Primary ’26: Andy Barr and Charles Booker to face off to replace McConnell; two judge/executives lose, more . . .
Staff report The 2026 Kentucky primary is behind us, with turnout estimate to be about 17% of eligible voters. Here’s…
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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: 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 – Bill Straub: Republican campaign to replace McConnell comes down to ‘who does Daddy love best?’
The Republican primary for the seat being vacated by the retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell revolves around a single factor –…
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 – Bill Straub: Congressman Andy Barr reaches new low in pandering to Trump over ICE
There must be a word to describe a person of modest abilities who is willing to shed every layer of…
Opinion – Bill Straub: As Trump deploys military in Washington, the usual suspects line up in praise
President James Madison, the father of the Constitution, was opposed to the creation of a standing army. “A standing military…
Opinion – Bill Straub: Like a lemming to the sea, Andy Barr blindly follows Trump off trade war cliff
Plummeting cargo shipments, empty ports, declining trucking volumes, major retailers warning about empty shelves. All that and much more is…
Opinion – Bill Straub: Andy Barr — in a surprise to no one — enters senate race by pandering to Trump
Rep. Andy Barr possesses a political attribute so remarkable he hopes to parlay it into a seat in the U.S….
Opinion – Bill Straub: Barr, Comer avoid tough questions, turn tail and run from own constituents
Congressmen Andy Barr and Jamie Comer are pissed off… at their constituents. The lawmakers, Barr, R-Lexington, and Comer, R-TheFrankfortLoop, are…
Opinion – Al Cross: Elected Republicans fear Trump, Musk, money and voters
For 236 years the United States has benefited from a government built on effective checks and balances among its three…
Opinion – John Schaaf: Shifty Barr betrays McConnell to get Musk cash
Kentuckians watching their Washington politicians are witnessing Representative Andy Barr betraying his friend and mentor Senator Mitch McConnell in a…
Opinion – Bill Straub: Wannabes lining up to replace McConnell and advance American un-exceptionalism
As Sen. Mitch McConnell bids adieu to a national scene he has managed to muck up over the past 40…
Two U.S. congressmen introduce bi-partisan bills to strengthen state’s equine industry
Congressmen Andy Barr (KY-06) and Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), reintroduced two bipartisan bills to strengthen Kentucky’s equine industry by incentivizing investment…
Opinion – Bill Straub: Enter Kentucky’s Andy Barr, being ambitious and currying favor with Lord of Mar-a-lago
Sycophancy runs as wild in Washington DC as the wildfires in Los Angeles and the time-honored practice is being pursued…
Opinion – Bill Straub: Doing the right thing is just not on Barr’s agenda; he isn’t alone
Rep. Andy Barr is a hack. He is a busher incapable of hitting above the Mendoza line. He’s the three-year-old…
Opinion – Al Cross: Kentucky Republicans help Trump tear down the system
When Mitch McConnell voted not to convict Donald Trump on impeachment for inciting the Jan. 6 insurrection, which he nevertheless…
What’s next for Kentucky’s Liberty Republicans after strong showing in last week’s primary election?
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Liberty Republicans see good signs for their movement in Kentucky after most of their incumbents…
Opinion – Bill Straub: Endorsements show Trump influence continues to push Kentucky over the edge
Erstwhile President Donald John Trump is converting Kentucky into his own personal playground. If you want to frolic in the…
News Analysis: Ukraine vote draws lines for Senate race between Thomas Massie, Andy Barr
By Al Cross Special to NKyTribune Kentucky’s congressional Republicans were deeply divided on aid to Ukraine, setting the stage for…
Opinion – Bill Straub: Daniel Cameron to the rescue, tilting at ‘woke’ windmill to save the ‘American Way’
Apparently unable to find honest employment after his Failed with a capital F gubernatorial campaign, former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel…
Al Cross: Beshear, Cameron feckless with political money
This is mainly about political money, and a little bit about taxpayers’ money getting political. Most of the recent action…