Alison Lundergan Grimes, the Democratic challenger in Kentucky's Senate race, lost by a wide margin to incumbent Mitch McConnell in what was once thought would be a close race. Grimes, it seems, thought the race would be tighter, too: In her concession speech, she appeared frustrated and shellshocked, and she failed to actually concede — or even mention McConnell by name.
He continued: "You have to observe certain protocols in American politics. Just do it, get it over with. You don't have to like the guy." Watch the MSNBC clip at Mediaite.
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