Wednesday, March 15, 2017

With or Without You Continued

Here you go, apparently Kelly G. was frustrated that Scott B. thinks the "with or without you" meeting was a Democratic rally to harass Erik and not a real good intentions town hall.  I tend to agree with Scott... Thoughts?

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13 comments:

Laurie said...

Representatives who refuse to show up and answer questions in a public forum deserve to be harassed.

John said...

I am undecided... I mean why would someone feel the need to subject themselves to abuse by a bunch of people who did not vote for them?

I mean I think they are there to represent the majority. Yes or no?

Laurie said...

they are there to represent everyone and have a obligation to hear constituent's views and explain their own positions on the issues. and remember, the GOP positions represent the minority, less than 50% of voters and 3 million less than those who voted for Hillary. btw, only 34% are in favor or the Ryan wealth care plan (or Trumpcare if you prefer.)

John said...

I understand your point at the national level, however Paulson just thoroughly trounced Bonoff in Nov.

The majority of us know what he supports and voted for him. We want him to keep trying to pull our country away from socialism and towards capitalism.

Anonymous said...

I personally was shocked, shocked to learn that politics was going on.

But the fact is Erik hides from his constituents. I would too if I had his constituents; he is remarkably out of sync with the people elect him. That's just a political reality he has to accept, and has actually dealt with quite well. As long as he can convince the Star Tribune being on the Ways and Means Committee is a big deal, Erik will do just fine.

--Hiram

John said...

I think he is pretty much in sync with the 57% of voters who elected him...

Of course that does mean he is likely out of sync with the 43% who voted against him...

Makes sense to me.

Anonymous said...

If he were in sync with the folks who elected him, he would hold town hall meetings like Emmer. He represents a district that is largely represented by democrats in the legislature, and which goes for the Democrat in statewide races. He wins out of habit and because people are under the impression that he is Jim Ramstad.

--Hiram

Sean said...

"He wins out of habit and because people are under the impression that he is Jim Ramstad."

That and Democrats have largely run a series of unimpressive candidates against him. Bonoff was potentially a good candidate who waited too long to get into the race. Also, the 3rd is much more favorable to Paulsen since redistricting since it includes parts of eastern Carver County.

John said...

I heard those Carver County folks are some hard core Conservatives... :-)

MP 3rd District Map and Comment

Anonymous said...

That and Democrats have largely run a series of unimpressive candidates against him. Bonoff was potentially a good candidate who waited too long to get into the race.

Yes, we did tend to concede the seat. Terri had her best shot the first time Erik ran but she got side tracked by the Madia campaign. This time around she made the mistake perhaps I would have made, of trying to link Erik with Trump. Erik is so good at maintaining a low profile, and Terri was simply unable to flush him out.

--Hiram

John said...

Sorry Hiram... The 3rd district has a LOT of successful people who really don't want to pay much higher tax rates / amounts than normal citizens, just so the money can increase the size of government and be given to other citizens. It may be awhile before a Dem wins out here.

Please note that Kelly and my Church is on the far Eastern fringe of the district.(ie East of 494 near Rockford Rd)

Speaking of which... Are you happy that Trump pays some big taxes?

CNN Did Trump Leak It

And what about that AMT

Anonymous said...

Trump's taxes...LOL

Funny how the one year we've seen is the very year he would have needed everything to be above board so that Melania could become a citizen.

Funny

John said...

Anon,
Please make up a name when you leave comments. We like to get to know our commenters.

Just curious? Do you think you have paid $38,000,000 in taxes in your entire life time? I know I have not. Thanks heavens for the rich paying the shares of many citizens. :-)

Also, please remember that the IRS audits Trump regularly... Do you think they are corrupt and letting Trump violate our laws?