“You have to be local. You have to focus on your local members of Congress.” FocusMembersCongressLocals Author:Ezra G. Levin
“Members of Congress care about reelection most of all. And that means they care about their constituents. So you have to be a constituent to make your voice heard.” MeanCareVoiceHeardMembersCongressConstituentsReelection Author:Ezra G. Levin
“The bottom line is that every single member of Congress has to get voted into office every two or six years. That means they need to look really good in their home district and state. That means good local press. That means people in their district thinking, "Man, I really don't like Congress, but I like Senator Bob."” PeopleThinkingMenNeedsYearsLooksMeanTwoStatesHomeLinesMembersOfficeSixPressesBottomCongressLocalsBobSenatorsBottom LineMean PeopleThinking Man Author:Ezra G. Levin
“It is really crucial that folks focus on their own representatives. If you call or write a member who does not represent you, I can tell you that contact is going to be a waste of time. You might as well just talk to yourself in your living room.” IfsWritingWellsDoeI CanMightRoomsFocusMembersWasteFolksContactCrucialWasting TimeRepresentativesLiving Room Author:Ezra G. Levin
“Stiffening the spine of progressive members of Congress is crucial.” MembersCongressProgressiveCrucialSpine Author:Ezra G. Levin