Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) re-election campaign released a very catchy, if bizarre ad, welcoming Alison Lundergan Grimes (D) into the Kentucky U.S. Senate race.
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Save to FavoritesSen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) re-election campaign released a very catchy, if bizarre ad, welcoming Alison Lundergan Grimes (D) into the Kentucky U.S. Senate race.
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