Racism is hazardous to Kentuckians’ health

By: Teri Carter

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: March 3, 2026

Words: 924

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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The overtly racist ad from U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, who is running for Sen. Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat, is both shocking and not.

Shocking for its in-your-face racism — while he smiles, such a great big smile — in a little 30 second ad. Not shocking in that Barr and his team appear to have decided that, to have a chance of winning a three-way Republican primary, he must be as President Trump-adjacent as possible.

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