Bill Straub: McConnell sees Trump budget as ‘progress,’ but it’s at the expense of the have-nots
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: Trump’s handling of Comey, Russian investigation no joke — it’s a developing tragedy
WASHINGTON – Rep. James Comer, quickly earning his lackey credentials as he soars toward the top of the Republican’s party-before-country…
Bill Straub: Given yet another chance to be a statesman, McConnell chooses party over country
WASHINGTON – A few months back, when word about the Trump administration’s all-too-close ties to the Kremlin started percolating, Sen….
Bill Straub: Barr’s clouded judgment leads to backing health bill denying coverage to his voters
WASHINGTON – Rep. Andy Barr, R-Banks and Financial Institutions, held a town hall in Lexington recently and it’s fair to…
Bill Straub: Bevin stiff-arming state’s media does disservice to public and pursuit of accountability
WASHINGTON – Ben Bradlee, who would go on to become the legendary editor of The Washington Post, once wrote a…
Bill Straub: If Bevin truly is a man of integrity, then it’s well past time that he shows some
WASHINGTON – There is some evidence that the glorious leader, Gov. Mad Matt Bevin, may have stepped in it this…
Bill Straub: Trump’s tent didn’t expand the GOP electorate; it’s white voters who are the difference
WASHINGTON – To be honest, I don’t watch Saturday Night Live any longer. The only thing that will keep me…
Bill Straub: ‘Root and Branch’ McConnell manages to take both sides of an issue when it suits his purpose
WASHINGTON – Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root and Branch’’ McConnell is very much like one of those troubled volunteer fireman…
Bill Straub: Despite Trump’s assertions to the contrary, no comeback in the cards for coal industry
WASHINGTON – During the opening 10 weeks of his presidency, Donald J. Trump has proved himself to be a buffoon,…
Bill Straub: Despite policies that damage their state, Kentuckians continue to show support for Trump
WASHINGTON – So, to quote that leading light and respected political philosopher Sarah Palin, “How’s that hopey-changey stuff working out…
Bill Straub: Planned Parenthood provides important service and Republicans can’t make that go away
WASHINGTON – For years, right-wing lawmakers in Washington and Frankfort have been pursuing Planned Parenthood in the same way Wile…
Bill Straub: To no one’s surprise, under GOP health plan, the rich get richer and the poor get poorer
WASHINGTON – If, as Forrest Gump’s mom was fond of saying, “Stupid is as stupid does,’’ there is a whole…
Bill Straub: Adjustments to Obamacare could have avoided many of the problems GOP now criticize
WASHINGTON – The President of the United States recently allowed that he has proved tardy in offering his long-awaited replacement…
Bill Straub: From dangerous windbag to beauty, Paul’s view of Trump has evolved since primary battle
WASHINGTON – Sen. Rand Paul is, as the famous line from Oliver Stone’s JFK put it, “a mystery wrapped in…
Bill Straub: Focusing on results and not the theatrics, McConnell thinks Trump is doing just fine
WASHINGTON – It took that great philosopher, John Matuszak, to sum up in a single thought what makes America great….
Bill Straub: Politicians lining up to eliminate the EPA have strong Kentucky ties in common
WASHINGTON – Kentucky is piecing together a strong contingent of volunteers ready and willing to do battle with raging hordes…
Bill Straub: Trump’s volatile first two weeks — a word of advice — better steel yourself and get used to it
WASHINGTON – There comes a time in the affairs of man, as W.C. Fields once put it, when he must…
Bill Straub: Despite host of critics, Obama will go down as one of our most consequential presidents
LONDON – The man much of Kentucky loves to hate, a Kenyan pretender who openly worships Allah and has waged…
Bill Straub: Limiting debate not their finest hour as Republicans exert new muscle in Frankfort
WASHINGTON – There’s an old story – much too good to fact check – about Earl K. Long, who became…
Bill Straub: Massie’s Second Amendment Caucus may be be out of step with mood of country
WASHINGTON – The Whiz Kid is at it again. Just a little more than a week before the city of…
Bill Straub: Voters in Eastern Kentucky took a gamble on Trump — and may end up paying a steep price
WASHINGTON – It’s beginning to appear that many of the folks residing within the always-stunning hills and hollows of Eastern…
Bill Straub: Kentucky native Pruitt in position to carry out Trump’s environmental dirty work
WASHINGTON – Kentucky has quite admirably endeavored over the past 30 years or so to transform its once moribund system…