Some Democrats seem afraid to meet with constituents during the August recess. That might describe Congressman Dennis Cardoza, but we may never know. According to his local press, he’s not going to his district at all this month:
Normally this is the one time of the year that we can expect to hear from our Congressman. Traditionally there are Town Hall meetings to give the constituents a one on one with their Congress in discussion of the various topics being debated on Capitol Hill.
Our Congressman Dennis Cardoza says there will be no Town Hall meetings. He is not expected to return to Merced County over the summer recess.
The voters want to hear from him on some of the most important issues of the day. The Health Care bill tops that list with about as many people for it as against it…
Where is Dennis Cardoza to answer his constituent’s questions?
…We realize that Congressman Dennis Cardoza has obligations at his new home in Maryland. He has a family and we would not want him to deprive his family of fatherly time and support.
Oh well, at least he didn’t pull a Sheila Jackson-Lee. It’s probably better to stay away completely than show such contempt for the voters in person.
According to Charlie Cook, Cardoza’s district leans slightly Democrat (+4, to be precise). He might be ripe for a challenge in 2010.
Steve Maley
Neil Stevens
Daniel Horowitz
I know that district well.
get2djnow (Diary) Friday, August 14th at 4:02PM EST (link)This Congress isn’t over, yet. I predict that these dirtballs are going to pass something that makes Shamnesty look like a Conservative ploy to keep illegals out of the country. That will lock in any “Hispanic” sounding Congress-critter.
The politics of racial division are still owned lock, stock, and barrel by the ‘Rats, because the GOP is too chicken and stupid to stop their BS. 2010 is a long way off with this crowd. There is plenty of time to buy more votes.
A1C Elizabeth N. Jacobson (26 Mar 1984 – 28 Sep 2005) Killed by an IED during OEF, probably of Iranian origin, but aided by having predictably scheduled logistics convoys.
“And I will establish My covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you in their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and your descendants after you.” (Genesis 17:7)
“Lift up your eyes and look from the place where you are, northward and southward and eastward and westward, for all the land which you see I will give to you and to your descendants forever.” (Genesis 13:14)
“For those who are with us here today before Hashem our God and (also) those who are not here with us today.” (Deuteronomy 29:14)
Sadly, he is my congressman...
RepMom (Diary) Friday, August 14th at 4:10PM EST (link)He usually wins with 60+ percent of the vote – even with decent candidates running against him…I actually voted for him – know him personally and the R that was running was worthless IMHO.
the problem is our district is cutting through 3 counties, lots of constituencies – and he bills himself as a friend to farmers (big voting coalition in these parts). He was supposed to be at a farm bureau meeting this past Tuesday (In Stanislaus County), I am now going to have to find out if he just sent a representative.
I received the standard form letter after my call against HR 3200 – I will post some of the better passages when I get home, but it was basically about how many here go without healthcare.
It doesn’t surprise me that he is staying away – there are definitely quite a few people irked (trying to be polite) about his votes on stimulus and cap&tax…
Bottom line – I have some work to do for whomever is running against him!
The probability that we may fail in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just. —-Abraham Lincoln
It's actually a brilliant strategy
E Pluribus Unum (Diary) Friday, August 14th at 5:52PM EST (link)Here’s why:
Kill the Terrorists
Protect the Borders
Punch the Hippies h/t IMAO
I don't think that will really play in Stan County...
RepMom (Diary) Saturday, August 15th at 2:31AM EST (link)the whole Bush meme. Merced County is D+ consistently – it may play a little there…
I think the bigger issues here will be foreclosures – and water. It’s not good for the Congressman to not show his face right now!
The probability that we may fail in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just. —-Abraham Lincoln
Melissa Bean having round table $25 per person
illinois (Diary) Saturday, August 15th at 3:35AM EST (link)Being the right wing extremist rabble rouser that I am (not)—–am trying to get my fellow Lake Co IL patriots to have a townhall and invite her. In case she doesn’t accept our invite—-we could have a poster of her and her bosses: Pelosi, Reid and Obama. Each of us could make our comments to her one at a time—–and for her response, we could pull her cord to hear her say ” don’t know until I check with Pelosi, Reid & Obama” Anybody in Lake Co Illinois who likes this should go to http://www.lakecountyteaparty.com and sound off.
Guess this makes me a community organizer and I should be turned in right away to the whitehouse!
My Senator ran further than your Senator!
abbynormal Saturday, August 15th at 10:33AM EST (link)Senator Webb (D-VA) ran all the way to Asia to avoid voters in Virginia. He’s using his position as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific affairs to visit five Asian countries over a 2 week period. He did secure the release of an American held prisoner in Myanmar, releiving the State Department of this taxing duty. His office has no word on whether he plans to hold any kind of public conversation on health care upon his return.
http://hamptonroads.com/2009/08/va-sen-webb-obtains-release-american-prisoner-held-myanmar
Our Brave Senators in Virginia
porterjervis Saturday, August 15th at 5:50PM EST (link)Our brave Senator Webb went to Myanmar. Probably figured he would get a better reception there.
Senator Warner is hiding in friendly zones by appearing on MSNBC, CNBC, ABC. He’s cowering behind behind telephone town halls and Twitter. Give me a break. SHOW YOUR FACES!!!
Porter Jervis
Springfield, VA USA
Warner and Webb can't show their faces in Virginia
Scope (Diary) Saturday, August 15th at 7:14PM EST (link)because Creign Deeds is making such a fool of the Democrat party , they had to leave. If Warner or Webb thought that Deeds had any chance in hell, wouldn’t they be here screaming support for him? They left the state, and, they have not had one nice/good thing to say about Deeds. Telling!
Warner and Webb can't show their faces in Virginia
Scope (Diary) Saturday, August 15th at 7:14PM EST (link)because Creign Deeds is making such a fool of the Democrat party , they had to leave. If Warner or Webb thought that Deeds had any chance in hell, wouldn’t they be here screaming support for him? They left the state, and, they have not had one nice/good thing to say about Deeds. Telling!
Not Surprised....
bsmith2 Sunday, August 16th at 11:02AM EST (link)He’s my congress-critter (sad to say), and I’m not at all surprised about this news. Last week his office sent out an email to his district which signed up on his mailing list indicating his position on the Healthcare Legislation. This was a waste of electrons….we all know how he will vote on this bill. The district has several “liberal” areas including Merced (UC Merced…need I say more?), and Modesto…these are the areas that keep a liberal like him in place (example: Gary Condit). He prides himself as the go-between the so-called “Blue Dogs” and Princess Pelosi, than secondly represent the district, (citing recent article in The Hill extolling Cardoza’s virtues as a conduit between her highness and surfs in the “Blue Dog” wing of the party). He call’s himself a blue-dog, but votes for every liberal/big spending bill that comes along (the Porkulus bill, Cap and Trade, etc.), and supports all union positions. I think, no matter the cost, he will vote for the Healthcare legislation…he needs to do this to keep in good standing with the Hispanic vote (a big constituent group in the district), the unions, and his relationship with Pelosi
March 17th
proudgop (Diary) Sunday, February 28th at 9:19PM EST (link)I wanted to know seeing the 17th will be here before you know if any top tier candidates have emerged against Cardozza or Costa in CA?