GOP asking activists to heckle California Democrats over impeachment. It's not working
The fundraising arm of House Republicans has been giddily inviting people unhappy about impeachment to attend town halls hosted by Democrats in purple districts and voice their displeasure.
In Californias Central Valley, it doesnt seem to be working.
Voters in those areas full of swing congressional districts that will help determine which party controls the House after next years election are telling congressmen they care more about issues that affect their personal lives, such as health care and the economy.
The purple district Democrats are happy to move on to less controversial topics. And that lines up with what polls say independents tend to want their member of Congress to focus on something other than impeachment.
Being outspoken on matters related to President Donald Trump is not what constituents sent members to Washington for, said Monmouth University poll director Patrick Murray.
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