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yeoman6987

(14,449 posts)
2. No, but we are stuck with them for at least two years
Tue Dec 2, 2014, 06:12 PM
Dec 2014

The 239 vacation days is a bit wrong when you consider they go back to their districts. In some ways they should be in their district listening to the constituents more often. That is one area that is needed more.

 

Electric Monk

(13,869 posts)
3. Here's what Mitch McConnel thinks about talking to constituents
Tue Dec 2, 2014, 06:27 PM
Dec 2014
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10025715123

...he explained on the Senate floor that he tries to avoid talking to actual voters because, quote, “I don’t find it particularly enlightening.”

ancianita

(36,098 posts)
4. McConnell is the core of bad governance, not caring that the spirit of constituents' words matter.
Tue Dec 2, 2014, 06:37 PM
Dec 2014

He cares not to understand their lives, to explain good governance, or to tell constituents what his vision is for them, and how he can address their concerns. He is a dressed up welfare queen. A taker. They must muster the votes to kick him out, and the money to run a contender.

 

yeoman6987

(14,449 posts)
5. And to think he wanted their votes. Interesting
Tue Dec 2, 2014, 07:11 PM
Dec 2014

I hope they use that in 6 years....Allison they are handing you video. Please use it in 2020! Please!!!!!!!!

Cha

(297,323 posts)
9. Those idiots who vote them into power seem to think so. The Masochists whose
Tue Dec 2, 2014, 09:14 PM
Dec 2014

brains are washed with Lies and say "give me more please".

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