Thursday, July 23 by admin.

Our second annual FDR Dinner was held without a single hitch. The staff at Paroquet Springs provided efficient and competent staff, a beautiful setting and delicious food We couldn’t have chosen a more hospitable yet affordable location.

Former party chair and candidate for county judge exec., Joe Sohm, opened the event with by giving an invocation and leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Following the dinner, Lt. Governor, Dan Mongiardo, spoke as did Drew Jenckins on behalf of Attorney General, Jack Conway.  Both Mongiardo and Conway are candidates for the U. S Senate and after hearing the speeches we are assured that we have the best candidates for the job. Making a decision at the primary polls will be a difficult one indeed.

Following the dinner, candidates for the District 20 Senate seat, David Eaton and John Spainhour were introduced as were the local officials and candidates who were in attendance. 

County judge exec. candidate and Director of the Bullitt County History Museum David Strange, presented an engaging slideshow. During the slideshow Mr. Strange provided a narrative reflecting on Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s vital role as our commander-in-chief during World War II. 

The highlight of the evening was the keynote address by Governor Beshear’s chief of staff, Adam Edelen. In his speech, Mr. Edelen reminded us of the acccomplishments of Governor Beshear and asked us to imagine what the condition of our state would be if the former governor were still in office.

The event was an exciting kick-off to the 2010 election season and we raised over $2000 to jumpstart our support for our candidates! Thanks to those who were able to attend and special thanks to Carolyn Jesse, James Southern and Roseann Cahoe for their dedication to making the event a success!

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Tuesday, June 2 by Ben Roberts.

An open state senate seat in District 20 is generating a lot of interest among Bullitt County Democrats, with several excellent prospects expressing interest in running for the seat, which covers Bullitt, Shelby, and Spencer counties. Residents in Bullitt County are excited about the prospect of a Democratic nominee from Bullitt County, and this topic will be prominently featured on the agenda for the meeting on Thursday, June 4.
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Thursday, February 19 by Ben Roberts.

As Kentucky’s Republican Senators and Congressmen were voting against a stimulus package that will bring millions of dollars and thousands of jobs to Bullitt County and surrounding areas, Kentucky was posting the highest new unemployment claims in the country last week.  Nationwide, over 6.5 million people have lost their jobs due to failed Republican economic policies.  Kentucky was hard-hit in mining, manufacturing, and trade industries.

Republicans have criticized Democratic efforts for economic recovery, preferring instead to try tax cuts for rich people – bringing to mind the famous Einstein quote:  “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”
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Thursday, February 19 by Ben Roberts.

At a recent meeting hosted by Bullitt County Democrat Linda Belcher (KY-49), Bullitt County’s political leadership laid out plans that they hope to have funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act recently signed by President Barack Obama. The projects listed would bring an estimated $49 million and nearly 1250 jobs to Bullitt County over the next two years.

Among the projects are improvements to Highway 61 (Preston Hwy/Buckman St.), a much-needed bypass for Beech Grove Road, various other road repairs and improvements, as well as improvements and expansion of water and sewer projects throughout the county. For a full listing of proposed plans, see the Pioneer News article here.
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Tuesday, February 17 by Ben Roberts.

President Barack Obama today signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, an economic stimulus aimed at creating and saving millions of American jobs and restoring the ailing economy.  In an email to supporters, Obama said that the $789 billion plan “will create or save 3.5 million jobs, provide tax cuts for working and middle-class families, and invest in health care and clean energy.”

In Kentucky, the stimulus plan will create or save an estimated 48,000 jobs, including 8,200 jobs in Kentucky’s 2nd Congressional District alone. Brett Guthrie, the Republican who is supposed to represent the 2nd District, voted against the plan. Luckily in 2010, residents of Bullitt County will have an opportunity to change Brett Guthrie’s mind by giving him a close-up view of the unemployment line.

Americans interested in how the stimulus money is being spent can view information, make comments, and ask questions at www.recovery.gov.
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