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Barr and Booker clash on affordability, war and term limits in only Kentucky Senate debate

Republican Andy Barr and Democrat Charles Booker clashed in their only scheduled debate in Lexington as they seek to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell. They offered different approaches to affordability, with Barr emphasizing energy supply and Booker citing investment in small businesses, and differed over U.S. involvement in war. Booker called for a data-center moratorium, while Barr backed local control; both said Flock cameras need guardrails. Booker also called for a two-term Senate limit.

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