Kristina Lemmon, left, of Covington, Ky., and Margie Vazquez of Fort Mitchell, Ky., hold signs protesting the appearance of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell R-Ky. Sen. McConnell is schedules to speak at a gathering of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Covington, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)