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Every August in western Kentucky, politicians face energetic crowds at the Fancy Farm Picnic. And this year, the event turned into a debate over Senator Mitch McConnell's legacy as he prepares to ...

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and his wife, Elaine Chao, acknowledge applause at the annual Fancy Farm picnic Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, in Fancy Farm, Ky. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) ...

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McConnell pushes back At events surrounding the Fancy Farm picnic, an event long known for caustic zingers that he has always relished, McConnell showed no sign of backing down.

US Election 2026 Senate Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks at the annual Fancy Farm picnic Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, in Fancy Farm, Ky. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) (Mark Humphrey/AP) ...

At events surrounding the Fancy Farm picnic, an event long known for caustic zingers that he has always relished, McConnell showed no sign of backing down.