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Ocelot II

(131,243 posts)
Thu Aug 14, 2025, 09:39 PM Aug 2025

Another GOP Congressdouche just heard from his unhappy constituents.

U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad’s first public visit to Rochester (MN) since the start of President Donald Trump’s second administration ended in private Tuesday after protesters scuttled a public meeting Finstad held with Olmsted County officials.

Commissioner Mark Thein, the County Board chair, cut the meeting short after about five minutes into Finstad’s presentation on recent federal actions when protesters and advocates took issue with Finstad’s description of people on Medicaid as “able-bodied adult dependents.”

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“We do not take public comment. If you cannot follow that rule you will be ask to leave,” [County Commissioner] Thein said as protesters shouted at the board and accused Finstad of hurting farmers and low-income families with his support of Trump’s recent “Big Beautiful Bill” budget package.

Finstad left the room shortly after to cries of “chicken” and “coward.” He met with three commissioners in private for 45 minutes before talking to two remaining elected officials. At least four commissioners out of the seven-person board would have to be present for there to be a required quorum for an open meeting.
https://www.startribune.com/protests-heckles-shut-down-meeting-between-finstad-and-rochester-officials/601453731

He couldn't stand more than five minutes of criticism before a county commissioner stooge saved his ass and he was able to slink off to a private meeting.
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Another GOP Congressdouche just heard from his unhappy constituents. (Original Post) Ocelot II Aug 2025 OP
"He was able to slink off" BOSSHOG Aug 2025 #1
Let's see how unhappy his voters are at the voting booth Deuxcents Aug 2025 #2

BOSSHOG

(44,738 posts)
1. "He was able to slink off"
Thu Aug 14, 2025, 09:45 PM
Aug 2025

A very important skill set of elected republicans. They are unable to stand erect and justify their votes and actions caring not of their constituents concerns. They are not making America Great Period. They are Republicans.

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