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In reply to the discussion: Still don't think he's a used-car salesman? [View all]MineralMan
(146,288 posts)I think that attempting to influence any legislator who is not from your district or state is a complete waste of time. I don't do it. I limit my communications to those I have helped to elect, and they know that I helped. I wouldn't waste a minute on communicating with any others.
I know that my congresswoman knows me. She calls me by name when I run into her at various events. We have talked often. We have the most influence with our own congressional representatives, since they represent the smallest number of people on the national level. Neither Senator Franken or Klobuchar knows me on sight. I wouldn't expect them to. I run into them at various functions, too, but those conversations are very brief. I still write to them, though.
At the state level, I know my state legislators personally. It's easy to do that. They are accessible and know those who have helped them during their campaigns. They may be in Congress some day, too.