On paper, the race in Kentucky between Sen. Mitch McConnell and his Democratic challenger, Alison Lundergan Grimes, should be pretty clear-cut: The experienced veteran easily beats a political novice. But like most things, it's not. 

McConnell must cross the first hurdle by beating his primary challenger, Matt Bevin, before he engages in what is expected to be one of the most expensive and bitterly fought Senate campaigns this midterm season. 

A lot is at stake overall in November: control of the Senate and the political fate of one of the most powerful Republicans in Washington. 

Grimes' advantage 

Grimes, 35, was just 7 when McConnell was first elected to the Senate. 

Mitch McConnell would face biggest challenge yet in Alison Grimes 

While he rose up the ranks in Washington and became Senate Republican leader, Grimes practiced law and won statewide office as secretary of state in 2011. 

Despite her short political career, like McConnell, her name carries weight -- for better or worse. 

Grimes' family has a long history in state Democratic politics. Her father, Jerry, was the former chairman of the Kentucky Democratic Party and a state legislator. But he was forced out of those roles over legal problems facing his catering company. 

While the family name has been battered, its connections survive: She'll have access to the deep pockets and support of her father's allies, including Bill and Hillary Clinton. 

The former President has already hit the trail for Grimes, raising more than $600,000 at one Louisville event in February. 
Who is in a race?
For what?
When is the election?
Who has a challenge ahead?
What is it?
Who is that?
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How old is grimes?
Did something happen when she was young?
To what?
How old was she?
Will she be easy to defeat?
Who is her family friends with?
How does that help?
Are they willing to do that?
How?
Who do the Clinton's know in her family?
What is his name?
Did the president raise any money?
Where at?
When?
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Sen. Mitch McConnell and his Democratic challenger, Alison Lundergan Grimes,
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On paper, the race in Kentucky between Sen. Mitch McConnell and his Democratic challenger, Alison Lundergan Grimes, should be pretty clear-cut: The experienced veteran easily beats a political novice
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A lot is at stake overall in November: control of the Senate and the political fate of one of the most powerful Republicans in Washington. 

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McConnell must cross the first hurdle by beating his primary challenger, Matt Bevin,
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McConnell must cross the first hurdle by beating his primary challenger, Matt Bevin,
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McConnell must cross the first hurdle by beating his primary challenger, Matt Bevin,
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Grimes, 35, was just 7 when McConnell was first elected to the Senate. 

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Grimes, 35, was just 7 when McConnell was first elected to the Senate. 
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Mitch McConnell would face biggest challenge yet in Alison Grimes 
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She'll have access to the deep pockets and support of her father's allies, including Bill and Hillary Clinton. 
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She'll have access to the deep pockets and support 
The former president already has.
The former President has already hit the trail for Grimes
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The former President has already hit the trail for Grimes,
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her father's allies, including Bill and Hillary Clinton. 
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More than $600,000
The former President has already hit the trail for Grimes, raising more than $600,000 
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at one Louisville event in February.
February.
more than $600,000 at one Louisville event in February. 