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In reply to the discussion: Rep. Nancy Pelosi Promises To Overturn 'Citizens United' If We Give Her Back The House [View all]Tigress DEM
(7,887 posts)And those tallies tell them what they are getting in trouble for and what people want.
It isn't perfect, but it does make a difference. Where do you think she got this idea to put these items on the table? Phone surveys, emails and all kinds of communication from US... and it DOES boil down to they want to get re-elected. Thing is DEMs know they have to be competent and
Besides, Nancy has said she WANTS to do this. So emails about THIS subject show that she has the support of the people. Those tally sheets show 10,000 emails PRO election finance reform and 10,000 supporting the Overturn of 'Citizens United'.
What will help her even more is to keep at it with the rest of the House - even those across the isle. They record this stuff and have to come up with their "excuses" for not doing what their constituents ask for over and over and over. They may ignore it, but there is a paper trail and it can be shown.
Maybe a march on Washington with piles of emails that have been ignored and signs with the Congress Critter's names on it. Shouting "HEAR US NOW" and go drop them on their doorstep. I don't know. But we can make a difference. That I do know.