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Ruby the Liberal

(26,219 posts)
Tue Feb 7, 2017, 08:57 PM Feb 2017

Need Help Contacting Senator

Idiot Senator turned his phones off over a week ago. When they aren't fast busy, they go to VM, which is full 24/7 where you can't even leave a message. I've heard that the contact form on their Senate site is the worst way to contact them because they ignore it.

I want to flood this asshole's offices with my "thought of the day"

Right now, am looking at either getting printable postcards and a shitload of stamps or signing up for one of those online fax subscription services. Post cards would be pricier, but support the USPS. Faxes are quick but if they dump into staffer's email, may be as useless as the online form.

So anyone have experience with a non-responsive Senator? Is one method better than another -- or is there a more effective way I haven't thought about?

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crazycatlady

(4,492 posts)
2. Contact your local media about your senator being uncontactable
Tue Feb 7, 2017, 09:05 PM
Feb 2017

A letter to the editor or a few minutes of video footage on the 6 or 11 PM news might get under his skin.

If you live near a district office and find it locked, take video.

Ruby the Liberal

(26,219 posts)
4. I took the time to load all 9 numbers into my phone
Tue Feb 7, 2017, 09:44 PM
Feb 2017

and have been trying them every day for almost 10 days now. Media has been calling him out on it for several days.

Amaryllis

(9,525 posts)
8. The difference is I have senators who want to be accessible. Good the media is calling out yours.
Tue Feb 7, 2017, 11:21 PM
Feb 2017

May the force be with you
and good for you for persisting in the face of obstruction.

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