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Fancy Farm, a Kentucky tradition, debates Sen. Mitch McConnell's legacy

By Sylvia Goodman
Published August 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM EDT

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.

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