Good to see a progressive has emerged in the Kentucky Democratic primary for senate. Let's help ensure that it's Greg Fischer that goes up against Mitch McConnell in the fall - Todd

[Cross-posted @ BlueGrassRoots]

I wrote a few weeks back about the necessity of finding a candidate in the Democratic Senate Primary in Kentucky who will stand up to Mitch McConnell in the fall, not one who stood beside him on endorsement platforms and at Republican fundraisers. Greg Fischer is quickly emerging as the candidate best positioned to pose a credible challenge to Sen. McConnell this fall.

In truth, many Kentucky Democrats, liberal and conservative, first turn to Greg Fischer because they cannot bring themselves to support the DSCC-anointed Bruce Lunsford--Kentucky's Ken Lay turned failed politician. While supporting Greg Fischer begins for many as a way to vote blue without needing to take a shower afterwards, Fischer's status as default alternative is fading in the race as he tours the state and delivers a compelling message of change. People are beginning to turn to Greg for Greg, instead of simply turning away from Lunsford.

Good article about Kentucky political blogs in the Lexington Herald-Leader this morning.

You can listen to our interview with Jessica Valenti of www.feministing.com at www.bluegrassroots.org

It's a great interview.  Jessica was a great guest; lots of fun and very informed.

For those of you who don't know me, and that must be pretty much everyone since I don't really keep a diary here, or haven't until now, my name is Ben Carter.  I work with a team of law students and undergrads from the University of Kentucky to bring you BlueGrassRoots, one of the leading political blogs in Kentucky.  www.bluegrassroots.org.  

Anyway, we also do a radio show each week on WRFL.  We podcast those shows, and we also have an online audio archive of people we interview.  In the archive now is musician Bill Santen, state auditor Crit Luallen, and ringleader of The Lexicon Project, David Shankula.  You can access those archives here .

I'll be posting updates when we add to the archives. Look for an interview with Fayette County Democratic Party Chairman, Randy Ratliff, and Steve Hall of Adrants.com real soon.

Thanks for listening!