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Sen. McConnell hires campaign manager known for tea party work

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LOUISVILLE, KY. (WDRB) -- Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell isn't up for re-election for another two years, but he's already hiring a campaign manager known for his work with tea party candidates.

McConnell has hired Jesse Benton to run his re-election campaign for a sixth term.  Benton most recently led the presidential race of Texas Congressman Ron Paul.  He also headed the 2010 race of Paul's son, U.S. Senator Rand Paul.

McConnell says Benton is the best in the business at building and organizing conservative grassroots movements.

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