Morris Dominates as Barr Unravels Under the Lights

The first primary debate in Kentucky’s Senate race didn’t just introduce candidates; it crystallized the soul of the contest and perhaps the battle for the soul of the Republican party. Over the course of the debate, we got a glimpse into two diametrically opposed visions for Republicans: Trumpism vs. McConnellism.

Nate Morris articulated the vision of Trumpism from his opening statement onward: “Kentucky deserves a Senator who recognizes that this is Donald Trump’s Republican Party and votes accordingly.”