Winners and Losers

Winners

Losers

Otis Hensley

Charges have been dismissed and he apologized for a joke that was misinterpreted and got him thrown in jail.

Everyone -- including us

For jumping the gun and assuming the worst about Hensley. You're still innocent until proven guilty.

Simpson County

They scored a deal to have an electric car factory built in the county.

Bob Madon

The Pineville mayor has been indicted on federal vote-buying charges.

Mitch McConnell

The Senate Republican Leader will -- predictably -- get a speaking spot at next week's Republican National Convention.

Robert E. Quinn

The former VP of Clark Material Handling Co. pleaded guilty to lying to investigators about about potential Iranian embargo violations.

Bruce Lunsford

He didn't get a speaking role at the Democrats' convention, but at least he's publicly buried the hatchet with Ben Chandler.