From the Louisville Courier-Journal: Kentucky Rep. John Yarmuth makes his pick on who should succeed him in Congress
EDITOR'S NOTE: Yarmuth endorsed McGarvey at a news conference this morning in Louisville. A news release from the McGarvey campaign quoted Yarmuth: "I'm pleased to be endorsing Morgan McGarvey as a true champion of progressive values and one of the most effective leaders our Kentucky state legislature has ever seen,” said Congressman Yarmuth. “Morgan has shown an ability to build and work in the diverse coalitions necessary to create meaningful change and get the job done for our community and country. That’s exactly what we need more of in Washington.”
The release included McGarvey's reply: "It’s an honor to be endorsed by Congressman Yarmuth,” said Morgan. “We owe him a debt of gratitude for his service, but I especially want to highlight his work on the legislation that helped our families through this pandemic. It’s the kind of responsive, results-oriented leadership that I want to continue in Congress. I’m running as a working dad of three young kids. I get the urgent need for universal pre-K, paid family leave and more affordable health care. And I’m running to use my experience delivering real results in Frankfort—even up against non-stop GOP extremism—to do the same in Washington."
By MORGAN WATKINS
U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth wants state Sen. Morgan McGarvey to be his successor following his eighth and final term in office, endorsing the fellow Louisville Democrat's campaign Monday.
Yarmuth announced he would not run for reelection in October, with McGarvey declaring his intent to run for the seat less than 10 minutes later.