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Kentucky: Steve Robertson

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 16:14

With KY behind him, Duncan makes re-election bid official; launches web site

By Trey Pollard, PolitickerKY.com Reporter

In an email to Republican National Committee members today, Inez native Mike Duncan announced he would seek a second term as RNC chair. Duncan's campaign rolled out a campaign Web site and ten-minute campaign video as part of his entry into a crowded field of candidates courting 168 voting members of the RNC. Three of those votes seem to be locked up already, however, as Kentucky's voting RNC members announced their intention to support Duncan's re-election bid even before his intentions to seek another term were official.

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Thu, 11/20/2008 - 16:37

State Party chairs look toward 2009, prep for Bunning race

By Trey Pollard, PolitickerKY.com Reporter

Though it holds elections three out of every four years, Kentucky's ballot boxes will be idle in 2009, with no regularly scheduled state or federal elections for the first time since 2005. After two trying general elections in consecutive years that included hard fought contests for the U.S. Senate and all statewide officials, the chairs of Kentucky's political parties sound like they are ready to regroup and retool.

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Fri, 11/14/2008 - 17:36

With competition emerging, some splits in Kentucky GOP on Duncan

By Trey Pollard, PolitickerKY.com Reporter

Kentucky-native Mike Duncan is wrapping up his first term as the chairman of the Republican National Committee after an election in which Republicans took losses in the House and Senate in addition to losing the White House. Around the country, speculation is whirling about potential candidates for the chair position even though Duncan has yet to make an announcement as to whether he intends to seek a second term.

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Tue, 11/11/2008 - 14:20

Conway’s office parries RPK charges over Pendleton

By Trey Pollard, PolitickerKY.com Reporter

Attorney General Jack Conway's (D-Louisville) office said it is handling an investigation into state Sen. Joy Pendleton's (D-Hopkinsville) employment documents "according to protocol," according to Polwatchers.

Yesterday, the conduct of Conway's office was targeted by the Republican Party of Kentucky, with RPK Chair Steve Robertson alleging that Conway was engaging in a "political cover-up."

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Wed, 09/03/2008 - 19:11

What should Palin say? Kentucky delegates weigh in

By Trey Pollard, PolitickerKY.com Reporter

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Among the Kentuckians interviewed today by PolitickerKY.com, the sentiment was nearly universal that Gov. Sarah Palin (R-Alaska) could connect with undecided voters if she presented her personality and background in her speech this evening.

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Wed, 09/03/2008 - 18:07

Robertson argues Palin’s gender may be influencing controversy

By Trey Pollard, PolitickerKY.com Reporter

ST. PAUL, Minn. – While analysis of Gov. Sarah Palin’s selection as Sen. Jon McCain’s vice presidential pick continues to dominate the news cycle at the Republican National Convention, many Republicans are fighting back, claiming the coverage is unfair.

Republican Party of Kentucky chair Steve Robertson joined that chorus today, saying that Palin was undergoing scrutiny because of her gender.

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Tue, 09/02/2008 - 13:19

KY delegates to participate in Gustav relief event

By Trey Pollard, PolitickerKY.com Reporter

MINNEAPOLIS – At their morning breakfast today, some of Kentucky’s delegates to the Republican National Convention signed up to participate in a charitable function scheduled for tomorrow afternoon in Minneapolis.

Kentuckians will join their counterparts from West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. tomorrow to package “comfort kits” for refugees from Gulf Coast states stricken by Hurricane Gustav.

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Mon, 09/01/2008 - 07:45

Kentuckians waiting it out at RNC

By Trey Pollard, PolitickerKY.com Reporter

MINNEAPOLIS – Delegates from the Bluegrass state are expected to trickle in to Minneapolis throughout this, the first day of the Republican National Convention, as the day’s schedule stands altered in the midst of the landfall of Gustav, a category 3 hurricane currently pounding the Gulf Coast of the United States.

Republican Party of Kentucky Chairman Steve Robertson said his delegates were taking the schedule changes in stride.

“Everyone has been extremely understanding,” said Robertson.

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Sat, 08/23/2008 - 12:08

RPK: Biden is 'another liberal element'

By Trey Pollard, PolitickerKY.com Reporter

Republican Party of Kentucky chairman Steve Robertson expressed little concern that the addition of U.S. Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.) to the ticket of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama (D-Ill.) will hurt Republican chances in the state.

"The pick will reinforce the fact that Barack Obama is not right for this state," Robertson told PolitickerKY.com.

"I think this is Barack Obama choosing to add another liberal element to his campaign," Robertson added.

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Sat, 08/02/2008 - 06:45

Republicans rally before Fancy Farm

By Trey Pollard, PolitickerKY.com Reporter

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HARDIN -- With fellow party members visiting from around the state in advance of Saturday's festivities, Republicans in Marshall County hosted a Fancy Farm-eve rally Friday night where several elected officials practiced their chops and hinted at what may lie ahead.

Consider it a mere sharpening of the tongues in advance of the real rhetorical contest.

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