Political heat turned up at Ky. picnic

Monday, July 28, 2008

FANCY FARM, Ky. -- Barbecue and bingo are big draws, but adding more zest to this year's Fancy Farm Picnic will be the first showdown between Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell and Democratic challenger Bruce Lunsford -- letting voters size up the adversaries side by side in the summer heat.

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