Boos Rain Down On McConnell At Home State Event

August 7, 2023 Politics, Republicans

Yahoo News reports:

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) was interrupted repeatedly by jeers during a breakfast speech in his home state of Kentucky Saturday, for what appeared to be the entirety of his appearance.

At the 143rd Annual St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic, where almost 20 Democratic and Republican speakers appeared, McConnell appeared to bear the brunt of the crowd’s ire, with chants including “shame on you,” “ditch Mitch,” “retire,” and “lost the Senate,” ringing around the packed arena as he spoke.

“My friends, I’ll be honest, it’s not hard for Republicans to look good these days,” McConnell could be heard amid roaring boos. “Well, this is my 28th Fancy Farm, and I want to assure you, it’s not my last,” McConnell added.

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BREAKING: Mitch McConnell met with chants of “Retire” today at Kentucky’s Fancy Farm Picnic 2023 pic.twitter.com/BbGpB9IMeq

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