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That’s right, ladies! Mitch McConnell was re-elected as the Minority Leader of the Republican Senate. He was nominated by Dick Lugar and Tom Coburn. [C-J] Is Mitch McConnell in a hidey hole somewhere waiting out this auto industry bailout ordeal? Obviously.

God, Kentucky Tonight was boring last night. Mainly because everyone was cordial and no one got in a fight. WHAT on earth is wrong with you people?! FIGHT! Make it interesting. Goodness gracious. Dubya and Obama held a private meeting at the White House yesterday. Check out the video and slideshow.

Now that Barack Obama is done with campaigning against President Bush, he has to govern. And he has to get his legislation passed through Congress. The House of Representatives will not pose any significant problems for the President-elect.

AFSCME says it had nothing to do with the negative flyer about Mitch McConnell. Even though the organization paid for similar radio ads. Either way, it’s a failed tactic. You can’t out someone unless you’ve got definitive proof. [The New Republic] George W. Bush invited Barack Obama to the White House.

Whew! What a long strange trip it’s been. This will be the last article I write on this blog. I would like to use this final post to summarize my thoughts and feelings about what has occurred over the past year. The blog up will stay up for a few days to allow comments and touch base with so many of you that I have grown accustomed to interacting with.

Everyone knew that the Democrats were going to make gains in the U.S. Senate tonight.  The real question was whether or not they'd be able to reach a filibuster-proof 60-seat majority, and kick Joe Lieberman out into the gutter once and for all.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has narrowly won re-election by the skin of his teeth, sparing him the fate of Senate Majority Whip Rick Santorum in 2006 and Majority Leader Tom Daschle in 2004. McConnell’s numbers were dangerously low early but he made up for it as conservative western Kentucky’s votes began to come in.

AP - Barack Obama was elected the nation's first black president Tuesday night in a historic triumph that overcame racial barriers as old as America itself.

The first ten precincts in Kentucky have reported their returns in the Senate race . . . and they have incumbent Republican (and Republican minority leader) Mitch McConnell leading Democratic challenger Bruce Lundsford, 52%-48%. You can follow the results at the Louisville Courier-Journal's website.

By Sean Reagan Over in the Bluegrass state, Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell has been battling for his political life against Democrat Bruce Lunsford. Despite significant cash advantage – and a relatively reliable base – McConnell has been on the ropes for most of the campaign.