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Posted by Keturah Hetrick on Feb. 21, 2017 Republicans this year are 3.5 times more likely than Democrats to face their constituents in town halls remotely, if they face them at all, according to a LegiStorm analysis. So far this year, 12 percent of 193 town halls that Democrats have announced are to be conducted remotely by Facebook, telephone or radio. By contrast, 41 percent of the 228 town halls scheduled by Republicans are to be held remotely. But the numbers are even more stark when excluding the one Republican outlier, Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner. The Wisconsin Republican accounts for 45 town halls, all in person. Excluding him, more than half of Republican town halls are being held remotely this year. The overall town hall numbers are a dramatic departure from last year, when Republican members held 2.5 times more such events than Democrats. Last year, only 19 percent of Republican town halls were held remotely. The change in tactics by Republicans are in response to the angry crowds that have often confronted Republicans after Donald Trump became president. Some people and organizations who "caught our eye" last week:
- Dimple Shah, Staff Director, House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, National Security Subcommittee (current staffer) – Bravo!
In from the cold - Kevin Turner, Chief of Staff, Sen. Luther Strange (R-AL) (current staffer) – So-So
Now on top, but a Strange history - Zac Petkanas, Director of Communications for Nevada, Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) (former staffer) – Bravo!
Russian to make allegations - Margaret Peterlin, Assistant to the Speaker for Policy, House Speaker (former staffer) – Bravo!
A mind of State - Ashley Marie Pratte, Press Assistant/Project Coordinator, Rep. Frank Guinta (R-NH) (former staffer) – Bravo!
Say yes to the press
Hill Moves and Promotions - Renee C. Bender, now Professional Staff Member for Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
(formerly Legislative Assistant to Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY)) - Ryan J. Croft, now Legislative Director for Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI)
(formerly Senior Legislative Assistant) - Rachel A. Mattke VerVelde, now Chief of Staff for Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI)
(formerly Deputy Chief of Staff/Legislative Director)
Top hashtags of the week
- #aca – (169 mentions)
- #protectourcare – (145 mentions)
- #pollutingpruitt – (142 mentions)
- #presidentsday – (141 mentions)
- #followthefacts – (108 mentions)
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