These are predictions, not endorsements, mind you.
First of all – Rand Paul for U.S. Senate. I think it will be wild to watch Mitch try to handle him.
Second – Hal Heiner for Louisville Mayor – Another funny surprise for all my liberal Louisville friends.
Third – Andy Barr and John Yarmuth- U.S. Congress Kentucky Representative
Also U.S. Senate – Rubio in Florida, Fiorina in Cali, and in LV – Harry is OUT!
In the Kentucky Legislature, I’m guessing the Republicans in the House will pick up at least 10 seats. Currently the ratio is 65/35. This will bring them much closer to 50/50. And who knows? Could the Repubs pull in enough to win the majority for the first time in 90 years?
Democrat John Short will win in House 92 and the race between Johnnie Bell and Pam Hodges Browning in H23 is going to be tight. Bell may come out on top.
Also, the Independent in House 71, Dr. Christian Weigel will defeat Representative John Will Stacy, House Majority Whip, sending a message to Frankfort regarding the repeated death of the Ultrasound Bill under the leadership of the House Dems.
In the Kentucky Senate, I predict that the Republicans will pick up five seats. Dems may pick up one, maybe two, keeping the Senate under Republican leadership.
Overall, it’s going to be a great day for conservatives in both parties. Incumbents will be judged by their record, not their words. And the fresh, new crop of leaders at all levels will be refreshing. Let’s just pray they have a plan for November 3.
Okay, so how did I do? Not so good. Right on Rand Paul. Wrong on Hal Heiner. If Louisville can’t be won in this election atmosphere, it can’t be won. Right on Yarmuth, maybe on Barr. Looks like he’s going to double-check that one. Right on Rubio, wrong on Carli – but she may re-count as well (can anyone say ‘double-hanging-chad?’). Wrong on the House. Repubs gained 7 new districts, not 10, but what can I say, I am an optimist when it comes to the sanctity of life. Same goes for Dr. Weigel in 71. Something about the final numbers there doesn’t add up for me. Right on Bell over Browning. Pretty close in the Senate, as Repubs got 4 new Senators and Dems got 1.
This leaves the House at 58 D/ 42 R and the Senate is 23 R/ 14 D/ 1 I. Not bad for five months of work.