Local Representative is holding a Town Hall next week - What should I ask?

[Operative13]

My local representative (Zoe Lofgren - CA 18) is holding a live town hall session next week, and I will be looking to ask a question during the Q&A Session. I'm hoping to gather as much feedback as possible to narrow down a very good question to ask that most everyone can agree wants answered.

I'm considering asking what the Democratic Party's overall plan for the future is, and what they are doing to support that vision, but this may be too general and lead to a vague answer. A more assertive and pointed question could be better, as the intent is to understand the Democratic Party's objectives.

I've provided the invitation link below. If you're in the local area, it'll be good to meet fellow members there.
Invitation: https://iqconnect.house.gov/iqextranet/view_newsletter.aspx?id=183135&c=CA19ZL

 

[trumptman]

My local representative (Zoe Lofgren - CA 18) is holding a live town hall session next week, and I will be looking to ask a question during the Q&A Session. I'm hoping to gather as much feedback as possible to narrow down a very good question to ask that most everyone can agree wants answered.

I'm considering asking what the Democratic Party's overall plan for the future is, and what they are doing to support that vision, but this may be too general and lead to a vague answer. A more assertive and pointed question could be better, as the intent is to understand the Democratic Party's objectives.

I've provided the invitation link below. If you're in the local area, it'll be good to meet fellow members there.
Invitation: https://iqconnect.house.gov/iqextranet/view_newsletter.aspx?id=183135&c=CA19ZL

How about you start with "You've been in office for 30 years, how are you not part of the problem?"

 

[Operative13]

How about you start with "You've been in office for 30 years, how are you not part of the problem?"

So a leadership question. "Would you step down to allow a new generation to take over?"

 

[Mycroft]

My local representative (Zoe Lofgren - CA 18) is holding a live town hall session next week, and I will be looking to ask a question during the Q&A Session. I'm hoping to gather as much feedback as possible to narrow down a very good question to ask that most everyone can agree wants answered.

I'm considering asking what the Democratic Party's overall plan for the future is, and what they are doing to support that vision, but this may be too general and lead to a vague answer. A more assertive and pointed question could be better, as the intent is to understand the Democratic Party's objectives.

I've provided the invitation link below. If you're in the local area, it'll be good to meet fellow members there.
Invitation: https://iqconnect.house.gov/iqextranet/view_newsletter.aspx?id=183135&c=CA19ZL

Give her this dictionary definition of "Globalist"...

someone who believes that economic and foreign policy should be planned in an international way, rather than according to what is best for one particular country​

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globalist

1. someone who believes that economic and foreign policy should be planned in…

dictionary.cambridge.org

...and then ask her if she is a Globalist.

Be prepared for a tap dance that doesn't honestly answer the question.

 

[trumptman]

So a leadership question. "Would you step down to allow a new generation to take over?"

Well I know you are putting your tongue firmly in your cheek but since she is 77 years old and has been in office for 30 years, I'd say sure roll with it legitimately if you wanted to help your party.

 

[Operative13]

Give her this dictionary definition of "Globalist"...

someone who believes that economic and foreign policy should be planned in an international way, rather than according to what is best for one particular country​

​

globalist

1. someone who believes that economic and foreign policy should be planned in…

dictionary.cambridge.org

...and then ask her if she is a Globalist.

Be prepared for a tap dance that doesn't honestly answer the question.

I would avoid loaded questions. You would essentially be leading them to an answer you have in mind, rather than getting something of tangible value.

We want to get a critique out that forces some thinking on the rep's end. If they dismiss it, then it does nothing for us other than let everyone know your personal stance.

 

[Operative13]

Well I know you are putting your tongue firmly in your cheek but since she is 77 years old and has been in office for 30 years, I'd say sure roll with it legitimately if you wanted to help your party.

Say we do want to know if she has intentions of stepping down. How can we get that answer? I'm sure that would be interesting to know if any other Democratic party leader intends to step down or continue running for re-election.

 

[Peacenik]

My local representative (Zoe Lofgren - CA 18) is holding a live town hall session next week, and I will be looking to ask a question during the Q&A Session. I'm hoping to gather as much feedback as possible to narrow down a very good question to ask that most everyone can agree wants answered.

I'm considering asking what the Democratic Party's overall plan for the future is, and what they are doing to support that vision, but this may be too general and lead to a vague answer. A more assertive and pointed question could be better, as the intent is to understand the Democratic Party's objectives.

I've provided the invitation link below. If you're in the local area, it'll be good to meet fellow members there.
Invitation: https://iqconnect.house.gov/iqextranet/view_newsletter.aspx?id=183135&c=CA19ZL

Why don't you ask her how she plan's to hold Trump accountable for his crimes.

 

[Operative13]

Why don't you ask her how she plan's to hold Trump accountable for his crimes.

She is already covering that in the Town Hall discussion. That would be redundant to ask.

 

[Peacenik]

She is already covering that in the Town Hall discussion. That would be redundant to ask.

OK, then ask this:

"Do you agree there is too much big money in government; and if so, how do you plan to get the big money out of government?"

 

[Safiel]

How about you start with "You've been in office for 30 years, how are you not part of the problem?"

My own Congresswoman, Virginia Foxx, has been in office 20 years and is 81 years old.

But you would literally have a better chance of gaining an audience with the Pope than with Foxx.

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article302292989.html

Literally zero chance of seeing her face to face unless you are a donor or a member of a friendly Republican group.

Chuck Grassley is too old and has been around too long, but at least he shows up a town hall.