Matthew Barzun

Report: Matthew Barzun Next U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain

Joseph Lord — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:06:48 +0000

Kentucky businessman Matthew Barzun will be the next U.S. ambassador to Great Britain, CBS News is reporting.

The appointment has long been expected—Barzun has been a key fundraiser in President Barack Obama's 2008 and 2012 campaigns, serving as chair of Obama's national finance committee in the most recent election.

CBS News notes:

Team Mitch Ad Mocks Democratic Candidate Search

Phillip M. Bailey — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:40:29 +0000

In the first ad of the 2014 Kentucky Senate race, Republican Mitch McConnell pokes fun at Democrats for being unable to find an opponent for the general election.

The online spot utilizes clips of President Obama, and shows him looking at a number of rumored challengers including actress Ashley Judd, former U.S. Ambassador Matthew Barzun and Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes.

It also notes how a number of prominent Democrats in the state have said flat out they are not interested in taking on McConnell in 2014.

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Report: Matthew Barzun to Co-Chair Obama's Inaugural Committee

Joseph Lord — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 22:00:02 +0000

Kentuckian Matthew Barzun has enjoyed a star-studded week.

On Tuesday, Bloomberg reported that Barzun and American Vogue Editor Anna Wintour were under consideration to be the next U.S. ambassador to Great Britain.

Report: Matthew Barzun or Anna Wintour for British Ambassadorship?

Joseph Lord — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:34:25 +0000

Kentuckian Matthew Barzun is being considered for the U.S. ambassadorship to the United Kingdom, but to get the job he may have to step up his fashion game, Bloomberg.com is reporting.

His competition: Vogue editor Anna Wintour.

Kentuckians Will Play An Off-Camera Role at DNC

Kenny Colston — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:00:00 +0000

As Democrats head to Charlotte, North Carolina this week for the Democratic National Convention, many Kentucky delegates will be going for the first time.

Auditor Adam Edelen is one of those first-timers. Edelen says he thinks his party will show why they truly are the best representatives and supporters of the middle class.

Edelen says former President Bill Clinton will likely be the best messenger for that campaign at the convention.