Republican National Convention

Observers: Paul's RNC Speech Forceful

Kenny Colston — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:53:41 +0000

U.S. Senator Rand Paul may not have received a prime time speech slot at this week's Republican National Convention, but he still managed to get attention.

Observers like University Louisville political science professor Dewey Clayton say the younger Paul is seen as a potential bridge between the current GOP establishment and they loyal followers of his father, Congressman Ron Paul.

Clayton says the build-up to Rand Paul's speech Wednesday night furthered that, with a video tribute to his father, who is exiting politics after decades in Congress.

Kentucky's Senators Give Back-to-Back Speeches at RNC

Kenny Colston — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 01:11:58 +0000

McConnell Downplays Ron Paul Rift With GOP

Dan Conti, Kentucky Public Radio — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:55:48 +0000

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell is shrugging off suggestions that the Republican Party lacks unity after former GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul declined to endose Mitt Romney and left the party's Tampa convention.

The Kentucky Republican was asked about it during Politico's Playbook Breakfast.

Barr Focuses on Coal in RNC Speech

Kenny Colston — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:25:29 +0000

Republican Congressional candidate Andy Barr focused on coal in his national debut at the Republican National Convention.

Barr is running against Congressman Ben Chandler in Kentucky’s Sixth District, which covers much of the central part of the state. In a short speech at the convention today, Barr repeatedly said President Barack Obama doesn’t care about coal issues.

In contrast, Barr says he and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney do care about the coal industry in Kentucky.

Revised RNC Schedule Still Gives Kentuckians Speaking Slots

Kenny Colston — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:07:12 +0000

The schedule shuffling at this year’s Republican National Convention won’t cost any Kentucky politicians their speaking slots.

With the first day’s events canceled due to Tropical Storm (soon to be Hurricane) Isaac, at least two Kentucky speakers were in danger of being knocked off the schedule.

McConnell, Barr To Speak At GOP Convention

Rick Howlett and The Associated Press — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:10:11 +0000

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Spotlight on Rand Paul Gets Brighter With Convention Speech

Kenny Colston — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 16:30:01 +0000

U.S. Senator Rand Paul will continue to build his national profile with a speech at the Republican National Convention later this month.

A speaking slot at a convention is usually a springboard for wider national appeal. Senator Paul is a rumored running mate for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, and a potential presidential candidate in 2016.

But Paul may have been selected for another reason.