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Mitch McConnell Wins, But Republicans Lose.

Jim Pence November 5th, 2008

November 4, 2008
Louisville, Kentucky
Needless to say I’m very disappointed that Bruce Lunsford didn’t beat Senator Mitch McConnell, but I can take comfort in knowing that I gave it my best shot to get rid of Mitch McConnell’s slimy ass and  I also realize that Bruce Lunsford must be disappointed because Bruce gave this race his all. The way I see it the best man didn’t win, but on the brighter side the policies of Senator Mitch McConnell inspired the rest of America to elect Barack Obama.
I suggest if the Republicans are smart they will ditch Mitch McConnell as their Senate Minority Leader, but I hope they don’t because Mitch McConnell inspired millions of Americans all across this land to vote for Barack Obama and helped the democrats gain House and Senate seats. Nationally Mitch McConnell is the gift that keeps on giving and if the Republicans keep Mitch McConnell as their minority leader Mitch will lose them more House and Senate seats in 2010. Keep up the good work Mitch.
As a Kentuckian I apologize to the majority of of the citizens in the United states of America that we didn’t get rid of senator Mitch McConnell and I thank all of the states that voted to elect Barack Obama as the next President of the United States of America.
Last night we saw history being made and I just couldn’t let this moment go by without trying to capture it so I put my camcorder next to a flat screen TV and videotaped Kentucky folks watching Barack Obama giving his victory speech. As I videotaped these folks watching Barack Obama, with tears of joy running down my 70 year old cheeks, I knew I was at the right place at the right time even if it was Kentucky.
The video is below.

That One

Jim Pence October 18th, 2008

Obama ‘08: The Official iPhone Application

Jim Pence October 2nd, 2008

Go Obama

Obama ‘08 is your official, comprehensive connection to the heart of Barack Obama and Joe Biden’s campaign, giving you the tools you need to make an impact and stay in the know.
Making a difference takes only moments using the Call a Friend feature. Want to do more? Find your local Obama for America HQ or look up local campaign events.
You’ll have instant access to Barack’s positions on important issues, as well as local and national campaign news as it happens. Photos and videos from the campaign trail are all here, too.
Download the free Obama ‘08 application for your iPhone™ or iPod® touch »

John And Cindy McCain 13 Cars, Barack And Michelle Obaama One. Get The Picture?

Jim Pence September 22nd, 2008

When you have seven homes , that’s a lot of garages to fill. After the fuss over the number of residences owned by the two presidential nominees, NEWSWEEK looked into the candidates’ cars. And based on public vehicle-registration records, here’s the score. John and Cindy McCain: 13. Barack and Michelle Obama: one. Read more.

PSA: Phony Pheminists

Terri Whitehouse September 15th, 2008

Aww, how precious. Conservatives have gone and discovered pheminism. A whole week-ish after I called it like I saw it, B. Hussein Osama’s uppity ass went and said that the same old bullshit by any other name still stinks.

It doesn’t just stink. It STANKS!

At any rate, it’s really sweet to see the GOP hustle at developing their pheminist muscles. (No, I’m not talking about kegels.) To the conservatives out there who are new to pheminism, I’d like to offer a very brief rundown of the concept. I understand that you’ve dedicated your whole lives to harming women’s physical, psychological, and financial well-being, so there are bound to be early failures. Pheminism, like any asset worth having, doesn’t develop over night. You’ve got to practice!

First off, rushing to the defense of your VP, as though she were a Damsel in Distress and not a damn pit bull-skinned moose hunter is problematic. Read and learn. No, rape is nowhere near as bad as some boy being a big meanie, but I think the same concept applies.

Secondly, please understand the difference between “feminism” and “pheminism.” Feminists are a bunch of fugly, hairy, man-hating sluts that care about shit like getting paid, and not dying as a result of pregnancy. Real trivial crap.

Pheminists, on the other hand, are beautiful, non-threatening white women (mostly) who collect wingnut welfare and have made hefty money putting bitches in their place. Intellectually, feminists win hands down, but who wants to hang with a bunch of humorless brainiacs? Pheminists are women, so you don’t have to hide or feel all guilty about your deep-seeded innate hatred of them.

Finally, it’s 2008, not 1968. Therefore, it’s probably not the brightest idea to call out supposed sexist attacks by reverting back to racist dogwhistles. While it’s admirable that you’re coming to pheminism in the 9th inning, better not to do it on the back of racism. That’s not how feminism works.

This is.

(x-posted: B&P)

Apparent Transparent

Terri Whitehouse August 30th, 2008

Sen. Mitch McConnell had this to day to the Messenger-Inquirer about Sen. John McCain’s VP choice of Gov. Sarah Palin yesterday:

Clearly, picking a little-known governor from Alaska was an effort to appeal to women voters.

McCain was looking for someone who was not of Washington, who has a reputation as a reformer like him and on the foreign policy stuff, he’s going to say, “I’ve got the experience. I don’t need it in a vice president.”

The test will be when it’s all over, it will either look like a genius move or a Hail Mary that went imcomplete.

So, what do you think? Mitch McConnell: true believer, or just kidding himself because he’s power-hungry? Personally, I thought Sen. McCain came across as less-than-enthused about his own choice.

Appealing to women? I don’t know about all ya’ll, but I don’t vote with my vagina.

Of course, what do you expect from a party of dumb shits that think people are only voting for Obama because he’s black. Talk about just not getting it.

And while we’re on the topic of vaginas, why is Rep. Ed Whitfield so scared of them? Vagina dentata, perhaps?

Barack Obama At the Democratic Convention. My Favorite Clips.

Jim Pence August 29th, 2008

James Dobson and Focus On The Family prayed for it to rain on Barack Obama’s acceptance speech , but what they got was beautiful weather for Barack Obama and the most inspiring political speech ever. Click here to view their video.
I have put together a 7 minute video clip of my favorite parts of Barack Obama’s acceptance speech. The video is below.

Barack Obama Assassination Plot In Denver?

Jim Pence August 26th, 2008

By STEVEN K. PAULSON
DENVER (AP) — Federal authorities are looking into reports that a man arrested with rifles, ammunition and drugs in his truck may have made threats against Barack Obama, officials said Monday.
Two other men were arrested in the case.
"It’s premature to say that it was a valid threat or that these folks have the ability to carry it out," said a U.S. government official familiar with the investigation. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing.
Obama will be in Denver later this week to accept the Democratic nomination for president.
FBI spokeswoman Kathy Wright confirmed the FBI was investigating the reports but declined to elaborate. The Joint Information Center — a command set up by Denver, state and federal authorities to field media inquiries during the Democratic convention — said it had no immediate comment.
Tharin Gartrell, 28, was arrested during a traffic stop early Sunday by police in the eastern Denver suburb of Aurora. In his truck, officers found two rifles, including one with a scope; a bulletproof vest; boxes of ammunition; walkie-talkies; and suspected narcotics, said Aurora police Detective Marcus Dudley.
Police alerted federal authorities, who soon arrested Nathan Johnson, 32, at a hotel in Denver, Dudley said. A third man, Shawn Robert Adolf, 33, was arrested at a suburban Glendale hotel, Dudley said.
Adolf allegedly tried to escape officers by jumping from a sixth-floor window. He was hospitalized and was being held on $1 million bond for several outstanding warrants involving drug charges. Johnson also was being held on drug charges and his bond was unknown, Dudley said.
It wasn’t known if the three men had attorneys, Dudley said.
Dudley didn’t say what tied the men together but that more arrests were possible. One of the rifles was stolen, and authorities had traced it to Kansas, Dudley said. He declined to say to whom it belonged.
Aurora police alerted federal officials because of heightened security surrounding the Democratic convention, Dudley said.
"Clearly we found there are federal implications — otherwise we would not have notified them," he said. "The weapons clearly would cause great concern."
U.S. Attorney Troy Eid said the case was under investigation. "We’re absolutely confident there is no credible threat to the candidate, the Democratic National Convention, or the people of Colorado," Eid said in a statement.
Officials with the FBI, Secret Service, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and Aurora police set a news conference for Tuesday afternoon.
Law enforcers in Denver are trying to find out whether the reported threats to Obama were valid. "It could also turn out that these were nothing but a bunch of knuckleheads, meth-heads," the U.S. government official said.

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Jim Pence August 14th, 2008

Iraq Obama??????

Jim Pence August 4th, 2008

Senator Mitch McConnell referred to Barack Obama as Iraq Obama while giving a speech at the annual Fancy Farm Picnic August 2, 2008.
Did Senator Mitch McConnell do this purposely or was it a Freudian slip? Who knows, but it’s not acceptable. Senator Mitch McConnell seems to want folks here in Kentucky to believe Barack Obama is a Muslim and I suggest Senator Mitch McConnell refers to Barack Obama as Iraq Obama at his fund raisers that aren’t videotaped. Senator Mitch McConnell sir you got caught and should be ashamed of yourself and publicly apologize to Barack Obama.
Click here to see what Kentucky’s 2nd District Republican Chairman had to say about Barack Obama.

Is Barack Obama Considering Steve Beshear For Vice President?

Jim Pence August 4th, 2008

After listening to Steve Beshear’s speech at Fancy Farm I came away with the feeling that Steve Beshear might be on Barack Obama’s list for Vice President. I know this is just a gut feeling, but watch this video and you decide.
I also had the opportunity to ask Crit Luallen if she was going to run for the Senate in 2010 and she told me she was considering it. Click here to see her speaking.
I hope she does, because I really believe Crit can defeat Senator Jim "Green Doctor " Bunning.

John McCain Is A No Show For Veterans. Senators Mitch McConnell And Jim Bunning Cut And Run From The Troops, Stand Up For George W. Bush And Vote Against The 21st Century G.I. Bill!!!

Jim Pence May 22nd, 2008

Senator John McCain was a no show. Mitch McConnell and Jim Bunning cut and ran from the troops and voted against the 21st Century G.I. Bill!!! These 3 senators have terrible ratings when it comes to Iraq and Afghanistan veterans.

According to Time Magazine:
This is not the first time McCain, who has a proud history of opposing what he views as excessive government spending, has found himself at odds with his fellow veterans on legislation. He’s voted for veterans funding bills only 30% of the time, according to a scorecard of roll-call votes put out by the nonpartisan Disabled Americans for America. Under the same system Obama has a 90% rating — though, of course, he has spent a much shorter time in Washington.
“Senator McCain clearly needs to be recognized for his military service and in some respects that will play to his advantage, but when it actually comes to delivering health care and benefits during war, Senator McCain’s going to have some explaining to do,” said Paul Sullivan, director of the nonpartisan Veterans for Common Sense.


Project Vote Smart Ratings Of Senators John McCain, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Mitch McConnell and Jim Bunning.
“The mission of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America is to ensure the enactment of policies that properly provide for our Troops & Veterans, keep our military strong, and guarantee our national security for the purpose of a stronger America. We uniquely empower Iraq & Afghanistan combat veterans to use their credibility and experiences to speak truth to power, shape public opinion, and place a priority on these issues.”

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Oh The Sun Shines Bright On My Old Kentucky Racist!

Jim Pence May 21st, 2008

Kentucky exit polls indicate that 21% of KY voters said race was important. My question is this, how many folks were asked that question, but didn’t respond honestly?
I suggest the racist voted yesterday and they have been exposed and it can no longer be said, with any honesty, that race doesn’t matter here in Kentucky.

CNN exit polls indicate that 21% of KY voters said the race of the candidate was important. Of them, 81% voted for Hillary Clinton, while 16% cast a ballot for Barack Obama.
Meanwhile, 18% of those who said race was important to them were white, and almost nine of 10 voted for Clinton.
For all the talk of the impact of gender bias in the Democratic contest and, most notably, in media coverage of the battle, the race of the IL senator persists as a variable for many rural, white voters

Michelle Obama Thanks Kentucky Supporters, Video And Photos.

Jim Pence May 20th, 2008

(Cross posted at Hillbilly Report)
Last night Michelle Obama thanked Barack Obama supporters in Lexington, Kentucky and it was a sight to behold, click here to view photos of the event. I put together the video, you can view below to give you a flavor of the event here in “Red State” Kentucky. As a blogger I’ve been very fortunate to get press passes and shoot videos of several Barack Obama events. I owe a special thanks to Brooke Pardue for having the confidence in me to secure my first press pass, thank you Brooke.
Videos I have shot of Barack Obama:
Slugger Field Louisville, Kentucky September 2006:
Full Version.
Short edited version.

Springfield, Ill. Barack Obama’s Announcement Feb. 10, 2007.

Barack Obama Lexington August 27, 2007

Barack Obama Louisville May 11, 2008:
Full version.
Short edited version.

Barack Obama Speaking In Louisville, Kentucky May 12, 2008. A James Pence Youtube Video.

Jim Pence May 13th, 2008

Who would of thought, right here in Red State Kentucky people would line up for blocks to to see Barack Obama?
I can tell you it occurred and and I have photos and video to prove it.
Click here to view photos of regular folks going to the Obama event.
The event attracted so many Kentucky folks that a 1000 seat overflow was set up with closed circuit TV, but that was not enough. Some folks still had to be turned away.
I’m a 68 year old man and I’m here to tell you that what occurred here in Kentucky was a “Happening“, or as a person my age might call a “Hootenanny” bigger and better than anything I’ve ever seen here in Kentucky!!!!
I have put together videos of the event, Congressman Ben Chandler speaking at the event and a short edited version of Barack Obama speaking at the event. Click here to view the entire speech.
A special thanks to all the folks that helped this lowly Kentucky blogger get a press pass to the event.
Today, I’m one very proud Kentuckian!!!!!!!
Enjoy

Lt. Gov. Mongiardo (D) endorses Sen. Barack Obama (D)

Matt Gunterman May 11th, 2008

Hmmmm. Lt. Gov. Daniel Mongiardo (D) is not a super delegate, but the endorsement is interesting to see. Although barring some strange act that no-one presently sees Sen. Hillary Clinton (D) will win Kentucky on May 20, Sen. Barack Obama (D) will nevertheless be the Democratic nominee.

My question is: Is Mongiardo endorsing Obama to negate the earlier endorsement from Rep. Ben Chandler (D) should 1) Obama be the next President and 2) Mongiardo and Chandler meet one another in the Democratic primary in 2010 to see who gets to slaughter dementia-suffering Sen. Jim Bunning (R) at the polls that year? I hear that Obama’s people are very thankful for Chandler’s endorsement because it came at a time of need (during the worst two weeks of his campaign) and from a place of importance (the heart of HillaryLand).

Per a press release from the Obama campaign:

Kentucky Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo Endorses Senator Barack Obama

LEXINGTON, KY - Today, Kentucky Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo announced his endorsement of Senator Barack Obama for President, less than two weeks before the state’s May 20th primary.

“I am happy to announce my endorsement of Senator Barack Obama for President,” said Lt. Gov. Mongiardo. “I believe Senator Obama can unite the Democratic Party and build a coalition of Independents and Republicans to win in November. A proven leader at working across the partisan aisle, he will bring relief to the hardworking families of Kentucky and a responsible end to the war in Iraq. As a surgeon I am particularly impressed with Senator Obama’s plan to deliver health care to all Americans, with an imperative focus on cutting medical costs for all families. It’s time for real change in Washington, and Sen. Obama is the candidate to deliver that change.”

On Saturday, the Obama campaign announced that Senator Obama will hold a rally Monday night in Louisville. Earlier this week the Obama campaign opened its 16th office in the Bluegrass state, as well as weekend canvassing in 27 cities and towns across Kentucky.

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That Settles It

Terri Whitehouse May 9th, 2008

It’s that time of year again, folks. As soon as January hits, I get antsy with anticipation for baseball season and, perhaps even more so, BBQ season. I hope to enjoy both this weekend. Squee!

Owen Covington at the Messenger-Inquirer reports that neither Sen. Barack Obama nor Sen. Hillary Clinton will be in Owensboro this weekend, though representatives of the campaigns are coming. Unsurprisingly, Sen. Mitch McConnell also has better things to do than hang out at the beer garden in McConnell Plaza. Of course, I don’t suppose he’s ever pretended to be a real “man of the people” or anything. (*cough* elitist *cough*)

Organizers are “working to get the other Republican candidate, Daniel Essek, to attend.” Yeah. The guy who, earlier this year, listed a Tennessee address for his campaign. The Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate who have confirmed so far are Bruce Lunsford, Kenneth Stepp, and Michael Cassaro.

Oh yeah, there’s also the KDP fundraiser tonight in Louisville at the Kentucky International Convention Center. I understand it’s quite a bargain compared to those thousand dollar dinners the GOP has.

Hillary Clinton Wins Indiana And Barack Obama Wins North Carolina.

Jim Pence May 7th, 2008

Hillary Clinton squeaks by in Indiana with a 51 to 49 win and loses by 14 points  in North Carolina.
Last night  Tim Russert  said “We now know who the Democratic nominee will be.” He added: “The Clintons have a big decision to make in the morning.”
I believe Tim Russert has it right. This race is over!!!!

Deja Vu All Over Again. Ben Chandler Endorses Barack Obama. Youtube Video!

Jim Pence April 29th, 2008

Albert Benjamin “Happy” Chandler, Sr. did the right thing in 1947 and , in my opinion, his grandson Ben Chandler did the right thing today.
I was proud of Happy Chandler in 1947 and I was proud of Ben today. For me, it was a good day to be a Kentuckian!!!!

Congressman John Yarmuth introducing Ben Chandler.

Congressman Ben Chandler endorsing Barack Obama.

Fired Up And Ready To Go In Radcliff, Kentucky!

Jim Pence April 22nd, 2008

(Cross posted at Hillbilly Report)
Fired up and ready to go at a Barack Obama Campaign Organizational Meeting right smack dab in the middle of Red State Kentucky in the city of Radcliff.

I Don’t Need A Weatherman To Know Which Way The Wind Blows!

Jim Pence April 17th, 2008

I don’t need a weather man to know which way the wind blows “Bob Dylan” and I don’t need political pundits to know that 16 years of Bush and Clinton are enough!
The winds blowing across Washington DC and into the heartland are putrid and I don’t need an environmentalist or an economist to know they are toxic and killing the American way of life.
The media and the DC politicians have a real problem and the problem is Barack Obama! Barack Obama is fresh, new, full of hope and they just can’t stand it and I don’t need the media to tell me the real issues will not be addressed on their outlets.
I don’ need a Lobbyist to tell me torture is ok, the Iraq war is a good thing, kicking folks out of their homes is a market thing, Brownie did a good job, devaluing the dollar will be good for us, 47 million Americans without healthcare insurance is OK, there is no global food crisis, and the National Debt is just a way of doing business.
All I need a new President of the United States of America that will represent me and that’s Barack Obama!!!!!!

Geoff Davis Apologizes To Barack Obama For Calling Barack Boy.

Jim Pence April 16th, 2008

(Cross posted at Hillbilly Report)
Geoff Davis apologizes to Barack Obama, thus avoiding a black eye and a fat lip. Geoff, seems to have let his Jim Crow roots slip right out of his mouth.
Geoff Davis, sir I suggest you view the photos below and get an idea what you’re gonna look like when you call the wrong man a boy!!!!
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Annie Oakley and Barack Obama. Youtube Video.

Jim Pence April 14th, 2008

(Cross posted at Hillbilly Report)
I needed a break from the all the bullshit politics and decided to have a little fun so I put together the video below using clips from a movie I remember seeing as a child, “Annie Get Your Gun” and used a few of my Obama and Hillary clips and put together something lighthearted.
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Geoff Davis Calls Barack Obama Boy!!

Jim Pence April 14th, 2008

Pol Watchers
Republican U.S. Sens. Mitch McConnell and Jim Bunning laid out their case for Republicans keeping control of the White House in the 2008 election during Northern Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District Lincoln Day Dinner Saturday night.
McConnell, who is also up for re-election in November, defended the Bush administration’s decision “to go on offense” by invading Iraq. And he said presumptive GOP presidential nominee, U.S. Sen. John McCain of Arizona, has the right perspective on what must be done in the Middle East, as opposed to the two Democratic candidates who favor removing U.S. troops as soon as possible.
“We’d be kidding ourselves,” McConnell said. “This is a different kind of war. The enemy is not a country, it’s a movement … There’s nobody to negotiate with.”
Bunning used an even harsher description.
“The people we’re fighting against now are worse than Adolf Hitler and Nazis. And we don’t know where they live, half of them,” Bunning said.

Well Senator McConnell and Limp Dick Bunning, it’s not the terrorist kicking folks out of their homes, outsourcing their job, making education unaffordable and etc etc etc. It’s you and your right wing neocon policies.

Pol Watchers
U.S. Rep. Geoff Davis, a Hebron Republican, compared Obama and his message for change similar to a “snake oil salesman.”
He said in his remarks at the GOP dinner that he also recently participated in a “highly classified, national security simulation” with Obama.
“I’m going to tell you something: That boy’s finger does not need to be on the button,” Davis said. “He could not make a decision in that simulation that related to a nuclear threat to this country.”

Geoff Davis, I’m here to tell you that calling a grown black man “boy” will get you a real good ass whippin’ where I come from. Mr. Davis sir, I hope you call Barack Obama “boy” to his face, because I’m looking forward to seeing you with a black eye and a fat lip.

Obama Mania In Lexington, Kentucky!!

Jim Pence April 8th, 2008

Who woulda thought here in “Red State” Kentucky whites, blacks, Asians, Hispanics, straights, gays, males, females and folks of every religion would have gathered in the hundreds to celebrate the opening of a campaign headquarters of a black man running for president of the United States of America, In Lexington, Kentucky. Well I’m here to tell you it occurred and I have photos and video to prove it.
Click here to view the photos I took and view the video below.

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