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In reply to the discussion: Just called my Senator, Susan Collins, and told her staffer [View all]Hermit-The-Prog
(36,631 posts)47. deadline today
Will you post a follow-up when these are delivered? Maybe even an OP.
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''we witnessed the interns taking many phone calls, but NOT writing down any of the comments''
Donkees
Sep 2018
#1
Maine residents ONLY: ➡️Submit by 5 pm WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 12 ➡️Letters hand-delivered in DC on THURS.
Donkees
Sep 2018
#10
That's a shame. We were in DC for part of the Clinton impeachment & saw staff carefully tally...
Hekate
Sep 2018
#21
Both have indicated they could have issues w the appointment for different reasons.
bettyellen
Sep 2018
#28
Your years of activism are commended, I have also worked for democratic causes for many years.
pennylane100
Sep 2018
#51
It is a sad commentary when one feels that a difference of opinion is a "diss"
pennylane100
Sep 2018
#58
We can do both- even if you can't be bothered. Pls stop insulting activists w your bullshit.
bettyellen
Sep 2018
#27
Voting is critical but by no means at all the only thing we can do. I am also weary of the no hope
mahina
Sep 2018
#42
One daughter works for another state's senator--she's getting hundreds in a small satellite office.
TheBlackAdder
Sep 2018
#4
She's given mixed messages, actually. The press is pushing the RW spin of course....
bettyellen
Sep 2018
#29
When you find yourself trolling activists, it's time to shut up and get busy yourself:
bettyellen
Sep 2018
#35
When you find yourself doing exactly what the GOP wants- discouraging Democrats- maybe stop
bettyellen
Sep 2018
#30
Gardner was another example of people not bothering to vote in off-year elections
Greywing
Sep 2018
#40
needs to be removed from office if she isnt listening to her constituents .
AllaN01Bear
Sep 2018
#22
I read that her staffers were swamped with calls, but we're not writing anything down,
tblue37
Sep 2018
#37
I called. Said I was calling from a military post. (true) Asked if Collins supported the troops.
Solly Mack
Sep 2018
#56