Cite His Strong Leadership and Commitment to Kentucky
Louisville, KY - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell received the endorsements of nine major newspapers across Kentucky, who urged their readers to re-elect Senator McConnell because of his effective leadership, knowledge and responsiveness to the needs of Kentuckians.
The Paducah Sun, the Daily News in Bowling Green, Kentucky New Era in Hopkinsville, the Glasgow Daily Times, Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer, The Advocate Messenger in Danville, The Kentucky Enquirer in northern Kentucky, the Ledger-Independent in Maysville and the Daily Independent in Ashland have all come out in support of Senator McConnell.
“I am proud that these papers looked at my record of delivering for Kentucky, along with my leadership in the Senate, and decided it was something that they, and all of Kentucky, can support,” Senator McConnell said.
The Paducah Sun endorsement stressed how important it was to not only Kentucky, but to the future direction of this country, to have Senator McConnell’s continued leadership in the United States Senate.
“…We believe that Sen. McConnell’s service to Kentucky and specifically to our part of the state during his 24-year tenure, standing alone, merits his return to the Senate,” The Paducah Sun wrote. “No one has worked harder over the past two decades to advance the interests of the economy and the people of far western Kentucky than Mitch McConnell.” Click here to view the full endorsement.
The Daily News supports McConnell’s re-election, noting he “has effectively used his seniority and leadership positions to bring millions of our tax dollars back to Kentucky.”
“McConnell has proved to be a worthy advocate for Kentucky over the past 24 years in the Senate. He understands the needs and wants of his constituents and he delivers,” the Daily News wrote. Click here to view the full endorsement.
Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer recognized Senator McConnell’s status in the Senate and “his reputation as a smart, highly skilled politician on the Republican side, reflects well on Kentucky.”
“McConnell’s presence on the national stage and his reputation as one of the few people who actually call the shots on a day-to day basis in the Senate, and thereby the federal government, brings positive recognition to Kentucky,” the paper stated. Click here to view the full endorsement.
The Advocate Messenger said it was now, more than ever, the state and country need Senator McConnell’s “strong, experienced, knowledgeable leadership.”
Their endorsement stated “Kentucky would be giving up something terribly important on today’s political scene if it lost McConnell.” Click here to view the full endorsement.
The Kentucky Enquirer echoed the sentiments of the other endorsements, saying “McConnell’s position as Minority Leader puts him in the middle of virtually every issue in Congress. That will be especially important in the coming term as Congress grapples with energy policy and the nation’s crumbling highway infrastructure.” Click here to view the full endorsement.
The Ledger-Independent not only noted Senator McConnell’s leadership, but his responsiveness to the needs and concerns of all Kentuckians stating. “Senator McConnell has always been aware of and reactive to the needs of northeastern Kentucky. …He knows the challenges we face moving forward.”
“Federal grants obtained with McConnell's support have meant a great deal to those of us who live in the small towns of the Buffalo Trace, and McConnell's keen understanding of the farm economy has supported our efforts to move forward in an area once absolutely dependent on the tobacco crop,” the paper wrote. Click here to view the full endorsement.
The Daily Independent in Ashland said seniority is the key to power in Congress, especially for small states like Kentucky.
“There is one compelling reason why Kentucky voters should re-elect Mitch McConnell to a fifth six-year term in the U.S. Senate: Clout,” the Daily Independent wrote. Click here to view the full endorsement.
The Glasgow Daily Times said McConnell probably could work exclusively on national and global issues, but he does an amazing job of staying in touch with and involved with Kentucky.
“In red-state Kentucky, he represents our values, our traditions and our way of life,” the paper wrote. Click here to view the full endorsement.
The Kentucky New Era in Hopkinsville believes that McConnell’s record of helping the state is remarkable.
“For the Pennyrile region alone, his assistance in getting help for Fort Campbell has made life better for the thousands of military who call the region home,” the paper wrote. “He has helped bring millions in aid to the state, and he has some fresh ideas of his own to continue to help the state and to jump-start the economy.” Click here to view the full endorsement.
Even the liberal Courier-Journal in Louisville praised Senator McConnell's leadership and wrote, “The incumbent, Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell, is an estimable figure -- highly skilled in the political and legislative arts, knowledgeable, experienced and powerful. He argues that as Republican leader of the Senate, he has attained influence that is rare for a Kentuckian in Washington. The state, he insists, is the beneficiary of his accomplishments.” They added, “Sen. McConnell deserves praise for his leadership in the recent bipartisan passage of a financial rescue plan. We wish Mr. Lunsford, who avoids a direct answer as to whether he would have supported the bill, recognized the importance of quick action.”
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