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"Where's Mitch?" exposes media failures

The lack of hard news about the Kentucky senator's condition shows the sad state of contemporary journalism

Salon · Jul 10

What Is Mitch McConnell's Health Status? Here's How His Absence Let Democrats Force US Troop Withdrawal From Iran

Emergency audio describing a possible cardiac arrest at Mitch McConnell's Washington home has intensified scrutiny of the 84-year-old senator's health and his unexplained absence from the Senate.

International Business Times UK · Jul 7

Mitch McConnell’s legacy: A ‘grim reaper’ for US bipartisanship?

McConnell is set to step down as the longest-serving Senate leader. Experts say he made the chamber into a battlefield.

Al Jazeera · Jan 1, 2025

Democratic governor seizes commanding fundraising lead over GOP challenger in Kentucky campaign

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear has seized a commanding fundraising lead over Republican challenger Daniel Cameron in their marquee matchup in Kentucky

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

A veteran Kentucky political observer doesn't anticipate an age restriction in Congress anytime soon

There’s no question the United States Congress is ripe with legislative experience. The question of how much experience is too much could be on the minds of some voters.

WEKU · Sep 1, 2023

Today's Interview: UK to host Freedom of Information meeting Thursday night

The University of Kentucky Gatton Student Center will host a free, public meeting Thursday night about government officials’ efforts to hide their work from the public.

WEKU · Mar 15, 2023

Abortion bans still pending before revamped Ky. Supreme Court

Abortion bans still pending before revamped Ky. Supreme Court

WEKU · Jan 12, 2023

Talk of adding Kentucky runoff rule cools. What could that mean for a 2023 run by former Gov. Matt Bevin?

LEXINGTON, Ky. — It lit a spark of curiosity among those following the crowded 2023 GOP gubernatorial primary for Kentucky governor, but the flicker of potential for a runoff rule in that race has all but blown out.

Tribune News Service · Dec 14, 2022

Rand Paul seeks third term stoking controversy, railing against authority

Rand Paul seeks third term stoking controversy, railing against authority

WEKU · Oct 17, 2022

Kentucky constitutional amendment would give Legislature more power

Kentucky constitutional amendment would give Legislature more power

WEKU · Sep 28, 2022