Source: Fox News
Summary
Rep. Andy Barr won the crowded Republican Senate primary in Kentucky, thanks in part to a late endorsement from President Donald Trump. Barr will face a Democratic opponent in November to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell. Trump’s endorsement helped Barr top his main opponent, former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron. Barr has been a loyal supporter of Trump and has vowed to eliminate the filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Trump’s endorsement proved to be the deciding factor in the crowded primary. Barr’s lead “skyrocketed” after the endorsement, he said. The president lauded Barr for his loyalty and support for eliminating the filibuster. The SAVE America Act has been stalled in the Senate due to Democratic objections and lack of Republican support. Barr has vowed to do everything in his power to pass the legislation.
Once again, Trump’s influence has shaped the outcome of a Republican primary.
Author: Evan Null
