Trump Endorses Daniel Cameron, Source Says Cameron Campaign Worked With Don Jr.
In an unorthodox move, former President Donald Trump endorsed Daniel Cameron in the Republican primary for governor nearly one year before the May 2023 election. A source close to Trump tells Kentucky Fried Politics that Cameron’s campaign was able to secure the endorsement via Trump’s son Don Jr. There is also an open question amongst...
Daniel Cameron Claims Lead in GOP Primary With Questionable Poll
Attorney General Daniel Cameron is claiming a “massive” 30 point lead in the GOP primary for governor with a poll conducted by his general campaign consultant. The poll was conducted by co/efficient where Cameron’s consultant Brandon Moody is a partner. The polling took place June 13 and 14 via mobile text response and automated landline...
As Gas Prices Skyrocket One Candidate for Governor Has His Name on the Pump
With gas prices hitting record highs around the country all are feeling the pain at the pump, but in Kentucky, every pump carries an inspection sticker bearing the name of one of the GOP candidates for governor. Do not remove, the sticker reads in all capital letters next to the inspection year, a state outline,...
Here’s Who is Serving on Gov. Beshear’s Cannabis Committee
On Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear made his first steps towards allowing medical cannabis in the Commonwealth by seating an advisory committee. After the General Assembly failed to pass a medical marijuana bill in the legislative session, Beshear promised to take action on the issue that polls incredibly well with Kentuckians. Through an executive order, the Governor...
Quick Bites: Fmr. State Rep. Charged With Public Intoxication; ‘Liberty’ Candidates Wanting Recounts Will Have to Pony Up
A former state Representative and current candidate for Scott County Judge-Executive has been charged with six infractions ranging from fleeing police to public intoxication. Charlie Hoffman, 66, was arrested on Friday in Georgetown, Kentucky, and charged with evading police, alcohol intoxication in a public place, resisting arrest, second-degree disorderly conduct, prescription container substances not properly...
AIKCU President OJ Oleka Clears His Runway for Statewide Office
On Tuesday, the president of the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities (AIKCU) Dr. OJ Oleka announced he will step down from his role on November 30, 2022, to pursue other opportunities. Oleka, a Republican, is the former Deputy Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Kentucky under Treasurer Allison Ball, and he is expected to...
Beshear the Bad? Some GOP Candidates Seek to Label Gov. Beshear a Tyrant
Republican candidates for governor are betting they can drop Gov. Andy Beshear’s popularity in Kentucky by repeatedly labeling him a tyrant or incompetent. The latest entrant into the race for the Republican gubernatorial nomination is Rep. Savannah Maddox who is hoping to make Beshear into a biblical tyrant, despite the 44-year-old being seen more like...
Russell Coleman Turns to McConnell for Fundraiser as he Plays Up Trump Connection
Former U.S. Attorney Russell Coleman is making sure Republican primary voters know he was “President Trump’s top cop,” but it’s his old boss and nemesis of the former president Mitch McConnell who is making an appearance at an upcoming fundraiser. Coleman is currently the lone candidate in a wide-open field for Attorney General next year,...
N. KY Rep. Savannah Maddox Files to Run for Governor
Rep. Savannah Maddox, R-Dry Ridge, has filed with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance to raise money for the GOP gubernatorial primary. Maddox, who was first elected in 2018, is known as a right-wing firebrand in the Kentucky General Assembly and she is expected to attempt to push the primary towards that more “liberty” focused...