Kentucky Lt. Colonel Jacqueline Coleman (D) said Sunday he was not running for Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY.) seat.
“We're going to hear more from Democrats nationwide trying to get you and the governor to join Mitch McConnell's seat. … You said, “No,” he said, “No.” Is there a possibility that it could change? Chris Stirewalt of NewsNation asked on “The Hill Sunday.”
“I can't speak for the governor, but for me I say, 'Lord, no.” I have a five year old child – I'm at a five year old home – I'm enough for me to worry,” Coleman replied. “And I would rather deal with five years of age than five years old. Some of the people in DC acting like they are five years old.”
McConnell previously said he had no plans to retire before his term ends in early 2027. Senate Majority Leader John Tune (Rs.D.) took on McConnell's old position, where he frequently portrayed the rage of Democrats.
Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Besher recently built a national profile as a Democrat who can secure a deep red state victory. His name was also found among those who have spoken about the possibility of running former Vice President Kamala Harris during the recent presidential election.
Coleman also said on Sunday that he was worried about the Department of Education's disassembly in the wake of an order from President Trump, which is trying to promote its removal.
“When we hear the voices of Washingtonians, they don't really sound touched on what's going on in the state and certainly what's going on in our classroom,” Coleman told Starwald. “And because I went from being a high school teacher, basketball coach and assistant principal to becoming lieutenant governor of Kentucky.”
“And what I'm worried about is the message I'm sending here on a macro level, and that message is that the United States wants to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education rather than investing in children and the families that need it most,” she added.
