Andrew Cooperrider
@KYCooperrider • 7,317 subscribers
Kentucky Conservative podcast/radio/TV host. 970 AM-93.5 FM WGTK. Channel 21 WBNA. Listen: https://t.co/IITE6xRSMc
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🚨 Crowd Turns on Ed Gallrein (Thomas Massie's Opponent) at Campaign Event 🚨 Ed Gallrein has been sending out text messages inviting the public to events in a desperate bid to rehab his image as a candidate willing to engage with voters. It's not working. We now have a second video from one of these events and several members of the crowd turn on him. No wonder he no-showed so many early events and refuses to share a stage with Thomas Massie. The more people actually see him, the more they wonder if he was ever meant to win this race. In the video, a voter directly asks why he won't debate Massie. Gallrein's response? He holds up a Norman Rockwell painting and insists he's "debating Thomas Massie right now" — even though Massie isn't in the room. More audience members pile on with remarks like: "I didn't come here to see your Letterman jacket." When a campaign staffer tries to defuse the situation by claiming Gallrein had answered the question, several people fire back that he hasn't said anything substantive — just waved around props while dodging policy questions. Normally at campaign events, if someone challenges a candidate, parts of the crowd rush to defend them. Here? Multiple people joined in the pushback. That's a massive red flag. I've been told by multiple sources that the campaign is now turning away anyone who looks under 60 at the door — terrified they might actually ask Ed a tough question.
Andrew Cooperrider432,450 görüntüleme • 2 ay önce
🚨Breaking🚨: Physical altercation occurs at an Ed Gallrein (Thomas Massie’s opponent) event. In the final week of the campaign, and amid backlash over what many have called a “Biden-style basement campaign,” Ed Gallrein has decided to hold more public campaign events. Reports from the ground indicate these events have not gone well. They are being advertised to the public at large to encourage attendance.I n this video, you will see two different Kentuckians attempting to get their questions answered, and a Gallrein supporter getting physical with one of the people asking questions. The first question was: Why won’t Ed Gallrein debate Thomas Massie? Gallrein responded by claiming he was debating Massie right then — while speaking in a room that did not contain Thomas Massie. The second question asked whether Gallrein would protect the Constitution from unconstitutional executive overreach regardless of who the president is. Gallrein responded by saying he disagreed with the premise of the question and refused to answer it. After the speech, the attendees attempted once more to get their questions answered. That interaction ended with a Gallrein supporter grabbing the hand, phone, and wrist of the person recording in an attempt to stop the recording. These were not people from the Massie campaign, nor professional rabble-rousers — just ordinary Kentuckians trying to get straightforward answers. They only began recording after it became clear the question-and-answer portion would not be a genuine Q&A. The jumps in the video at the end are simply from the recorder accidentally turning her phone on and off during the altercation. Other reports from different events include people being denied entry even after RSVPing, with no explanation given. Some attendees say they were turned away because they “just didn’t look right.” It has also been stated that people are leaving these events saying things like, “Well, he didn’t tell me anything,” or “I came in wanting to vote for him, but not after that.” All of this lends credence to the idea that Gallrein is refusing to debate Thomas Massie because he lacks the ability to communicate effectively and hold his own in a potentially hostile environment. The problem, of course, is that Congress is a hostile environment.
Andrew Cooperrider302,549 görüntüleme • 2 ay önce
Kentucky School Superintendent Caught Lying About $10K Plane Tickets to Australia! During a Kentucky Senate session, Sen. Lindsey Tichenor called out Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins for misleading lawmakers about his pricey trip Down Under. Liggins claimed the high cost was due to last-minute booking after an emergency. However, evidence showed he booked a $5,000 ticket in advance and then had to rebook another ticket for himself costing over $10,000. The problem with his claim—that this was just a normal last-minute plane ticket (hence the expense)—is that even last-minute flights to Australia don’t cost nearly that much. Did Liggins’s flight actually end up costing taxpayers $15,000? $5,000 for the original ticket and then $10,000 for the second ticket in his name?
Andrew Cooperrider125,929 görüntüleme • 6 ay önce
🚩 Ed Gallrein's campaign tried to stop a person from recording the speech he was giving at a Dairy Queen. 🚩 Thomas Massie's opponent and candidate for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District, Ed Gallrein, apparently doesn't want people to see the speeches he gives in public places. The campaign has since reached out to the person recording and apologized for trying to stop him. What kind of campaign doesn't want as many people as possible to see their speeches? This wasn't a private event—it was held at a Dairy Queen. The whole purpose of these events is to get as many people as possible to hear what you have to say... or at least I thought so. When you couple this with Gallrein's refusal to participate in any debate or forum with Massie, it should leave voters asking why his campaign is doing the bare minimum to even appear like it's campaigning. Generally, campaigns aren't supposed to be this subtle. I have actually heard a Gallrein speech myself, and I do know why they're doing it. Let's just say "coherent" and "sound policy" are not the words that come to mind. Video Credit: David Wright
Andrew Cooperrider73,624 görüntüleme • 3 ay önce
🚩Breaking: Ed Gallrein (Thomas Massie’s opponent) scampers away after refusing to answer questions about his stance on Right to Life issues. 🚩 Ed showed up at a CareNet event in Northern Kentucky (a pro-life event) and then floundered, refusing to answer basic questions. Gallrein was asked why he didn’t fill out a survey for Kentucky Right to Life. (He has also refused to fill out surveys for groups like the Family Foundation, Commonwealth Policy Center, and National Association of Gun Rights.) His responses ranged from “I thought I filled it out — I’ll get on it,” to “Well, I filled one out when I ran for state senate two years ago,” to “Well, you didn’t endorse me before.” He never once answered where he stands on specific issues such as exemptions or national abortion laws. At one point he claimed he is “100% pro-life,” but the obvious follow-up question is: What does that actually mean? Where does he stand on the specific issues? His refusal to specify his views should be concerning to everyone. Once Ed realized he was being filmed, he quickly left and refused to answer any more questions. Why does this matter in the race? KY-4 is 18% Catholic, compared to the rest of Kentucky, which averages around 8% Catholic. If Ed didn’t want to be asked about his positions on pro-life issues, why did he show up at a pro-life event? Why won’t he respond to surveys? For contrast, Thomas Massie did respond to the questionnaire and received a 100% pro-life rating based on his answers. I have tried to be as objective as possible on the federal races in Kentucky as I report on them. Up until a few weeks ago, I had hardly posted about the KY-4 race — even though I live in the district and am a 4/4 Republican primary voter. I hadn’t posted about it because, honestly, I knew nothing about Ed Gallrein and wanted to be fully informed before reporting on the race. After trying for months to get answers — including attending events where he was scheduled to speak, asking others in the district to pose questions for me, and submitting numerous interview requests through my station group — I remained uninformed about Ed Gallrein. Why? He no-showed events. When asked questions, he would say things like, “Son, go look at the board over there and that will answer any question you have.” The board (campaign sign) would only offer vague statements like “Pro-gun” without specifying his positions on red-flag laws, national concealed carry, etc. Much like you see in this video, Ed tends to give very general answers and avoids specific questions. His campaign has also ignored numerous interview requests from many in the media, including my station group. How am I, as a member of the media, supposed to report fairly on a race when I can’t get one of the candidates to respond to basic questions? Frankly, the most unbiased story here is that Ed Gallrein won’t respond to questions, attend a debate, attend a forum, or accept interview requests from many different local and national media outlets.
Andrew Cooperrider52,103 görüntüleme • 2 ay önce
ICYMI: "He's attacking me to keep the rest of the conservatives in line… and so far, it's working." Thomas Massie reveals: - Why Trump is coming after him harder than ever. - How Congress really works (and why it sucks). - The reason it was so hard for Trump to find someone willing to run against him. - Why he keeps fighting even when the establishment wants him gone. This is one of the most candid interviews I’ve had with a sitting legislator.
Andrew Cooperrider107,735 görüntüleme • 7 ay önce
Beshear lied from the podium at a press conference while claiming State Representative Bivens is spreading "misinformation" and should be ashamed. The state Supreme Court ruled that Beshear regained the power to control the Fair Board and the Executive Ethics Commission. Outside of the absurdity that the commissions and boards the legislature created by statute can now no longer be changed by the legislature, the ruling had another impact. When Beshear regained power over the board, he immediately appointed new commissioners and fired the Fair Board CEO weeks before the state fair. He also removed agriculture from the mission statement. When asked about the change in the mission statement and the removal of agriculture from it, Beshear lied. He claimed he didn’t even know if the Fair Board’s website was the Fair Board’s website and that they hadn’t changed anything—which, of course, is false. Also, the JCPS audit is out. I’ll give you a quick summary of the findings before I dig deeper into the audit next week.
Andrew Cooperrider11,144 görüntüleme • 22 gün önce
Beshear lied about HB1 to further his presidential aspirations. Shocker, I know — but Governor Beshear straight-up lied about what House Bill 1 actually does for school choice in Kentucky. He vetoed it, claiming it would take money from public schools and hurt Kentucky kids. That was false. HB1 simply lets Kentucky families participate in a federal tax credit scholarship program. Kentuckians can donate up to $1,700 to approved scholarship organizations and get a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit. Those funds help K-12 students (public or private) with tuition, fees, and education costs. Not one penny comes from Kentucky state taxes or public-school budgets. The legislature overrode his veto overwhelmingly (House 77-14, Senate 31-5), and now it’s law. I sat down with Corey A. DeAngelis, school choice evangelist to break it all down — what HB1 really does, how Beshear misrepresented it, and why he put special interests and his presidential ambitions ahead of Kentucky families.
Andrew Cooperrider19,742 görüntüleme • 3 ay önce
Beshear says he doesn't care how Kentucky voters feel about subjecting kids to gender-transitioning procedures and drugs. He'll fight to make sure it keeps happening. This is what it looks like when you stop giving a crap about who you are supposed to represent and instead decide you need to appeal to a radical far-left national base so you can have a shot at the presidency. Can you imagine him saying, "Hey Kentucky, I don't care what you think" about any issue when he was running for governor? Even on LGBTQ issues, he would muster up a weak and false claim about a bill not being needed. He would never have said, "Yeah, I just don't care about what the people who elected me think." This pandering is pathetic, and I'm very dubious it will be enough to win him the Democratic nomination.
Andrew Cooperrider23,741 görüntüleme • 5 ay önce
Beshear Corruption: The State Auditor's Office reveals that the advertising firm holding a master contract agreement with the state—which allows departments to use its services without a public bid—and receiving millions in taxpayer dollars is a major Beshear donor.
Andrew Cooperrider23,896 görüntüleme • 5 ay önce
Governor Beshear’s Budget Director has refused to turn over financial reports to the Legislature, and Rep. Jason Petrie went off. The Legislature wanted to see the budget recommendations that cabinet secretaries made for their departments, but Budget Director Hicks refused to turn them over, saying that those reports are for the governor, not the Budget Committee. Beshear doesn’t make the budget—the Legislature does. They don’t need Beshear’s input and can pass whatever they want. The overriding concern here is that Beshear is running for president. A cabinet secretary might have submitted a budget that cuts useless programs, but Beshear would be worried about how it looks politically if he cut funding to a program that is politically advantageous to him. That is why the Budget Committee wanted to see the reports from the cabinets without the governor’s spin.
Andrew Cooperrider31,094 görüntüleme • 8 ay önce
Yesterday, the Superintendent for the cash-strapped Fayette County Public Schools was before a Legislative Committee, and was grilled about his district's spending habits. Questions included why the district was spending $120,000 a month on travel, and why he was getting reimbursements for more than $60,000. What was the Superintendent's response? This is a post-pandemic world..... Keep in mind that in 2024, Fayette County Schools spent almost twice what Jefferson County Public Schools did on travel, despite being only half the size.
Andrew Cooperrider37,706 görüntüleme • 10 ay önce
$16,000,000 is missing and the School Board doesn't care. The FCPS Superintendent spent $16,000,000 out of the district's contingency fund with out getting board approval. To make matters worse the amount in the fund was misrepresented at the start of budgeting this year and was not discovered until later. This father quickly points out how absurd it is that the majority board members just don't care, and the Chair has not even demanded an explanation from the Superintendent.
Andrew Cooperrider35,781 görüntüleme • 10 ay önce
Beshear declares a state of emergency! But it's not snowing, flooding, the wind isn't blowing, and a mass amount of people don't have the sniffles. So what is the emergency? Gas prices, he says. His orders include activating price-gouging laws, lowering the gas tax, and stopping a future hike. I'll break down exactly what he did, and importantly, did he do the same thing under Biden?
Andrew Cooperrider10,488 görüntüleme • 2 ay önce
Ed Gallrein canceled his appearance at the last minute at the Owen County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner. Here is the speech by his surrogate who spoke on his behalf. Please note that the speech is in Owen County, not Oldham County, as Ed’s surrogate mistakenly says at the beginning. Also, the speech’s audio has been isolated, so any applause may be muted as a result.
Andrew Cooperrider11,590 görüntüleme • 3 ay önce
A few weeks ago, Governor Beshear "found" $9 million in order to shore up a funding shortfall in the senior meals program. The administration blamed the Trump administration for the sudden deficit, but in a legislative hearing, the Beshear administration admitted that they had projected the shortfall months earlier and hadn’t bothered addressing it. Instead, they expanded the program. In the same legislative hearing, the chair requested some financial documents from Beshear's budget director, and he refused to turn them over. This prompted a fiery response from Rep. Petrie. Also, FCPS continues to dominate headlines as it faces four major looming issues related to budgeting, union fights, eminent domain, and proposed policies that attack free speech.
Andrew Cooperrider22,621 görüntüleme • 7 ay önce
I dig into the Kentucky Auditor’s report that found over $133 million in questionable spending by the Beshear administration. The report found issues with: 🔎 Advertising / Promo Items $2,488,789.77 — Total to Red7e $249,950 — COVID vaccine ad campaign $83,500 — Unspecified digital media services $339,365.90 — Video/social media vendor work $198,000 — Senior Meals media campaign $17,275 — Promo giveaway items $45,635.20 — Promotional merchandise $300,000 — Postsecondary awareness campaign ✈️ Out-of-State Travel (Specific Flags) $398,897.12 — Agency AmEx travel spending $929,947.88 — KDE out-of-state travel $28,179.35 — Flights (possible non-employees) $137,956.05 — CPE travel $13,082.16 — SF conference (10 people) $183,575.87 — KSP security travel $12,519 — DC hotel stays $354.64 — Dinner for four $200 — Traffic tickets $11,786.33 — Flights to Europe $10,953.33 — Eau Palm Beach Resort stay $7,632.07 — Germany limousine $5,491.48 — Japan hotel $1,016.12 — Single dinner $5,192.16 — Switzerland airport services $4,671.46 — Switzerland vehicle rental $3,946.40 — DC/LA car rentals $3,499.50 — Limelight Hotel Aspen $520.73 — Caribou Club meals $3,179.19 — Beverly Hills hotels $3,013.87 — Boar’s Head Resort $2,935.89 — Florida lodging $2,907.62 — Hilton Dallas $2,688.91 — Hyatt Zurich $2,519.23 — San Francisco hotel $2,179.32 — Montage Laguna Beach $1,625.17 — Seattle hotel $1,574.37 — Flight to Boston $1,527.70 — Flight to Palm Springs $1,437.20 — New York hotel $1,376.77 — San Diego meals/lodging $1,351.67 — Flight insurance bundle $678.45 — DNC security meals 🚗 In-State Travel Flags Department of Education conferences $360,000 — 75-person conference $222,750 — 450-person conference $168,000 — 35-person conference $165,000 — 300-person conference $107,250 — 325-person conference $59,700 — 100-person conference $41,950 — Galt House conference $33,800 — Louisville seminar $33,500 — Training event $27,561.60 — 80-person seminar $23,061.20 — 80-person seminar $19,693 — 47-person seminar Other agencies $15,339.12 — Natural Bridge meeting $24,659.53 — Unspecified Lexington conference $23,625 — Awards lunch catering $16,965.33 — Derby hotel/catering $16,029.35 — Bowling Green seminar hotels $656.98 — No-show hotel rooms 🍽️ Trainings, Conferences, Food $338,452.10 — Derby events nonprofit $17,012.73 — Jeptha Creed dinner $153,377.71 — DPA 2024 conference $189,237.52 — DPA 2025 conference $5,581.60 — Large fajita lunch $4,082 — Catered lunch Speaker fees (CPE) $30,000 — CoolSpeak speaker $14,120 — Two speakers (“systemness”) $6,200 — Keynote speakers $4,000 — Improvement Science speaker $3,050 — QEP planning speaker $3,000 — Growth mindset speaker $1,800 — Equitable access speaker Medicaid banquet $34,392.04 — Total banquet $8,985 — Breakfast $13,485 — Lunch $4,503.50 — Break food $6,431.04 — Service charges 🎓 KDE Event Spending $84,061.75 — Conference (incl. food) $56,763 — Out-of-state conference $56,875.20 — Conference total $46,240 — Food $10,635.20 — Service charge $10,551.93 — Event costs $7,340.64 — 3-person conference $1,232.90 — Awards baked goods $1,019.40 — Catered meeting food 🧾 Other Notable Expenditures $69,770,650.13 — Temporary manpower ~$8 million — Driver Licensing temps $51,802,056.45 — Services not classified $179,692.80 — 300 chairs installed $70,258.62 — State Fair booth work $10,037.89 — Bristol Bar & Grille $2,410.95 — Panera lunches $1,493.80 — Staxx BBQ lunches $1,037.72 — Qdoba lunch $625 — Event photographer $118,383,223 — “Other” expenses $3,983,338.04 — Travel for non-employees $11,466 — Boone Tavern seminar 💻 Subscriptions / Dues / Promo $3,273,091.32 — Subscriptions $4,149 — Shutterstock subscription $478.51 — Facebook spend $10,336,469.39 — Dues total $434,081 — CCSSO membership $113,421 — NGA membership $2,184 — New York Times subscription $1,520,109.61 — Promotional entertainment $49,073.87 — KDE promo materials $908,315.06 — Payments to SOVA Solutions 🧑⚖️ DCBS-Specific Flags $915,997.89 — Outside legal services $481,523.05 — Emotional injury evaluations $207,848.78 — Advertising $38,815 — Trade shows/fairs $87,003 — Chiropractor drug testing $5,525.35 — Cable services $6,000 — Lexington Legends payment $206,008.33 — Dues $539,145 — Vendor with prior judgment $250,362.16 — Out-of-state travel $20,263.36 — Non-state employee travel $1,360,769.99 — Eligibility determinations (outsourced) $23,474.53 — Square payments $517,197.86 — Other expenses $33,078.68 — Two-day conference $18,033.20 — Catering portion $34,307,475.50 — IT services despite internal IT
Andrew Cooperrider13,530 görüntüleme • 5 ay önce
