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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

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

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.

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Today's Interview: Longtime political journalist discusses Sen. McConnell's step-down plan, legacy

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s announcement that he’ll step down as Senate Republican leader at the end of the year was a surprise to many. In Today’s Interview, John McGary speaks with longtime political reporter Al Cross, who’s written about McConnell for more than three decades, about why McConnell is…

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Ted Cruz pushes for car manufacturers to keep AM radio, a tool for emergency communication and conservative talk

Cruz on Tuesday requested a unanimous consent decision on his AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. The legislation was blocked by Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, who said the mandate on private companies would be an overstep of congressional power.

The Texas Tribune

Longtime political journalist says Trump, Christie blame claims about KY governor’s race aren’t

Former President Donald Trump’s assistance wasn’t enough to carry Attorney General Daniel Cameron across the finish line Tuesday. Two days before the election, Trump said his support boosted Cameron by 25 points. The day after the election, Trump said the McConnell connection was too much to overcome, while presidential candidate…

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Does national politics trump all? Kentucky voters are about to find out

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, who's challenging incumbent Gov. Andy Beshear, is trying to turn the gubernatorial race into a referendum on national politics.

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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

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

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

Abortion bans still pending before revamped Ky. Supreme Court

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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

Rand Paul seeks third term stoking controversy, railing against authority

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Kentucky constitutional amendment would give Legislature more power

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