It’s worth noting that some Democratic lawmakers are a little more easygoing about the folks who show up at their constituent meetings than the DNC is:
But many who attended were not affiliated with an established group. Maryann Culkin, a stay-at-home mother from Avon, said she represents no one but herself. She went to Stop & Shop simply because she wanted to have a word or two with her congressman.
“For the first time in my life, I’m embarrassed and scared of where my country is going,” Culkin told Murphy. She is worried about how the government will pay for Obama’s health care policies.
Murphy said it didn’t matter to him whether those attending were part of a coordinated effort or just on their own.
“Any time I’m talking to my constituents in an unfiltered way I consider it productive,” he said in a phone interview afterward.
Murphy acknowledged that a few angry voices dominated the gathering, at least initially. But he said that didn’t bother him. “Was that out of a Norman Rockwell town meeting painting? No. But there are big issues being discussed in Washington . . . and people have a right to be concerned, even angry about it.”
Also note this comment from Sen. Bob Casey (D., Pa.): “We have to be careful we don’t just jump to the conclusion and label every bit of opposition above a certain decibel level as organized and contrived.”
I wonder how far we are from a pushback from Democratic lawmakers . . . “Uh, DNC, could you please stop demonizing my constituents?”






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