U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell made stops in Whitley County on Tuesday, while campaigning in Eastern Kentucky, where he spoke to hundreds of voters in Williamsburg.  
 
“The question in this election is: will Kentucky go to the back row, or will it continue to enjoy the privileges of having a Senator in leadership in Washington D.C.?” McConnell said.
 
While speaking to supporters gathered at the University of the Cumberlands, Senator McConnell highlighted his work for the Daniel Boone National Forest, for both counter drug operations, including the eradication of thousands of marijuana plants growing in the forest, as well as land acquisition. 
 
Senator McConnell said he has worked over the years to secure $11 million for the continued purchase of land within the forest and $41 million for marijuana eradication and counter drug operations in eastern Kentucky.
 
McConnell’s bus tour, which kicked off on Monday, will make 62 stops and travel four thousand miles before it wraps up in two weeks. Senator McConnell also traveled to Bell, Knox, and Harlan counties on Tuesday.
 
Congressman Hal Rogers and State Senate President David L. Williams joined Senator McConnell in Williamsburg and touted McConnell’s leadership in the Senate and how it benefits the people of Kentucky.
 
Rogers told the crowd that they needed to do all they could to re-elect Senator McConnell, because if not re-elected, it would be the Kentucky taxpayer who will foot the bill for the Obama/Lunsford agenda of higher taxes.
 
“I challenge Bruce Lunsford to tell Kentuckians where he stands on the Obama high tax, anti-second amendment, pro-choice agenda.  These are the things we need to know,” Rogers said.
 
“I know where Senator McConnell stands. He has been a true supporter of southeast Kentucky,” Rogers said.
 
Senator McConnell is the Republican leader of the U.S. Senate and only the second Kentuckian to lead his party in the Senate. He is able to use his position to deliver for Kentucky and takes pride in representing conservative, Kentucky values in Washington D.C.
 
Williams said it was McConnell who can stop the worst ideas of the liberals in Washington.
 
“When they want to raise taxes and redistribute wealth, Senator McConnell is there to stand up for our values,” Williams said.
 
Later that day, Senator McConnell stopped by the Whitley County GOP Headquarters in downtown Williamsburg.
 
Williams told the group, that there is one man standing between America and Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, and that was Mitch McConnell.
 
“He’s got the guts and courage to stand up for us and do what’s right,” Williams said.
 
“Freshman just don’t get anything done,” Rogers told the crowd of over 200. “If we lose Mitch McConnell, I’ll have no one to turn to get the PRIDE funding, the anti-drug funding, the water and sewer line funding. He means that much to eastern Kentucky.”

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell made a stop in Knox County on Tuesday, while campaigning in Eastern Kentucky, and spoke to supporters gathered at the County Courthouse in Barbourville.  
 
“The question in this election is: will Kentucky go to the back row, or will it continue to enjoy the privileges of having a Senator in leadership in Washington, D.C.?” McConnell said.
 
While speaking in Barbourville, Senator McConnell highlighted his work to secure a buyout for Kentucky's tobacco farmers, meaning that tobacco growers and quota holders in Knox County will receive over $5 million over the length of the buyout. 
 
McConnell’s bus tour, which kicked off on Monday, will make 62 stops and travel four thousand miles before it wraps up in two weeks.  Senator McConnell also traveled to Bell, Harlan and Whitley counties on Tuesday.
 
Congressman Hal Rogers and State Senator Robert Stivers joined Senator McConnell in Barbourville and touted McConnell’s leadership in the Senate and how it benefits the people of Kentucky.
 
Rogers told the crowd that McConnell has worked to ensure Kentucky’s coal industry is kept on the forefront of national energy legislation.
 
“We need all the help we can get on coal and Mitch McConnell is solid with us,” Rogers said. “The other side, if you listen to them, is not going to be a friend of coal and we need Mitch there because of his experience to help us."
 
Senator McConnell is the Republican leader of the U.S. Senate and only the second Kentuckian to lead his party in the Senate. He is able to use his position to deliver for Kentucky and takes pride in representing conservative, Kentucky values in Washington D.C.
 
Stivers said he had no doubt what the outcome of the election will be in Kentucky.
 
“Our state will be one of the bright shining stars on election night because of Senator Mitch McConnell,” Stivers said.

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell made a stop in Bell County Tuesday, while campaigning in Eastern Kentucky, touting the importance of his leadership on behalf of Kentucky to supporters gathered at the Community Action Agency in Pineville.  
 
“The question in this election is: will Kentucky go to the back row, or will it continue to enjoy the privileges of having a Senator in leadership in Washington D.C.?” McConnell said.
 
Over the years, Senator McConnell has secured a total of $4.3 million for the purchase of Fern Lake by the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.  Fern Lake is a water source for Middlesboro and one of many land conservation legacy projects Senator McConnell has helped to secure funding for. 
 
McConnell’s bus tour, which kicked off on Monday, will make 62 stops and travel four thousand miles before it wraps up in two weeks.  Senator McConnell also traveled to Bell, Knox and Whitley counties on Tuesday.
 
Congressman Hal Rogers and Bell County Judge Executive Albey Brock joined Senator McConnell in Pineville and touted his leadership in the Senate and how it benefits the people of Kentucky.
 
Rogers told the crowd that McConnell has worked to ensure Kentucky’s coal industry is kept on the forefront of national energy legislation.
 
“We need all the help we can get on coal and Mitch McConnell is solid with us,” Rogers said. “The other side, if you listen to them, is not going to be a friend of coal and we need Mitch there because of his experience to help us."
 
Senator McConnell is the Republican leader of the U.S. Senate and only the second Kentuckian to lead his party in the Senate. He is able to use his position to deliver for Kentucky and takes pride in representing conservative, Kentucky values in Washington D.C.
 
Judge Executive Brock told the crowd that they have a once in a lifetimes opportunity to make an impact in a national election.
 
“We need to do all we can to re-elect Senator McConnell and it should be readily apparent to all of us why we need him in Washington,” Brock said. “He has done a tremendous amount for all of Kentucky and Bell County”
 
During this year’s campaign, Senator McConnell has been endorsed by the Kentucky State Fraternal Order of Police, the National Vietnam & Gulf War Veterans Coalition, the National Right to Life and Kentucky Right to Life
 
Several newspapers across Kentucky have endorsed Senator McConnell, urging their readers to re-elect him because of his effective leadership, knowledge and responsiveness to the needs of Kentuckians. Newspaper endorsements include the Messenger-Inquirer in Owensboro, Advocate Messenger in Danville, the Kentucky Enquirer in northern Kentucky and the Ledger Independent in Maysville.

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell made a stop in Harlan County Tuesday, while campaigning in Eastern Kentucky, touting the importance of his leadership on behalf of Kentucky to supporters gathered at the Harlan Center.
 
"The question in this election is: will Kentucky go to the back row, or will it continue to enjoy the privileges of having a Senator in leadership in Washington D.C.?" McConnell said.
 
McConnell's bus tour, which kicked off on Monday, will make 62 stops and travel four thousand miles before it wraps up in two weeks.  Senator McConnell also traveled to Bell, Knox and Whitley counties on Tuesday.
 
Congressman Hal Rogers, Senate President David L. Williams, and State Senator Brandon Smith joined Senator McConnell in Harlan and touted his leadership in the Senate and how it benefits the people of Kentucky.
 
Rogers told the crowd that he has been able to deliver for Eastern Kentucky, but that would become extremely difficult without Senator McConnell working with him in the Senate.
 
"We need Mitch in the U.S. Senate.  Without him there, it's going to be harder for Eastern Kentucky to get the critical funding for economic development projects," Rogers said.  "Here's the ticket for you: McCain, McConnell, Rogers.  Now let's go get 'em on November 4!"
 
Senator McConnell is the Republican leader of the U.S. Senate and only the second Kentuckian to lead his party in the Senate. He is able to use his position to deliver for Kentucky and takes pride in representing conservative, Kentucky values in Washington D.C.
 
State Senator Brandon Smith, who welcomed the crowd of over 150, reminded them of the importance of keeping Senator McConnell in office.
 
"There are a lot liberals in Washington D.C. that want to pass laws that will hurt working families.  They want to raise taxes.  They want to make it harder for small businesses to create jobs.  And they don't share our conservative Kentucky values," Smith said. "The only thing standing in their way is Mitch McConnell, and we need him there protecting us from these terrible ideas."
 
During this year's campaign, Senator McConnell has been endorsed by the Kentucky State Fraternal Order of Police, the National Vietnam & Gulf War Veterans Coalition, the
National Right to Life and Kentucky Right to Life
 
Several newspapers across Kentucky have endorsed Senator McConnell, urging their readers to re-elect him because of his effective leadership, knowledge and responsiveness to the needs of Kentuckians. Newspaper endorsements include the Messenger-Inquirer in Owensboro, Advocate Messenger in Danville, the Kentucky Enquirer in northern Kentucky and the Ledger Independent in Maysville.

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U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell visited Monroe County Monday, while campaigning in Southern Kentucky. During the visit, Senator McConnell spoke to constituents at Monroe County High School Commons in Tompkinsville about the importance of his leadership on behalf of Kentucky.
 
Over the years, Senator McConnell has secured $1.35 million toward the construction of a new water treatment facility and a 500,000-gallon central storage tank in Monroe County.
 
Senator McConnell also used his clout to secure a buyout for Kentucky's tobacco farmers, meaning that tobacco growers and quota holders in Monroe County will receive $19,385,310 over the length of the buyout. 
 
The McConnell for Senate Bus Tour also visited Green, Adair, Russell, Clinton, Cumberland and Taylor counties Monday.

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell visited Clinton County Monday, while campaigning in Southern Kentucky. During the visit, Senator McConnell spoke to constituents on the courthouse steps in Albany about the importance of his leadership on behalf of Kentucky.
 
Senator McConnell used his clout to secure a buyout for Kentucky's tobacco farmers, meaning that tobacco growers and quota holders in Clinton County will receive $12,001,610 over the length of the buyout. 
 
The McConnell for Senate Bus Tour also visited Green, Adair, Russell, Taylor, Cumberland and Monroe counties Monday.

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell visited Cumberland County Monday, while campaigning in Southern Kentucky. During the visit, Senator McConnell spoke to constituents on the courthouse steps in Burkesville about the importance of his leadership on behalf of Kentucky.
 
Over the years, Senator McConnell has secured $855,000 for weather transmitters throughout Kentucky.  Some of these funds went toward the purchase of a new transmitter in Burkesville.
 
Senator McConnell also used his clout to secure a buyout for Kentucky's tobacco farmers, meaning that tobacco growers and quota holders in Cumberland County will receive $13,435,373 over the length of the buyout. 
 
The McConnell for Senate Bus Tour also visited Green, Taylor, Adair, Russell, Clinton, and Monroe counties Monday.

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell made a stop in Adair County Monday, while campaigning in Southern Kentucky. During the visit, Senator McConnell spoke to constituents at the Adair County Courthouse in Columbia about the importance of his leadership on behalf of Kentucky.
 
Over the years, Senator McConnell has secured $500,000 for the reconstruction of KY Hwy 61 from Greensburg to Columbia, which will improve safety and allow trucks to travel on the road.  The Senator also included $1.4 million for the Columbia/Adair County Industrial Park to extend water lines to the park.
 
Senator McConnell also used his clout to secure a buyout for Kentucky's tobacco farmers, meaning that tobacco growers and quota holders in Adair County will receive $24,362,653 over the length of the buyout. 
 
The McConnell for Senate Bus Tour also visited Green, Taylor, Russell, Clinton, Cumberland and Monroe counties Monday.

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell visited Russell County Monday, while campaigning in Southern Kentucky. During the visit, Senator McConnell spoke to constituents on the Russell County Courthouse steps in Jamestown about the importance of his leadership on behalf of Kentucky. 
 
Senator McConnell used his clout to secure a buyout for Kentucky's tobacco farmers, meaning that tobacco growers and quota holders in Russell County will receive $17,937,012 over the length of the buyout. 
 
The McConnell for Senate Bus Tour also visited Green, Adair, Taylor, Clinton, Cumberland and Monroe counties Monday.

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell visited Taylor County Monday, while campaigning in Southern Kentucky. During the visit, Senator McConnell spoke to constituents at the Creekside Restaurant in Campbellsville about the importance of his leadership on behalf of Kentucky.
 
Over the years, Senator McConnell has secured $1 million to extend sewer lines to residents of South Campbellsville area along KY Hwy 70. The senator also secured $720,000 for the purchase of the historic Homeplace on the Green River.
Senator McConnell used his clout to direct $2 million for the Campbellsville University Technology Training Center for the construction of a facility to train dislocated workers.
 
The McConnell for Senate Bus Tour also visited Green, Adair, Russell, Clinton, Cumberland and Monroe counties Monday.

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell visited Green County Monday, while campaigning in Southern Kentucky. During the visit, Senator McConnell spoke to constituents at the Public Square in Greensburg about the importance of his leadership on behalf of Kentucky.
 
Over the years, Senator McConnell has secured $500,000 for the reconstruction of KY Hwy 61 from Greensburg to Columbia, which will improve safety and will allow trucks to travel on the road. 
 
The senator also secured $855,000 for weather transmitters throughout Kentucky.  Some of these funds went toward the purchase of a new transmitter in Greensburg.
 
Senator McConnell also used his clout to secure a buyout for Kentucky's tobacco farmers, meaning that tobacco growers and quota holders in Green County will receive $31,568,877 over the length of the buyout. 
 
The McConnell for Senate Bus Tour also visited Adair, Taylor, Russell, Clinton, Cumberland and Monroe counties Monday.

62-stop tour begins with seven county events

Senator Mitch McConnell completed Day One of his statewide bus tour in Monroe County, after visiting Green, Taylor, Russell, Adair, Clinton, and Cumberland Counties prior.  McConnell spoke to hundreds of people today in these seven counties, touting his ability to deliver for Kentucky in the U.S. Senate.
 
“The question in this election is: will Kentucky go to the back row, or will it continue to enjoy the privileges of having a Senator in leadership in Washington D.C.,” McConnell said.  At the various stops, he touted what he’s been able to accomplish, such as:

Securing tens of millions of dollars for farmers in the tobacco buyout legislation, helping farmers in all of the counties he visited today.

Hundreds of thousands of dollars for new weather transmitters, including one in Burkesville.

$500,000 for the reconstruction of KY Highway 61 from Greensburg to Columbia, which will improve safety and allow trucks to travel on the road.  The Senator also included $1.4 million for the Columbia/Adair County Industrial Park to extend water lines to the park.

$750,000 to expand access to Alligator II Marina and develop additional parking facilities at Lake Cumberland.

$1 million to extend sewer lines to residents of South Campbellsville area along KY Hwy 70.

$720,000 for the purchase of the historic Homeplace on the Green River.

$2 million for the Campbellsville University Technology Training Center for the construction of a facility to train dislocated workers.

“These projects lead to economic development in the counties I visited today, and the people here know it,” McConnell said. “I am confident they will look at my record of delivering for Kentucky and determine that my leadership is good for their county, and good for our state as a whole.”
 
McConnell’s bus tour will make 62 stops and travel four thousand miles before it wraps up in two weeks. 
 
Kentucky Senate President David L. Williams joined McConnell on the tour.
 
“The level of enthusiasm and crowds that showed up to voice their support for Senator McConnell was indeed gratifying.  His is a campaign definitely with momentum as we head into the last two weeks,” Williams said.
 
Senator McConnell’s wife, Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, introduced McConnell at the events.
 
“I see how tirelessly Mitch works for the people of Kentucky, and as someone who loves this state we need Mitch in Washington fighting for us,” Chao said.
 
McConnell was joined at various points by Congressman Ed Whitfield, State Senator Brett Guthrie, Candidate for Congress, State Representative candidate Bam Carney, State Representative Jamie Comer, and several local officials.