Mixed Feelings

[fabrisse]

I won my election. To clarify, I am now the first (unpaid) politician 2000 people will call if they have a problem. I hope the percentage of children too young to use email is high, but it's not likely

Comments

[tediousandbrief]

Interesting! I didn't realize that most of them didn't live in DC! It really is unfair that our nation's capital has little say in what goes on with it in Congress. :(

[fabrisse]

Honestly, I'm not certain some Representatives could find the District on a map. I understand there's a constitutional issue, but there are ways to give us full autonomy without violating the constitution (or an amendment could be proposed making us the Douglass Commonwealth -- the 51st star on the flag).

[tx_cronopio]

I admire you very much.

[fabrisse]

I can't think why, but thank you for the compliment. I can't tell you how much it means to me.

[lilmissmagic71]

So very interesting... I was not aware of some of this! Thanks for sharing!

[fabrisse]

Most people aren't. I'm glad you found it helpful.

[elainasaunt]

There was quite a lot here I didn't know. Congratulations - and good luck!

[fabrisse]

The District is such a mess of contradictions, many of them based in the constitution. And thank you for the luck; I'm pretty sure I'll need it.

[innerslytherin]

Thank you for fighting for your constituents. And thank you for continually educating us about your constituents. :)

[fabrisse]

I have a fair mix of renters, owners, and section 8 housing in my constituency. The lines blur a bit -- someone renting a condo, for instance -- but it means I can't take any one economic background for granted much less race, ethnicity, religion, etc.

Glad you like my political posts.