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McConnell, Senate and Fancy Farm

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.
Mitch McConnell’s legacy comes under fire in Kentucky race to replace him in the Senate
CALVERT CITY, Ky. (AP) — Republican Nate Morris had deftly warmed up a crowd of party faithful, gushing about President Donald Trump and recounting his own life’s journey — from hardscrabble childhood to wealthy entrepreneur — when he turned his attention to the man he wants to replace, Sen. Mitch McConnell.
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.
Senate candidate Nate Morris plans to 'trash Mitch McConnell's legacy'
Lexington businessman Nate Morris wasted no time jabbing his favorite punching bag, retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell, at Kentucky's annual Fancy Farm Picnic.
In Kentucky, Trump and McConnell cast shadow over Senate race
Looming over the Republican primary for Kentucky’s open Senate seat are two defining party figures — Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell.
Mitch McConnell vs. MAGA: The battle brewing for Kentucky Senate seat
"When Trump decides to get involved, he'll do what he always does—look at the race holistically: loyalty to him, fundraising and polling," a strategist said.
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.
Nate Morris jokes about Mitch McConnell freezing episodes. See Fancy Farm updates
Kentucky voters can expect a political showdown from senate candidates vying for Mitch McConnell's seat at Fancy Farm picnic.
Kentucky Senate candidates avoid McConnell endorsement, spar over ties to ex-leader
Nate Morris, Rep. Andy Barr and Daniel Cameron exchanged blows over who has more ties to Sen. Mitch McConnell during interviews with Fox News Digital.
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.
McConnell’s legacy under attack as Kentucky GOP primary candidates vie for Trump endorsement
This year’s Fancy Farm picnic in western Kentucky turned into a debate over Sen. Mitch McConnell’s legacy within his own party as GOP candidates for his office vie for President Donald Trump’s endorsement.
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 ...
Mitch McConnell responds to Nate Morris attacks: ‘We put KY on the map.'
One man interrupted Nate Morris' U.S. Senate campaign speech: "Mitch is not running. What are you running on?" ...
Nate Morris campaign spends big early with seven-figure ad launch in Senate race
Nate Morris, who is running for outgoing U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell's seat, is launching a seven-figure ad buy shortly after ...