Fancy Farm

Comer Upset Over Abramson's Dismissal of Fancy Farm Picnic

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 19:56:15 +0000

Lieutenant Governor Jerry Abramson's assertion that the Fancy Farm picnic is no longer a relevant political event has inspired a growing backlash.

Rand Paul discusses rumors he'll run VP for Romney

Kevin Willis — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Kentucky’s Junior Senator Rand Paul didn’t speak at last weekend’s Fancy Farm Picnic, but it didn’t stop him from making headlines this past week. Paul has been invited to speak at this year’s Republican National Convention he’s also been rumored to be a potential VP running mate for presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney. Paul sheds some light on those rumors and discusses his selection for the RNC in an interview with Kentucky Public Radio’s Kevin Willis.

The Morning Cram [Sikh Temple Shooting & Fancy Farm Mud]

Dave Shinall — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:42:12 +0000

From NPR: Sikh Temple Shooting Suspect's Ties To White Supremacists Being Probed.

Democrats and Republicans Sling Mud at Fancy Farm Picnic

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:48:35 +0000

While not many Democrats showed up to speak at this year’s Fancy Farm picnic, one of the few who did unleashed a flurry of verbal assaults on the GOP.

House Speaker Greg Stumbo spoke on behalf of Governor Steve Beshear. In his remarks, Stumbo blamed U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell for many of the nation’s problems. And he aimed his other taunts at Republicans at every level, from the statehouse to the top of the ticket, criticizing Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's business and tax returns.

McConnell Blasts Absent Democrats at Fancy Farm Picnic

Angela Hatton — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 19:57:18 +0000

U. S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell called out Kentucky democrats for missing the Fancy Farm Picnic this year.

McConnell, Kentucky's senior U. S. senator, came to the stage amid a flurry of cheers and jeers from the audience. He then led a roll call of democratic leaders, saying, “Gov. Beshear, are you here? … Lt. Gov. Abramson … Attorney General Conway … State Auditor Edelen …”

Fancy Farm Speaker Attendance Low

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 20:52:41 +0000

Most of Kentucky's elected Democrats will skip this weekend's annual Fancy Farm picnic.

As of Wednesday, House Speaker Greg Stumbo is the only