Amy McGrath Files To Run Against Mitch McConnell In Senate Race

Amy McGrath Files To Run Against Mitch McConnell In Senate Race

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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 Republican Andy Barr.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who filed a senatorial bid alongside her mother and former Kentucky Governor Martha Layne Collins?

Andy Beshear

Mitch McConnell

Amy McGrath

Andy Barr

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Amy McGrath believe Andy Beshear's victory signifies for Democrats?

A setback

A loss of momentum

A gain in momentum

A neutral outcome

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Amy McGrath describe Mitch McConnell in her criticism?

A fresh face

The ultimate insider

A political novice

A bipartisan leader

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is McConnell's campaign manager's opinion on McGrath's candidacy?

Well-prepared

Not ready for primetime

Highly experienced

A strong contender

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which year did Amy McGrath previously run for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District?

2016

2017

2018

2019