Gubernatorial candidates discuss education, economy
Two gubernatorial candidates attended Sunday night’s debate, sponsored by Student Government’s Wildcat Interest Group.
View ArticleAll three candidates participate in last gubernatorial debate
A week ago, each candidates for Lt. Governor took part in a debate at the KET Lexington studio, and on Monday evening it was their running mates’ turn to go at it.
View ArticleAttorney general race: Conway wins re-election over P’Pool
Incumbent Jack Conway was re-elected to another four-year term as the state’s attorney general on Tuesday, in a landslide victory, keeping the position for the Democratic Party for the past 63 years.
View ArticleCongress must find way to balance spending
A balanced budget amendment is the only thing that makes sense in these times.
View ArticlePresidential election crucial to nation, environment
It is sometimes very difficult to imagine how different our world would be if the Gore-Lieberman ticket had been determined the winner of the 2000 election, but I think it is important we sometimes...
View ArticleSens. McConnell, Paul speak at rally
A rain shower-induced microphone malfunction temporarily silenced U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, leading to dueling chants of “A-C-A” and “U-S-A.”
View ArticleCampaign 2012: A conceptual screenplay
By English Roberts While listening to a fellow’s comments about the Democratic convention on NPR last week, I developed a theory. That fellow said that, in listening to the inspirational speeches, “If...
View ArticleRomney’s helping his opponent
The Republican Party is officially drowning in its own delusions.
View ArticlePresidential debate could be crucial to Nov. 6 outcome
Many citizens have already made the journey to their precinct polls to vote across America. Tuesday, citizens in 32 states are able to vote early. For the rest of the electorate, however, the wait...
View ArticleVoter registration ends Tuesday
Tuesday is the last day to register to vote in the state of Kentucky.
View ArticleVP candidate Paul Ryan welcomed by supporters before debate
Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan was welcomed by a few hundred supporters Wednesday afternoon when he arrived in the state the day before this election’s vice presidential debate.
View ArticleBiden, Ryan lock horns in Danville
Thursday night, the focus of people across the country fell on a small town in the middle of Kentucky. For the second time, Danville, Ky., played host to the vice presidential debate between Democrat...
View Article2nd presidential debate tonight
A recent Pew Research poll stated that 20 percent of all American households have outstanding college debt. That topic along with a potpourri of others will be discussed in Tuesday’s town hall...
View ArticleRed, white and blue Christianity is a ploy for votes
My father is a Republican. His mother and his father were both Republicans as well. In fact my grandfather, Eugene, was the president of Transylvania University Young Republics and worked to help Louie...
View ArticleNational deficit is key in who will win the presidency
There’s good news and bad news. The good news is the election is almost over. The bad news is it isn’t over yet.
View ArticlePolitical apps to use for elections
Here is a list of political- and election-based apps available for Android and iOS.
View ArticleElection coverage links
The Kernel's coverage of the 2012 local, state and presidential elections.
View ArticleAshley Judd considering 2014 Senate run
UK alumna Ashley Judd is considering a matchup against Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in the 2014 run for Senate.
View ArticleGrimes takes stance of a working-class Democrat
Arguably the most important race in the midterm election is right here in Kentucky, with five-term Senator and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell defending his job against Kentucky Secretary of...
View ArticleGOP candidates lack perspective
In honor of Donald Trump announcing his bid for the Republican ticket in 2016, I think I’m going to go ahead and register Democrat.
View ArticleFamily disagreements reaffirm beliefs
Of all the apples in my family, I’m the apple that fell far from the tree. The lone Democrat in a family of conservative Republicans, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. My dad and I talk politics...
View ArticleEDITORIAL: Overly wins debate with governmental experience
Superior confidence and political experience allowed Democrat Sannie Overly to win the Lieutenant Governor’s debate on campus Tuesday night. Overly, the running mate of Jack Conway, used her knowledge...
View ArticleConway to spend more time at home after loss
Despite polling ahead for the vast majority of the campaign season, Democratic candidate Jack Conway came up short in his bid for governor or Kentucky.
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