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BluegrassStateBlues

(881 posts) Sat Oct 5, 2013, 05:28 PM Oct 2013

McConnell made an appearance in Kentucky's Apple Festival parade today... [View all]

From what I've heard, the reception was mixed.

The person that took this photo accepted a sticker from his campaign people and then wadded it up in front of him.

My dad booed him loudly, eliciting an evil glare from his security detail, to which my dad responded, "Hey! It's my right!" A cousin of mine in attendance said he also gave him a piece of his mind. In at least two other incidents I heard about, he was confronted with people screaming things like "GET BACK TO WORK!"

Although anecdotal, there are many that don't appreciate Mitch in this dark red district and I'm glad that he didn't receive the 100% warm reception he thought he'd get.

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McConnell made an appearance in Kentucky's Apple Festival parade today... [View all] BluegrassStateBlues Oct 2013 OP

Thank you, BluegrassStateBlues! You are Cha Oct 2013 #1

+1,000 malaise Oct 2013 #11

Aw, shucks, you two. BluegrassStateBlues Oct 2013 #16

Hey, you are new! Welcome to DU, Cha Oct 2013 #19

I appreciate that. BluegrassStateBlues Oct 2013 #21

Thanks for filling us in on the details, that sounds like some political erosion Uncle Joe Oct 2013 #2

The sentiment even from Republicans I know BluegrassStateBlues Oct 2013 #8

Riding around in that red convertible does make him look out of touch. cui bono Oct 2013 #20

Nice pants, tho. truebluegreen Oct 2013 #23

OT, Jamaal510 Oct 2013 #3

I think he was going for the red, white and blue look..... Rebellious Republican Oct 2013 #5

Ha malaise Oct 2013 #12

I Like the republican leader sign on the car, except it is incomplete..... Rebellious Republican Oct 2013 #4

He'd look better wearing an egg or two. MichiganVote Oct 2013 #6

Nice car, though. The pink pants are also a nice touch, Mitch. Faygo Kid Oct 2013 #7

Wow A Little Weird Oct 2013 #9

What a turdle. (Not a misspelling.) xfundy Oct 2013 #10

Welcome to DU, BluegrassStateBlues! City Lights Oct 2013 #13

Thank you! BluegrassStateBlues Oct 2013 #22

Does he often wear pink pants? EC Oct 2013 #14

Post removed Post removed Oct 2013 #15

He usually shows up and yes, he was NOT well received at all. KentuckyWoman Oct 2013 #17

Thanks for sharing. BluegrassStateBlues Oct 2013 #18