McConnell says he won't endorse in GOP primary

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Kentucky's most powerful Republican politician says he doesn't expect to endorse anyone in the state's GOP Senate primary next year.

Sen. Mitch McConnell said Thursday that Republican voters don't need his advice about the race that includes three GOP candidates. He made the comments before the Kentucky Country Ham Breakfast in Louisville.

The Republican U.S. Senate campaign features Secretary of State Trey Grayson, Bowling Green eye surgeon Rand Paul and Elkton businessman Bill Johnson.

The winner will face one of four candidates seeking the Democratic nomination, including Lt. Gov. Daniel Mongiardo and Attorney General Jack Conway.

They are running to succeed Republican Sen. Jim Bunning, who is retiring at the end of his second term next year.

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