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McConnell's Fancy Farm Absence Raises Questions About Senate Succession

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Lead article · LpmMcConnell's absence hangs over Fancy Farm, Kentucky's annual political event
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Mitch McConnell missed Fancy Farm while recovering from a fall and pneumonia, prompting questions from attendees about his health and ability to serve. Rep. Andy Barr and Senate candidate Charles Booker also featured in the event’s discussion of the race to replace McConnell.

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