Mitch McConnell: “We will hold Obama to his campaign promise to go through the federal budget page by page, line by line, eliminating…”

But, my, how times have changed. Today, western Kentucky is a conservative Republican sea of red.

Elaine and I are grateful for the many well wishes and support from friends, colleagues, and Kentuckians, and for the attentive care I've received from excellent doctors, nurses, therapists, and hospital staff.

And I’ll continue to engage with my staff and colleagues on important Senate business.

There’s no place I’d rather be on the first Saturday in August than with the good people of western Kentucky, feasting on pork and mutton.