Democratic Primaries

Response to highplainsdem (Original post)

Politicub This message was self-deleted by its author.

Edit history

Cannot view edit history for self-deleted messages.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

110 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Steyer calls on Pelosi to cancel 'six-week vacation' for Congress [View all] highplainsdem Jul 2019 OP

So He's Going To Tell Everyone What To Do Now Me. Jul 2019 #1

That's the overriding purpose of these recesses. It's not a "vacation", but an opportunity.... George II Jul 2019 #12

The dirty little secret on the Hill bottomofthehill Jul 2019 #41

A Member told me when they're in DC, constituents said, "You're never here, ut when they saw them StarfishSaver Jul 2019 #60

It is so they can beg for money and run for reelection. Everyman Jackal Jul 2019 #98

He makes some good points. A six week recess while all this shit with Trump is going on Autumn Jul 2019 #2

Steyer is not a good prospect for candidacy, IMO, but he's right about Eyeball_Kid Jul 2019 #3

I don't know, think he's a very good prospect for candidacy, I've been listening Autumn Jul 2019 #6

Yes. If you are serious about getting rid of trump, stay. If your goal Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2019 #69

Who is planning on leaving? What does that have to do with Steyer who is a large donor to Dems? Autumn Jul 2019 #73

Sorry, was referring to vacation. Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2019 #74

One thing for sure, if they don't impeach they are validating and normalizing his crimes and his Autumn Jul 2019 #75

Yes. And they won't. Almost to the window when it's too late Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2019 #93

By the time they come back Bettie Jul 2019 #97

Really surprised Dingbat hasn't started that drumbeat. Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2019 #102

Post-Mueller BeyondGeography Jul 2019 #5

As soon as Mueller is done the hearings need to begin. A six week vacation sucks Autumn Jul 2019 #9

Forgive me for being cynical BeyondGeography Jul 2019 #15

You will have to forgive me too. That was my first thought when I read her office did not Autumn Jul 2019 #16

It is easier to pressure them at home to do the right thing bottomofthehill Jul 2019 #43

It's also easier for the Members to educate constituents about the issues while in the district StarfishSaver Jul 2019 #79

OR ... right after Mueller testifies, StarfishSaver Jul 2019 #77

I'd fall off my chair BeyondGeography Jul 2019 #78

The recess allows representatives to connect with constituents delisen Jul 2019 #14

At this time they need to connect with the American people. Hearings on his crimes and abuses Autumn Jul 2019 #19

their constituents are the American people JI7 Jul 2019 #24

Yes they are, so they do not need to go home to connect with their constituents for six weeks. Autumn Jul 2019 #26

most people don't watch congressional hearings on tv .plus they usually JI7 Jul 2019 #36

Most people do watch the news and hearings will be reported on. nt Autumn Jul 2019 #38

not during the summer plus there are personal issues they often need help on JI7 Jul 2019 #40

That is true, I work all day. I rarely watch the news at night. eilen Jul 2019 #100

How do constituents connect with their representative over television? lapucelle Jul 2019 #42

Over television? ROTFL ...Phone, email, letters, a 3 day weekend, those thing do exist. nt Autumn Jul 2019 #103

Wasn't "connecting through television" your suggestion? lapucelle Jul 2019 #104

No, "connecting through television" was not my suggestion. My suggestion was, and you should read Autumn Jul 2019 #105

Then what is the antecdent for the relative pronoun "that" in your bolded sentence? lapucelle Jul 2019 #106

. Autumn Jul 2019 #107

It's not the response I would have given to a question about the meaning of something I wrote, lapucelle Jul 2019 #108

. Autumn Jul 2019 #109

If you really want Members to support impeachment, the best way for that to happen StarfishSaver Jul 2019 #61

Their constituents are the American people, aren't they? delisen Jul 2019 #29

I agree. If their constituents are the American people that kind of blows "they they have to go Autumn Jul 2019 #30

I fail to see that I have proved your point. delisen Jul 2019 #46

Well you did it quite well. Autumn Jul 2019 #53

That "recess" is when they meet with constituents in their home offices, give talks ehrnst Jul 2019 #18

Some meet with their constituents Kaiserguy Jul 2019 #32

Yes, GOP reps, especially in swing areas are avoiding having to defend Trump ehrnst Jul 2019 #33

My useless GOP rep murielm99 Jul 2019 #39

EXACTLY! The what our GOP Rep does. Goes only to the favorite spots. Ignores the rest of us. usaf-vet Jul 2019 #58

It's not a vacation. It's time with their constituents, and they DO need to hear from us. n/t pnwmom Jul 2019 #54

Congressional August recess equals summer break equals vacation time with their families or whatever mtnsnake Jul 2019 #83

Same here, Autumn. The more I hear Steyer speak, the more convincing he sounds as mtnsnake Jul 2019 #81

He's shocked the hell out of me. I've been following him on Twitter and I can support and Autumn Jul 2019 #82

I think he'll be one of the last 5 or 6 standing when the Primary is nearing its end mtnsnake Jul 2019 #84

I hope so. And he's willing to spend a lot more. Autumn Jul 2019 #88

A six week vacation... Saviolo Jul 2019 #4

Not a vacation mcar Jul 2019 #20

I mean, I get it... Saviolo Jul 2019 #22

Part of putting out the fire is keeping the House... ehrnst Jul 2019 #34

I just feel like it's irresponsible to treat this like "politics as usual." Saviolo Jul 2019 #48

"paint on an air of normalcy" ehrnst Jul 2019 #57

EXACTLY!!! "while children are in cages" Duppers Jul 2019 #47

He makes sense left-of-center2012 Jul 2019 #7

Great idea. Things aren't normal these days. jalan48 Jul 2019 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author dalton99a Jul 2019 #10

If he wants to run for President he should do some research on how Congress operates.... George II Jul 2019 #11

A few knee jerk reactionaries in the thread could use this lesson as well. BannonsLiver Jul 2019 #23

It's a good sound bite , but I trust Pelosi aeromanKC Jul 2019 #13

well, the vacation is their chance to connect with their base, do meetups, town halls, ect... yaesu Jul 2019 #17

Pelosi cancelled the winter recess when congress was shut down, and that was a wise decision, ehrnst Jul 2019 #21

I agree. Congress is facing a real issue in a few weeks. no_hypocrisy Jul 2019 #25

This message was self-deleted by its author Politicub Jul 2019 #27

I think you are over reacting. TryLogic Jul 2019 #51

Probably so. I have been guilty of that before. Politicub Jul 2019 #52

It's not a vacation; it's a recess for them to meet with their constitutents. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2019 #28

maybe they need to stay put and take some real action Skittles Jul 2019 #67

What "real action" do you suggest they take in the next six weeks StarfishSaver Jul 2019 #70

Poll the constituents, watoos Jul 2019 #31

Cut the recess to 3 weeks. Six weeks at this crucial time? eom sprinkleeninow Jul 2019 #56

My rep is Ilhan Omar. I'd love to go to one of her town hall meetings The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2019 #35

Emergency Impeachment Session EveHammond13 Jul 2019 #37

Good idea. Many in Congress only have a 3-4 day work week as it is. Princetonian Jul 2019 #44

Plus very few seats are contested BeyondGeography Jul 2019 #45

I'm hoping Dems use that "vacation" to hammer on the info in the Mueller Report. CaptainTruth Jul 2019 #49

A short recess to hear from voters at home is good, but 6 weeks is much too long right now. TryLogic Jul 2019 #50

Hmm. Well there is a constitutional crisis in DC. No doubt there. PatrickforO Jul 2019 #55

The constitutional crisis isn't only in DC StarfishSaver Jul 2019 #62

Steyer doesn't seem to understand that recess isn't "vacation" StarfishSaver Jul 2019 #59

What people don't understand, watoos Jul 2019 #63

Like Steyer, you also don't seem to understand that recess isn't "vacation" StarfishSaver Jul 2019 #64

Congresspeople don't need six weeks to figure out their constituents' wishes. Princetonian Jul 2019 #65

Your policies would make it much easier for millionaires and billionaires to stay in office tritsofme Jul 2019 #90

On the contrary, he is a very smart man. He understands perfectly. tritsofme Jul 2019 #86

I agree Skittles Jul 2019 #66

So they cannot go home and talk to their voters a year before the election Trenzalore Jul 2019 #68

Seems like a headline-grab by a late primary entrant hoping to generate buzz Tarc Jul 2019 #71

I don't like this campaign tactic. SouthernProgressive Jul 2019 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author Amimnoch Jul 2019 #76

The 6 week recess isn't as bad as the short week Midnightwalk Jul 2019 #80

That's not their "work schedule" StarfishSaver Jul 2019 #91

Pretty reflexive response Midnightwalk Jul 2019 #94

Not "reflexive" StarfishSaver Jul 2019 #95

When did the weekly commutes start Midnightwalk Jul 2019 #96

Weekly commutes began decades ago - long before the 1990s StarfishSaver Jul 2019 #99

Bad faith stunts like this won't jumpstart Steyer's hopeless quixotic campaign. tritsofme Jul 2019 #85

How is this a bad faith stunt? Do you not think our country is in crisis stage right now? mtnsnake Jul 2019 #87

His criticism is not genuine. Going home and being with constituents isn't vacation. tritsofme Jul 2019 #89

They can do whatever they please during this "recess" (really vacation). mtnsnake Jul 2019 #92

They can do whatever they want when they're not on recess, too StarfishSaver Jul 2019 #101

I couldn't agree more. Mueller is going to testify and then... you leave ecstatic Jul 2019 #110