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In reply to the discussion: Keep calling the White House about chained CPI. 202-456-1111. They're getting slammed. [View all]Chisox08
(1,898 posts)38. When I said I will organize against them in the next primary election....
that wasn't a threat, that was a promise.
Most Congress critters only respond to either money or enough people telling them that they will support their opponent in the upcoming elections. Since I don't have the money to get my Congress critter to vote my way, I do have the ability to volunteer for his opponent, go door to door and telling my friends, family and neighbors not to vote for him/her. We need to start wielding our power, which is our votes and our time and effort, to make Congress listen to us not just the Koch brothers and their billions of dollars.
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Keep calling the White House about chained CPI. 202-456-1111. They're getting slammed. [View all]
hedda_foil
Apr 2013
OP
I disagree. No threats. Just let them know that you are opposed to the chained-CPI.
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#22
Then you better start now. Durbin's response to me indicates that there are already more than
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#44
They do know that many of us are opposed to this. They don't know how much so.
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#23
They know however, they just believe it will blow over. This lets them know it is more than that
still_one
Apr 2013
#30
Thanks, everybody. Let's try to keep it up til the budget drops tomorrow ...
hedda_foil
Apr 2013
#13
"slam our Dem Senators and reps even harder"? Wrong approach! Just let them know that you and
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#28
Keep it up w/your reps, they have the ultimate decision. Dem OR Republican -- keep contacting them!
gateley
Apr 2013
#43
Just talked to a nice volunteer a bit ago. She was happy to pass on message.
we can do it
Apr 2013
#25
Illinois DU'ers - Call Durbin's Office - He's Up For Re-election In 2014 & Will Be Shaking In His..
global1
Apr 2013
#29