Legislature Rep. Call: Regarding Steve Bannon

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KEY DIALOG POINTS ARE "***" AT THE END.



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SAMPLE CALL DIALOGUE to Reps Office:
Staffer
Congresswoman Sara’s office, how can I help you?
Caller
Hi there, I’m a constituent of Congresswoman Sara’s. Can I please speak with the staffer who handles presidential appointments issues?
Staffer
I’m happy to take down any comments you may have. Can I ask for your name and address to verify you’re in the Congresswoman’s district?
Caller
Sure thing. (Gives name/address). Can I ask who I’m speaking with?
Staffer
Yes, this is Jeremy Smith.
Caller
Thanks, Jeremy! I’m calling to ask what the Congresswoman is doing about the
appointment of Steve Bannon to serve in the White House. Bannon is reported as saying he
didn’t want his children to go to a school with Jews. And he ran a website that promoted
white nationalist views. I’m honestly scared that a known racist and anti-Semite will be
working feet from the Oval Office. Can you tell me what Congresswoman Sara is going to do
about it?
Staffer
Well I really appreciate you calling and sharing your thoughts! I of course can’t speak for
the Congresswoman because I’m just a Staff Assistant, but I can tell you that I’ll pass your
concerns on to her.
Caller
I appreciate that Jeremy, but I don’t want you to just pass my concerns on. I would like to know what the Congresswoman is doing to stop this.
[If they stick with the “I’m just a staffer” line, ask them when a more senior staffer will get back to you with an answer to your question.
Staffer
I’m afraid we don’t take positions on personnel appointments.
Caller
Why not?
Staffer
Personnel appointments are the President’s responsibility. We have no control over them.
Caller
***But Congresswoman Sara has the ability to speak out and say that this is unacceptable. Other members of Congress have done so. Why isn’t Congresswoman Sara doing that?***
Staffer
As I said, this is the President’s responsibility. It’s not our business to have a position on who he chooses for his staff.
Caller
***It is everyone’s business if a man who promoted white supremacy is serving as an advisor to the President. The Congresswoman is my elected representative, and I expect her to speak out on this.***
Staffer
I’ll pass that on.
Caller
***I find it unacceptable that the Congresswoman refuses to take a position. I’ll be notifying my friends, family, and local newspaper that our Congresswoman doesn’t think it’s her job to represent us or actually respond to her constituents’ concerns.***

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I would add as a reminder, that when we call, please be kind to the staffer. Our opinions can be heard and received when we are calm.

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[mopinko]

1. my sister has been making daily calls to roscum.

his staffer knows her by now, and told her he appreciated her calm.
be like the tea party in organizing, but be decent people. may not work out the same, but.....

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2. This is an awesome guide.

Calm is better, truly, people can't hear a point if they are being shouted at, especially on the phone. You said your sister, how are your calls being received?

[mopinko]

3. my rep is jan schakowsky.

i had sent her a few emails, and always fill out her very good surveys. she is way out ahead of me.
gave her a decent chunk of change, tho.