Democrat Mike Broihier, 57, is an outsider in the race for the Senate seat, which pits McConnell against the Democrat frontrunner Amy McGrath.
The attack ad took aim at McGrath's backing of President Donald Trump's impeachment, her opposition to a border wall and her support for abortion, although she has said she respects the current law, Kentucky.com reported.
Broihier's platform includes progressive policies backed by Yang, such as single-payer health care, the Green New Deal, marijuana legalization and gun control.earlier this week that"when I started my campaign, it was on the idea of economic and social justice for all." Very much an underdog in the race which is closely run between McConnell and McGrath, Brohier told the"I've had a very full life. My single focus is on Mitch McConnell and bringing social justice to the people of the U.S. There's no ulterior motive. I just want to beat Mitch McConnell. Congress should reflect our values," he added.This story has been updated with a different image of Mike Broihier.
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