Those of us who live in Kentucky frequently feel that our vote makes little difference in national races since we are locked in a Southern very red state. But we vote in each election and hope to see incremental change. (We once again have a Democratic Governor, thankfully.)
This year it is unlikely that Kentucky will go for Obama. Still, Kentucky is a critical state this year if an Obama Presidency is to be successful. For the first time in my memory, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is vulnerable. The most recent Blue Grass Poll showed McConnell in a statistical dead heat with his opponent, Bruce Lundsford.
In the last congressional session Mitch McConnell led Senate Republicans in 104 filibusters! And that is with a Republican President. It is hard to overestimate how much of an obstructionist McConnell with be with at Democrat in the White House. This race should be receiving national attention but is getting very little ink as far as I can see. The most powerful Republican Senator can be defeated next week.
If you live in Kentucky, please be sure to vote. If you live in another state and can spare a few bucks, please donate to the Lundsford campaign. http://www.bruce2008.com/
Defeating Mitch McConnell is an essential part of any real change in Washington!
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