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liberal N proud

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2. Congressional approval has been in the tank for a long time unfortunately many voters don't want...

Reply to lagomorph777 (Original post)

Thu Mar 24, 2016, 12:16 PM

Mar 2016

that their Senator or Congressman to be voted out because they bring a few federal dollars back to the district/state.

There needs to be a national campaign to throw the bums out and start over. With 88% up for reelection this year, it is the best opportunity to make a real change.

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Not looking good for GOP members of Congress/Senate [View all] lagomorph777 Mar 2016 OP

Hopefully this holds. Wellstone ruled Mar 2016 #1

Congressional approval has been in the tank for a long time unfortunately many voters don't want... liberal N proud Mar 2016 #2

Assuming voters know Hayduke Bomgarte Mar 2016 #3

Except that general congressional disapproval does not necessarily hurt the party controlling yellowcanine Mar 2016 #4

Agreed. Unfortunately we don't seem to be choosing the coat tails candidate. lagomorph777 Mar 2016 #5

Recidivism has always been high in the House Wounded Bear Mar 2016 #6