Opinion – Al Cross: Washington turmoil matters not in Seventy Six, Kentucky
SEVENTY SIX, Ky. – If the increasing turmoil in Washington makes you worry about our country’s future as we prepare…
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Opinion – Al Cross: Trump wasn’t about to lose in the Fourth District
Ed Gallrein, Republican nominee for Congress in the Fourth District, began his victory speech Tuesday night by thanking President Trump….
Opinion – Al Cross: Kentucky’s primaries Tuesday will test Trump’s standing
“President Trump has spoken,” said a booming announcer in a TV ad about his endorsement of Rep. Andy Barr in…
Nominations sought for annual Al Smith Award for public service through community jounalistm
The Bluegrass Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues seek nominations…
Opinion – Al Cross: Trump backs Barr but his real bet is Massie foe Gallrein
In conversation the other day, a political operative wondered why President Trump bothered to endorse Sixth District U.S. Rep. Andy…
Opinion – Al Cross: Rating Kentucky’s non-horses races at Derby time (a tradition)
Welcome, Derby visitors, in person and online! Each year this column looks at races that go on in Kentucky almost…
Opinion – Al Cross: As governor’s race begins, Senate race has new signals
Kentucky’s unusual political calendar, in which we elect governors in the odd-numbered year before presidential races, has occasionally interfered with…
Opinion – Al Cross: Kentuckians want a senator, not a rubber stamp; McGrath Dems’ only real choice
This column was written before Tuesday night’s debate among four candidates in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate. “Kentucky…
Opinion – Al Cross: As Trump flails on war, GOP candidates stick with him
Kentucky’s Republican primary for the seat of U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell is a contest of who can show the most…
Opinion – Al Cross: Barr goes racist to deflect Morris’ Trumpist bid
When this column last looked at Kentucky’s U.S. Senate race, it said former attorney general Daniel Cameron was running the…
Opinion – Al Cross: Daniel Cameron’s Senate campaign runs on faith, not money
Daniel Cameron’s political path looked bright and clear five years ago. He was Kentucky’s attorney general, with excellent prospects for…
Opinion – Al Cross: Trump fever rises but will break; Kentucky’s case is mild
Our president is using his attorney general to make war on our chief central banker. He’s threatening real war that…
Opinion – Al Cross: Fanciful gifts for Kentucky politicians, a 45-year-old tradition
Bestowing fanciful, pointed presents to Kentucky public figures at Christmastime, through the lens of current events, is a 45-year-old tradition…
Opinion – Al Cross: Dems have Senate candidates, but what are their chances?
Strange as it seems, the Democratic Party has a remarkable roster of candidates to succeed retiring Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell…
Opinion – Al Cross: Martha Layne Collins advanced Kentucky, provided lessons
Martha Layne Collins, who died Nov. 1 and was interred Monday, was a good governor. She grew in office, advanced…
Opinion – Al Cross: Steve Cawood was always a volunteer for Appalachia
If you wanted to make a movie about the pain and progress of Kentucky’s Appalachian coalfield in the last 60…
Opinion – Al Cross: George Clooney, featured in Esquire, still strikes a rare balance — and is funny too
George Clooney is such an international celebrity, the latest magazine cover story about him may get barely a second notice…
Opinion – Al Cross: Kentucky Republicans help make FCC back off
“Government officials cannot attempt to coerce private parties in order to punish suppress views that the government disfavors.” –Supreme Court…
Opinion – Al Cross: We need calm, compelling voices from the middle — and we all have a role to play
I got a surprise phone call last week from the other side of the world, where an American expatriate was…
Opinion – Al Cross: Rural Democrats hold a key to party’s revival
Democrats all over America are trying to fix their party. Last weekend, in 30 hours in the heart of rural…
Al Cross: Will MAGA label work for Nate Morris in bid for Kentucky’s U.S. Senate seat?
FANCY FARM, Ky. – Just how MAGA is Kentucky? More pertinently, how MAGA are Kentucky Republicans? And most proximately, how…
Opinion – Al Cross: Can Gov. Andy Beshear hit ‘big-league pitching’ in possible White House bid?
Gov. Andy Beshear said one reason he went to South Carolina last week was to see his 16-year-old son Will…