Kentucky: Democratic National Convention

DENVER – A narrow loss to U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning in the 2004 election means Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo (D-Hazard) is keeping an eye on the 2010 race, when Bunning is next up for re-election.

“Obviously when the 2010 race comes up, that’s something that, because I ran for that seat 4 years ago, I have a natural interest in because of the competitor in me,” said Mongiardo.

DENVER -- Political conventions are not only a place where presidential candidates are nominated, but also where future candidacies for candidates up and down the ballot may be formed.

Attorney General Jack Conway (D-Louisville) addressed speculation about his own future while in Denver for the Democratic National Convention as a delegate.

He is a rumored 2010 candidate for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Southgate).

DENVER -- Attorney General Jack Conway (D-Louisville) offered a little bit of speculation about who may be filling a cabinet position in a Barack Obama (D-Ill.) administration.

While in Denver for the Democratic National Convention, Conway attended a reception with his Democratic counterparts from around the country. There, he said he spoke with a friend and fellow Obama supporter, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller.

DENVER -- Film actress Ashley Judd was not the only celebrity with Kentucky roots to be spotted at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.

Louisville-native and former heavyweight boxing world champion Muhammad Ali attended the convention at the Pepsi Center on Thursday. He was seen sitting in a box overlooking the convention stage.

Ali is no stranger to events with politicians. In 2005, he met with President Bush, who awarded the champ the Presidential Medal of Freedom - the country's highest civilian honor.