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“Thank goodness there are still journalists like Don McNay left in Kentucky and America: fearless, truthful, compelling and willing to take on powerful interests. He's what the First Amendment was all about two centuries back. Do yourself a favor and buy this book."

John Eckberg, author of Road Dog; The Success Effect; and a business reporter at The Cincinnati Enquirer

Don McNay came to journalism relatively late, but he quickly proved that he has some attributes of fine journalists -- a nose for news, a sense of justice, a capacity for outrage about injustice, a sympathy for the average person, a willingness to speak truth to power, and a sense of humor.

-Al Cross, Director of the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues, based at the University of Kentucky, and political writer for The Courier-Journal for 15 1/2 years.

“The claimed accomplishments of a political leader can only be measured with good and accurate information and the consistent reports of Don McNay certainly provide that reliable news.”

-Governor Julian M. Carroll

“Rock n' roll can parallel life and politics in ways that are funny, ironic, incisive and profound and thus, Don McNay engages his readers. Lyrics from the likes of John Mellencamp and Melissa Etheridge spotlight McNay's tough topics, and McNay's research and plainspoken style enlightens.”

-Suzette Martinez Standring, Immediate Past President,

National Society of Newspaper Columnists

"In rapid time, Don McNay has emerged as a powerful voice for disempowered Kentuckians: men and women who work hard and play by the rules, but whose quest for a share of the American Dream is frustrated by corrupt politicians and special interests. May his voice continue to resonate."

Jonathan Miller, Kentucky State Treasurer and author of The Compassionate Community: Ten Values to Unite America

"Thank God the SOB wasn't writing back when I ran for office."

-Rick Robinson, Fort Mitchell attorney, former congressional aide and former congressional candidate.

Some people like to go to the track and catch a race or to the stadium and watch nine innings. They go with a pencil behind their ear -- and they keep notes. They may curse the stumbling horse or the third baseman's sloppy glove. But they curse them out of love, as a mother scolds a wayward child. Don McNay may love horses, he may love baseball. I honestly don't know. But I do know he loves politics, and he keeps notes. Like any true fan, his aspersions are from the heart. He only wants that horse to run like he did in the morning workout, that third baseman to catch like he did in the minors and that governor to govern the way he promised to in the campaign.

-Mark Neikirk, Managing Editor of the Cincinnati Post and the Kentucky Post.

"Don McNay's snappy writing is an always-too-brief joy to read, as he exercises his sharp wit on the proud and powerful, giving a practical and down-to-Earth take on how political maneuverings and economic rumblings affect regular Kentuckians."

-Jim Gaines, Political Reporter for the Bowling Green Daily News.

“Don McNay knows Kentucky and isn't afraid to call 'em as he sees 'em -- and have a good laugh at 'em as well.”

-Samantha Bennett, Columnist for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Vice President of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists.

Don McNay is a keen observer of today’s political, social and economic landscape. He writes colorfully, clearly and with great humor. But more than that, he exhibits the courage to speak the truth no matter the consequences. Such courage is a rare commodity in today’s world.

-Bill Garmer, Lexington Trial Attorney, Association of Trial Lawyers of America Governor and Former Chair of the Kentucky Democratic Party.

Don McNay is one of those fearless folks we all want to be. His writing is both wittingly disarming and courageously straight forward. McNay speaks and writes in a language we can all understand and never pulls punches. Taking on the establishment is easy; doing it with charm, style and clarity of reasoned thought makes for a very good read."

-Alan Stein, President, Lexington Legends Professional Baseball Team.

Yet another nod toward "The Unbridled World of Ernie Fletcher" from the Courier-Journal