GOP urges lawmakers to "reconsider" future town halls.

[Crepitus]

So apparently the backlash is getting to them and finally getting noticed by the press.

I guess they figure if they don't have meetings no one will realize how pissed off everyone is getting.

I don't think they are right, though. The anger is spreading. Soon it will be too big to ignore.

Spooked by public outrage, GOP aides urge lawmakers to reconsider future town halls - Salon.com

Angry constituents and protesters have been giving their congressmembers an earful over Trump-Musk spending cuts

www.salon.com

 

[Orangecat]

Elections have consequences.
Salon.com has useful idiots.

 

[pknopp]

Thread 'House Republicans hit the brakes on town halls after blowback over Trump's cuts'

Feb 26, 2025

“House Republicans are becoming weary and wary of in-person town hall meetings after a number of lawmakers have faced hometown crowds angry about the Trump administration’s push to slash government programs and staffing.

Party leaders suggest that if lawmakers feel the need to hold such events, they do tele-town halls or at least vet attendees to avoid scenes that become viral clips, according to GOP sources.

A GOP aide said House Republican leaders are urging lawmakers to stop engaging in them altogether.”...

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[yidnar]

So apparently the backlash is getting to them and finally getting noticed by the press.

I guess they figure if they don't have meetings no one will realize how pissed off everyone is getting.

I don't think they are right, though. The anger is spreading. Soon it will be too big to ignore.

Spooked by public outrage, GOP aides urge lawmakers to reconsider future town halls - Salon.com

Angry constituents and protesters have been giving their congressmembers an earful over Trump-Musk spending cuts

www.salon.com

Meet the far-left groups funding anti-DOGE protests at GOP offices across the country

A variety of left wing organizations, some funded by prominent left-wing billionaires, have been directly involved in the anti-DOGE protests that have erupted nationwide.

www.foxnews.com

 

[yidnar]

Meet the far-left groups funding anti-DOGE protests at GOP offices across the country

A variety of left wing organizations, some funded by prominent left-wing billionaires, have been directly involved in the anti-DOGE protests that have erupted nationwide.

www.foxnews.com

 

[whitehall]

Salon thinks "Town Hall" meetings will cast a negative light on republican politics after Trump's decisive victory and the most open administration in history? WTF?

 

[Crepitus]

Meet the far-left groups funding anti-DOGE protests at GOP offices across the country

A variety of left wing organizations, some funded by prominent left-wing billionaires, have been directly involved in the anti-DOGE protests that have erupted nationwide.

www.foxnews.com

Almost certainly fake news. Remember that we already know every republican accusation is a confession.

 

[1srelluc]

Meh, why put up with a bunch of paid for astroturf faux "constituents".

We are on to your stale tricks.

 

[yidnar]

Almost certainly fake news. Remember that we already know every republican accusation is a confession.

its been revealed homo .. and you know its true .. how does it feel to have to lie to defend your despicable parties dishonest tactics .. though I doubt a person that supports the murder of over 50 million innocent children in the womb has a problem with lies and subterfuge .. the ends justify the means eh comrade ?

 

[Crepitus]

its been revealed homo .. and you know its true .. how does it feel to have to lie to defend your despicable parties dishonest tactics .. though I doubt a person that supports the murder of over 50 million innocent children in the womb has a problem with lies and subterfuge .. the ends justify the means eh comrade ?

LOL, "revealed" by whom? Gateway pundit? Sean Hannity?

Come on, mang there's no evidence this is "trumped up".

You know what has been revealed for real?

That people who constantly accuse others of homosexuality are usually "in the closet" themselves.

It's a fact, kid.

 

[yidnar]

LOL, "revealed" by whom? Gateway pundit? Sean Hannity?

Come on, mang there's no evidence this is "trumped up".

You know what has been revealed for real?

That people who constantly accuse others of homosexuality are usually "in the closet" themselves.

It's a fact, kid.

 

[yidnar]

LOL, "revealed" by whom? Gateway pundit? Sean Hannity?

Come on, mang there's no evidence this is "trumped up".

You know what has been revealed for real?

That people who constantly accuse others of homosexuality are usually "in the closet" themselves.

It's a fact, kid.

Red-District DOGE Protests, Cited As Proof of Broad Musk 'Backlash,' Were Organized By Left-Wing Groups

When angry voters confronted Rep. Rich McCormick over DOGE at a town hall held in the Georgia Republican's deep-red district, the New York Times, Washington Post, and CBS News cited the scene as proof of emerging bipartisan "backlash" over Elon Musk's efforts to slash government spending. CBS...

freebeacon.com

 

[TroglocratsRdumb]

The Democrat hate machine is dangerous

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

Elections have consequences.
Salon.com has useful idiots.

Republicans have always been cowards – they fear the will of the people.

And like true authoritarians, Republicans will hide behind the walls of power and blindly pursue their failed, wrongheaded agenda.

 

[Orangecat]

Republicans have always been cowards – they fear the will of the people.

And like true authoritarians, Republicans will hide behind the walls of power and blindly pursue their failed, wrongheaded agenda.

You’re just along for the ride. No need to be bitter.

 

[elektra]

Orange man bad, orange man bad, orange man bad, keep repeating until everyone believes. Forget about good governing, just denigrate those you can't compete with

 

[22lcidw]

Republicans have always been cowards – they fear the will of the people.

And like true authoritarians, Republicans will hide behind the walls of power and blindly pursue their failed, wrongheaded agenda.

It is not the will of the people. It is the government programs affecting them also as promoted y Progressives. People do not turn down money and resources from government. Progs are guilty of expanding this more and more. That is why we are in trouble.