CHICAGO – Illinois' junior Democrat Tammy Duckworth isn't just voting with the radical Left in the US Senate, she's actively promoting a challenger to oust US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. The Democrat Duckworth says she's "so excited about" is Kentucky Democrat Amy McGrath, who announced her bid Tuesday to oust McConnell in 2020.
McGrath raised $2.5 million on the first day of her campaign to challenge Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in Kentucky. McGrath's campaign told NBC News that more than $1 million came in in the first five and a half hours after the campaign launched.
Duckworth sent out an email encouraging Illinoisans to donate to McGrath. From Duckworth's email:
Amy is exactly the kind of badass I need by my side in Washington. She’s a Veteran, a pilot and a mom with young kids — no wonder we get along so well!
As Senator, I know Amy will work for our shared goals: Ensuring that all Americans — no matter how much money they make — have access to good healthcare. Supporting our service members from the moment they put on their uniform to long after they transition into civilian life. And investing in working parents and our children’s education.
Like I said, Amy is our best chance to beat Mitch McConnell, but this is still going to be an incredibly tough campaign. Amy needs to start strong if she’s going to win. So I’m asking you:
Split a $3 donation here and be among the first to show your support for Amy McGrath’s campaign.
Amy knows more than most that we don’t need to choose between looking out for our troops overseas and caring for our families here at home. She will be an important ally in the Senate, so thank you for helping her campaign start strong.
Best,
Tammy Duckworth
McConnell says he is set on maintaining his party's 53-47 control of the US Senate.
