Amy McGrath Files To Run Against Mitch McConnell In Senate Race

Amy McGrath, a retired Marine pilot, announced her candidacy for the Senate against Mitch McConnell. She highlighted the momentum from Democrat Andy Beshear's recent gubernatorial win in Kentucky. McGrath criticized McConnell as an insider and a symbol of dysfunction in Washington. In response, McConnell's campaign dismissed her arguments as unprepared. Previously, McGrath ran for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District in 2018 but narrowly lost to Andy Barr.

Who is Amy McGrath running against for the Senate seat?

• Martha Layne Collins

• Andy Barr

• Mitch McConnell

• Andy Beshear

What recent political event does McGrath cite as giving momentum to her campaign?

• Her previous congressional run

• A national Democratic convention

• A recent Senate debate

• Andy Beshear's gubernatorial win

How does McGrath describe Mitch McConnell in her criticism?

• A military veteran

• A Washington insider

• A bipartisan leader

• A political newcomer

What is the main argument of McConnell's campaign manager against McGrath?

• She cannot match McConnell's contributions to Kentucky

• She is not a native of Kentucky

• She is too conservative

• She lacks political experience

What was the outcome of McGrath's previous political campaign in 2018?

• She did not participate

• She lost narrowly to Andy Barr

• She withdrew before the election

• She won the election