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BigmanPigman

(52,129 posts)
Tue Jul 9, 2024, 08:08 PM Jul 9

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

BigmanPigman

(52,129 posts)
8. I am not sure
Tue Jul 9, 2024, 08:25 PM
Jul 9

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

(12,076 posts)
7. Yes, their offices keep track of phone calls
Tue Jul 9, 2024, 08:24 PM
Jul 9

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

BigmanPigman

(52,129 posts)
9. That's what I do.
Tue Jul 9, 2024, 08:30 PM
Jul 9

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

(12,606 posts)
11. Yes -- and Lawrence O'Donnell has said
Tue Jul 9, 2024, 09:21 PM
Jul 9

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

BigmanPigman

(52,129 posts)
12. I don't call them names since
Tue Jul 9, 2024, 09:40 PM
Jul 9

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

(52,129 posts)
14. When I read her name
Tue Jul 9, 2024, 09:58 PM
Jul 9

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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