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In reply to the discussion: KHN: Democrats Taking Key Leadership Jobs Have Pocketed Millions from Pharma [View all]MineralMan
(146,192 posts)When it comes to the members of Congress from my district and state, I inquire directly about their attitudes toward issues. I do not offer my support unless they generally align with my own views. Fortunately, I am lucky to have representation that does support my views.
For other elected officials, I use a different principle to judge them. In my 50+ years as a voting adult, I have discovered that Democrats, in general, tend to vote in ways that favor the people, rather than corporations. That's why I'm a Democrat. I have also discovered that the opposite is true for Republicans, generally.
Because of that, I don't really spend a lot of time worrying about Democrats who do not directly represent me. I see how they vote, though, when voting is close. But, since I don't vote for them, I leave the voters in their states and districts to judge them when elections come around.
Democrats do a better job than Republicans in representing people. I like that.