This afternoon, I called the local offices of my representatives Senators Cornyn and Cruz to voice my support for a Congressional investigation of January 6. Surprisingly, I spoke with a person both times. Yes, I realize that neither will vote in favor.
This afternoon, I called the local offices of my representatives Senators Cornyn and Cruz to voice my support for a Congressional investigation of January 6. Surprisingly, I spoke with a person both times. Yes, I realize that neither will vote in favor.
I write Senator Susan Collins almost weekly about current issues. I wrote her a full page letter about the January 6th Capitol attack. One of her staffers called me, leaving a message to return her call. I called several times until I connected with a different staffer who told me Collins supported a commission. I continue to write Collins to tell her to be more vocal like Liz Cheney. If everyone who wants to see Washington work for us, preserve and improve democracy called their representatives, they would eventually get the message.
Collins has been like a fart in a wind storm. You never know what direction she's going to go. She should have voted against Kavanaugh, but didn't. The same with her comment about Trump having "learned his lesson".
She's the candidate who, when first running, said a Senator should only serve two terms and she would. That was 5 terms ago. Says all you need to know about her relationship with truth and integrity.
And didnтАЩt she come out with a statement saying that she would vote for a commission only if there were changes and that she was upset with Pelosi for тАЬnot consulting тАЬ with McCarthy and McConnell?
I will call senator Susan Collins this morning. My numerous calls and letters have had not had an impact. It may be different this time as she had a difficult re-election. I am sure she is deeply concerned, but maybe Liz Cheney will be a role model for her.
Good for your persistence and constancy in communicating with your legislators. I am likewise a regular pen pal of mine as well. At least Collins will likely again express тАЬher concerns.тАЭ My own Texas Representative and Senators, it seems lack the ability to express any concerns and simply have added me to their mailing lists begging for money.
It really does matter that you called. The staff is supposed to keep track of calls and tally the stated positions of the callers. Also, maybe your call could sway the person who answers your call, which is something. We absolutely need to keep calling and making our voices heard, so thank you for doing so today, Cig.
I just called. Senator Collins is concerned about the insurrection, but has not said how she will vote on the investigation. I had a good conversation with her aid. I think we need to let people know how important it is to call her!!
YES. The staff are usually good, hardworking people who care about issues, and are interested in constituent comments (especially if you include a check). And they also care about the next election for their bosses - your call counts.
Marcy your lucky, youтАЩre only visiting Florida, I live here! I call my useless Senators on a weekly bases, Rubio and Scott, enough said. I should, however, mention our Governor, I call his office as well. I was beginning to think it was a waste of time, thank you MaryPat, I will continue to call.
I will do the same thing in the morning. Senator Cruz won't care but I hold out hope that Senator Cornyn while conservative will eventually show that he has a bit of integrity left somewhere deep inside him and may still come back to this reality when it is "safe".
Speaking of MO, I saw the guy (McCloskey?) who pointed a gun at ppl walking in front of his house. He wants to run for senate from MO. A real dynamo. Not.
I appreciate and am grateful for this traditional effort to тАЬcommunicateтАЭ our views to fascist Republicans and Quisling Trump supporters. Frankly, our precious time and money is better spent locating, fielding and supporting candidates with our political ideology to replace or deny Republicans these offices from the county level to Congress. Imagine, once our people are in office all this begging and pleading for decency and support of Democracy will be unnecessary.
Playing the тАЬthey must be rational cardтАЭ when 4/5 of Congress is ready to deny the election is carrying coal to New Castle.
I've tried that. Many of them never take phone calls, and have a Contact Me page that requires entering an in-state name, address, and zip code, so they can screen the rest of us out.
IтАЩve tried that too, with the same results... Sooo, how DO you connect with reps that donтАЩt represent me but make decisions that impact me as a citizen??
This afternoon, I called the local offices of my representatives Senators Cornyn and Cruz to voice my support for a Congressional investigation of January 6. Surprisingly, I spoke with a person both times. Yes, I realize that neither will vote in favor.
The nation deserves a full investigation.
I write Senator Susan Collins almost weekly about current issues. I wrote her a full page letter about the January 6th Capitol attack. One of her staffers called me, leaving a message to return her call. I called several times until I connected with a different staffer who told me Collins supported a commission. I continue to write Collins to tell her to be more vocal like Liz Cheney. If everyone who wants to see Washington work for us, preserve and improve democracy called their representatives, they would eventually get the message.
Collins has been like a fart in a wind storm. You never know what direction she's going to go. She should have voted against Kavanaugh, but didn't. The same with her comment about Trump having "learned his lesson".
She's the candidate who, when first running, said a Senator should only serve two terms and she would. That was 5 terms ago. Says all you need to know about her relationship with truth and integrity.
And didnтАЩt she come out with a statement saying that she would vote for a commission only if there were changes and that she was upset with Pelosi for тАЬnot consulting тАЬ with McCarthy and McConnell?
I believe she did a couple of weeks ago during a hearing.
I will call senator Susan Collins this morning. My numerous calls and letters have had not had an impact. It may be different this time as she had a difficult re-election. I am sure she is deeply concerned, but maybe Liz Cheney will be a role model for her.
She is so decrepit, surely she can see the end of days. Time for her to do the right thing really.
Good for your persistence and constancy in communicating with your legislators. I am likewise a regular pen pal of mine as well. At least Collins will likely again express тАЬher concerns.тАЭ My own Texas Representative and Senators, it seems lack the ability to express any concerns and simply have added me to their mailing lists begging for money.
I love this! Thanks for your efforts David.
It really does matter that you called. The staff is supposed to keep track of calls and tally the stated positions of the callers. Also, maybe your call could sway the person who answers your call, which is something. We absolutely need to keep calling and making our voices heard, so thank you for doing so today, Cig.
I had not thought we may influence the staff who might have some influence.
I just called. Senator Collins is concerned about the insurrection, but has not said how she will vote on the investigation. I had a good conversation with her aid. I think we need to let people know how important it is to call her!!
Senator Collins is always 'concerned' but doesn't always act. Prime example is the first impeachment.
And every other issue of even the slightest consequence. It doesn't matter she's not a far right winger - she always votes with them.
YES. The staff are usually good, hardworking people who care about issues, and are interested in constituent comments (especially if you include a check). And they also care about the next election for their bosses - your call counts.
IтАЩm in FL on vacation but IтАЩm going to call my two useless senators today too.
Marcy your lucky, youтАЩre only visiting Florida, I live here! I call my useless Senators on a weekly bases, Rubio and Scott, enough said. I should, however, mention our Governor, I call his office as well. I was beginning to think it was a waste of time, thank you MaryPat, I will continue to call.
I will do the same thing in the morning. Senator Cruz won't care but I hold out hope that Senator Cornyn while conservative will eventually show that he has a bit of integrity left somewhere deep inside him and may still come back to this reality when it is "safe".
Cornyn lost his integrity back when he was singing "All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth."
TC, your image made me laugh -- the senator's dad was a US Air Force dentist in Japan, where Cornyn attended high school.
Integrity may not ever motivate them but tally of potential voters will
I am so glad you called! It is our right and duty to do so.
And many many such calls.
Speaking of MO, I saw the guy (McCloskey?) who pointed a gun at ppl walking in front of his house. He wants to run for senate from MO. A real dynamo. Not.
I got real humans yesterday on my calls too. None of them hung up on me...
It's their job to sit there and play tiddlywinks while you go on and on and on. :-)
I appreciate and am grateful for this traditional effort to тАЬcommunicateтАЭ our views to fascist Republicans and Quisling Trump supporters. Frankly, our precious time and money is better spent locating, fielding and supporting candidates with our political ideology to replace or deny Republicans these offices from the county level to Congress. Imagine, once our people are in office all this begging and pleading for decency and support of Democracy will be unnecessary.
Playing the тАЬthey must be rational cardтАЭ when 4/5 of Congress is ready to deny the election is carrying coal to New Castle.
I've tried that. Many of them never take phone calls, and have a Contact Me page that requires entering an in-state name, address, and zip code, so they can screen the rest of us out.
IтАЩve tried that too, with the same results... Sooo, how DO you connect with reps that donтАЩt represent me but make decisions that impact me as a citizen??
If you call, you only need a zip code......which you can look up! Or send a postcard. They might not read it, but staff does.
My congressman is a member of the sedition caucus.