Mitch at big Kentucky picnic... speech - in the background - chants of "Moscow Mitch"... video

[salin]

Yes he still gets cheers to some of his lines - but in the background, almost throughout can be heard "Moscow Mitch"... about a minute into the video there is a counter chant (can't quite make it out - but it sounds like "send her/them home" but whatever it is, it dies out.) Louder cheers are heard for him and his lines in his speech, but this low rumble of "Moscow Mitch" is unmistakable.

Video at the link, courtesy of the Louisville newspaper, the Courier Journal.

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/elections/kentucky/2019/08/03/moscow-mitch-follows-mcconnell-kentucky-fancy-farm-picnic/1912758001/

He doesn't flinch, but given his outburst/pushback earlier this week, this had to have chafed his a$$.

[Cha]

1. KR!

[uponit7771]

2. K&R, Dems get to define Moscow Mitch early and often

[salin]

4. If ubiquitinous enough (at events like this)

in his home district, the theme will start to penetrate. Most voters don't attend such events, but some read/hear/something about events like this (not the event in general - but the chant - going on and not responded to). Over time - it might sink in - or lead to asking "what does this mean?" - to those who pay no attention to politics. Could create some cracks in the incumbent advantage for Mitch. Especially since his approval ratings, prior to this, are already low.

[GulfCoast66]

9. There are no other events like this.

Fancy Farm is s Kentucky tradition. Politicians have to go. But it harkens back to the Lincoln/Douglas debates! Everyone can come and heckling it allowed. I went in support of a Democratic Governor in 85 or 86. Can’t remember. Alcohol is a big part of it as well. Or was. Who knows now.

Politicians hate it and if republicans keep the control they have now I expect they will stop attending.

[salin]

12. Thanks for the context. I am guessing - especially with already low approval #s - ditching the even

might cost a price per some votes.

I never thought it might suddenly become a little shakey - but it suddenly seems worth watching Moscow Mitch's reelection race.

And Amy Mcgrath's campaign.

[GulfCoast66]

13. Don't get your hopes up.

He will win. It Kentucky.

[salin]

15. I am one state north. I get it. In this era - iron grip of the GOP is our reality.

But when it get's edgy, it is interesting. And on very rare conditions, surprises can happen. I don't expect them, but I get a bit happy when there is a potential for a really bumpy road.

[GulfCoast66]

16. I agree. But Kentucky is almost all white.

And old. The brain drain there is terrible. Some to their 2 major cities in the state but way too much out of state.

Lexington and Louisville are both incredibly great cities. Lots going on and both very blue. The University of Kentucky in Lexington is a R1 top tier research University.

But the rest of the state is a cultural hell-hole.

Although if you like bourbon the Bourbon Trail is great.

[Roland99]

3. Fancy Farm is huge. Can make or break a campaign

[salin]

6. Sounds like you understand some of the context (I don't)... can you share/explain

why it is such a big thing and thus how it might 'make or break' a campaign?

When I read this/saw the video it seemed worth sharing, but I don't have the context as to why/how it might be something important. Thanks, in advance.

[Roland99]

8. It's like Iowa is to presidential primaries

Or like pre-Derby races that determine favorites in the Derby.

For decades it’s what kicks off election season in Kentucky and sets the stage for the main issues

[salin]

10. Thanks for the context.

Guessing the low rumble of discontent/messaging of "Moscow Mitch" from the back of the room, but constant for a significant period of time, has got to leave a sting.

[Roland99]

11. He'll probably whine on the senate floor again.

[salin]

14. Which would be interesting, no? Works for Trump (to his supporters) as in "hitting back", but....

it also shows weakness. His whining - while also claiming such strength (the "Grim Reaper" of legislation) is such a muddled mess - that I can't imagine that it will work the same way it works for Don the Con. Could backfire big.

[Golden Raisin]

5. Nice that McConnell was protested but what will really

count is if the citizens of Kentucky actually vote him out in 2020. Same goes for their other scumbucket, Rand Paul. I'm not holding my breath.

[salin]

7. I look for glimpses of hope.

I agree that it could be nothing. I live in Indiana, and we have regressed in the past 10+ years since the state went for Obama (in '08), so I understand the 'not holding my breath.' But given his low approval ratings, maybe some fissures (in the overall vote) will start being exploited?