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From The Lexington Herald-Leader: ‘Humbled’ by encouragement, Amy McGrath doesn’t rule out challenging McConnell

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EDITOR'S NOTE: The Kentucky State AFL-CIO endorsed McGrath for Congress last year.

By LESLEY CLARK

Former Marine fighter pilot Amy McGrath, whom Democratic groups are hoping will challenge Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, didn’t rule out a run against the Kentucky Republican at a veterans’ event here Thursday.

“I’m going to take a look at everything and make a judgment on where I can best serve the country,” said McGrath, who narrowly lost a Kentucky congressional race in 2018 and has emerged as a top pick for national Democrats eager to take on McConnell.

McGrath said she was “humbled by the encouragement to run again” — which has come from Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, and several progressive and veterans’ groups.

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