Joseph Gerth

Ragland wants judgment set aside

courier-journal.com     Sep 3, 2008          

An attorney for Shane Ragland, who pleaded guilty to killing former University of Kentucky football player Trent DiGiuro, has asked that a $63.4 million wrongful-death judgment against Ragland be set aside and a new trial...                    

Candidates face unique factors in 2008 presidential race

courier-journal.com     Sep 1, 2008          

Heading into the Democratic National Convention, Barack Obama essentially was in a toss-up race with Republican John McCain. Recent national polls show the so-called "convention bounce" has put Obama back into the lead,...                    

Republicans excited by selection of Palin

courier-journal.com     Aug 30, 2008   4,402 related          

By Lesley Stedman Weidenbener • Republicans in Kentucky and Indiana said yesterday that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will bring the GOP presidential ticket the excitement and conservative credentials that John McCain needs...                    

Obama offers his vision of America

courier-journal.com     Aug 29, 2008   947 related          

Democrat accepts historic nomination By James R. Carroll and Joseph Gerth • The Courier-Journal • August 29, 2008 DENVER -- Barack Obama, a black man born when segregation flourished in parts of the country, stood last...                    

Democrats enjoy boost of star power

courier-journal.com     Aug 28, 2008   1 related          

The Kentucky delegation to the Democratic National Convention has been attracting star power the past couple of days. On Tuesday, Ashland, Ky.-born actress Ashley Judd sat with the delegation while former Virginia Gov....                    

Conway, Luallen ponder 2010 run for Sen. Bunning's seat

courier-journal.com     Aug 27, 2008   1 related          

Attorney General Jack Conway and Auditor Crit Luallen said yesterday that they are giving serious consideration to a race for the U.S. Senate in 2010. Democrats are gearing up to try to take Republican Sen. Jim Bunning's...                    

A warm welcome in Denver

courier-journal.com     Aug 25, 2008          

DENVER -- Banners around town herald the 2008 Democratic National Convention, and television newscasts are wall-to-wall with coverage. Pikes Peak or bust Tim Longmeyer, chairman of the Jefferson County Democratic Party,...                    

Democratic delegates have mixed feelings

courier-journal.com     Aug 24, 2008   55 related          

Sen. Barack Obama, of Illinois, is scheduled to be officially nominated for president Wednesday night, the first African American to head a major-party ticket. • Gallery: Democrats prepare for convention • Obama chooses...                    

McConnell, Lunsford get personal at farm bureau appearance

courier-journal.com     Aug 21, 2008   4 related          

Senator, challenger address farm bureau Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Democrat Bruce Lunsford got personal yesterday in their first extended joint appearance of the campaign. Lunsford told McConnell, a Republican...                    

"What Lunsford really thinks."

courier-journal.com     Aug 21, 2008          

Candidate: Republican Mitch McConnell Race: U.S. Senate Airing: Cable and network television statewide Length: 30 seconds Producer: McCarthy Marcus Hennings LTD SCRIPT: Mitch McConnell: "I'm Mitch McConnell, and I approve this...                    

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