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Rep. Barr Hires Anti-Trump Campaign Manager Amid Tight Senate Race

3/31/2026

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Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) hired Blake Gober as his campaign manager for the United States Senate race in Kentucky.
Blake Gober is a known critic of Donald Trump who has publicly declared himself #NeverTrump.
Barr's campaign has not addressed questions about Gober's views or whether Barr vetted him.
The implications of this hiring remain uncertain as Barr faces a tight May 2026 primary against Nate Morris and Daniel Cameron.

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Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) hired Blake Gober as his campaign manager for the United States Senate race in Kentucky.
Blake Gober is a known critic of Donald Trump who has publicly declared himself #NeverTrump.
Barr's campaign has not addressed questions about Gober's views or whether Barr vetted him.
The implications of this hiring remain uncertain as Barr faces a tight May 2026 primary against Nate Morris and Daniel Cameron.