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Bill Straub: A pox on the Republic, rest in peace RBG, but word and honor don’t count in this game

September 24, 2020September 23, 20204

Okay, let’s agree that President Donald J. Trump, aka President Extremely Stable Genius, aka President Great and Unmatched Wisdom,  has…

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Bill Straub: Argue the facts when you have them; when you don’t, pound the table. And so they do

October 24, 2019October 23, 20191

There’s an old bromide often circulated among lawyers in just about any courthouse you might happen upon in any part…

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Bill Straub: McConnell dismisses rules of fair play, obstructs progress, to further his own agenda

October 17, 2019October 16, 20196

WASHINGTON – The United States Senate has been converted into a cemetery during the 116th Congress and it should come…

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Bill Straub: True to his character, McConnell changes his stance on potential U.S. Supreme Court vacancy

May 30, 2019May 29, 20190

WASHINGTON – Sometimes it seems Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root-‘n-Branch’’ McConnell is bound and determined to prove to the world…

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Al Cross: Welcome, Derby visitors to Kentucky; here’s a brief introduction to our political landscape

May 1, 2019May 1, 20191

Welcome, Derby visitors! This column continues our longstanding tradition of giving folks who are in Kentucky for the big race,…

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Bill Straub: It takes a certain talent to spew gibberish on a consistent basis, and McConnell is talented

July 5, 2018July 4, 20181

Looks can, indeed be deceiving. Take Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, for example. McConnell, of Louisville, comes across as your…

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Bill Straub: McConnell has some explaining to do for inaction on knowledge about Russians and election

March 8, 2018March 7, 20181

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has some explaining to do. And if he isn’t up front about the rationale regarding…

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Bill Straub: ‘St. Matt the Divine’s’ jokes about Trump and global warming no laughing matter

January 11, 2018January 17, 20180

WASHINGTON – St. Matt the Divine dropped his parson’s collar a few days back to engage in the one thing…

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McConnell visit to the Florence Rotary includes discussion about tax reform, health care and tweeting

August 8, 2017August 8, 20176

By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Health care, tax reform and President Trump’s tweets were among the topics U.S. Senate…

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Jamie Vaught: Sports, political biographies featuring Palmer, Trump headline summer reading list

June 1, 2017May 26, 20170

This is the second of a two-part series about recently published nonfiction books that you may enjoy reading this summer….

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Bill Straub: McConnell sees Trump budget as ‘progress,’ but it’s at the expense of the have-nots

May 25, 2017May 24, 20170

WASHINGTON – Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root ‘n Branch’’ McConnell has had almost nothing to say about the hullaballoo surrounding…

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Bill Straub: Given yet another chance to be a statesman, McConnell chooses party over country

May 11, 2017May 11, 20172

WASHINGTON – A few months back, when word about the Trump administration’s all-too-close ties to the Kremlin started percolating, Sen….

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Bill Straub: Barr’s clouded judgment leads to backing health bill denying coverage to his voters

May 4, 2017May 3, 20171

WASHINGTON – Rep. Andy Barr, R-Banks and Financial Institutions, held a town hall in Lexington recently and it’s fair to…

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Bill Straub: Trump’s tent didn’t expand the GOP electorate; it’s white voters who are the difference

April 13, 2017April 12, 20170

WASHINGTON – To be honest, I don’t watch Saturday Night Live any longer. The only thing that will keep me…

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Bill Straub: ‘Root and Branch’ McConnell manages to take both sides of an issue when it suits his purpose

April 6, 2017April 6, 20171

WASHINGTON – Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root and Branch’’ McConnell is very much like one of those troubled volunteer fireman…

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Bill Straub: Despite Trump’s assertions to the contrary, no comeback in the cards for coal industry

March 30, 2017March 29, 20172

WASHINGTON – During the opening 10 weeks of his presidency, Donald J. Trump has proved himself to be a buffoon,…

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Bill Straub: Despite policies that damage their state, Kentuckians continue to show support for Trump

March 23, 2017March 22, 20170

WASHINGTON – So, to quote that leading light and respected political philosopher Sarah Palin, “How’s that hopey-changey stuff working out…

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Bill Straub: Adjustments to Obamacare could have avoided many of the problems GOP now criticize

March 2, 2017March 1, 20171

WASHINGTON – The President of the United States recently allowed that he has proved tardy in offering his long-awaited replacement…

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Jamie Vaught: Books on Obama, 2016 Presidential race among recommended reading offerings

February 22, 2017February 20, 20170

This is the second of a two-part series on recently-published nonfiction books. Spring is still more than a month away…

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Bill Straub: Focusing on results and not the theatrics, McConnell thinks Trump is doing just fine

February 16, 2017February 15, 20172

WASHINGTON – It took that great philosopher, John Matuszak, to sum up in a single thought what makes America great….

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Bill Straub: Despite host of critics, Obama will go down as one of our most consequential presidents

January 19, 2017January 19, 20174

LONDON – The man much of Kentucky loves to hate, a Kenyan pretender who openly worships Allah and has waged…

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Bill Straub: McConnell again placed party above country following election interference by Russia

December 15, 2016December 15, 20161

WASHINGTON – It was some time in early 1987, as I recollect through the haze of almost 30 years, and…

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