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BigmanPigman

(52,211 posts)
Tue Jul 9, 2024, 07:08 PM Jul 2024

Should I call the Dem reps who are not supporting Biden?

I know how to call members of the House and Senate and the staff thinks I am a constituent and will listen to my input. I don't want to call anyone who is misquoted by the media, only members who have been outspoken for the record and from a few reputable sources.

These are the names I have so far but am not 100% sure...
House Dems: Moulton (MA), Sherrill (NJ), Nadler (NY), Tacano (CA), Morelle (NY), Smith (WA), Schiff (CA)

Senate Dems: Murray (WA), Brown (OH), Tester (MT), Bennett (CO)

I usually only call GOP reps to complain about an issue, things have changed.

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Should I call the Dem reps who are not supporting Biden? (Original Post) BigmanPigman Jul 2024 OP
Posts on DU have said Nadler changed his position and spooky3 Jul 2024 #1
Thank you! BigmanPigman Jul 2024 #5
Are all of them involved in highly contested elections where straddling the fence means victory? NoMoreRepugs Jul 2024 #2
I am not sure BigmanPigman Jul 2024 #8
Be sure to tell them how happy you are with them most of the time. Frasier Balzov Jul 2024 #3
Will do! BigmanPigman Jul 2024 #6
I'm sure they have their reasons. Silent Type Jul 2024 #4
Yes, their offices keep track of phone calls dlk Jul 2024 #7
That's what I do. BigmanPigman Jul 2024 #9
Yes -- and Lawrence O'Donnell has said Pinback Jul 2024 #11
Depends what you call them. Cowards? Traitors? Wonder Why Jul 2024 #10
I don't call them names since BigmanPigman Jul 2024 #12
I sent an email to Sen Murray the other day. liberalmuse Jul 2024 #13
When I read her name BigmanPigman Jul 2024 #14
Ring her phone instead! DaBronx Jul 2024 #15
I AM calling her tomorrow BigmanPigman Jul 2024 #16
No need to be so angry DaBronx Jul 2024 #17
Plus it was funny... yorkster Jul 2024 #18

BigmanPigman

(52,211 posts)
8. I am not sure
Tue Jul 9, 2024, 07:25 PM
Jul 2024

Do you have any idea who wants re-election? I don't think that is the issue, though. It is about sticking with our declared candidate. It is about being a Dem 100%, no excuses.

dlk

(12,309 posts)
7. Yes, their offices keep track of phone calls
Tue Jul 9, 2024, 07:24 PM
Jul 2024

We need to flood their office phone lines with our “concerns.”

BigmanPigman

(52,211 posts)
9. That's what I do.
Tue Jul 9, 2024, 07:30 PM
Jul 2024

More effective that writing a letter. I got the idea of using Zillow at an anti-tRump protest as a way to get zip codes and area codes for a particular state/district. It's super fast and easy and when they hear a real person it has an impact. Sometimes I get upset (like when the ACA was about to be killed) and emotional bit I think that makes it more personal.

My niece was on the staff of my Dem congressman and she told me that they DO keep track of the calls (like you said).

Pinback

(12,858 posts)
11. Yes -- and Lawrence O'Donnell has said
Tue Jul 9, 2024, 08:21 PM
Jul 2024

that phone calls to Senate and Congressional offices generate a stronger reaction than written communications, particularly form letters.

BigmanPigman

(52,211 posts)
12. I don't call them names since
Tue Jul 9, 2024, 08:40 PM
Jul 2024

I want to be taken seriously and name calling isn't cool. I plan on saying the same thing I usually do, that "I am a Dem and so are my friends and family and my teacher coworkers and we are all appalled at this lack of 100% support for our Dem candidate Biden, who is staying in the race." It's true, except the teaching part. I was a teacher and I know that people still have a little respect for teachers (due to the Karens at PTA meetings).

BigmanPigman

(52,211 posts)
14. When I read her name
Tue Jul 9, 2024, 08:58 PM
Jul 2024

I couldn't believe it. She is on the top of my list.

I just saw her standing next to Schumer on Lawrence's show and I wanted to ring her neck.

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