the Hon. Robin Webb, Barbara Gould, Louis Combs Weinberg, and Dr. James D. Woodward the reception was a "Who's Who" of Kentucky's women leaders. Our campaign's Women's Organization Director Patsy Blevins was also in attendance. To find out more about how you can get involved with Women for Mongiardo click here.
Political Shenanigans
We want to take a moment to address the issue of audiotapes that were anonymously posted on an internet blog last week. As Governor Beshear said, this is nothing more than "political shenanigans." It is being orchestrated by political opponents to try and slow Daniel's growing campaign momentum. For anyone who heard them it is obvious that these are heavily edited snippets of audiotape that have been cut and spliced and pasted together with various sound effects added. Neither Daniel nor the campaign is going to give them credibility by commenting on their content.
Daniel wants to make it clear that he is proud to be Steve Beshear's Lt. Governor. He strongly supports Governor Beshear and he unequivocally supports him for re-election in 2011. Daniel is equally proud to have the Governor's support and endorsement for his Senate campaign. Daniel and the Governor are not going to let these kinds of political pranks interfere with their friendship.
As a practicing doctor who for almost 20 years has been committed to providing badly needed medical care in Eastern Kentucky, Daniel has often said he is not running for the U.S. Senate because he covets a political title or a political office. Daniel is running for the U.S. Senate because he passionately believes he can make a real difference in the lives of hard-working families---to create jobs, fix our broken health care system, and develop Kentucky coal to reduce our dependence on foreign oil.
With your continued support, Daniel can make a real difference to improve the lives of Kentucky families. Join us at www.DrDan2010.com and let's put Kentucky families first!
Dear Andy,
The financial quarter ended last week and we want to thank you all for your support. With your help, we may have our best quarter yet! Over 60,000 Strong and Growing!
Our campaign on behalf of Kentucky's working families continues to gain momentum. Daniel has now been endorsed by labor organizations representing over 60,000 working men and women. Just last week, the Western Kentucky Central Labor Council acted on the International Association of Machinists' recommendation and recommended that the state AFL-CIO endorse Daniel. Last month, Daniel was unanimously endorsed by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Prior to that, Daniel was endorsed by the Tri-State Area Building and Construction Trades Council located in Ashland, Kentucky and the Owensboro Area Building and Construction Trades Council in Western Kentucky. Daniel also received statewide endorsements from the UA - Pipe Trades Association (Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steam fitters) and Kentucky's Operating Engineers.
Women for Mongiardo
Women for Mongiardo held their first fundraising event last week. Hosted by the Hon. Eleanor Jordan, Virginia Woodward, the Hon. Robin Webb, Barbara Gould, Louis Combs Weinberg, and Dr. James D. Woodward the reception was a "Who's Who" of Kentucky's women leaders. Our campaign's Women's Organization Director Patsy Blevins was also in attendance. To find out more about how you can get involved with Women for Mongiardo click here.
Political Shenanigans
We want to take a moment to address the issue of audiotapes that were anonymously posted on an internet blog last week. As Governor Beshear said, this is nothing more than "political shenanigans." It is being orchestrated by political opponents to try and slow Daniel's growing campaign momentum. For anyone who heard them it is obvious that these are heavily edited snippets of audiotape that have been cut and spliced and pasted together with various sound effects added. Neither Daniel nor the campaign is going to give them credibility by commenting on their content.
Daniel wants to make it clear that he is proud to be Steve Beshear's Lt. Governor. He strongly supports Governor Beshear and he unequivocally supports him for re-election in 2011. Daniel is equally proud to have the Governor's support and endorsement for his Senate campaign. Daniel and the Governor are not going to let these kinds of political pranks interfere with their friendship.
As a practicing doctor who for almost 20 years has been committed to providing badly needed medical care in Eastern Kentucky, Daniel has often said he is not running for the U.S. Senate because he covets a political title or a political office. Daniel is running for the U.S. Senate because he passionately believes he can make a real difference in the lives of hard-working families---to create jobs, fix our broken health care system, and develop Kentucky coal to reduce our dependence on foreign oil.
With your continued support, Daniel can make a real difference to improve the lives of Kentucky families. Join us at www.DrDan2010.com and let's put Kentucky families first!
NPR Repeats the Lies
So, I'm listening to Mara Liasson talk about the health care bill, the merging, the votes. And she says: Baucus has to make the bill agreeable to all 60 Democrats because it takes 60 votes to pass a bill in the Senate.
FALSE.
It takes 60 votes to break a filibuster. There are 60 Democrats. Surely, 60 Democrats would vote AGAINST 40 Republicans to break a filibuster. And then, 5 or 6 or 10 Democrats can vote against the final bill if they want to ... remember, we have Biden?
And what's with the courting of Olympia Snowe? Is this to make her feel relevant and powerful b/c Maine always votes for Democrats for President but has 2 GOP Senators who are outcasts in their party? Is it to make the bill appear "bipartisan" as if to be able to say, "See, that liberal Republican from Maine voted for it, so those other GOPers are crazy?"
Politically, what does it get us. Make the bill good. Make it work. And get 60 votes to break the filibuster and 51 to pass it. And then we'll see. I'm betting Americans want Congress to pass a bill and I'm betting they will punish Rs who stand in the way of progress instead of offering their own solutions.
Stop spreading lies, NPR -- use your journalistic skills to say something like "Democrats are trying to get all 60 of their members to vote for the bill to ensure they can stop a filibuster -- or, Democrats want to be able to block a filibuster, and need 60 votes for that, even though final passage requires only 51 votes"
a little clumsy, sure -- but much more accurate.
FALSE.
It takes 60 votes to break a filibuster. There are 60 Democrats. Surely, 60 Democrats would vote AGAINST 40 Republicans to break a filibuster. And then, 5 or 6 or 10 Democrats can vote against the final bill if they want to ... remember, we have Biden?
And what's with the courting of Olympia Snowe? Is this to make her feel relevant and powerful b/c Maine always votes for Democrats for President but has 2 GOP Senators who are outcasts in their party? Is it to make the bill appear "bipartisan" as if to be able to say, "See, that liberal Republican from Maine voted for it, so those other GOPers are crazy?"
Politically, what does it get us. Make the bill good. Make it work. And get 60 votes to break the filibuster and 51 to pass it. And then we'll see. I'm betting Americans want Congress to pass a bill and I'm betting they will punish Rs who stand in the way of progress instead of offering their own solutions.
Stop spreading lies, NPR -- use your journalistic skills to say something like "Democrats are trying to get all 60 of their members to vote for the bill to ensure they can stop a filibuster -- or, Democrats want to be able to block a filibuster, and need 60 votes for that, even though final passage requires only 51 votes"
a little clumsy, sure -- but much more accurate.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Roy Herron's latest email
from the best organized campaign in the race:
Andy,
The Democratic primary is exactly 10 months away, and over the next 10 days, we're trying something new. We call it “10 for TN.”Will you make a contribution during the next 10 days? And then will you ask 10 friends to join you?Our campaign is already receiving tremendous support. We decisively won the first Democratic straw poll and had the strongest presence at the state party's Jackson Day. But we need your help to continue building the grassroots support we need to win. Will you donate online today and watch us climb on ActBlue?The deadline to give is 10/15 (Thursday, October 15th).We hope you’ll be part of 10 for TN!Your friend,RoyP.S. Please make a contribution and invite at least 10 friends to be part of 10 for TN! Learn more at RoyHerron.com!
Andy,
The Democratic primary is exactly 10 months away, and over the next 10 days, we're trying something new. We call it “10 for TN.”Will you make a contribution during the next 10 days? And then will you ask 10 friends to join you?Our campaign is already receiving tremendous support. We decisively won the first Democratic straw poll and had the strongest presence at the state party's Jackson Day. But we need your help to continue building the grassroots support we need to win. Will you donate online today and watch us climb on ActBlue?The deadline to give is 10/15 (Thursday, October 15th).We hope you’ll be part of 10 for TN!Your friend,RoyP.S. Please make a contribution and invite at least 10 friends to be part of 10 for TN! Learn more at RoyHerron.com!
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