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WKYT news director Robert Thomas has outlined precautions that are being taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at the debate. Mike DeWine tested positive Thursday for the coronavirus just ahead a planned meeting with President Donald Trump. In Lexington, retired Lt. McGrath responded: “Senator, you’ve been there for 36 years. Pence says a coronavirus vaccine will be hear "in unheard of time.". Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. McGrath, a retired Marine combat pilot, was aggressive in blaming the senator for Congress’ inability to secure another round of federal relief for a pandemic-battered economy, calling it a “dereliction of duty.” McConnell blamed congressional Democrats for the stalemated negotiations. The … Mitch McConnell and Amy McGrath may not debate each other, after all, In Kentucky stop, Mitch McConnell refuses to say if he's recently been tested for COVID-19, McConnell, McGrath each answer 13 important questions ahead of Election Day. More questions than answers as the President's doctor holds a briefing. All rights reserved. Kamala Harris, Dianne Feinstein make points but get non-answers in Barrett... Oakland shooting leaves 2 dead, 1 wounded. Trump becomes first president to visit Mankato, Minn. in 16 years. Amy McGrath, the Democrat challenger to Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), has requested that everyone in attendance for her debate against McConnell gets tested for the coronavirus. My last term $17.5 billion for the commonwealth that would not have been there had I not been the majority leader of the Senate.”. The coronavirus kept McConnell and McGrath from facing off in August at the Fancy Farm picnic, which traditionally kicks off fall campaigning in Kentucky. The rivals in the big-spending campaign have spent months attacking each other in TV ads. The debate, which will most likely be the first and only of its kind, is scheduled to be aired on Gray Television’s Kentucky-based stations. And until McGrath's announcement Friday afternoon, they hadn't agreed to attend the same forum, instead accepting invitations to different events. WTOP.com | Alexa | Google Home | WTOP App | 103.5 FM, Montgomery Co. council criticizes exec over virus aid, Dems, GOP stretch for hard-to-get districts in House races, Bitter US Senate contest dwells on crime, coronavirus, N. Carolina Senate race upended by sexting, virus diagnosis, Federal judge extends Virginia voter registration deadline, New fellowship to shed light on history of slavery in DC. McConnell and McGrath sent out letters in August challenging each other to a debate, but they both had their own stipulations. Follow Kyle on Twitter @RealKyleMorris and Facebook. The candidates will be placed at least 20 feet from one another. Kentucky is in the midst of another spike of COVID-19 cases. McConnell blamed congressional Democrats for the stalemated negotiations. RealClearPolitics - Election 2020 - Kentucky Senate - McConnell vs. McGrath The debate offered McGrath her best chance for a breakthrough against McConnell, who has long dominated Kentucky’s political landscape and has consistently led in polling as he seeks a seventh term. “I think they don’t want a solution prior to the election,” he said of congressional Democrats. It came near the end of a big-spending campaign that has been waged in distance, with the two sparring in hard-hitting TV ads. McConnell, the Senate majority leader, had accepted the offer weeks ago. McGrath said that Kentuckians “deserve a debate in this critical race, so they can make a more informed decision when casting their ballots." This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed. "For that reason, I will accept the invitation to participate in the Oct. 12 Gray TV debate. President Donald Trump is attacking Joe Biden for calling on governors to mandate all Americans wear masks. Throughout the debate, only the moderator and the two candidates will be in the room. McConnell is seeking a seventh term in the November election. In-person early voting begins Tuesday, and many Kentuckians are filling out absentee ballots. The debate offered McGrath her best chance for a breakthrough against McConnell… “What does it mean to Kentucky over the last term? 150 million rapid COVID-19 tests are being deployed across America. McGrath said the Republican incumbent has failed to tackle the state’s chronic economic and health problems. Thomas also said that plexiglass shields will be present on the stage and will further prevent the spread. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s opponent accused him of failing the country with the lack of another coronavirus relief package, while the Republican incumbent described himself as a powerful advocate for Kentucky in a hard-hitting televised debate Monday evening. Kentucky voters will get their first, and potentially only, chance to see a debate between Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell and Democratic challenger Amy McGrath when they meet Monday evening for a socially distanced encounter. McConnell countered that he’s delivered billions of dollars in federal money that McGrath couldn’t replicate if she replaces him and takes her place as a freshman on the “back bench” in the Senate. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., tells 'Special Report' development is as serious as 'four heart attacks and a stroke'. "We look forward to hosting them.". In addition to all safety protocols put into place, Thomas said that those who are scheduled to work in the building during the debate are being tested. "Still, Kentuckians deserve a debate in this critical race, so they can make a more informed decision when casting their ballots, and that outweighs my hope that we could hold a more open, inclusive forum," she continued. "We are pleased Amy McGrath has decided to join Senator McConnell on the debate stage, and we are looking forward to a spirited conversation," she told The Courier Journal. McConnell touted his top Senate leadership post and his ability to deliver federal money as valuable assets for Kentucky that would be lost if he leaves the Senate. It is undemocratic to allow one candidate to dictate who gets to participate, as McConnell has done," she said. In their first, and potentially only debate of the campaign, McConnell and Democratic challenger Amy McGrath sparred over the federal response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Supreme Court nomination fight and the Republican incumbent’s decadeslong record. The exchange turned personal as McConnell responded to the barrage from McGrath and her repeated references crediting her Marine career for training her to be a problem solver. "However, McConnell will not concede to debating with a female moderator or to including libertarian candidate Brad Barron, who by standard measures qualifies to participate. McConnell has a duty to Kentuckians to keep them safe and set an example on following CDC guidelines,” McGrath said in a statement. You can also watch live on our Facebook page, WKYT.com and also through our free news app on a smartphone or other streaming devices such as Roku and Amazon Fire. I can’t wait,” McGrath said. He also said that those attending the debate will have their temperature taken at the door. McConnell originally challenged McGrath to a debate that's solely between the two of them — meaning no appearances by third-party candidates like Barron, who has been invited to the KET forum. Just the two of them and WKYT’s moderator, Bill Bryant. ", McConnell's campaign previously depicted McGrath's demand that a woman be added as a moderator as an excuse to skip the event, with Team Mitch spokeswoman Kate Cooksey referring to the retired Marine's "evolving grab bag of laughably ridiculous excuses why she cannot.". “Sen. "I expect she will do extremely well and all of you will have plenty to write about when we get through.”. According to a poll listed on Septemeber 24, McConnell was seven percentage points ahead of McGrath with 48 percent to 41 percent. McGrath responded: “That legislation was passed back in March, and here we are this coronavirus is still happening.”. 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(AP) — Kentucky voters will get a chance to compare Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and his Democratic challenger Amy McGrath in the give-and-take of a televised debate. Thursday afternoon McConnell talked about working with Barr to secure a … “I think her entire campaign is: she’s a Marine, she’s a mom and I’ve been there (the Senate) too long,” McConnell said. On Friday, Cooksey said their campaign welcomes McGrath's participation. Thomas insisted that Gray Television and WKYT have followed CDC guidelines since the pandemic began. When asked about the federal response to the coronavirus outbreak, McGrath gave President Donald Trump and Congress an “F,” before turning her attention to McConnell. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky voters will get a chance to compare Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and his Democratic challenger Amy McGrath in the give-and-take of a televised debate.

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