McConnell Interns Turn Rivals in Kentucky GOP Primary | CNN2.0

🎯 Kentucky’s leading GOP Senate contenders—each with past ties to Mitch McConnell’s office—are now attacking his legacy to court MAGA voters as they vie for his soon‑to‑vacate seat. Campaign ads target Andy Barr and Daniel Cameron as “McConnell’s boys,” while rival Nate Morris brands himself a “Trump guy,” underscoring how McConnell’s résumé credential became a political liability.
🏛️ Panelists note McConnell’s enduring imprint on the GOP and judiciary, from blocking Merrick Garland to shaping a conservative Supreme Court, even as candidates race to distance themselves from him.
The split traces back to post‑January 6 tensions and policy rifts, with the party’s center of gravity firmly oriented around President Trump’s preferences and primary dynamics.
🔁 Takeaway: In today’s GOP, proximity to Trump eclipses past mentorship, turning McConnell’s long‑time protégés into vocal critics to survive a Trump‑defined primary electorate.
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