Cameron Jumps Into Race to Succeed McConnell
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KY's former GOP A.G. made the announcement shortly after McConnell's news was announced.
The race to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell is officially underway. Moments after McConnell announced he won't seek reeleciton in 2026, Kentucky's former Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced he's jumping into the race. Cameron lost the gubernatorial race in 2023.
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Cameron Jumps Into Race to Succeed McConnell
Clip: Season 3 Episode 191 | 1m 9sVideo has Closed Captions
The race to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell is officially underway. Moments after McConnell announced he won't seek reeleciton in 2026, Kentucky's former Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced he's jumping into the race. Cameron lost the gubernatorial race in 2023.
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Daniel Cameron, the former Republican attorney general who ran for governor in 2023, posted this on ex, quote, Kentucky.
It's time for a new generation of leadership in the U.S. senate.
Let's do this.
End quote.
Congressman Andy Barr of Central Kentucky's sixth District released this statement, quote, Senator McConnell reshaped the federal judiciary, including the United States Supreme Court, to preserve the original meaning of our Constitution.
Davis and I thank him for his service to Kentucky and our country and extend our best wishes as he serves out his term in the Senate.
End quote.
While Congressman Barr didn't announce he was running for McConnell's seat, his spokesperson is already critical of former Attorney General Daniel Cameron.
Tyler Staker put out a statement today calling Cameron, quote, a failed politician.
Staker says that when Trump endorsed Barr's reelection campaign to Congress in 2018, Barr won.
Steiger says when Trump endorsed Cameron's run for governor in 2023.
Cameron still lost.
Bill Requiring Moment of Silence at School Advances
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Clip: S3 Ep191 | 3m 25s | A moment of silence and reflection may be a required part of the school day. (3m 25s)
Congressman Barr Praises McConnell While Considering Running
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Clip: S3 Ep191 | 1m 49s | Rep. Barr says he's being encouraged to run for McConnell's senate seat. (1m 49s)
Fluoride: Should It be a Water Requirement?
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Clip: S3 Ep191 | 2m 37s | Once again, a bill that seeks to end a mandate on fluoride in drinking water advances. (2m 37s)
House Democrats Pushing Housing Bill
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Clip: S3 Ep191 | 3m 4s | House Democrats are pushing for a bill to address Kentucky's housing shortage. (3m 4s)
Lingering Effects of Flooding Impacting Farmers
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Clip: S3 Ep191 | 2m 53s | There are lingering effects of recent flooding that are impacting farmers, both small and large. (2m 53s)
McConnell Announces He Won't Seek Reelection
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Clip: S3 Ep191 | 2m 13s | It's the end of an era, as Sen. McConnell says 2026 will be his final year in office. (2m 13s)
Reducing Incarceration for Caregivers Goal of HB 291
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Clip: S3 Ep191 | 2m 27s | A bill advancing in the state legislature seeks to give judges more sentencing options. (2m 27s)
Religious Liberty Bill Advances
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Clip: S3 Ep191 | 3m 45s | Suing the government for violation of religious liberty is the intent of SB 60. (3m 45s)
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