The mystery of the banana continues

Questions surrounding the unnamed man who approached U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell with a banana at the Fancy Farm picnic last weekend remain unanswered, with even the senator in the dark about the offering.
The man, whose identity is not known, was grabbed by Kentucky State Police troopers when he came from the back of the stage [...]

More news from Fancy Farm

Some more tidbits and notes from the hours spent out in the heat at St. Jerome Catholic Church today -
- Though the speeches at Fancy Farm have come to a close, Rep. Rocky Adkins of Sandy Hook noted that many of the successful slogans, phrases and speeches, as well as the gaffs, might continue on [...]

Gas prices top talk at Republican breakfast

Prices at the pump dominated the talk this morning at Graves County High School in Mayfield where Republicans from around the state gathered in preparation for this afternoon’s speeches at the Fancy Farm picnic.
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell headlined the event, and hammered home that he believes gas prices are the top concern among the public. [...]

News from Fancy Farm

Tidbits picked up at the Democratic and Republican dinners on the eve of the Fancy Farm picnic…
- Secretary of State Trey Grayson, a Republican, told reporters when asked about his future political plans that he is interested in either a U.S. Senate seat or the governor’s office.
Grayson, who won a second term last year as [...]

Fancy Farm picnic plans

I’ll be heading down to Graves County this afternoon to cover the Fancy Farm picnic for the Messenger-Inquirer – a first for me.
Talking to folks this week who regularly attend this picnic that’s held each year on the first Saturday in August, the most common advice I’ve heard is to be sure to wear a [...]

McConnell to make post-Fancy Farm stop in Owensboro

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell will stop in Owensboro for the Rooster Booster breakfast the week after the Aug. 2 Fancy Farm picnic in Graves County.
Barring appearances by presidential candidates Barack Obama or John McCain, McConnell and his opponent, Louisville businessman Bruce Lunsford will take top billing at the picnic – the state’s biggest political event [...]

Obama, McCain at Fancy Farm?

The Herald-Leader’s Ryan Alessi is reporting that this year’s Fancy Farm picnic on Aug. 2 could include Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama after talks with his campaign and picnic organizers “heated up” on Friday.
State Republican Party officials have also inquired with picnic organizers about logistics in case GOP nominee John McCain is able to make [...]