Post by Logan on Feb 24, 2017 16:42:41 GMT -6
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was shadowed by protesters for a second straight day as at least 400 demonstrators turned out in Jeffersontown on Wednesday, urging him to meet with them.
As he did the day before when around 1,000 protesters turned out in Lawrenceburg, the famously unflappable senator deflected their jousts, saying protesting "is about as American as apple pie."
The protests were part of a nationwide movement to pressure Congress to oppose controversial policies and statements made by President Donald Trump and his administration.
Some Republican congressional members have endured tense and crowded town-hall events, where constituents can show up without having to RSVP, during this week's recess. Others — including McConnell — have spoken at events that require reservations or tickets.
Read more: www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2017/02/22/protest-expected-sen-mitch-mcconnell-louisville/98195140/
As he did the day before when around 1,000 protesters turned out in Lawrenceburg, the famously unflappable senator deflected their jousts, saying protesting "is about as American as apple pie."
The protests were part of a nationwide movement to pressure Congress to oppose controversial policies and statements made by President Donald Trump and his administration.
Some Republican congressional members have endured tense and crowded town-hall events, where constituents can show up without having to RSVP, during this week's recess. Others — including McConnell — have spoken at events that require reservations or tickets.
Read more: www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2017/02/22/protest-expected-sen-mitch-mcconnell-louisville/98195140/