1bassoon Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 OK, I don't mean to turn this into a political thread. . . . . . I would like to contact senators & reps regarding a political issue. (Guess which one? ;)) Some folks have suggested that I just email EVERY senator and representative. . . . .but I have to fill out a contact form, stating where I live. Will they listen to me if I'm not in their district? Just wondering - before I fill out a million email requests ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeacherZee Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I would actually start with the committee members of the committee that looks after the issue you are concerned about. I think they would be more likely to listen to someone from 'out of state'. I would also contact the committee chair for that committee through the committee office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyFL Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I know there were 3 republicans who were voting for the bill. Maybe starting with them? If you get names and contact info, I would love to do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soph the vet Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I know there were 3 republicans who were voting for the bill. Maybe starting with them? If you get names and contact info, I would love to do the same. Olympia Snowe, Susan Collins, and Arlan Specter. Just type is their name and dotgov and you'll get their website with phone numbers and email. I am guessing they are getting inundated. They work for us, not the other way around, so go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Olympia Snowe, Susan Collins, and Arlan Specter. Just type is their name and dotgov and you'll get their website with phone numbers and email. I am guessing they are getting inundated. They work for us, not the other way around, so go for it! :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 Olympia Snowe, Susan Collins, and Arlan Specter. Just type is their name and dotgov and you'll get their website with phone numbers and email. I am guessing they are getting inundated. They work for us, not the other way around, so go for it! I guess that's my problem - if I'm not in their district, do they really WORK for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmgirlinwv Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I emailed the 3 republicans who voted. Mostly because that's easier than emailing all those democrats. Plus I don't think there's a snowball's chance of getting them to change their minds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Well, to the extent that any campaign on either side depends not only on contributions to its own fund but donations/support from the state and national party, then the public perception of specific office holders does matter. In other words, if there is a large outcry against certain votes, then perhaps it will encourage a challenger in the primaries, discourage the state party or national party from spending large amounts to support that campaign, discourage other notable officials from campaigning for them and discourage other members of that party from getting out of line. Maybe you should cc your emails to the Minority Leader, Minority Whip, senior minority member of the relevant committes and your state party reps. The other thing that I'd suggest is that you get involved on the local level. I am pretty tired of party politics being dominated by folks whose careers are in politics, not in real life. Not every local elected official ever goes to state or national office. But it is pretty rare to find a Member of Congress or Governor who didn't start out as something much smaller. Encourage good reliable people to run; give them money, volunteer support and votes. Get active in your local party, it may be smaller than you think. The local party club in my MIL's hometown, a township of over 65,000 people probably has fewer than 100 active members. Local clubs can impact the county organization which can hold the state and national to account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I wanted to contact a rep from a different state a few months ago. When I tried to use his email through his office website I was denied. It said something like "this person is not your representative, please contact your representative." So you might have to get the regular email address instead of going through the person's website form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 One time I called about something and asked for my representative. They misunderstood the name I said and gave me a rep's office from Arizona. The guy got suspicious when I gave him my street name - it's something like "Green Forest Road." He said, wouldn't you also like to contact your own rep? That's when we realized the mistake LOL. Not a lot of forests in the desert! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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