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Trump clears the field for Andy Barr in Kentucky Senate race

President Donald Trump cleared the way for Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) in the Kentucky Senate race, bestowing a coveted endorsement and asking chief rival Nate Morris to step aside. In two posts on Truth Social, Trump commended both candidates, but said he was endorsing Barr and offeri

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Trump clears the field for Andy Barr in Kentucky Senate racePresident Donald Trump cleared the way for Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) in the Kentucky Senate race, bestowing a coveted endorsement and asking chief rival Nate Morris to step aside. In two posts on Truth Social, Trump commended both candidates, but said he was endorsing Barr and offeri
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