Lexington Mayor Jim Gray running against U.S. Sen. Rand Paul

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Lexington Mayor Jim Gray will file to run for the U.S. Senate Tuesday morning as a Democrat, declaring his candidacy to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Rand Paul on the day of Kentucky’s filing deadline.

Gray, 62, told the Herald-Leader Monday night that he decided to challenge Paul last week, and he “absolutely” believes he can win despite the state’s rightward lurch and widespread disapproval of President Barack Obama.

“I feel like that there’s an environment in Washington that’s toxic, and people across the country, and including Kentucky, are looking for alternatives,” Gray said.

The chairman of Gray Construction, a successful family business, Gray is in his second term as mayor. He said both experiences have taught him “that leading isn’t just about talking — you’ve got to listen as well.”

Gray’s entry into the race makes him the most prominent Democrat to come forward to challenge Paul, whose listing presidential campaign has made him vulnerable to defeat, Gray said.

Read more here: http://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article56605288.html#storylink=cpy

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1. He's been a very good Mayor, very progressive, very inclusive, and openly Gay.

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2. I hope he can do it and

plan to keep the hope alive by helping him!

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3. A friend's partner just moved there to work on his campaign

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4. There are 7 Dem primary candidates for U.S. Senate - here's another good one - Sellus Wilder

http://wilderforsenate.com/