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mtnsnake

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

Tue Jul 23, 2019, 12:40 PM

Jul 2019

I love it that he spent all that money on TV commercials calling for Trump's impeachment before anyone else, including our Democratic leaders, who were all afraid to say the "i" word aloud back then. By doing so, Steyer has not only gained the respect of anyone who despises Trump, but he has built up his name recognition tremendously over the last two years.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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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

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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