Barbara Comstock a no-show at weekend town halls

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I get to complain about MY district rep, who happens to be comstock, not holding town halls.

Or meeting with people in person after repeated requests.

If Dems are pulling the same, then that is a shame. And I will support their constituents in demanding to be heard.

Did Warner or Kaine hold any? They also represent us in Congress.

Kaine on Feb. 17 in Newport News:
http://pilotonline.com/news/government/nation/at-town-hall-meeting-kaine-and-scott-face-anxious-citizens/article_aecce553-8077-5ea8-9870-2df5dc296292.html

So not in NOVA, needed the help of another Member with him, and not a purple part of VA.

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Anonymous wrote:Ahahah, she apparently got a "Doctor" to plant a question re: the ACA during this televised town hall, too. You can't make this shit up: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/barbara-comstock-townhall-question_us_58adec9ae4b057efdce88931

OMG - first candidate to ever do that

Hey Barbara, quit having your fake doctor friends call in, and DO YOUR JOB.

A) The article is from Huff Post therefore inherently unreliable
B) nowhere in the article does it say that she arranged for that doctor to call in
C) You are the libs trying to tear down everything that is good in this country. You lost the election. Grow up.
D) I gave a lot more to Barbara's campaign and no one from her campaign staff (she would not make the call herself, you idiot - that's a violation of campaign laws) call me and ask me to set up a phony question.
E) This is part of a national movement by libs to protest and disrupt all Townhalls in the United States. Don't even pretend you are posting here just against Barbara. The DC poster proves that - they aren't even in the 10th district so why would they care? Because they want to make the ignorant think Barbara is really running from these Townhalls. Shame on all of you. Become responsible citizens and change your own party and start to fix things, not tear them down.

Wait a sec, are YOU the fake doctor? Because you said "I gave a lot more to Barbara's campaign and no one from her campaign staff (she would not make the call herself, you idiot - that's a violation of campaign laws) call me and ask me to set up a phony question."

Because if so, you are just as FULL OF SHIT as your buddy Barbara, and both of you deserve to lose your jobs. And you just admitted that the article is pretty spot-on with regard to what happened.

Well, aren't you polite? No, I'm not full of shit. If you read carefully you would see that nowhere did I say I was a doctor or a faux doctor. So your reasoning is then exactly what? Try using a polite argument instead of throwing invectives next time. We all know you are DC libs flamethrowing at all town halls. No way is this directed to Barbara personally. You tried, You failed.

Actually, no, I am in Western Fairfax, right in her district, and a moderator could check the IP address to verify this. My family is in the process of moving, but most likely not before she's up for reelection. I'm actually not particularly liberal, either, but I'd never vote for her. I will, however, continue to press her to do her job, which includes showing up to town hall meetings and answering the questions of ALL of her constituents, not just the ones she "plants". IDGAF how much you gave to her campaign, but in my opinion, you should save your money or donate it to a charity that's actually doing something worthwhile. Maybe you're just butthurt that she didn't call on you to plant a question...don't worry, you'll probably get a chance!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I get to complain about MY district rep, who happens to be comstock, not holding town halls.

Or meeting with people in person after repeated requests.

If Dems are pulling the same, then that is a shame. And I will support their constituents in demanding to be heard.

Did Warner or Kaine hold any? They also represent us in Congress.

Kaine on Feb. 17 in Newport News:
http://pilotonline.com/news/government/nation/at-town-hall-meeting-kaine-and-scott-face-anxious-citizens/article_aecce553-8077-5ea8-9870-2df5dc296292.html

So not in NOVA, needed the help of another Member with him, and not a purple part of VA.

I wasn't aware that the question "Did Warner or Kaine hold any?" included all of those qualifications.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Ahahah, she apparently got a "Doctor" to plant a question re: the ACA during this televised town hall, too. You can't make this shit up: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/barbara-comstock-townhall-question_us_58adec9ae4b057efdce88931

OMG - first candidate to ever do that

Hey Barbara, quit having your fake doctor friends call in, and DO YOUR JOB.

A) The article is from Huff Post therefore inherently unreliable
B) nowhere in the article does it say that she arranged for that doctor to call in
C) You are the libs trying to tear down everything that is good in this country. You lost the election. Grow up.
D) I gave a lot more to Barbara's campaign and no one from her campaign staff (she would not make the call herself, you idiot - that's a violation of campaign laws) call me and ask me to set up a phony question.
E) This is part of a national movement by libs to protest and disrupt all Townhalls in the United States. Don't even pretend you are posting here just against Barbara. The DC poster proves that - they aren't even in the 10th district so why would they care? Because they want to make the ignorant think Barbara is really running from these Townhalls. Shame on all of you. Become responsible citizens and change your own party and start to fix things, not tear them down.

Wait a sec, are YOU the fake doctor? Because you said "I gave a lot more to Barbara's campaign and no one from her campaign staff (she would not make the call herself, you idiot - that's a violation of campaign laws) call me and ask me to set up a phony question."

Because if so, you are just as FULL OF SHIT as your buddy Barbara, and both of you deserve to lose your jobs. And you just admitted that the article is pretty spot-on with regard to what happened.

Well, aren't you polite? No, I'm not full of shit. If you read carefully you would see that nowhere did I say I was a doctor or a faux doctor. So your reasoning is then exactly what? Try using a polite argument instead of throwing invectives next time. We all know you are DC libs flamethrowing at all town halls. No way is this directed to Barbara personally. You tried, You failed.

Actually, no, I am in Western Fairfax, right in her district, and a moderator could check the IP address to verify this. My family is in the process of moving, but most likely not before she's up for reelection. I'm actually not particularly liberal, either, but I'd never vote for her. I will, however, continue to press her to do her job, which includes showing up to town hall meetings and answering the questions of ALL of her constituents, not just the ones she "plants". IDGAF how much you gave to her campaign, but in my opinion, you should save your money or donate it to a charity that's actually doing something worthwhile. Maybe you're just butthurt that she didn't call on you to plant a question...don't worry, you'll probably get a chance!

Her primary motivation is reelection. Partisans like you don't matter to her. She will always have at least 40% vote against her no matter what.

She out preformed Trump by about 16% in her district, don't think she's worried about the #NeverBarbara constituents.

[Anonymous]

Why do people act surprised when a Republican acts like a Republican?

Shouldn't people in the DMV be smarter than that?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ahahah, she apparently got a "Doctor" to plant a question re: the ACA during this televised town hall, too. You can't make this shit up: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/barbara-comstock-townhall-question_us_58adec9ae4b057efdce88931

OMG - first candidate to ever do that

Hey Barbara, quit having your fake doctor friends call in, and DO YOUR JOB.

A) The article is from Huff Post therefore inherently unreliable
B) nowhere in the article does it say that she arranged for that doctor to call in
C) You are the libs trying to tear down everything that is good in this country. You lost the election. Grow up.
D) I gave a lot more to Barbara's campaign and no one from her campaign staff (she would not make the call herself, you idiot - that's a violation of campaign laws) call me and ask me to set up a phony question.
E) This is part of a national movement by libs to protest and disrupt all Townhalls in the United States. Don't even pretend you are posting here just against Barbara. The DC poster proves that - they aren't even in the 10th district so why would they care? Because they want to make the ignorant think Barbara is really running from these Townhalls. Shame on all of you. Become responsible citizens and change your own party and start to fix things, not tear them down.

Wait a sec, are YOU the fake doctor? Because you said "I gave a lot more to Barbara's campaign and no one from her campaign staff (she would not make the call herself, you idiot - that's a violation of campaign laws) call me and ask me to set up a phony question."

Because if so, you are just as FULL OF SHIT as your buddy Barbara, and both of you deserve to lose your jobs. And you just admitted that the article is pretty spot-on with regard to what happened.

Well, aren't you polite? No, I'm not full of shit. If you read carefully you would see that nowhere did I say I was a doctor or a faux doctor. So your reasoning is then exactly what? Try using a polite argument instead of throwing invectives next time. We all know you are DC libs flamethrowing at all town halls. No way is this directed to Barbara personally. You tried, You failed.

Actually, no, I am in Western Fairfax, right in her district, and a moderator could check the IP address to verify this. My family is in the process of moving, but most likely not before she's up for reelection. I'm actually not particularly liberal, either, but I'd never vote for her. I will, however, continue to press her to do her job, which includes showing up to town hall meetings and answering the questions of ALL of her constituents, not just the ones she "plants". IDGAF how much you gave to her campaign, but in my opinion, you should save your money or donate it to a charity that's actually doing something worthwhile. Maybe you're just butthurt that she didn't call on you to plant a question...don't worry, you'll probably get a chance!

Her primary motivation is reelection. Partisans like you don't matter to her. She will always have at least 40% vote against her no matter what.

She out preformed Trump by about 16% in her district, don't think she's worried about the #NeverBarbara constituents.

And you would be wrong. Why do you think she pulled so many HRC moderate dem voters over? Because she has a good reputation in the district for being involved and responsive and was able to hang onto moderate NOVA democrats. And despite significantly outperforming Trump in her district, it nearly flipped this time. The liberal folks she won over could easily turn on her if she keeps pulling this crap. They have already stated to. I leave here and am watching it happen.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I get to complain about MY district rep, who happens to be comstock, not holding town halls.

Or meeting with people in person after repeated requests.

If Dems are pulling the same, then that is a shame. And I will support their constituents in demanding to be heard.

Did Warner or Kaine hold any? They also represent us in Congress.

Of course not. The OP post was the same as libs are doing nationwide to try and shame Republicans into doing Townhalls where libs will show up and irresponsibly protest. No big news here. Townhalls may have worked in the era pre-TV but we are moving ahead and these communications are being held, for ALL constituents by phone. Social media and 6,000 constituents on the phone asking question is a far more effective way of communicating than dealing with a bunch of angry non-constituents protesting at a Townhall. I participated in one recently and both sides of the aisle got equal time on the debacle of Obamacare. If anything, I am on the side desperately needing reform and I was in the queue to ask a question about when reform might happen. I was impressed. 6,000 constituents got to ask questions. There were clearly representatives of all sorts of healthcare experiences on the line asking questions. Townhalls go back to the radio-Era.

6000 constituents got to ask questions? How long was this magical phone call?

just stop it with your nonsense. She is refusing to meet with her own constituents. I have friends who have tried to get a meeting with her in her offices, both DC and district. She works for us-we pay her damn salary. And she needs to hear ALL voices, not just the ones that agree with her. There is zero excuse for her behavior in a swing district like hers. Or a district as politically active as hers.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I get to complain about MY district rep, who happens to be comstock, not holding town halls.

Or meeting with people in person after repeated requests.

If Dems are pulling the same, then that is a shame. And I will support their constituents in demanding to be heard.

Did Warner or Kaine hold any? They also represent us in Congress.

Of course not. The OP post was the same as libs are doing nationwide to try and shame Republicans into doing Townhalls where libs will show up and irresponsibly protest. No big news here. Townhalls may have worked in the era pre-TV but we are moving ahead and these communications are being held, for ALL constituents by phone. Social media and 6,000 constituents on the phone asking question is a far more effective way of communicating than dealing with a bunch of angry non-constituents protesting at a Townhall. I participated in one recently and both sides of the aisle got equal time on the debacle of Obamacare. If anything, I am on the side desperately needing reform and I was in the queue to ask a question about when reform might happen. I was impressed. 6,000 constituents got to ask questions. There were clearly representatives of all sorts of healthcare experiences on the line asking questions. Townhalls go back to the radio-Era.

6000 constituents got to ask questions? How long was this magical phone call?

just stop it with your nonsense. She is refusing to meet with her own constituents. I have friends who have tried to get a meeting with her in her offices, both DC and district. She works for us-we pay her damn salary. And she needs to hear ALL voices, not just the ones that agree with her. There is zero excuse for her behavior in a swing district like hers. Or a district as politically active as hers.

To repeat. 6,000 are on the conference call. If you want to ask a question you hit 1 # or something like that (I'm not with the campaign but listened in on a recent one on Obamacare). After you hit 1 # or whatever the instructions were, you are put in the queue to ask her a question. I was too late on the call to get in the queue. I found it far more effective than a Townhall meeting that I would never attend, However, if I am at my desk and get an email saying "conference call right now" I might just do it, which I did. The call probably ran forty-five minutes to hour, at most, but I came on late so am not sure. A number of views were heard on health care. I also heard what issues Comstock is particularly concerned with and she encouraged all to contact her if they had follow-up questions. I sent an email with my question and received a prompt answer.

I'm not spewing "nonsense". Your unjustified hatred is what is out of control because you are DNC workers trying to make trouble as you are for all Republicans nationwide. She is NOT refusing to meet her own constituents. They can call her office in D.C. or the other one in the district (Sterling) any time they like. She has many secretaries, case workers, interns, and a chief of staff named Susan Falconer. I'm sure they would all like to hear from you. I've never had a problem getting anyone in her offices to respond to me. That's what a good staff does. Call her office in D.C. or in Sterling tomorrow. I looked up the phone no. for you. 703-404-6903. You're welcome.

[Anonymous]

If Democrat Don Beyer, Alexandria's representative, can hold several Town hall meetings, why can't Comstock? I've been really impressed with Beyer's recent leadership.

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Anonymous wrote:If Democrat Don Beyer, Alexandria's representative, can hold several Town hall meetings, why can't Comstock? I've been really impressed with Beyer's recent leadership.

Seriously? Do you not know what is going on or fail to read everything above? It is the DNC that is sending paid protesters and rioters to the Republican Town Halls. Smart Republicans are using tele-townhalls or conference call townhalls like Barbara Comstock is. http://www.politico.com/story/2017/02/republicans-paid-protesters-town-halls-235302. This fact is well known and is being done across the nation. Just google paid protesters disruptions Republican Town Hall. That's what this whole thread is about. Some DNC intern started it to make an accusation, then they move on to the next Republican in the list and find a social media outlet and attack there. It's irresponsible behavior. So the Republicans act accordingly. No one wants to go into a townhall with a bunch of paid liberal protesters screaming outside.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If Democrat Don Beyer, Alexandria's representative, can hold several Town hall meetings, why can't Comstock? I've been really impressed with Beyer's recent leadership.

Seriously? Do you not know what is going on or fail to read everything above? It is the DNC that is sending paid protesters and rioters to the Republican Town Halls. Smart Republicans are using tele-townhalls or conference call townhalls like Barbara Comstock is. http://www.politico.com/story/2017/02/republicans-paid-protesters-town-halls-235302. This fact is well known and is being done across the nation. Just google paid protesters disruptions Republican Town Hall. That's what this whole thread is about. Some DNC intern started it to make an accusation, then they move on to the next Republican in the list and find a social media outlet and attack there. It's irresponsible behavior. So the Republicans act accordingly. No one wants to go into a townhall with a bunch of paid liberal protesters screaming outside.

Can you please send me a link to the DNC page where I can get my check? I keep doing all of this protesting for free.

Or maybe just a link to a legitimate news source that demonstrates that people are being paid. Because otherwise your gullibility at believing the paid protester crap reduces any credibility you might have to zero.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If Democrat Don Beyer, Alexandria's representative, can hold several Town hall meetings, why can't Comstock? I've been really impressed with Beyer's recent leadership.

Seriously? Do you not know what is going on or fail to read everything above? It is the DNC that is sending paid protesters and rioters to the Republican Town Halls. Smart Republicans are using tele-townhalls or conference call townhalls like Barbara Comstock is. http://www.politico.com/story/2017/02/republicans-paid-protesters-town-halls-235302. This fact is well known and is being done across the nation. Just google paid protesters disruptions Republican Town Hall. That's what this whole thread is about. Some DNC intern started it to make an accusation, then they move on to the next Republican in the list and find a social media outlet and attack there. It's irresponsible behavior. So the Republicans act accordingly. No one wants to go into a townhall with a bunch of paid liberal protesters screaming outside.

Can you please send me a link to the DNC page where I can get my check? I keep doing all of this protesting for free.

Or maybe just a link to a legitimate news source that demonstrates that people are being paid. Because otherwise your gullibility at believing the paid protester crap reduces any credibility you might have to zero.

Np. Please define "legitimate".

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If Democrat Don Beyer, Alexandria's representative, can hold several Town hall meetings, why can't Comstock? I've been really impressed with Beyer's recent leadership.

Seriously? Do you not know what is going on or fail to read everything above? It is the DNC that is sending paid protesters and rioters to the Republican Town Halls. Smart Republicans are using tele-townhalls or conference call townhalls like Barbara Comstock is. http://www.politico.com/story/2017/02/republicans-paid-protesters-town-halls-235302. This fact is well known and is being done across the nation. Just google paid protesters disruptions Republican Town Hall. That's what this whole thread is about. Some DNC intern started it to make an accusation, then they move on to the next Republican in the list and find a social media outlet and attack there. It's irresponsible behavior. So the Republicans act accordingly. No one wants to go into a townhall with a bunch of paid liberal protesters screaming outside.

Can you please send me a link to the DNC page where I can get my check? I keep doing all of this protesting for free.

Or maybe just a link to a legitimate news source that demonstrates that people are being paid. Because otherwise your gullibility at believing the paid protester crap reduces any credibility you might have to zero.

Np. Please define "legitimate".

From reading this thread, for most people "legitimate" is whatever confirms their bias.

Doesn't matter. Unless she gets some gerrymandering help in 2022, she'll eventually be out like Connie Morella.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:21:15 - do you not understand how this is a problem? We have no idea if she's actually answering constituent questions during these town halls. They are probably ALL plants, and she's claiming this to be "meeting her constituents"

Yeah, no. She needs to show up in public and talk to people. That is her job. She is hiding from us and thinks she can get away with this shit.

She does need to publicly talk with folks. However, it should come as no surprise that she doesn't want to engage with people that will never vote for her and will shout her down and not let her answer questions.

She's acting like a politician. Why are some people surprised?

we pay her damn salary and she is elected to represent all of us, not just the ones who agree wth her.

She and the rest of the spineless mofos need to be reminded of that.

Comstock is one of the hardest working Reps out there. She represents all us is IN HER DISTRICT.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:21:15 - do you not understand how this is a problem? We have no idea if she's actually answering constituent questions during these town halls. They are probably ALL plants, and she's claiming this to be "meeting her constituents"

Yeah, no. She needs to show up in public and talk to people. That is her job. She is hiding from us and thinks she can get away with this shit.

She does need to publicly talk with folks. However, it should come as no surprise that she doesn't want to engage with people that will never vote for her and will shout her down and not let her answer questions.

She's acting like a politician. Why are some people surprised?

we pay her damn salary and she is elected to represent all of us, not just the ones who agree wth her.

She and the rest of the spineless mofos need to be reminded of that.

Comstock is one of the hardest working Reps out there. She represents all us is IN HER DISTRICT.

If that were true, she'd have a real town hall. Not only the kind she can control.