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Pro-Trump Senate candidates from Kentucky split over effort to 'trash' Mitch McConnell's legacy
The primary election is nine months away, but it’ll move fast – potentially faster if and when President Donald Trump makes an endorsement in the race.
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.
Sen. Mitch McConnell speaks at Pendennis Club in Louisville
McConnell spoke at the Pendennis Club on various issues facing the U.S. and his longstanding political career.
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.
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.
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.
Republican Senate candidates seeking to replace McConnell aim to define themselves at Fancy Farm
A renowned Kentucky picnic turned into a Republican political skirmish on Saturday. Three candidates competing to succeed ...
Meet the Republican Senate candidate in Kentucky who could be the next JD Vance
Nate Morris, who is aiming to succeed Mitch McConnell, is running with a family story and anti-establishment pitch similar to ...
Will MAGA catch fire for Nate Morris in Kentucky?
Just how MAGA is Kentucky? More pertinently, how MAGA are Kentucky Republicans? And most proximately, how MAGA are the people ...
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.