In late August 2020, McConnell changed McGrath to a debate,<ref>[https://www.wkyt.com/2020/08/19/mcconnell-challenges-mcgrath-to-debate/ McConnell challenges McGrath to debate]</ref> eliciting a bizarre response from the latter.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/08/19/cocaine-mitch-n2574682 Mitch McConnell's Debate Challenge Triggers Unusual Response from Dem. Challenger]</ref> The longtime senator also accepted an offer to participate in a forum hosted by the Kentucky Farm Bureau, which McGrath declined.<ref>[https://apnews.com/1755507b1028a6c9b04a02d0ef672d57 McConnell, McGrath jockey over debates in Senate race]</ref> | In late August 2020, McConnell changed McGrath to a debate,<ref>[https://www.wkyt.com/2020/08/19/mcconnell-challenges-mcgrath-to-debate/ McConnell challenges McGrath to debate]</ref> eliciting a bizarre response from the latter.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/08/19/cocaine-mitch-n2574682 Mitch McConnell's Debate Challenge Triggers Unusual Response from Dem. Challenger]</ref> The longtime senator also accepted an offer to participate in a forum hosted by the Kentucky Farm Bureau, which McGrath declined.<ref>[https://apnews.com/1755507b1028a6c9b04a02d0ef672d57 McConnell, McGrath jockey over debates in Senate race]</ref> |