The NRCC debuts “Texts From Two Years Ago” [update: now called “Texts From Last Congress”], showcasing regrettable comments from incumbent House Democrats who weren’t washed away by the red tide of the 2010 midterms, coupled with fictional (although believable) constituent responses.
An example:
(202) McIntyre:
“This bill is not perfect, and I am very concerned about its cost as a strong advocate of fiscal responsibility.”1
(910) Constituent:
Wow. I’m guessing you voted no then?
(202) McIntyre:
Oh no, I voted yes, just saying fiscal responsibility is hip these days.
(910) Constituent:
Gee, thanks for nothing.
Or in Wisconsin . . .
(202) Ron Kind:
“What we’re trying to do is pass a recovery package that will create jobs, act quickly and then end . . .”1
(608) Constituent:
Well, you were right about one thing . . . Those jobs ended pretty quickly.