Red State Update

Dem's, please pick a candidate!

"Good Lord, make up your minds. I just want to know who in the hell I'm gonna vote against!"

McConnell/Hutchison in Louisville

Support Senator Mitch McConnell, with special guest Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, at a reception on May 16th at the Jefferson Club in Louisville.
$250/person

A great networking opportunity for Republican women in Kentucky.

For more information, visit http://www.rpk.org/.

Come Together!

GOP 1st Congressional District & KFRW Conventions

April 26, 2008

Bruce Convention Center
303 Conference Center Drive
Hopkinsville, Kentucky 42240
270-707-7000

For more information, contact Russ Randall (270)703-1120.

The Olympics, Government...and Spongebob?

With the controversy surrounding the Olympics in China, The Tusk gives you:

SPONGEBOB in CHINA!

McConnell's Paducah Ad

It's no secret that Senator McConnell has done so much for Paducah.

Watch Senator McConnell's ad featuring former local plant workers and what Senator McConnell has done for them to help with their work-related illnesses due to exposure to radiation and other various harmful compounds.

Opposing proposed cuts by President Bush, Senator McConnell worked to ensure fully funded cancer screening programs and also secured $5.2 million for a mobile screening unit to visit sites in Paducah to promote early detection.

Suggested Reading

GOP Hammer Time

E = MC 3
McConnell,
McCain...

MC Hammer!

When it comes to leadership,
Dem's "Can't Touch This!"

http://www.teammitch.com/
http://www.johnmccain.com/

Beshear's Poll Position...

Results from the Lexington Herald Leader poll on Beshear's performance:

How do you rate Beshear's performance as governor?

He's the best governor Kentucky has had. 24 (1%)
He's mediocre. 238 (14%)
He can't get anything done. 293 (18%)
The governor is great; the state Legislature is the problem. 156 (9%)
He's the worst governor ever. 960 (57%)

Total Votes: 1671

Hello, Dolly!

In the interest of fairness, our liberal Tusktificator, Dolly McNuts, will occasionally provide political commentary. Stay tuned!

McCracken Co. Republican Party Elects New Officers!

Congratulations to Dan Underwood, new Chairman of the McCracken County Republican Party!

Officers were elected on Saturday, March 15th at the Mass County Convention in Paducah.

Other members of the County GOP leadership include:

Cheryl Grana, Vice-Chair
Sue Tharp, Secretary
Bart Schofield, Treasurer
Stacey Beans Martin, Youth Chair

Thank you to Rick Grana, former Chairman, for four years of dedicated leadership to the county party.

Performance Poll for Beshear

ONLINE POLL:

The Lexington Herald-Leader is conducting an online poll asking "How do you rate Beshear's performance as governor?"

Go to http://www.kentucky.com/454/story/350929.html - and cast your vote today!

McCracken County Republican Women

MCRW Meeting
Friday, March 14
12-1pm
Pasta House Co.

Guest Speaker: Bobbi Holder, Student, AJSL
Topic: Immigration Law

For more information, please contact Donna-Maria Walker.

Mass County Convention

GOP Mass County Convention
Saturday, March 15
Courtroom C
10:00 a.m.

Registered Republicans are encouraged to attend

Questions or comments should be directed to:
Russ Randall, 1st District Chairman

Confidence in Confidentiality: SB 62 Passes Senate Unanimously!

Legislation to create an address confidentiality program in Kentucky to help protect victims of domestic abuse from their abusers (SB62), unanimously passed the Senate and is on its way to the House.

The legislation is sponsored by Senator Julie Denton (R) and was initiated by Secretary of State, Trey Grayson (R).

Secretary Grayson addressed the development of SB 62 as the keynote speaker for the 'emancipation themed' McCracken County Republican Women's 1st Annual Lincoln Day Luncheon in February 2007.

Thanks to caring public servants like Trey Grayson and Julie Denton, more victims of domestic abuse in the state of Kentucky may soon be emancipated from their fears of open records requests and will have the opportunity to go to the polls with confidence in their confidentiality.

Please learn more about this important legislation and help Kentucky join the 25 other states that offer the same protection to victims of domestic abuse.

Beshear's Casino Plan Unveiled

Looks like 'cherries' for the Governor and 'pits' for the people.


Beshear proposes 7 casinos at tracks and 5 freestanding
www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080214/BUSINESS/80214074

Two-Armed Bandit

Steve Beshear's Casino Legislation is set to be presented to the public
this afternoon.

He has been meeting with House Democrats today and privately met with lawmakers yesterday.

Legislation will be filed in the General Assembly on Thursday regarding a constitutional amendment to house casinos in KY.

MCRW Speaker Lineup for Spring

The McCracken County Republican Women meet the 2nd Friday of each month from 12-1pm at the Pasta House Co., Paducah, KY.

Speakers for Spring 2008 include:

March 14
Bobbi Hoder, AJSL student/immigration law

April 11
Janece Everett, Field Representative for Congressman Ed Whitfield

May 9
TBD

June 13
Dr. Mark Wattier, Professor of Methodology, Political Behavior, Campaigns & Elections, Murray State University

For more information, please contact Donna-Maria Walker (270)210-6645.

Purchase Area Lincoln Day Dinner

Purchase Area Lincoln Day Dinner

Saturday March 1, 2008 6:00 p.m.
Curris Center Murray State University


Speakers:
Senator Mitch McConnell
Congressman Ed Whitfield
State Senator Ken Winters

Reservations:
Mary Cowen 270-293-3044
Marshall County Republican Headquarters 270-527-2740

Tickets $25.00

Coming Soon!

The Tusk, the conservative political blog of western Kentucky, will make its debut on Lincoln's Birthday, February 12, 2008.

Stay tuned!