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xmas74

(29,676 posts)
Mon Jun 18, 2018, 12:02 PM Jun 2018

Finally got through to Blunt's office

Explained I was a constituent, I vote in every election and as a Methodist (yes, the religious pov needs added for emphasis) that I was distressed and disgusted by watching innocent children ripped from their parents arms, as were many in my church groups.

The new line is that he is very concerned with what is happening and that there needs to be an end asap. I asked if he'd consider crossing party lines to sign on to the already available bill. His intern stated she couldn't speak for him at this time but that the official stance is that it must be across party lines.

We know this could read either way. She did say that the phone lines have been nonstop with constituent calls since she started work.

Everyone, make those phone calls! Call you Congressional rep, your Senators, the DOJ (I haven't got through yet), your state seats and even your city to find their views and express yours.

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Finally got through to Blunt's office (Original Post) xmas74 Jun 2018 OP
Great Job! I called him today too. I said I want him to support the keep families together Trek4Truth Jun 2018 #1
I call regularly. xmas74 Jun 2018 #2
 

Trek4Truth

(515 posts)
1. Great Job! I called him today too. I said I want him to support the keep families together
Mon Jun 18, 2018, 12:05 PM
Jun 2018

act PERIOD. If he truly cares about this specific issue he will sign onto this legislation. I also press them about their being NO PRESS RELEASE...why are they silent???

I'm calling every Republican and Dem's too....I am telling Dem's they cannot give in.

Here is a link for anyone who wants to make a few calls:
https://contactsenators.com/

xmas74

(29,676 posts)
2. I call regularly.
Mon Jun 18, 2018, 12:08 PM
Jun 2018

Unless it's a new intern they recognize me,lol.

Really. There is one with Hartzler who addresses me as soon as he hears my voice, before I identify myself.

Calling your state and local makes a big difference because they aren't contacted as often. The interns tend to make a bigger deal about the calls.

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