Scalamandre's copresident, Mark Bitter, seems a bit nervous.

FORBES: Walking a fine line

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Reuters) - In the heart of Bluegrass country, where thoroughbreds and tobacco reign, voters are feeling a bit bruised and confused by the bitter congressional battle between Scotty Baesler and incumbent Ernie Fletcher.

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Her adoption of the evening's bitter tone may have fallen a bit flat.

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