NewsFebruary 22, 2017
About 50 people with the Liberal Women Unite-Southeast MO Chapter demonstrate in front of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Protestors held signs and chanted "Where's Roy" to demand a Town Hall Meeting with Senator Roy Blunt. As they spoke with the District Director, Darren Lingle, they brought up concerns they had along with saying they were not paid to be there with some having to even take vacation time to state what they believe in.
Leigh Fredrickson from just North of Puxico, waves his hand as he talks with District Director, Darren Lingle, about concerns he has for Senator Roy Blunt in U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Leigh Fredrickson from just North of Puxico, waves his hand as he talks with District Director, Darren Lingle, about concerns he has for Senator Roy Blunt in U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Demonstrators sign in before they bring up concerns they have with District Director, Darren Lingle, for Senator Roy Blunt in U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Demonstrators sign in before they bring up concerns they have with District Director, Darren Lingle, for Senator Roy Blunt in U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
About 50 people with the Liberal Women Unite-Southeast MO Chapter demonstrate in front of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Protestors held signs and chanted "Where's Roy" to demand a Town Hall Meeting with Senator Roy Blunt. As they spoke with the District Director, Darren Lingle, they brought up concerns they had along with saying they were not paid to be there with some having to even take vacation time to state what they believe in.
About 50 people with the Liberal Women Unite-Southeast MO Chapter demonstrate in front of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Protestors held signs and chanted "Where's Roy" to demand a Town Hall Meeting with Senator Roy Blunt. As they spoke with the District Director, Darren Lingle, they brought up concerns they had along with saying they were not paid to be there with some having to even take vacation time to state what they believe in.
People bring up concerns they have with District Director, Darren Lingle, for Senator Roy Blunt in U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
People bring up concerns they have with District Director, Darren Lingle, for Senator Roy Blunt in U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Paul Allee from Cape Girardeau holds a sign with other demonstrators in front of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Protestors held signs and chanted "Where's Roy" to demand a Town Hall Meeting with Senator Roy Blunt. As they spoke with the District Director, Darren Lingle, they brought up concerns they had along with saying they were not paid to be there with some having to even take vacation time to state what they believe in.
Paul Allee from Cape Girardeau holds a sign with other demonstrators in front of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Protestors held signs and chanted "Where's Roy" to demand a Town Hall Meeting with Senator Roy Blunt. As they spoke with the District Director, Darren Lingle, they brought up concerns they had along with saying they were not paid to be there with some having to even take vacation time to state what they believe in.
People bring up concerns they have with District Director, Darren Lingle, for Senator Roy Blunt in U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
People bring up concerns they have with District Director, Darren Lingle, for Senator Roy Blunt in U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
About 50 people with the Liberal Women Unite-Southeast MO Chapter demonstrate in front of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Protestors held signs and chanted "Where's Roy" to demand a Town Hall Meeting with Senator Roy Blunt. As they spoke with the District Director, Darren Lingle, they brought up concerns they had along with saying they were not paid to be there with some having to even take vacation time to state what they believe in.
About 50 people with the Liberal Women Unite-Southeast MO Chapter demonstrate in front of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Protestors held signs and chanted "Where's Roy" to demand a Town Hall Meeting with Senator Roy Blunt. As they spoke with the District Director, Darren Lingle, they brought up concerns they had along with saying they were not paid to be there with some having to even take vacation time to state what they believe in.
Michael Davis, Cape Girardeau County Democratic Party chairman, talks with District Director, Darren Lingle, about concerns he has for Senator Roy Blunt in U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Michael Davis, Cape Girardeau County Democratic Party chairman, talks with District Director, Darren Lingle, about concerns he has for Senator Roy Blunt in U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
People bring up concerns they have with District Director, Darren Lingle, for Senator Roy Blunt in U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
People bring up concerns they have with District Director, Darren Lingle, for Senator Roy Blunt in U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
People bring up concerns they have with District Director, Darren Lingle, for Senator Roy Blunt in U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
People bring up concerns they have with District Director, Darren Lingle, for Senator Roy Blunt in U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
About 50 people with the Liberal Women Unite-Southeast MO Chapter demonstrate in front of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Protestors held signs and chanted "Where's Roy" to demand a Town Hall Meeting with Senator Roy Blunt. As they spoke with the District Director, Darren Lingle, they brought up concerns they had along with saying they were not paid to be there with some having to even take vacation time to state what they believe in.
About 50 people with the Liberal Women Unite-Southeast MO Chapter demonstrate in front of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Protestors held signs and chanted "Where's Roy" to demand a Town Hall Meeting with Senator Roy Blunt. As they spoke with the District Director, Darren Lingle, they brought up concerns they had along with saying they were not paid to be there with some having to even take vacation time to state what they believe in.
About 50 people with the Liberal Women Unite-Southeast MO Chapter demonstrate in front of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Protestors held signs and chanted "Where's Roy" to demand a Town Hall Meeting with Senator Roy Blunt. As they spoke with the District Director, Darren Lingle, they brought up concerns they had along with saying they were not paid to be there with some having to even take vacation time to state what they believe in.
About 50 people with the Liberal Women Unite-Southeast MO Chapter demonstrate in front of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Protestors held signs and chanted "Where's Roy" to demand a Town Hall Meeting with Senator Roy Blunt. As they spoke with the District Director, Darren Lingle, they brought up concerns they had along with saying they were not paid to be there with some having to even take vacation time to state what they believe in.
About 50 people with the Liberal Women Unite-Southeast MO Chapter demonstrate in front of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Protestors held signs and chanted "Where's Roy" to demand a Town Hall Meeting with Senator Roy Blunt. As they spoke with the District Director, Darren Lingle, they brought up concerns they had along with saying they were not paid to be there with some having to even take vacation time to state what they believe in.
About 50 people with the Liberal Women Unite-Southeast MO Chapter demonstrate in front of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Protestors held signs and chanted "Where's Roy" to demand a Town Hall Meeting with Senator Roy Blunt. As they spoke with the District Director, Darren Lingle, they brought up concerns they had along with saying they were not paid to be there with some having to even take vacation time to state what they believe in.
About 50 people with the Liberal Women Unite-Southeast MO Chapter demonstrate in front of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Protestors held signs and chanted "Where's Roy" to demand a Town Hall Meeting with Senator Roy Blunt. As they spoke with the District Director, Darren Lingle, they brought up concerns they had along with saying they were not paid to be there with some having to even take vacation time to state what they believe in.
About 50 people with the Liberal Women Unite-Southeast MO Chapter demonstrate in front of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Protestors held signs and chanted "Where's Roy" to demand a Town Hall Meeting with Senator Roy Blunt. As they spoke with the District Director, Darren Lingle, they brought up concerns they had along with saying they were not paid to be there with some having to even take vacation time to state what they believe in.
About 50 people with the Liberal Women Unite-Southeast MO Chapter demonstrate in front of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Protestors held signs and chanted "Where's Roy" to demand a Town Hall Meeting with Senator Roy Blunt. As they spoke with the District Director, Darren Lingle, they brought up concerns they had along with saying they were not paid to be there with some having to even take vacation time to state what they believe in.
About 50 people with the Liberal Women Unite-Southeast MO Chapter demonstrate in front of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Protestors held signs and chanted "Where's Roy" to demand a Town Hall Meeting with Senator Roy Blunt. As they spoke with the District Director, Darren Lingle, they brought up concerns they had along with saying they were not paid to be there with some having to even take vacation time to state what they believe in.
Brenda Schnider from Poplar Bluff holds a sign with other demonstrators in front of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Protestors held signs and chanted "Where's Roy" to demand a Town Hall Meeting with Senator Roy Blunt. As they spoke with the District Director, Darren Lingle, they brought up concerns they had along with saying they were not paid to be there with some having to even take vacation time to state what they believe in.
Brenda Schnider from Poplar Bluff holds a sign with other demonstrators in front of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Protestors held signs and chanted "Where's Roy" to demand a Town Hall Meeting with Senator Roy Blunt. As they spoke with the District Director, Darren Lingle, they brought up concerns they had along with saying they were not paid to be there with some having to even take vacation time to state what they believe in.
Debbie Kitchen holds a sign with other demonstrators in front of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Protestors held signs and chanted "Where's Roy" to demand a Town Hall Meeting with Senator Roy Blunt. As they spoke with the District Director, Darren Lingle, they brought up concerns they had along with saying they were not paid to be there with some having to even take vacation time to state what they believe in.
Debbie Kitchen holds a sign with other demonstrators in front of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Protestors held signs and chanted "Where's Roy" to demand a Town Hall Meeting with Senator Roy Blunt. As they spoke with the District Director, Darren Lingle, they brought up concerns they had along with saying they were not paid to be there with some having to even take vacation time to state what they believe in.
Annette Randol from Scott City holds a sign with other demonstrators in front of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Protestors held signs and chanted "Where's Roy" to demand a Town Hall Meeting with Senator Roy Blunt. As they spoke with the District Director, Darren Lingle, they brought up concerns they had along with saying they were not paid to be there with some having to even take vacation time to state what they believe in.
Annette Randol from Scott City holds a sign with other demonstrators in front of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Protestors held signs and chanted "Where's Roy" to demand a Town Hall Meeting with Senator Roy Blunt. As they spoke with the District Director, Darren Lingle, they brought up concerns they had along with saying they were not paid to be there with some having to even take vacation time to state what they believe in.
People bring up concerns they have with District Director, Darren Lingle, for Senator Roy Blunt in U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
People bring up concerns they have with District Director, Darren Lingle, for Senator Roy Blunt in U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Roger Cahoon, right, from Wittenberg brings up concerns they have with District Director, Darren Lingle, Senator Roy Blunt in U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. "I'm an independent, and no I am not paid to be here. I am here on my own." Cahoon said.
Roger Cahoon, right, from Wittenberg brings up concerns they have with District Director, Darren Lingle, Senator Roy Blunt in U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. "I'm an independent, and no I am not paid to be here. I am here on my own." Cahoon said.
About 50 people with the Liberal Women Unite-Southeast MO Chapter demonstrate in front of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Protestors held signs and chanted "Where's Roy" to demand a Town Hall Meeting with Senator Roy Blunt. As they spoke with the District Director, Darren Lingle, they brought up concerns they had along with saying they were not paid to be there with some having to even take vacation time to state what they believe in.
About 50 people with the Liberal Women Unite-Southeast MO Chapter demonstrate in front of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Protestors held signs and chanted "Where's Roy" to demand a Town Hall Meeting with Senator Roy Blunt. As they spoke with the District Director, Darren Lingle, they brought up concerns they had along with saying they were not paid to be there with some having to even take vacation time to state what they believe in.
Jim Martin, left, from Perryville listens as people bring up concerns they have with District Director, Darren Lingle, for Senator Roy Blunt in U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Jim Martin, left, from Perryville listens as people bring up concerns they have with District Director, Darren Lingle, for Senator Roy Blunt in U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
About 50 people with the Liberal Women Unite-Southeast MO Chapter demonstrate in front of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Protestors held signs and chanted "Where's Roy" to demand a Town Hall Meeting with Senator Roy Blunt. As they spoke with the District Director, Darren Lingle, they brought up concerns they had along with saying they were not paid to be there with some having to even take vacation time to state what they believe in.
About 50 people with the Liberal Women Unite-Southeast MO Chapter demonstrate in front of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Protestors held signs and chanted "Where's Roy" to demand a Town Hall Meeting with Senator Roy Blunt. As they spoke with the District Director, Darren Lingle, they brought up concerns they had along with saying they were not paid to be there with some having to even take vacation time to state what they believe in.
Receive Daily Headlines FREESign up today!

About 50 people with the Liberal Women Unite-Southeast MO Chapter demonstrate in front of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's office Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Protestors held signs and chanted "Where's Roy" to demand a Town Hall Meeting with Senator Roy Blunt. As they spoke with the District Director, Darren Lingle, they brought up concerns they had along with saying they were not paid to be there with some having to even take vacation time to state what they believe in.

Story Tags

Connect with the Southeast Missourian Newsroom:

For corrections to this story or other insights for the editor, click here. To submit a letter to the editor, click here. To learn about the Southeast Missourian’s AI Policy, click here.

Advertisement
Receive Daily Headlines FREESign up today!