McGrath went into the fray with high hopes that Kentuckians might want to shake up their state representation.
As a retired Marine, F/A-18 pilot, and decorated combat veteran (via theU.S.
Naval Academy), she had the potential to appeal to voters supporting the military.
Even theLexington Herald-Leaderendorsed her for the post.
Apparently, Bluegrass State voters weren’t convinced.
Her freewheeling spending prompted raised eyebrows from supporters and snark from conservatives.
McGrath has yet to express any regrets over her spending choices.
