Several protesters brought signs with McConnell's words from 2016: 'The American people should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court Justice. Therefore, this vacancy should not be filled until we have a new president.'
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A group of more than 100 protesters gathered outside Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's home Saturday in response to an announcement that thecreated by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg.
McConnell issued a statement late Friday saying he intends to hold a vote on whomever President Donald Trump nominates to succeed Ginsburg, even though Election Day is less than two months away.the next day in front of the senator's home in the Belknap neighborhood shortly after noon, chanting"Hey hey, ho ho, Mitch McConnell has got to go" and"vote him out" as several passing drivers honked and waved support.
Louisville Metro Police officers have arrested one protester on charges of disorderly conduct and an improper parking violation. Laura Johnsrude of Prospect, Kentucky, was one of several protesters at the rally who brought a sign reading,"The American people should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court Justice. Therefore, this vacancy should not be filled until we have a new president."
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