On a local level, our elected leaders don’t hear from voters unless we complain or want to whine about something. What a few have told me is they want and need more input from constituents then they get now. They want stories they can use in support or opposition of various bills, and the more people who write them, the more they can claim they are representing their voters. This sounds like a small thing but to them it helps them oppose bad bills and support good ones. It makes sense too, if we remember we have to fight off lobbyists who are trying to sway their votes one way or another.
EC is right about their already know how we feel on the big issues, but they still want the input to show support and voter backing. If nothing else, this is one way to keep momentum up and keep our issues in the forefront of discussion.
Well— I don’t know what your Reps are like....
My Reps are closely knit into their communities.....
I talk to most of them PERSONALLY at least once a month....let alone calls, emails, articles in papers, etc...
These folks do a LOT of local events, speaking to small groups....all you have to do is ask them....
Maybe it is just my area...but we are very active, and our Reps are very visible, and approachable on a physical and personal level....
btw—
I you make good points....people should be in touch with their Reps on a regular basis....
I just don’t like giving Politicos a pass— it is THEIR job to know what his constituents want....this is what they have staffers for, etc.....if they just hang out with other politicians, then they aren’t doing their jobs...
btw— you are also right on that we can give them info they may not know...
just last week- I unterviewed Tom Price, and I schooled him on a few facts when it comes to energy that he did not know....but it sure will make him look at his lobbyists a tad differently...
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