First District Senate Race

A quick update on the campaign finance reports for the Democrat candidates for State Senate in Kentucky's 1st District which includes Fulton, Hickman, Carlisle, Graves, Calloway, Trigg and Lyon Counties.

Carroll Hubbard reported a balance of $52,116.41. He raised $23,839.78 for the reporting period and had spent $4,523.65.

Rick Johnson reported a balance of $21,294.64. He raised $31,050.00 and had spent $9,755.36.

Some interesting notes while looking at the reports: Rick Johnson only received one contribution from anyone living in the First Senatorial District. Both did receive contributions from friends across the State. Former Gov. Jones contributed to Johnson while former Gov. Paul Patton contributed to Carroll Hubbard. Hubbard also received a contribution from State Treasurer Todd Hollenbach while Johnson received a contribution from Attorney General Jack Conway.

Update:Obama Big Kentucky Weekend

Obama supporters from Kentucky and around the Nation will be working to spread their message this weekend. Thousands of supporters will hit the streets canvassing precincts.

Obama Campaign Opening Hopkinsville HQ

The Obama Campaign hit the ground again this weekend in Hopkinsville. Dan Phillips arrived Friday Night to take charge of the Obama Campaign. Supporters are looking to have a HQ open by the middle of this week.

Gov. Ned Breathitt Dinner

The Gov. Edward T. "Ned" Breathitt Dinner which is the Hopkinsville-Christian County Democrat Dinner has finally been scheduled for May 16th at 6pm. The Dinner will be held at the Pioneer's Building located in Hopkinsville at 904 North Main (Hwy 41).Ticket prices are $25 per person and those interested can contact Lindsey Adams, Party Chairman, at 270-886-1272.

My understanding from committee members is that Attorney General General Jack Conway may be the guest speaker. Hopkinsville's Spring Festival, Little River Days, will also be going on during that weekend.

Update: The tickets are $20.00 a piece not $25 and can be purchased from any Executive Committee member or by calling Lindsey Adams at above number. Gov. Beshear and Jack Conway were not available to come. Thought was given and acted on to invite Al Smith to speak but he will be in Flordia and is working to finish his book. Al Cross was also invited but although he wanted to speak he felt it would be a conflict of interest. Now it would appear that consideration is now being given to hush the critics (I'm one of them) that these events are wayyyy to long and not having a speaker may be a good thing. If you can't have someone who will draw a crowd then might as well please the crowd. Hope is still alive that Obama may come, but there has been no word on that yet.

Murray-Calloway Co. Democrat Executive Committee

My Thanks to Kathy Jo Stubblefield for sending this to me.

Calloway County

Hal Kemp- Chairman, Kathy Jo Stubblefield-Vice Chair, Melisa Stark-Secretary, David Ramey-Treasurer, Shayna Millizer-Youth, Jason Pittman-Youth. Others elected: Cynthia Barnes, Brian Clardy, Larry Elkins, Phil Hazle, Danny Hudspeth, Patsy Inman, Dottie Lyons, Mary Jane Littlton, Kay Nanney, Rob Edd Parrish, Danny Patterson, Cora Pritchett, Paul Randolph, Larry Roberts, Sue White

County Conventions In West Kentucky

I'll try to give a run down of County Committees in the West as I get them.

Christian County
John Lindsey Adams was elected Chairman, Bonnie Lynch-Vice Chair, Peggy Everett- Secretary,Tammy Miller-Treasurer, and Elizabeth Foster-Youth.

Others elected: Mike Foster, John Soyars, Gary Haddock, Jim Fleming, Don Henderson, Mike Pyle, Win Wooton, Dickie Harper, Pete Glass, Rhonda Johnston, Shelley Tilley, Jodie Doris, Jean Leavell, Mary Snorton, Anita Simmons, Nell Ritzheirmer.

Trigg County

Dr. Thornton Bryan, Jr.- Chairman, Gail Hardy-Vice Chair, Jackie Oakley-Secretary, Gary Thompson-Treasurer, and Clayton Woodall-Youth.

Others elected: Al, Cossey, Dr. Mike Gross, Lindwood Hardy,Berlin Moore, Jr.,George Radford,Doug Taylor,Marc Terrell, Donnie Tyler, K.G. Ariangno, Penny Ellis, Mildred Anne Grasty, Mallory Lawrence, Martha Steinbeck, Juanita Oates, Betty Rascoe, Nancy Thompson.

Thanks for Reading

As of this past Monday 9078 people have visited the Underground Rooster. This blew me away but I am grateful for all of you who visit. I hope to get caught up on some things as we get closer to the veto session and the Primary.



Obama's second organization meeting was held thursday night and was quite impressive with the diversity of folks that were there not to mention a lot of heavy hitters in the Democrat Party. Team Obama brought three staffers which included a field director for Congressman Yarmuth.



After the County Convention tomorrow, Obama supporters will be canvassing city precincts and also on Sunday afternoon. Plans are being made to set up an Obama Headquarters in Hopkinsville.



Some early returns show that voter registration and support for Obama to be very strong.

Judge Van Knight Dies

Caldwell County Judge Executive Van Knight died from head injuries sustained from a fall. Knight had served as Caldwell County Judge since 1994 when he succeeded Judge Jimmy Jones who also past way last year. Knight had also been known for his service as Chairman of the Pennyrile Area Development(PADD) Board. More later.