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McConnell, Senate and Fancy Farm

Race to replace Mitch McConnell heats up on stage: 3 takeaways from Fancy Farm 2025
The war of words to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell heated up on stage at Fancy Farm 2025, as another speaker contemplates a run for governor.
On stage with Senate candidates, McConnell — and his legacy — looms large at Fancy Farm
As the crowd cheered for Mitch McConnell at Fancy Farm, GOP Senate candidates Andy Barr and Daniel Cameron joined in. But Nate Morris remained seated.
Mitch McConnell’s legacy comes under fire in Kentucky race to replace him in the Senate
Republican Nate Morris warmed up a recent crowd of party faithful by gushing about President Donald Trump and recounting his own life’s journey.
Senate candidate Nate Morris says he's 'going to trash McConnell's legacy' at Fancy Farm
Lexington businessman Nate Morris is one of three high-profile Republicans vying to replace outgoing Sen. Mitch McConnell.
Senate candidates seeking McConnell seat trade jabs at Fancy Farm. See updates
Kentucky voters can expect a political showdown from senate candidates vying for Mitch McConnell's seat at Fancy Farm picnic.
Republican Senate candidates seeking to replace McConnell aim to define themselves at Fancy Farm
A renowned Kentucky picnic turned into a rapid-fire Republican political skirmish on Saturday, as three candidates competing to succeed longtime U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell tried to pick apart one another while seeking early momentum in their 2026 primary campaign.
Fancy Farm, a Kentucky tradition, debates Sen. Mitch McConnell's legacy
An annual picnic in Kentucky became a platform for GOP Senate candidates to show how closely they align with President Trump. Some also attempted to distance themselves from Sen. Mitch McConnell.
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Mitch McConnell used to be lonely Republican at Fancy Farm. Persistence paid off | Opinion
OpEd: Forty years ago, McConnell braved the Fancy Farm political picnic by himself. Now Democrats fear to tread there.
What you missed at Fancy Farm ‘25: Watts shines, McConnell-Morris & many zingers
"Nothing says MAGA like a Brooks Brothers-wearing attorney from the Chevy Chase neighborhood in Lexington," the emcee joked ...
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Republicans spar over chance at McConnell's seat at 145th annual Fancy Farm picnic
With only one Democrat speaking at the western Kentucky political event, the jabs and jeers of Fancy Farm turned inwards as ...
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Fancy Farm 2025: Republican candidates eyeing Mitch McConnell's senate seat trade words at annual political event
Teacher hired in Arkansas charged in Devil's Den park killing of couple that was hiking with children A Houston woman thought ...
Gerth: Nate Morris was a mean, nasty garbage man trashing McConnell at Fancy Farm | Opinion
Self-described garbage man Nate Morris goes scorched earth attacking Mitch McConnell at Fancy Farm. It was nasty and ...