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McConnell, Senate and Fancy Farm

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.
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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 offensive.
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.
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?"
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.
All 3 major KY GOP Senate candidates have ties to McConnell. What are they?
Andy Barr, Daniel Cameron, Nate Morris — all three have interned for Sen. Mitch McConnell. Their messaging on him diverges.
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.
Republican Senate candidates seeking to replace McConnell aim to define themselves at Fancy Farm
Three Republicans competing to succeed longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell tried to define themselves before the political attacks that could come Saturday when they share the stage at the Fancy Farm picnic

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