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Massie Eyes 2028 Campaign After Trump-Backed Challenger Triumph
politics3 days ago

Massie Eyes 2028 Campaign After Trump-Backed Challenger Triumph

Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie filed FEC paperwork to run in 2028 after losing the GOP primary to Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein, saying he hasn’t decided which office to pursue but intends to raise funds to support his political operation. Trump publicly ridiculed Massie as a “loser,” while Massie suggested he’ll stay engaged in politics—potentially from outside or inside government—after a farm‑life breather and a vow to keep fighting Washington’s battles.

via HuffPost|
#2028-elections#donald-trump#ed-gallrein
WVU Grabs No. 16 Seed, Set to Host Morgantown Regional with Wake Forest, Kentucky and Binghamton
baseball3 days ago

WVU Grabs No. 16 Seed, Set to Host Morgantown Regional with Wake Forest, Kentucky and Binghamton

West Virginia earned the No. 16 national seed and will host the Morgantown Regional May 29-June 1 at Kendrick Family Ballpark, welcoming Binghamton as the 4 seed alongside Wake Forest (2) and Kentucky (3). WVU sits at 39-14 and seeks its first College World Series berth, aiming for a third straight regional title after wins in 2024 and 2025.

via West Virginia University Athletics|
#baseball#kentucky#morgantown-regional
politics4 days ago

Massie signals 2028 bid after Trump-backed primary loss

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) filed to run for his Kentucky House seat in 2028 just days after losing a primary to a Trump-backed challenger, part of Trump’s broader effort to punish GOP critics. Massie’s clash with Trump over issues like Israel-Iran policy and Epstein files framed a race that featured record-breaking ad spending. He said the filing will let him raise funds for ongoing political operations and possibly a federal office, though he has not decided which post to pursue.

via Politico|
#2028-election#kentucky#massie
Massie Blocked from Running as Independent by 1920 Sore-Loser Law, Weighs Senate Write-In
politics8 days ago

Massie Blocked from Running as Independent by 1920 Sore-Loser Law, Weighs Senate Write-In

After losing Kentucky’s Republican primary to Ed Gallrein, Rep. Thomas Massie cannot appear on November’s ballot as a candidate for the same office because of Kentucky’s 1920 sore-loser law. He could, however, run for a different statewide post, such as the U.S. Senate seat held by Mitch McConnell, potentially as a write-in, though that path faces deadline constraints and likely challenges.

via WHAS11|
#kentucky#massie#politics
NTSB Footage Shows Engine Detachment in UPS MD-11F Crash That Killed 15
us-news8 days ago

NTSB Footage Shows Engine Detachment in UPS MD-11F Crash That Killed 15

New footage released by the NTSB shows the UPS MD-11F cargo plane erupting in flames after an engine detaches on takeoff in Louisville, killing 15 (3 crew and 12 on the ground). Investigators say cracks and metal fatigue caused a left-wing engine-mount failure; the crew had been reassigned to this MD-11F after their original aircraft was grounded for a fuel leak, and the flight carried up to 20,000 packages and about 38,000 gallons of fuel.

via The Daily Beast|
#crash#kentucky#louisville
Booker clinches Kentucky Senate nomination, set to face Barr
politics9 days ago

Booker clinches Kentucky Senate nomination, set to face Barr

Charles Booker won Kentucky's Democratic U.S. Senate primary, defeating Amy McGrath and advancing to a general election against Republican Rep. Andy Barr to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell; Booker, a progressive, carried Jefferson and Fayette counties and frames the race as a chance to flip a seat in a state long regarded as solid red.

via Louisville Public Media|
#andy-barr#charles-booker#democratic-primary
Trump fires off 13 Truth Social posts in minutes to tout primary win spree
politics9 days ago

Trump fires off 13 Truth Social posts in minutes to tout primary win spree

After Tuesday’s primaries produced wins or advances for several candidates backed by Donald Trump, he posted 13 Truth Social graphics within about two minutes early Wednesday, each showing an endorsed candidate next to Trump with a banner reading 'Endorsed by President Trump.' The posts covered races in Georgia, Oregon, Idaho, Kentucky and Alabama, including Kentucky’s Ed Gallrein defeating incumbent Thomas Massie in a high-profile race with heavy ad spending. The White House says the posts are directly from Trump, with aides assisting, underscoring his continued influence over GOP primaries even as November results remain uncertain.

via Yahoo News Canada|
#endorsements#kentucky#politics
Trump-Endorsed Wave Reshapes Key U.S. Primaries
politics9 days ago

Trump-Endorsed Wave Reshapes Key U.S. Primaries

Trump and his allies dominated Tuesday’s primaries, lifting Trump-endorsed candidates in Georgia and Kentucky and pushing Alabama races toward runoffs while ousting GOP critic Thomas Massie in Kentucky; Democrats notched a left-leaning victory in Pennsylvania’s 3rd District with Chris Rabb; Georgia’s Senate race heads to a runoff as Mike Collins leads the GOP field and Gov. Kemp’s race drew little Trump involvement; a Supreme Court ruling reshaped Alabama primaries by allowing last-minute map changes that left four districts with no votes and sparked legal challenges; Oregon set up a Tina Kotek–Christine Drazan rematch, and other down-ballot contests could influence November outcomes.

via The Washington Post|
#georgia#kentucky#pennsylvania
Trump Tightens GOP Grip as Massie Loses Kentucky Primary
us-politics9 days ago

Trump Tightens GOP Grip as Massie Loses Kentucky Primary

Trump tightens his hold on the GOP after backing Ed Gallrein defeats Rep. Thomas Massie 55-45 in Kentucky’s primary, in what was the most expensive House primary in U.S. history with about $32 million spent. Massie’s loss continues a pattern of Trump-backed challengers replacing dissenters as voters in five other states held primaries, with Ken Paxton’s Texas bid to unseat Sen. John Cornyn seen as the next big test; Trump boasted that all his endorsements won in these contests, while several races head to runoffs and results roll in from Georgia, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Idaho and Oregon.

via The Guardian|
#endorsements#gop#kentucky
Massie Ousted in Trump-Backed Kentucky Primary Fueled by AIPAC Spending
politics9 days ago

Massie Ousted in Trump-Backed Kentucky Primary Fueled by AIPAC Spending

Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie lost the GOP primary to former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in a race widely framed as a referendum on Donald Trump, boosted by a record-breaking spending push from pro-Israel donors via AIPAC-backed groups that poured more than $15.8 million to oppose Massie or back Gallrein. The contest became the most expensive House primary in history, highlighting AIPAC’s influence in GOP politics as Massie faced accusations of antisemitism over his Israel stance and reiterated his opposition to foreign aid in general. Gallrein’s victory signals continued Trump-aligned pressure in Congress and the broader debate over U.S. support for Israel.

via The Intercept|
#aipac#ed-gallrein#israel