Kentucky Senate Candidate Embraces Criticism from Mitch McConnell as a Badge of Honor

Kentucky Senate hopeful Nate Morris expressed pride in being criticized by outgoing Senator Mitch McConnell, calling it a "badge of honor." During an interview with Breitbart News Saturday, Morris, who was about to speak at the historic Fancy Farm Picnic—a longstanding Kentucky tradition known for spirited political debates—shared his perspective on McConnell's attacks. Morris highlighted that McConnell launched personal criticisms against his campaign right from the start, which Morris took as a sign of his campaign's effectiveness. Morris pointed out that the presence of McConnell's allies, such as Rep. Andy Barr and former Attorney General Daniel Cameron, contrasted with his own stance at the event, where he did not applaud McConnell. He called for Barr and Cameron to support renaming the Kentucky Republican Party building after President Donald Trump, criticizing McConnell's influence. Additionally, Morris has been vocal in his opposition to McConnell’s record, releasing a campaign ad supporting Trump's tariffs—a move praised by figures like Donald Trump Jr. and Charlie Kirk for its bold stance against globalism and alignment with the America First agenda. Meanwhile, McConnel...