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In reply to the discussion: If You Think the Democratic Party Is Not Doing Its Job, [View all]MineralMan
(146,317 posts)My Congressional district is represented by Betty McCollum. In 2004, after I moved to Minnesota and began my activities in the local DFL party organization, I had an opportunity to talk one-on-one with her. At the time, the thing I was most interested in was Single Payer Healthcare, so that's what we talked about. She's completely in favor of it. Did she vote for ACA? Of course she did. No Single Payer bill was up for a vote, and could not have gotten to that point. So, she voted for the change that was possible, as I expected her to do.
Since then, we've talked several more times. Each time we do, I share my opinion what I think the course of things should be. She tells me her opinion and about what is likely to be presented to her for a vote. Good conversations. She's my Congressional representative, and I've helped to get her elected. She knows my name. When I have an opportunity, I talk to her. When she's not in town, I send her emails.
Working within the DFL party organization here in my district gives me an opportunity to meet and discuss issues with people I have worked to get elected. I would not have that opportunity otherwise. Just another benefit of being active in the party.