Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

struggle4progress

(118,290 posts)
Sun Jul 17, 2016, 06:11 PM Jul 2016

GOP lawmakers staying away from convention

By Cristina Marcos - 07/17/16 10:30 AM EDT

... “Rep. Hurd will spend next week in the district meeting with constituents,” said Rep. Will Hurd’s (Texas) spokeswoman.

“Rep. Knight has several important commitments in the district that week and will not be attending,” Rep. Steve Knight’s (Calif.) office said in an email.

“He will be working hard in his own Congressional District, touring businesses and meeting with voters throughout the Central Valley,” Rep. David Valadao’s (Calif.) spokeswoman said.

Rep. David Jolly (Fla.) also said he plans to work in his district, which is currently rated as leaning Democratic, instead of going to the convention. He told The Hill that he offered his convention credentials to local party officials, but so far there haven’t been any takers ...


http://thehill.com/house/287830-anywhere-but-cleveland

3 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
GOP lawmakers staying away from convention (Original Post) struggle4progress Jul 2016 OP
Fleas abandoning a sinking rat. nt Xipe Totec Jul 2016 #1
Oh that's no biggie according to rinse pubic, they did it to Saint Ronnie of ray guns too. onecaliberal Jul 2016 #2
which means it is serious... chillfactor Jul 2016 #3
Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Editorials & Other Articles»GOP lawmakers staying awa...