When Republican Senator Mitch McConnell goes back to Washington to represent Kentucky, he will face new challenges within his party.
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Lunsford Loses Senate Bid
Mitch McConnell won his bid for re-election, but his challenger Bruce Lunsford says he’s counting on the senator to reconsider his positions on many issues.
McConnell Holds Lead, Lunsford Makes Gains
What started as an uphill battle by a Louisville businessman to unseat one of the highest-ranking Senators in Washington has turned into the state’s most-watched race. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is trying to fend off a challenge from Democrat Bruce Lunsford.
McConnell-Lunsford Race Gets Closer
The high turnout expected for the Presidential race this November could play a major role in deciding Kentucky’s U.S. Senate race.
Outside Interests Enter Senate Race
In the last three decades, special interest groups have become major players in political campaigns. WFPL’s Gabe Bullard has more on how official and unofficial interests are getting involved in Kentucky’s U.S. Senate race.
Local Group Wants Senators to Act on Darfur before Olympics
In the run up to the Olympics, local activists are asking U.S. Senators to urge China to help alleviate the conflict in Darfur, Sudan. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer has more. The Kentuckiana Interfaith Taskforce on Darfur has joined more than 30 human rights organizations calling on Senators John McCain and Barack Obama to co-sponsor a Senate […]
McConnell Criticizes Lunsford's Funding
Senator Mitch McConnell is criticizing his opponent Bruce Lunsford over campaign funding.