About a dozen people turned out in front of the Buchanan County Courthouse Thursday afternoon for what they called a “die-in,” to protest Congressman Sam Graves’ yes vote on the American Health Care Act last week. Many wore black or laid down next to mock gravestones.

Terry Turbak of St. Joseph said losing her current health care coverage could kill her, because of her life-long pre-existing heart condition.

A few made the trip from Hannibal, including Stephan Franke, who challenged the bills cuts to Medicaid and restrictions on pre-existing conditions. He was among several complaining that the Congressman is never available to constituents in the eastern half of the Congressional district. One held a sign that said “searching for Sam.” They were frustrated here as well.

We reached out in person, by phone, and by email, but have yet to receive a response.