Bill Straub: More ‘thoughts, prayers’ from ‘leaders’ who get NRA money, reiterating the value of children
It was the greatest of all Kentuckians, Lincoln, who is credited with saying, “Better to remain silent and be thought…
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Bill Straub: What in tarnation is going on in NKY? Outlier is one thing, but total confrontational?
A friendly acquaintance, James Carville, who guided Wallace Wilkinson’s successful campaign for governor in 1987 before earning fame and fortune…
U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie to face Newport Democrat Matt Lehman, Indpt. Osborne in fall’s general election
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie easily outdistanced his three opponents Tuesday in the Republican primary…
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Massie has big lead in GOP primary against Wirth, Washington, McDowell
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter His votes and comments sometimes arouse controversy, evident of the headlines: • Rep. Thomas…
Bill Straub: Human atrocities in Ukraine don’t pursuade Massie to vote against Russia
A physician with a particularly strong stomach needs to be called in to evaluate the mental health of our boy,…
Bill Straub: For Thomas Massie here’s a ‘no’ vote, there’s a ‘no’ vote, everywhere there’s a ‘no’ vote
Early Wednesday evening, in a 406-16 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Japanese-American World War II History Network…
Bill Straub: Congratulations, Northern Kentucky, here are your choices for U.S. House of Representatives
Happy Happy Joy Joy, to quote Ren or Stimpy or whoever originally voiced this ecstatic cry, that national embarrassment wrapped…
Bill Straub: Flip-flopper that Mitch McConnell is, he is not stupid; there is a long-term strategy at work
It isn’t news that Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is changing horses in midstream – he historically flip-flops whenever he…
Bill Straub: Roads, bridges are socialism? Only one House member from KY votes for infrastructure bill
So, old Tom Jefferson was as red as Trotsky. Who’da thunk it? That, at least, is the only reasonable conclusion…
Bill Straub: Dear, dear Abby, is it really OK to lie just because you want to? Thomas Massie says it is
Dear Abby sadly departed this mortal coil some years back now and no one has stepped up to provide our…
Al Cross: Some Republicans sacrifice science on the altar of politics — and, here we are, on the brink of crisis
The pandemic has returned, perhaps stronger than ever, and the politics of it are more deadly than ever. Americans are…
Bill Straub: McConnell urges vaccinations against COVID, is ‘perplexed’ they are falling below expectations
Mitch McConnell admits to being “perplexed.” Let’s see if we can straighten things out for him. The Senate Republican leader…
Bill Straub: Hard to imagine a wackier contest with two candidates vying for who’s the biggest gun nut
Where else other than Kentucky can you witness a challenger in a congressional race toiling to out-crazy an incumbent who…
Bill Straub: Dr. Fauci is fall-back target for Republican ire, since they can’t sink Biden’s approval rating
Unable thus far to chip into President Biden’s popularity – the RealClear Politics composite places his approval at just short…
Bill Straub: Masks, social distancing, vaccines work; it’s just amazing how much Paul, Massie get wrong
Two quick questions: 1. How many Americans have died as a result of the facemask recommendation issued by the Centers…
Trump, McConnell, Massie claim victory in Kentucky, the first state to be called for the President
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell cruised over challenger Amy McGrath to claim his seventh term early Tuesday. McConnell, 78,…
Bill Straub: On the way to discovering who we really are and want our country to be, stumble onto Nov. 3
The time has come to give the devil his due. President Donald J. Trump, aka President Extremely Stable Genius, aka…
CVG receives $45 million in airport improvement grants from U.S. Department of Transportation
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) will receive a total of $45…
‘Unofficial’ primary election results: Trump, Biden; McConnell, McGrath; Massie, Owensby
With almost all precincts reporting statewide, Donald J. Trump has won Kentucky Republican primary for president and Joseph Biden has…
Deadline today to request ballot by mail; other options, candidates, more here for June 23 primary
Staff report Today is the last day for registered voters to request a ballot by mail so they can vote…
Bill Straub: It’s the autocratic way — using (or threatening) military force against U.S. citizens
The nation dodged a bullet, figuratively and, perhaps, literally, this week when President Trump, aka President Extremely Stable Genius, aka…
Letter to the Editor: Christina Conover voices particular concerns to Rep. Thomas Massie
Dear Representative Massie: As a constituent of Kentucky’s 4th District, I am writing to voice my concern to you and…