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** FILE ** In this May 16, 2014, photo Kentucky Republican senatorial candidate Matt Bevin speaks with reporters on the steps of the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Mitch McConnell a ‘pretend’ conservative, Matt Bevin says

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, right, and his wife Elaine Chao wave to his supporters following his victory in the Republican primary Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at the Marriott Louisville East in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Sen. McConnell, Grimes to face off in November

By ADAM BEAM and BRUCE SCHREINER - Associated Press

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell won a primary victory over businessman Matt Bevin. (AP Photo/Daily News, Miranda Pederson)

Georgia, Kentucky primaries to sow seeds for Republican control of Senate

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Candidates canvass Kentucky on Senate primary eve

By BRUCE SCHREINER and ADAM BEAM - Associated Press

Report: Kentucky adding low paying jobs

By ADAM BEAM - Associated Press

** FILE ** President Barack Obama has lunch with members of the congressional leadership in the Oval Office Private Dining Room, May 16, 2012. The president served hoagies from Taylor Gourmet, which he purchased after a small business roundtable earlier in the day. Seated, clockwise from the president, are: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, and House Speaker John Boehner.(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Americans give low marks to Congress’ leaders, poll shows

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Republican Senate hopeful Ben Sasse, center, laughs with Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, R-Neb., left, and Neb. Gov. Dave Heineman in Lincoln, Neb., Tuesday, May 13, 2014, after winning his party's primary election. A crowd of Republican candidates jockeyed to succeed Nebraska's outgoing governor and senior U.S. senator in a busy primary election where voters also were set to select nominees for three other vacant offices. (AP Photo)

Sasse, Ricketts win GOP nominations in Nebraska

By Associated Press - Associated Press

Republican Senate candidate Ben Sasse speaks at a Republican unity rally in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, May 14, 2014. With Sasse, tea party groups figured out the riddle of electing one of their own in 2014: Claim a Republican as a member of the tribe, even if he insists on talking about solutions and not just grievances. (AP Photo)

EDITORIAL: A Tea Party triumph in Nebraska

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Donations from bailout companies fuel campaigns

Associated Press

McConnell to fly around state day before election

Associated Press

McConnell: Northern Kentucky is heroin epicenter

Associated Press

Field of teams: Tea party candidate Ben Sasse (left) and establishment-backed candidate Shane Osborn are opening a new front in Nebraska politics. They are in the middle of a bitter national struggle in the Republican Party between one wing determined to maintain traditional control and insurgents trying to change direction. (Associated Press photographs)

Cornhusker clash: Nebraska sees nasty fight in GOP Senate primary

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

McConnell raised $1 million in April

Associated Press

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., joined by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., left, and Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., rear left, speaks to reporters after a Republican caucus meeting, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, May 6, 2014. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Hopes for Keystone XL vote fade as talks fail

By MATTHEW DALY - Associated Press

Republican veterans in the Senate, including Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, face primary battles. (Associated Press)

HURT: Butt out of Nebraska GOP primary contest, Mitch

By Charles Hurt

Chamber of Commerce starts ads in 10 House races

By PHILIP ELLIOTT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2013, file photo, Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki listens as he testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky says a leadership change may help resolve what he calls &quot;dysfunction&quot; at the Department of Veterans Affairs, following allegations of corruption and avoidable deaths at the veterans' hospital in Phoenix. McConnell says the tenure of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki is &quot;embarrassing&quot; and that the agency is in &quot;a stunning period of dysfunction.&quot; McConnell isn't calling for Shinseki to step down, but says a change in leadership &quot;might be a good thing.&quot;(AP Photo/ Evan Vucci, File)

Senate Republicans call for VA secretary to resign

By MATTHEW DALY - Associated Press

New McConnell ad looks to November

By ADAM BEAM and PHILIP ELLIOTT - Associated Press

FILE - This April 16, 2014 file photo shows Sen. Kay Hagan, D-N.C. in Durham, N.C. Deciding which party controls the U.S. Senate for the final two years of President Barack Obama’s tenure could come down to women _ both the handful who are running in significant races and the moderate female voters who often tip close elections. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Candidates seek female votes key to Senate control

By BILL BARROW - Associated Press

Senate GOP pushes Russia sanctions bill

By DONNA CASSATA - Associated Press