Elections

By Kristin Espeland, WEKU

Louisville, KY – Both Democratic presidential candidates have offered their opinions on one of Kentucky's abundant resources: coal. Both champion clean coal. But, as Kentucky Public Radio's Kristin Espeland reports from partner-station WFPL in Louisville, there may not be much to champion, yet.

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By Elizabeth Kramer, WEKU

Louisville, KY – A waning economy, the war in Iraq and health care have been big issues in this year's presidential primary campaigns. Policies on the arts also have made their way into some candidates' platforms. This development is part of a concerted national effort. Kentucky Public Radio's Elizabeth Kramer reports from partner-station WFPL in Louisville.

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By Alan Lytle

Lexington, KY – Michelle Obama made campaign stops in several Kentucky towns the night before the state's primary election. Her husband, presidential candidate Barack Obama, campaigned little in Kentucky, choosing instead to concentrate on winning in Oregon, which also votes on Tuesday.

During a rally last night at her husband's Lexington campaign office, Michelle Obama told some 250 volunteers they could make history in a matter of hours.

By Alan Lytle

Lexington, KY – On the eve of Kentucky's primary, Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton and her husband jointly made their case why she should be the one to face Republican John McCain in the general election.

By Alan Lytle

Lexington, KY – Democrats will choose a candidate to oppose Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. WUKY Political Analyst Ken Kurtz chats with Alan Lytle about one of the nastiest races in recent memory.

By Kathleen Adams

Lexington, KY – The Fayette County Clerk expects heavy voter turnout as Kentuckians head to the polls Tuesday. But as Kathleen Adams reports, even though last-minute glitches aren't anticipated, voters can shorten the process by being prepared,

By Alan Lytle

Lexington, KY – WUKY Political Analyst chats with WUKY's Alan Lytle on the West Virginia and Kentucky Primaries.

By Anna Sale

Man, West Virginia – Indiana and North Carolina voters have had their say, Kentuckians will cast their ballots on May 20th, but for the moment, all are turning to Tuesday's West Virginia primary. As Anna Sale reports, Democratic frontrunner Barack Obama may be fighting an uphill battle against Senator Hillary Clinton. But Clinton is also facing resistance from some traditionally Democrating voting blocs. This report is courtesy of West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

By Alan Lytle

Lexington, KY – Chelsea Clinton was on the University of Kentucky Campus to support her mother's presidential bid.