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George II

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34. But that's not the purpose of the break/recess.
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 10:37 PM
Nov 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden

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Congress takes breaks so Representatives and Senators can meet with their constituents. George II Nov 2019 #1
....and your point is? thewhollytoast Nov 2019 #2
What is a Congresswoman from New York doing in Iowa? George II Nov 2019 #3
Campaigning for the presidential candidate she endorsed. HerbChestnut Nov 2019 #5
Not really, especially from first year (less than first year) members of Congress. George II Nov 2019 #7
Alexandria's constituents in New York are every bit as affected by climate change Uncle Joe Nov 2019 #11
Then she should be in her District discussing their concerns with them, don't you think? George II Nov 2019 #12
Do you believe there are no televisions in New York, no newspapers, no Internet? Uncle Joe Nov 2019 #13
Members of Congress don't discuss constituents' concerns and issues via television, newspapers.... George II Nov 2019 #15
If Alexandria is not your Congressperson, then why are you so concerned about it? Uncle Joe Nov 2019 #18
I grew up in Queens, now Grace Meng's District. I have friends and family in the 14th. Happy? George II Nov 2019 #19
Do your friends and family have T.V.s and newspapers? Uncle Joe Nov 2019 #21
What does that have to do with one's member of Congress? But since you ask, back in 2001.... George II Nov 2019 #23
How about radio or telegraph? Uncle Joe Nov 2019 #25
Telegraph???? George II Nov 2019 #27
Your're right George, this is the 21st century and the vast majority of the American People Uncle Joe Nov 2019 #28
That's if they're not poor and speak English.... George II Nov 2019 #31
21st Century George, actually this goes all the way back to the 20th century. Uncle Joe Nov 2019 #35
Jim Cooper is Nashville's Rep redstateblues Nov 2019 #36
Iowa is still in America right? thewhollytoast Nov 2019 #6
I passed my geography lessons in grammar school. Iowa isn't in the Bronx or Queens, George II Nov 2019 #8
Post removed Post removed Nov 2019 #14
That's their JOB! George II Nov 2019 #16
You're the only one using that word, toast. Cha Nov 2019 #33
It's a binary way of looking at the world... NurseJackie Nov 2019 #39
Well said, Jackie..! Cha Nov 2019 #40
There was no convenient restroom available. Uncle Joe Nov 2019 #4
What does that mean? George II Nov 2019 #10
Iowa is the place to be!! roody Nov 2019 #9
Yes, if you're white. Iowa is more than 90% Caucasian. George II Nov 2019 #32
Des Moines is wonderfully diverse. roody Nov 2019 #38
Which one is the headliner? NT TidalWave46 Nov 2019 #17
"Summit"? lapucelle Nov 2019 #20
Summit Uncle Joe Nov 2019 #22
Bazinga! George II Nov 2019 #24
Did you know that even a chess club can hold a summit? lapucelle Nov 2019 #26
I am sure there is more than 1 day in their congressional break, she can do both, thank you. vsrazdem Nov 2019 #29
I agree vsrazdem Uncle Joe Nov 2019 #30
But that's not the purpose of the break/recess. George II Nov 2019 #34
Well then I guess all the senators running should go home too and not campain, so Joe can have Iowa vsrazdem Nov 2019 #37
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