If Republicans refuse to address constituent concerns about Donald Trump the GOP’s dangerous agenda, then it will surely come back to bite them on Election Day.
Don’t believe us? This week’s headlines speak for themselves:
Real Clear Politics: Voters Confront Republican Lawmakers at Town Halls
AP: Is Jeff Flake avoiding town hall meetings?
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Scores of people protest Sen. Dean Heller outside of Carson City event
Reno Gazette-Journal: Dean Heller says he’ll hold a town hall — if there’s ‘no booing’
At no point was the problem for Taylor starker than with the first question he received: A woman said she had multiple sclerosis and asked whether the provision protecting pre-existing conditions would be maintained if Congress repeals Obamacare.
Nevada Public Radio: Angry Protesters Confront Heller, Amodei
Philadelphia Tribune: Rowdy town halls no longer to GOP lawmakers liking
Miami New Times: Marco Rubio Is Skipping a Miami Town Hall Tonight So He Can Hang Out in Europe
“Some of the most deeply personal exchanges have come from people who are worried changes to the Affordable Care Act will cut their health care coverage.”
TPM: Closed-Door Events Become Minefields For GOPers Who Shirk Public Town Halls
WDAY: Health care conversation dominates as Cramer town hall event draws overflow crowd
Some Republicans — including White House aides — have complained that the protests popping up at town halls have been orchestrated by liberal activists…But lawmakers who showed up weren’t so sure they were facing an artificial resistance.
Published: Feb 24, 2017