A new Wenzel Strategies (R) poll in Kentucky finds Sen. Mitch McConnell (R) barely ahead of challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes (D), 43% to 42%.
In the GOP primary, McConnell crushes challenger Matt Bevin (R), 59% to 17%.
Save to FavoritesA new Wenzel Strategies (R) poll in Kentucky finds Sen. Mitch McConnell (R) barely ahead of challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes (D), 43% to 42%.
In the GOP primary, McConnell crushes challenger Matt Bevin (R), 59% to 17%.
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