As Trump flails on war, Kentucky’s GOP Senate candidates stick with him

By: Al Cross

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: March 20, 2026

Words: 1,099

Last Updated: 1 day, 3 hours ago

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Kentucky’s Republican primary for the seat of U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell is a contest of who can show the most love for Donald Trump – or the most hatred for immigrants.

That was clear in the first debate Monday night among the three leading candidates, who remained in lockstep behind Trump on the Iran War. But other Kentucky Republicans, including a candidate who wasn’t invited to the debate, have misgivings about the president’s …

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