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Fancy Farm Politics Under Pressure | Lexington News
The Fancy Farm Picnic is Kentucky’s oldest and wildest political stage, where barbecue meets battle lines—and this year, it’s bigger than ever. With Senator Mitch McConnell’s departure opening the Senate seat, top contenders like Andy Barr and Charles Booker are sharpening their pitches. But it’s not just about winning votes—it’s about surviving the crowd, the heat, and the 3-minute time limit that sends speakers scrambling when the music kicks in. One former speaker even practiced with his family banging pots and pans, learning to weave humor and charm into his message, channeling Jeff…
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