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submitted 11 months ago by Five@beehaw.org to c/politics@beehaw.org

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) was interrupted repeatedly by jeers during a breakfast speech in Kentucky Saturday, for what appeared to be the entirety of his appearance. While the Commonwealth Journal describes how McConnell “arrived to a prolonged standing ovation,” he was soon met with boos as McConnell told the crowd he and his wife, Elaine, were “really excited to be back” at the 143rd Annual St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic, where almost 20 Democratic and Republican speakers appeared. McConnell, however, appeared to bear the brunt of the crowd’s ire, with chants including “shame on you,” “retire,” and “lost the Senate,” ringing around the packed arena as he spoke. McConnell, seemingly unperturbed, powered on without acknowledging the hostile reception. “Well, this is my 28th Fancy Farm, and I want to assure you, it’s not my last,” McConnell added, confirming speculation he was not retiring anytime soon after recent concerns surrounding his health.

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[-] Anissem@lemmy.ml 54 points 11 months ago

Age limits please

[-] TheBenCommandments@infosec.pub 35 points 11 months ago

You know this ruling member of our gerontocracy just took his fucking hearing aids out before speaking.

[-] Sterile_Technique@kbin.social 31 points 11 months ago

Oh, he's still alive then. Maybe his next stroke will do the trick.

[-] Nepenthe@kbin.social 3 points 11 months ago

Your avatar could not possibly be more fitting

[-] quicksand@lemm.ee 1 points 11 months ago

I can't see the avatar on my app. Can you describe it or post a screen shot?

[-] Cavemanfreak@lemm.ee 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

I can't upload a screenshot unfortunately, but it's basically this one.

[-] fleabomber@lemm.ee 20 points 11 months ago

Did he pop his head into his turtly shell?

[-] Pistcow@lemm.ee 6 points 11 months ago
[-] Yepthatsme@kbin.social 6 points 11 months ago

Fuck Kentucky politicians

[-] stopthatgirl7@kbin.social 5 points 11 months ago

Oh, the smile just reading the headline put on my face.

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