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GOP Nominee for Kentucky Governor Faces Crisis of Allegiance Between McConnell and Trump

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron will need to negotiate an endorsement from Donald Trump with his ties to Mitch McConnell in the lead up to the Nov. 7 poll.
GOP Nominee for Kentucky Governor Faces Crisis of Allegiance Between McConnell and Trump
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron greets supporters following his victory in the Republican primary for governor at an election night watch party at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Ky., on May 16, 2023. Jon Cherry/Getty Images
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The Republican nominee in the Kentucky governor’s race, who was the faithful protege to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), is facing a political crossroads after he won the nomination due to former President Donald Trump’s endorsement.

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R-Ky.) started his career as a legal counsel for Mr. McConnell.

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