Tuesday, 31 January 2006

Kentucky Democratic Crack Up Continues

If you think the Republicans in Kentucky might be in electoral trouble in the upcoming elections, have no fear. The Democratic party is just now getting on their feet financially and are still divided on how best to run the party. If you don't believe me, check out Ryan Alessi's Political Notebook.

Even with Fletcher's blunders, I don't think the Democratic party can mount a serious attempt to wrestle control back from the Republicans. The reality for the Democrats is that they are the liberal party. Unless the state party split's completely from the national party, they will always be connected to the liberal base of the party. As long as they continue to depend on the liberal base, they will continue to lose ground in this conservative state. If anything, I imagine Kentucky will continue to turn a darker shade of red.

Posted by elendil at 1:58 AM in Kentucky Politics
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Louisville to End Derby Cruising.

Yesterday, Mayor Abramson and Police Chief White said they will end Derby cruising this year. Derby cruising has become a predominantly black event on West Broadway Derby weekend. More than 100,000 people participated in the event which turns downtown into a major traffic jam.

The mayor and chief cited the public safety for the major reason for ending the annual event. Last year there was a murder, three shootings, and 65 arrests during the event.

This seems like a reasonable step to me. The event has become dangerous to locals and those involved in the event. But I wonder how the "black" leaders will respond to this move from Abramson? In the past they have protested any attempts to stop the event. Even suggesting that such a move would be racist. If this predictable move occurs, I wonder what compromise if any Abramson will seek?The last compromise involved the city holding hip hop concerts which turned into a financial boon doogle. Hopefully they won't do something so irresponsible with tax money this time.

Posted by elendil at 1:49 AM in Kentucky Politics
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Ken Lucas to Run in the 4th Congressional District

It is a sign of pure desperation that the Democratic party is cheering Ken Lucas's challenge of Republican Representative Geoff Davis for Kentucky's 4th district. How pathetic is it that the Democrat's best candidate is a 72 year old conservative Democrat. Don't they have any new blood that represents their core beliefs?

Even the moon bats over at DailyKOS are cheering Lucas's decision to run. This is amazing considering how much the leftist's hate conservatives. Think about who these people are supporting as there only hope to regain power lost.

In 2000, Lucas skipped the Democratic National Convention rather than vote for the nomination of Al Gore, with whom he differed on abortion, tobacco and gun control.

Lucas is Pro-Life, Pro-Tobacco, and Pro-Gun. Are there any stances more repugnant to a liberal?

Much has changed since Ken Lucas squeaked out a victory against the unknown Republican challenger. This time Rep Davis is the incumbent and Lucas's party has tilted even further to the left.

2002 Election Results in the 4th
Ken Lucas 87,63451%
Geoff Davis81,55648%

Geoff Davis as a little known challenger only lost last time by 6,000 votes. Now, he is the incumbent with much greater name recognition. He even has an easier sales pitch. It will be trivial to saddle Mr. Lucas with the liberal baggage of his own party. I can see the ads now. A vote for Ken Lucas is a vote for Nancy Pelosi for Speaker. If you don't think so check out the comments from Daily KOS.

Ken Lucas is a vote for Nancy Pelosi for Speaker of the House and one of the sixteen seats required to gain a majority - which would mean committee chairs and power. Sure he isn't the most progressive Democrat, but he is certainly left of Geoff Davis. As a voter in the 4th district, I would take Lucas over Davis any day.

If both candidates are conservative, why would you vote for the candidate whose a member of the party which has a kook fringe liberal base? I am betting on election night that this race will not be close.

Posted by elendil at 1:31 AM in Kentucky Politics
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