Lexington, KY based public affairs, public relations and political consulting firm. Principal- Tres Watson
Joined February 2019
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Capitol Reins PR retweeted
May 29
it takes real dedication to do the “It was the media’s fault” bit the same week the former First Lady said she literally thought her husband was having a stroke his debate performance was so bad
May 29
Most folks who lived through 2020-2024 grasped this fact....the MSM covered President Biden, his family (especially his son), his accomplishments, his economy, his decency & his aging.....with a bar set so unbelievably high that Americans did not receive accurate, relevant news.
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Capitol Reins PR retweeted
19 Apr 2025
Judge Wilkinson’s opinion contains a call for greater comity and respect between the branches. This sage advice is clearly directed at the Administration and is coming from one of the most respected conservative jurists in the country. jonathanturley.org/2025/04/1…
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Capitol Reins PR retweeted
24 Dec 2024
This is honestly the kind of thing all schools should do for Bowl games. Good on Deion and Colorado
NEW: Deion Sanders has announced Colorado will provide disability insurance for its players in the Almo Bowl👏
“We have a multitude of players that are draftable... we want to make it sure that if something were to happen, they would cover it.”
(h/t @RyanKoenigsberg)
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Capitol Reins PR retweeted
9 Dec 2024
BREAKING: BRETT GUTHRIE has won the Energy and Commerce chairmanship.
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14 Jan 2023
Capitol Reins founder @treswatson was on @KET this week talking 2023 Governor's race and charter schools.
14 Jan 2023
Kentucky Tonight's look at the week in politics with @MorganEavesKY and @treswatson: Gov. Beshear's approval rating, the gubernatorial primaries and charter school lawsuit. ow.ly/J7Tm50MqRaV
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Capitol Reins PR retweeted
23 Jul 2021
Good luck @ComfortablySmug @RuthlessPodcast
22 Jul 2021
When we say 'horse power'. This is a Belgian draft horse competing against a group of 18 strong men. And winning [source and full video: buff.ly/2LOwFo7]
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Capitol Reins PR retweeted
27 Oct 2020
From Connections, @colmonelridge and @treswatson breakdown the races for president, U.S. Senate and KY-6. ow.ly/kW4g30rh4YR (video and article)
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Capitol Reins PR retweeted
22 Nov 2019
I can hardly describe how special it is for me to be able to sit down with such interesting and influential people in this new series. Bob Gable has been incredibly important to the @KYGOP over the years. I talked to him about that and much more: kychamberbottomline.com/2019…
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Capitol Reins PR retweeted
18 Nov 2019
Tonight at 8 on KET, @ReneeKET explores the economic potential of hemp with Alyssa Erickson of @KYHempsters, Jana Groda of @DispensaryOne, @jimhigdon of @CornbreadHemp, and Katelyn Wiard of @HempRoundtable.
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11 Nov 2019
Catch Capitol Reins Founder @treswatson on @KyTonightKET tonight at 8 PM!
11 Nov 2019
Tonight at 8 on KET, @ReneeKET will break down last week's election results with @kelseyc00per, Jonathan Miller @RecoveringPol, @christianjalil Motley and @treswatson.
Capitol Reins PR retweeted
1 Oct 2019
Coal county judge/executives testify about the important county services supported by coal severance funds; like 911 call centers, senior citizen centers, sheriff's offices, water & sewer projects, jails, fire depts, health depts, ambulance services and more. @KentuckyCoal
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Capitol Reins PR retweeted
1 Oct 2019
Coal county judges & magistrates out in force at Appropriations & Revenue committee meeting. Coal & Mineral County Coalition judges @danmosley @webcojudge1 & Hopkins CJ/E Jack Whitfield thank #kyga18 for budget assist, & testify to the continued need for those funds.
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Capitol Reins PR retweeted
22 Aug 2019
Josh Crawford of Pegasus Institute warns Ky Leg committee that if the General Assembly doesn’t address local jail overcrowding, a federal judge is likely to intervene. ^JC
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Capitol Reins PR retweeted
12 Aug 2019
State Ag Comm Ryan Quarles touts upcoming state fair ^JB
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Capitol Reins PR retweeted
7 Aug 2019
What’s wildly possible @universityofky: uknow.uky.edu/campus-news/uk…
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Capitol Reins PR retweeted
What a day! Interest in Kentucky is so high that -- today alone -- we announced 1,200-plus new jobs planned and nearly $60M new investment targeted for the Bluegrass across the coming years. Stay tuned for more! The world is coming to KY! #KyLeads #KyMakes #TeamKy #TeamKentucky
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13 Jul 2019
Capitol Reins founder @treswatson is on KY Newsmakers this weekend talking the 2019/2020 elections and the nuts and bolts of campaigning. #kysen #kygov
13 Jul 2019
KY NEWSMAKERS:
Ky Political strategists Christian Motley @christianjalil (D) & Tres Watson @treswatson (R)
Sun 6a/@WKYT & 10a/@CWLexington
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26 Jun 2019
Great to hear from @kysenatepres and @reposborne at the KY CJE and Magistrates Conference today.
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