It’s created a sense of momentum and led to a surge in fundraising, money that Booker has used to slam McGrath, the long-time front-runner, in TV ads. McConnell, the Senate majority leader, mentions Taylor almost daily and has embraced legislation intended to overhaul police practices. “I have faith that Kentuckians know I’m the best candidate to fight for them and to defeat Mitch McConnell,” McGrath said. State Democratic Rep. Angie Hatton, who represents an Appalachian region in southeastern Kentucky, said Booker’s economic message seems to be catching on in her district. She scored the national party’s backing early and thanks to her incumbent-level fundraising has been on the airwaves with TV ads since last year.

Source: thestar June 20, 2020 14:49 UTC