St Louis-area Republicans in Congress avoid raucous town halls

WASHINGTON • Republican St. Louis-area members of Congress have avoided the raucous town hall meetings that many of their colleagues around the country have confronted this week.

Some have had “tele-town” halls, in which constituents are invited to participate via telephone. Some took congressional trips. Some say they prefer to have smaller meetings.

All have avoided the media clips of angry protesters confronting Republicans over the prospective repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act and other issues.

Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., was on a congressional trip to Europe during this week’s break. Protesters, some carrying “Where’s Roy” signs, picketed his office in Clayton Tuesday.

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