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Jeff Beamsley's avatar

It's called constituent services. Part of that service is listening to you. :)

The incoming administration does not appear to be any better prepared to govern this time than the last time. Their nomination process, for example, is every bit as chaotic. And if reporting on the process can be trusted, Trump announced many of his picks BEFORE any background checks had been done.

As a result, most all of them with the exception of "Cash" have been forced to back peddle on many of the very positions that got them noticed in the first place.

They aren't alone. Trump and his team are back peddling on many of his promises including mass deportation, across the board tariffs, and making the cost of living (specifically groceries) his top priority.

So let's just keep reminding people that Trump is untrustworthy and unqualified and tag him with every broken promise he has made.

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Bob Morgan's avatar

trump's MO is constant chaos. He doesn't care who he puts in what position, as long as they are loyal only to him, and that they prove it every day by doing his bidding. I'm not sure I want to point out his broken promises as that may give them legitimacy. I'd rather call out his lies, lies, lies, and remind his supporters of everything he does that is contrary to their interests.

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Bob Morgan's avatar

Interesting approach, Dave. I'm not sure making the staffers think will get them to influence their bosses, but maybe making them uncomfortable will encourage them to find more gainful employment.

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Dave Conant - MO's avatar

Exactly Bob, and there are reports that some Congresspeople are already having a hard time hiring staff. It appears to be a combination of high cost of living in and around the Capital and the negative notoriety of some potential employers.

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Mary Conant's avatar

I hope at the very least, staffers are required to note and report constituent feedback to the boss. If I had a MAGA rep, I'd say you will be passing my comments on to Rep. Sellout Kissass, right?

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Dave Conant - MO's avatar

They always say that they will and they seem more or less sincere. I reserve serious language for direct interaction with the principals who have no principles.

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Bob Morgan's avatar

"...and give them my regards!"

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Carole Roseland's avatar

Nothing like holding aid hostage and then getting to spend as much as you want on anything but it!

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