Response to my Representative **UPDATED**

[Old TexMex]

I am by no means an authority on congress critters, but being involved with the election process by supporting the candidates is the best way to get their attention. And not just by writing a check. Get involved with the legwork too. If your congress critter recognizes you as an active supporter, you stand a much better chance of making your point.

With only a little bit of tongue in cheek, the actual number of zeros on the check will have an effect on most politicians.

 

[Sconnie]

...if you (the OP) feel it is the way to go then go for it and prove me wrong.

I'm not claiming this as a win, But you'll notice she (Claire) was not among the co-sponsors of the so-called "2015 Assault Weapons Ban".

Hide under your chairs if you wish, but I accomplish more by being involved.

Not hiding, just pessimistic as usual. Thus the "go for it" and I hope you succeed in swaying her opinion and more importantly, her vote(s) in the future.

 

[the ringo kid]

It was formerly NRA's practice to present incoming presidents with an honorary lifetime NRA membership. In fact, NRA presented Kennedy with a custom M1 Garand rifle, which he accepted. I doubt that NRA has done that recently. Wonder what happened to JFK's M1?

Its in my gun cabinet.

 

[da gimp]

Way to go Jim.... ya got something done...congrats sir.

 

[g8rb8]

I'm not claiming this as a win, But you'll notice she (Claire) was not among the co-sponsors of the so-called "2015 Assault Weapons Ban".

Hide under your chairs if you wish, but I accomplish more by being involved.

Congratulations on being involved. It's possible that you had an effect on her actions however don't be fooled by her one-time vote on the matter.

"In fact, McAuliffe was one of the first Democrats to deliver an unabashedly liberal message on gun control in a swing state — and on the Fairfax-based NRA’s home turf. Winkler, the law processor, said others have followed a similar path, including Kaine, Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) and former senator Ben Nelson (D-Neb.)." Washington Post, November 24, 2015.

Two prior NRA ratings for McCaskill have been an F. I did not look up her most current rating.

 

[franzas]

I don't want to be overly political with respect to the forum rules, so I'll keep it short:

Be an active voter in primaries.
Nice letter.