Kentucky Democratic Party

Beau Biden to Speak at Kentucky Democrat's Annual Dinner

Kenny Colston — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:30:12 +0000

Kentucky Democrats are bringing in a well-connected out-of-state politician to headline their annual state dinner.

State Democrats aim for high-profile names to headline their annual Wendell Ford Dinner—this year they've booked Beau Biden, the Delaware Attorney General and the son of Vice President Joe Biden.

The Kentucky Democratic Party was looking for a young, up-and-coming speaker for this year's event, Chair Dan Logsdon said.

Democrats Divided on Ashley Judd, But Supporters Becoming More Vocal

Phillip M. Bailey — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:55:00 +0000

Parallel to the divide between Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and the Tea Party, Kentucky Democrats are vocally split over actress Ashley Judd running the GOP leader.

Democratic officials, lawmakers and operatives have voiced opposition to Judd, suggesting the Hollywood star is too liberal and would hurt down-ticket candidates. Judd has been described as a "catastrophe" for not only state House candidates but gubernatorial ones in 2015.

But Judd supporters are pushing back.

Former state treasurer Jonathan Miller tells WFPL that Judd could actually defeat McConnell next year, and that her critics represent the Democratic establishment who are trying to repel a threat to their pocketbooks.

"Ashley Judd would be what we call a change agent, she would be someone very new on the scene. And folks in the status quo who are everyday active in politics sometimes fear change, and I think that’s what you’re seeing here," he says.

Majority Rules: Kentucky State Legislative Races to Watch

Kenny Colston — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Election day is two weeks away, and with only one competitive Congressional race (6th District with Congressman Ben Chandler and Andy Barr) and no statewide races on the ballot, this year's politics will definitely be local.

Republicans are trying to take control of the state House this year. They need 10 seats to do so. Meanwhile, Democrats are trying to pick up a few Senate seats to bolster their slim minority. Below are the races to watch, by region, in these legislative contests.

West Kentucky/Paducah

Most Kentucky Democrats Will Not Speak at Fancy Farm

Kenny Colston — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 15:53:16 +0000

Gay Marriage Plank in DNC Platform Won't Likely Affect Kentucky Democrats

Kenny Colston — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:10:58 +0000

The push to add support for gay marriage to the national Democratic platform this year is unlikely to affect elected officials in Kentucky.

Following President Barack Obama's recent statement in support of same-sex marriage, political observers expect the party to change the platform at this year's Democratic convention.

Kentucky Democrats Focusing on State House Campaigns

Kenny Colston — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:29:57 +0000

With no statewide races on the ballot this year, the Kentucky Democratic Party is focusing its efforts on the General Assembly.