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"I would absolutely support my friend [Scott Jennings] for U.S. Senate. But he’d also make a fine governor for the great state of Kentucky as well," Republican strategist Dustin Grage tweeted.
As for McConnell, the former Senate majority leader said last week he would not seek another term, leaving the door wide open for contenders in 2026.
Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, left, and former Republican Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (Getty Images)
In a recent campaign video, Cameron mentioned McConnell by name for voting against the nominations of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
"You should expect a senator from Kentucky to vote for those nominees to advance the ‘America first’ agenda," Cameron said.
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Neither Trump nor McConnell have announced an endorsement in the race.
Fox News Digital reached out to Jennings but did not receive comment.
Cameron Arcand is a politics writer at Fox News Digital in Washington D.C. Story tips can be sent to Cameron.Arcand@Fox.com and on Twitter: @cameron_arcand
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