McConnell’s First Ad of General Focuses on Combating Mob, Defending Police

First general election ad defends monuments, police

Collin Anderson
July 1, 2020 12:45 PM

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.) highlighted recent chaos overtaking Democrat-run cities across the country in his first campaign ad, calling the toppling of statues and harassment of police "simply unbelievable."

McGrath Ekes Out Victory in KY’s Democratic Primary

Dem wins narrowly after outspending opponent 40:1

Collin Anderson
June 30, 2020 12:25 PM

Amy McGrath held on to win the Kentucky Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday, surviving a late push from a progressive state legislator who she outspent 40-to-1.

In Blow to Schumer, McGrath Lead Evaporates in KY Senate Primary

McGrath outspent insurgent Dem lawmaker 40:1

Collin Anderson
June 25, 2020 3:21 PM

Left-wing insurgent Charles Booker on Thursday jumped to a lead over Amy McGrath, the establishment-backed candidate in Kentucky's Democratic primary who has spent forty times more than her competitor.

Schumer’s Candidate Clings to Lead in KY Senate Primary

Amy McGrath could become the biggest fundraiser to lose a congressional primary in history

Collin Anderson
June 24, 2020 3:15 PM

Establishment-backed candidate Amy McGrath is clinging to an early lead over a far-left state legislator in Kentucky’s Democratic Senate primary despite waging one of the most expensive primary campaigns in history.

Decision Day For Civil War Between Far Left and Establishment

Tuesday primaries see establishment Dems face far-left challengers in big-money races

Collin Anderson
June 22, 2020 6:45 PM

Establishment-backed Democrats in Kentucky and New York are facing a left-wing backlash that could see millions of dollars go to waste and threaten party unity in the run-up to the 2020 election.

Elizabeth Warren Pulls Support for Amy McGrath, Endorses Her Primary Opponent

McGrath losing momentum despite $22 million spent on McConnell challenge

Collin Anderson
June 18, 2020 4:55 PM

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass.) rescinded her endorsement of Kentucky Democratic Senate candidate Amy McGrath on Thursday, instead backing progressive state legislator Charles Booker.

Cindy McCain ‘Disappointed’ in Amy McGrath’s Use of John McCain’s Image in Attack Ad

Graham Piro
June 10, 2020 1:33 PM

Cindy McCain, the widow of longtime Arizona senator John McCain, said she was "disappointed" in Kentucky Senate candidate Amy McGrath's use of her husband in an attack ad.

McGrath Edits ‘Kentucky’ Out of National Ad Campaign

Elizabeth Matamoros
May 4, 2020 5:30 PM

Kentucky Senate candidate Amy McGrath (D.) has put near-identical ads attacking Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.) on local Kentucky TV stations and on MSNBC—only the MSNBC ads don't mention "Kentucky."

McGrath Hits McConnell With False Attack From Washington Post Op-Ed

Graham Piro
March 18, 2020 2:40 PM

Amy McGrath, who is running to unseat Sen. Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.), criticized McConnell Tuesday using a false attack from aWashington Post opinion writer.

Two Amy McGraths: Kentucky Dem Cuts Medicare for All Criticism From National Ads

Collin Anderson
February 28, 2020 4:25 PM

Inside Kentucky, Democratic Senate hopeful Amy McGrath assures voters that she opposes controversial policies of 2020 frontrunner Bernie Sanders, including Medicare for All and free college—positions she omits in fundraising pitches to potential donors outside the Bluegrass State.