For ads-free news, click here.
From Fox News: Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., is officially entering the race to replace longtime retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.
Barr, who has served in the House for over a decade, is expected to kick off his campaign in Richmond, Kentucky this evening.
He’s also releasing a video to launch the campaign that paints him as a staunch ally of President Donald Trump and a fierce opponent of “woke” trends on diversity, transgender inclusion, and U.S. energy dominance.
“The United States is the greatest country on Earth, and it’s not even close. But here’s the problem. The woke left wants to neuter America – literally,” the Kentucky Republican said in the video.
“I’m running for Senate to help President @realdonaldtrump save this great country! Together, we’ll deport the illegals, end this DEI nonsense, and lock up the sickos who allow men into girls locker rooms. WATCH my announcement now and join us in this fight!” Barr announced, as he posted his new campaign video.
I’m running for Senate to help President @realdonaldtrump save this great country!
Together, we’ll deport the illegals, end this DEI nonsense, and lock up the sickos who allow men into girls locker rooms.
WATCH my announcement now and join us in this fight! pic.twitter.com/NOJaFhwdH5
— Andy Barr (@barrforsenate) April 22, 2025
Endorsements for Barr are already pouring in.
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) released a statement confirming her support for Barr’s run for Senate.
Honored to have the support of my dear friend, @EliseStefanik! Elise is a warrior for the America First agenda — her endorsement of my campaign for Senate means the world to me. pic.twitter.com/e4ZccQsXuU
— Andy Barr (@barrforsenate) April 22, 2025
Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) also endorsed Barr, writing, “There is no bigger supporter of President Donald J. Trump and our MAGA movement than my dear friend Andy Barr. I am all-in for Andy in his campaign for the US Senate.”
Thank you, @SteveScaliseGOP!
“There is no bigger supporter of President Donald J. Trump and our MAGA movement than my dear friend Andy Barr. I am all-in for Andy in his campaign for the US Senate.” pic.twitter.com/O0VMBiOM3f
— Andy Barr (@barrforsenate) April 22, 2025
House Republican enters race for Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat, setting up high-stakes GOP primary https://t.co/hWJQ323qJL
— Fox News Politics (@foxnewspolitics) April 22, 2025
A top Democrat in the Kentucky state House also launched a campaign for McConnell’s seat earlier this month.
VIDEO: Top Democrat in the Kentucky House launches campaign for Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat
Follow us on X (Formerly Twitter.)
The DML News App: www.X.com/DMLNewsApp
The Dennis Michael Lynch Podcast archive is available below, with the most recent on top. Never miss an episode. Subscribe to the show by downloading The DML News App or go to Apple Podcasts.
