Representatives are supposed to be voting in the interests of their districts at all times. That is what is truly helpful.
It is an established principle that elected officials have a responsibility to do what they think is ethically and morally right—and what is right for America. For the most part that has coincided with constituents desires.
If the people in this man’s district overwhelmingly felt that gays and lesbians should not only be ostracized but also be removed from society, do you think he should vote for that?
If the people overwhelmingly in this man’s district wanted to return to enslaving people, do you think he should vote for that?
If the people overwhelmingly in this man’s district wanted all women to wear burkas, do you think he should vote for that?
If this man is willing to fall on his sword to push universal government health insurance then so be it. Personally, I think he’s counting on—when push comes to shove—the voters reelecting him rather than voting for a non-demrat candidate.
does that make him in voilation of his oath of office and is there any provision for that.