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Stories by John David Dyche

John David Dyche is an attorney and writer in Louisville.  "Republican Leader", his political biography of Senator Mitch McConnell, is due out from ISI Books in June.

Will Rand Paul Wreck GOP Kentucky Hopes?

John David Dyche wrote on April 15th, 2010 at 5:16 pm

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has tried to block Tea Party favorite Rand Paul, son of Ron Paul, from winning the GOP nomination for the state’s other Senate seat. But his efforts appear to be failing.  more

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With Bunning Out, KY GOP Prospects Rise

John David Dyche wrote on July 27th, 2009 at 7:22 pm

Kentucky Senator Jim Bunning’s decision not to seek reelection significantly improves Republican chances of holding the seat in 2010.   more

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Could Mitch Daniels be “The One”?

John David Dyche wrote on May 17th, 2009 at 9:37 pm

Indiana’s Republican governor Mitch Daniels won reelection last year with 58% of the vote even as Democrat Barack Obama captured the Hoosier State with 50% of the presidential ballots. Such success distinguishes the former Dick Lugar staffer, Office of Management and Budget Director, and pharmaceutical executive in a party deep in identity crisis, desperate for   more

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Bluegrass Republicans Breathing Easier

John David Dyche wrote on May 3rd, 2009 at 8:46 pm

Derby revels done, Kentucky Republicans turn from the Sport of Kings to that of Senators.  Their odds improved considerably last week in the political horserace to hold the U. S. Senate seat now occupied by Jim Bunning, 77, when secretary of state Trey Grayson, 36, formed an exploratory committee.  He did so with Bunning’s blessing,   more

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