U.S. House Majority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) spoke on behalf of Congresswoman Anne Northup (and vice versa) in KY's 3rd District today. Rep. Northup is seeking a sixth term in office representing KY's 3rd District, which includes its largest city, Louisville.

To those of you not familiar with bluegrass state politics, Kentucky is a perfect example of old-timer Democrats realizing gradually that the Democratic Party has left them behind in favor of an ultra-liberal platform. The state has gradually gone red, almost exclusively, in national elections - although the state legislature is still dominated by Democrats, even with the Republican governor. Anne Northup appeals to conservatives and moderates in her district with her tough and sensible approach to Congress. She is running this year against an ultra-liberal former publisher of an alternative newspaper, who could possibly put up a good fight with his deep pockets. Regardless, the match reminds me of Bush vs. Kerry.

Northup's tenure is a bit of an anomaly, as Louisville is known as a fairly liberal city saturated with liberal media and a lot of wealthy leftists.

I'll post some pictures tomorrow.