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U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY)<br>PHOTO:AP

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
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1st McConnell Ad Pokes Fun at Potential Opponents

By Kentucky News Network

LOUISVILLE, KY - Republican U.S. Senator McConnell has unveiled the first campaign ad in his 2014 re-election bid.

It's a parody titled "Obama's Kentucky Candidate." The video pokes fun at potential Democratic challengers.

Most notable is Ashley Judd. The actress is shown representing Tennessee at the Democratic National Convention.

The ad also shows prominent Democrats announcing they won't challenge McConnell, including Jack Conway and Crit Luallen.

Published 12:25 PM, Tuesday Feb. 19, 2013
Updated 10:18 PM, Monday Feb. 25, 2013

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- Name: Daniel B.
  
  2/25/2013 5:11:23 PM
  
  Reserves aren't money and for the most part do not become money.
  
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  Name: A. P.
  
  2/25/2013 2:39:45 PM
  
  Partyof1, good job pointing out inflation. Daniel B, terrible job saying printed money isn't money.
  
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  Name: Independent T.
  
  2/24/2013 10:45:58 AM
  
  Exactly Judy, but the repubs keep thinking if they can get just the right guru that sell their twisted point of view that they will be able to eventually convince enough voters that the rounded, steaming pile on the ground is Shinola. One would think that with pockets of locations in the country with news media that present nothing but their mindless dogma that it would be easier to find enough fools.
  
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  Name: Judy T.
  
  2/24/2013 9:46:50 AM
  
  Indy: After reading just part of Fifteen Steps to Corporate Feudalism by Dennis Marker I am beginning to wonder if the reason none of the "New" Republicans catch on with the people is because some of the people have "seen the light". The book is quite enlightening.
  
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  Name: Independent T.
  
  2/24/2013 8:12:47 AM
  
  It's amusing how the republicans keeping throwing names out there - each one promoted as the "next coming." And, each one doesnt catch on with anybody. Who is the flavor of the week this week....oh yeah.....Rubio? Before that Bobby Kindle, or Kimble, or Kibler, or whoever in the hell he is? The repubs keep thinking....."Hey if we can find somebody nobody knows maybe we can sell them as not being the jerk-wad the American people know the rest of us to be."
  
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  Name: Judy T.
  
  2/24/2013 7:36:07 AM
  
  Daniel B: Are we paying interest on those reserves that never become money?
  
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  Name: Daniel B.
  
  2/23/2013 10:40:15 PM
  
  That is not money like we know it. It is reserves it has put in the banks by purchasing securities from the banks. Most of the reserves never become money.
  
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  Name: Jack W.
  
  2/23/2013 2:30:24 PM
  
  Let's look at this objectively: two old white guys, Mitch McConnell and Karl Rove, are hot and heavy to discredit someone who's not even declared their candidacy. No wonder the Republican Party is floundering - our leaders are running scared. And when you begin to be motivated by fear instead of strength, you are desperate. I'm ready to ditch Mitch. (insert banjo music here)
  
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  Name: Independent T.
  
  2/22/2013 6:41:46 PM
  
  When Ashely runs Uncle Mitch out of office, he and Carol Hubbard can sit around together and laugh about what they did to the taxpayer before they were removed from the public feed trough.
  
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  Name: Daniel B.
  
  2/22/2013 4:12:50 PM
  
  No what I object to is that silly notion hyperinflation is around the corner and deficit spending causes it instead of supply and demand.
  
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  Name: Judy T.
  
  2/22/2013 3:28:49 PM
  
  They have been conning us for years on inflation. They once had the market basket to guage inflation but when prices went up they started changing the products in the market basket to avoid showing the inflation. Anyone who pays bills, buys gas and groceries knows what has happened to the value of the dollar. If the price of the iPhone has not gone up or has been lowered doesn't that show that there is not as much "extra" money in the economy. If they wish to sell the luxuries they will have to hold the price or lower it. The Fed is buying a large percentage of our debt because no one else wants it. Other countries are going away from the dollar for trading like Iraq, Iran, Lybia, Venezuela, etc. That almost looks like a list of "terrorist" countries doesn't it.
  
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  Name: David L.
  
  2/22/2013 3:25:53 PM
  
  So I guess the buying power of the dollar has increased in your view? Why is the middle class struggling to keep up?
  
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  Name: Daniel B.
  
  2/22/2013 2:05:11 PM
  
  But if the dollar is going to be worthless as you claim why keep them? Again CPI shows limited inflation. Food prices have to do with supply and demand. An IPhone is cheaper but by your logic it should be higher.
  
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  Name: kent h.
  
  2/22/2013 1:34:36 PM
  
  Daniel, maybe you're one of the common people?
  
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  Name: David L.
  
  2/22/2013 1:20:46 PM
  
  No Daniel you can't. I work very hard for my money & suggest you do the same instead of asking others to give you theirs. The increase in food prices didn't just start last year, it has been happening for several years. Just ask anyone who does regular grocery shopping.
  
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  Name: Daniel B.
  
  2/22/2013 12:49:14 PM
  
  They are not included because they are volatile commodities. Last year's drought caused meat to be higher. A better season with more rain can cause them drop. It has nothing to do with government spending. Can I have your dollars?
  
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  Name: David L.
  
  2/22/2013 12:46:32 PM
  
  It's interesting the grocery's & gas are not included in the inflation index. If you don't think your buying power is dropping like a rock you haven't bought meat or gas lately.
  
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  Name: Daniel B.
  
  2/22/2013 11:59:49 AM
  
  How about promoting the general welfare. And if the dollar is going to be worthless why not give yours to me. I'll be happy to take them off your hands. Also why is inflation at historically low levels?
  
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  Name: kent h.
  
  2/22/2013 11:35:48 AM
  
  Who are the "common" people?
  
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  Name: Judy T.
  
  2/22/2013 10:42:53 AM
  
  Maybe we need to follow Iceland's lead. They dismantled a corrupt political system and jailed the bankers who caused the country's financial collapse.
  
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  Name: David L.
  
  2/22/2013 9:55:08 AM
  
  To do the things that the common people can't do. Build roads & bridges, provide for the common defense, law enforcement, fire departments, building water & sewer systems. Not providing citizens with cell phones, mortagage loans, etc.
  
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  Name: kent h.
  
  2/22/2013 9:08:31 AM
  
  Then why do we need/have a government?
  
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  Name: David L.
  
  2/22/2013 8:31:25 AM
  
  I think it is exactly why Kentucky elected Rand Paul. If we think that the economic crisis in Greece, Italy and other European countries can't happen here we are living in a dream world. We've lived fat on debt for too long & it is coming to a head very soon. The American people better quit holding out their hands to the Federal Government & get back to self suffiency. It used to be that the Federal Government couldn't give citizens anything that they didn't take from the citizens first. Now they have bled the middle class dry & just print money to fund their give away programs.
  
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  Name: kent h.
  
  2/21/2013 6:45:22 PM
  
  David l., nice response, but I don't think thats the reason Kentuckians elected Rand.....
  
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  Name: David L.
  
  2/21/2013 3:01:02 PM
  
  Because if the Federal Government doesn't get spending under control our dollar is going to be worthless. Continually printing more dollars to cover our reckless spending is driving the value of the dollar down.
  
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  Name: kent h.
  
  2/21/2013 1:13:25 PM
  
  Why would the people in a state like Kentucky that recieves many dollars in federal money elect someone like Rand Paul to stop/reduce the money they get.
  
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  Name: Daniel B.
  
  2/21/2013 1:06:00 PM
  
  David L, name one bill that Rand Paul has passed.
  
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  Name: David L.
  
  2/21/2013 12:36:38 PM
  
  Rand Paul has done more in his time in the Senate than anyone else in Washington to try to stop uncontrolled deficit spending. He is one of the few up there that understands the real danger we are in if we don't stop spending money we don't have.
  
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  Name: kent h.
  
  2/21/2013 11:40:01 AM
  
  Judy, you are exzctly right, these issues you mention,abortion, gay rights etc. are only red herrings to fool the faithful. These "so called" conservatives rail about these issues, paritcularly abortion, and have had many opportunities to do something about it but nothing happens, why?, because they are afraid if that very emotional issue is resolved and no longer on the table how will they continue to fool the faithful? With that issue gone people like Mitch and Rand Paul won't be elected again in a generation.
  
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  Name: Judy T.
  
  2/21/2013 11:01:38 AM
  
  This headline and the ad seem to say something. It looks like McConnell realizes the damage he has helped to do to this country and has no accomplishments to run on. I hope the state of Kentucky will find a good democrat and a good republican to run against him. I would love to see Phil Moffit run. I don't know that we need a "true conservative" to run against him, I would like to see a true American run against him, one that is for the best interest of the people and not the corporations. In the past few years the conservatives seem to have run on two basic things, against abortion and gays, to get the vote of the religious right. When you look at the shape this country is in being against abortion and gays is of low importance.
  
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  Name: kent h.
  
  2/21/2013 10:40:51 AM
  
  David L., you have "hit the nail on the head". The good people of Kentucky are crazy if they re-elect Mitch McConnell after how he has performed. It is obvious that he is a Washington "insider" with his body and soul owned by the corporations. How much longer can he fool the citizens of Kentucky ?
  
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  Name: David L.
  
  2/21/2013 10:23:17 AM
  
  No "true conservative" would vote for all of the deficit spending that Mitch has. He is part of the problem, not part of the solution.
  
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  Name: kent h.
  
  2/21/2013 8:50:11 AM
  
  A "true conservative"? Are you suggesting Mitch is not a "true conservative" ?
  
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  Name: David L.
  
  2/21/2013 8:23:45 AM
  
  I would love to see a true conservative run against Mitch in the primary. I've read about a young man from L-ville, Matt Bevin who sounds promising. I would love to see Phil Moffett run. Republicans made a BIG mistake when they voted for David Williams instead of Phil Moffett in the Governor primary. But no way I could vote for Judd. Re-electing Mitch is like shooting yourself in the foot. Voting for Judd would be like shooting yourself in the head.
  
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  Name: Daniel B.
  
  2/20/2013 5:16:48 PM
  
  AP do you go to a witch doctor when you get sick? Do you trust voodoo or science?
  
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  Name: Judy T.
  
  2/20/2013 2:37:42 PM
  
  Tim r: According to Romney the FED is buying 3/4 or our debt. He said that China and Russia don't want it anymore. I guess nobody else wants it. Check it out.
  
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  Name: A. P.
  
  2/20/2013 1:55:47 PM
  
  I believe in climate change, it was warmer yesterday than today....ICE AGE SOON!! *AP runs to buy a blanket*
  
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  Name: M C.
  
  2/20/2013 1:43:47 PM
  
  Tim R., the Japanese hold almost as much of our debt as the Chinese, but guess who holds 3 times as much as China? Answer: old people. Social Security holds about 3 times as much debt as China. So if Obama is giving this country away, at least old people will get first crack.
  
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  Name: Daniel B.
  
  2/20/2013 11:25:39 AM
  
  At least Judd believes in climate change. McConnell opposed the Violence Against Women Act.
  
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  Name: Daniel B.
  
  2/20/2013 11:24:41 AM
  
  Tim the US could tell China they could not buy treasuries tomorrow and nothing would happen.
  
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  Name: Gerald C.
  
  2/20/2013 9:38:38 AM
  
  Judd is from La La Land.
  
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  Name: shawn s.
  
  2/20/2013 7:58:33 AM
  
  That's funny! Ashley judd is from the "state of confusion".
  
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  Name: zen t.
  
  2/20/2013 5:51:57 AM
  
  Mitch is really poking fun at us as Kentuckians. He knows his approval rating is practically 0%, but he is letting us all know that he is the king and he has the money and no one will challenge him. Unfortunately, he is probably right. He will hold that office until he dies, because we will let him. No one has even came out and said they are running against him, so who else could he be talking to?
  
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  Name: Tim R.
  
  2/19/2013 10:23:45 PM
  
  Judy...May I ask you politly to tell me who your believed Lib President is borrowing all our money from that is going to put this country in a place of no return>>Oh I will help you..China..at least Mitch is trying to keep jobs in KY..Obama is giving our country away.
  
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  Name: Evor B.
  
  2/19/2013 5:33:14 PM
  
  Our Senior Buffoon Mitch should be the first to go followed closely by our Junior Buffon Rand, Aqua Buddha himself....y'all keep 'em straight out there.
  
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  Name: Judy T.
  
  2/19/2013 5:00:46 PM
  
  No coal and no USEC are bad but not nearly as bad as those who sent our jobs elsewhere, bailed out the big guys and put us in the mess we are in now. We need somebody from KY who will engage in some leadership for the good of the people and is not bought and paid for. I really don't care which party they are from just as long as he/she represents the people instead of the corporations.
  
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  Name: Tim R.
  
  2/19/2013 4:55:33 PM
  
  To all you Mitch haters..Go ahead and vote him out of office and see where this state ends up..No coal no USEC..Thats already happening. That is what Obama has done..Farmers are next...Ya elect a Lib here and it will snow ball..Ya think KY taxes are high now.
  
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  Name: kent h.
  
  2/19/2013 4:42:13 PM
  
  Judy, don't forget about "Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China " (PNTR). Oh yeah, Mitch thinks burning the American flag is a form of free speech.
  
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  Name: Judy T.
  
  2/19/2013 3:52:21 PM
  
  Wouldn't it be nice if we had candidates who said what they would do for the country then do it. Mitch could campaign on his record, he could tell us how interested he has been in the people of this country. He could tell us how he voted yes on NAFTA, CAFTA and the bank bailouts, then we would all know how he feels about us.
  
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  Name: R. R.
  
  2/19/2013 2:56:18 PM
  
  Here we go with the Mich comments from the ones who will not say anything about Obama. kent I am sure he is!
  
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  Name: kent h.
  
  2/19/2013 2:34:49 PM
  
  Mitch may poke fun at Ashley Judd but he'll shake in his boots if Alison Grimes announces her intent to run against him cause he knows he is dead meat.
  
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