Senator McConnell should accomplish three things vis-a-vis the New York fundraiser cited below. He shows support for two moderate Republicans in key primaries. He also gives Cathy Bailey(R-KY) a clear negative message about running for U.S. Senate. I doubt that Ms. Bailey, a former U.S. Ambassador and Republican National Committeewoman, would run for Senate without Mr. McConnell's blessing.
From the Washington Post, November 17, 2009
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is making his candidate preferences known in two Republican primaries -- hosting a fundraiser in New York City on Dec. 7 to benefit former New Hampshire attorney general Kelly Ayotte and Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson, who is being challenged by Rand Paul, the son of Texas Rep. RonAyotte will face at least two candidates in the GOP primary -- businessmen Ovide Lamontagne and Bill Binnie.