Thank you to Governor Steve Beshear, for making affordable healthcare available to all Kentuckians

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Gov. Steve Beshear formally told Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Tuesday that he would sign an executive order to create an exchange, making Kentucky the 16th state plus the District of Columbia to either have an insurance exchange, to have enacted legislation to create one or to have established one by executive order. 
Kentucky to implement key part of Obama's healthcare law

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Kentucky's primary election is almost here! Can you feel the #bluewave that is coming this November?

Jessamine County voters can help unseat Andy Barr and Brett Guthrie this fall to bring a Democratic majority back to the U.S House of Representatives! Which candidate will you support on Tuesday, May 22, to bring about the change we need?

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Nicholasville City Commission Debate The candidates for Nicholasville City Commission will be sharing their qualifications in a debate tomorrow evening (Tuesday, May 15) at City-County Park.

Details on Facebook by clicking here where you can also submit your questions for the candidates.

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Lessons and Looking Ahead

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Jessamine County Democrats,

I believe that the purpose of politics and of government ought to be to seek the best ways to empower and protect people.

My family has called almost the same patch of Kentucky soil home for a little over 200 years, and yes, it's right here in beautiful Jessamine County! Kentucky is in my blood and to stand up for her is my highest honor, privilege and deepest sense of responsibility. I do this through politics, activism, and even poetry. I will not back down from this endeavor.

To that end, I have followed my principles and values firmly to my dedication and service through the Democratic party. I believe in our party. I say that unflinchingly and with the highest resolve. I say that even in the face of things before us, the changing atmosphere in both Frankfort and Washington D.C. Let me say it again, I am proud to be a Democrat.

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The Morning After

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And a big win for our Sheriff, Kevin Corman! His strong leadership has earned bipartisan respect which earned him a resounding win.

Admittedly, though, last night was a tough night for Jessamine County Democrats. We had several strong candidates who were unsuccessful at the polls. Scripture says that "weeping may linger for the night. "

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