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Fancy Farm 2017: Paul Not Attending, McConnell “No Scheduling Announcement”

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Republican U.S. Senator Rand Paul is skipping this year’s Fancy Farm Picnic. 

A spokesperson for Paul today confirmed he will not attend the political speaking event tomorrow in Graves County. A spokesperson for Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said today there is “no scheduling announcement” with regards to Fancy Farm. Both attended last year.

While there are no major elections this year, political mudslinging is likely to commence from both major parties. On the Republican side scheduled speakers include Congressman James Comer, House Speaker Jeff Hoover, Ag commissioner Ryan Quarles, State Senator Stan Humphries and State Rep. Richard Heath. Democratic speakers are Attorney General Andy Beshear and House Minority Floor Leader Rocky Adkins. Former Democratic House Speaker Bobby Richardson emcees.

Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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