Barack Obama

Gov. Steve Beshear: Open Debate on Gun Control, Mental Health is Needed

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 20:48:58 +0000

In the wake of last week's shooting death of 26 people at a Newtown, Conn., elementary school, Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear is joining a chorus of public officials who say a national debate on gun control and mental health is needed.

NPR Presidential Debate Live Chat

WKMS Staff — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 22:30:00 +0000

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NPR Presidential Debate Coverage Live Chat

WKMS Staff — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:30:00 +0000

Commentary: Open Letter Candidates on Foreign Policy

Brian Clardy and Matt Markgraf — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:40:00 +0000

We’re gearing up to air special live NPR coverage of the Second Presidential Debate, from Hofstra University in New York, tonight. Commentator and History Professor Dr. Brian Clardy writes an open letter to President Obama and Governor Romney about issues to consider before the debate, centered on U.S. foreign policy.

Ron Paul Spares Son Awkward Primary

Associated Press — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:50:33 +0000

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul has prevented a potentially awkward situation for his son, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, by effectively ending his campaign before Kentucky's primary.

Obama Re-Election Campaign Opens Kentucky Office

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:33:40 +0000

President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign opens its first Kentucky office tomorrow in Louisville with an open house. Spokesman Frank Benenati says the president is serious about competing in all fifty states.

"As we did in 2008 we're going to be playing in all 50 states. And we're in the business of expanding the electorate. From Kentucky to New York to Arizona and everywhere else we're going to be reaching out to folks telling the story of the president's successes and contrasting that with what the Republicans would like to do."