House And Senate Dems Briefed On How To Respond To Town Hall Disruptions
Though Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) tells a different story, Democratic Congressional aides say members have been briefed on how to respond if their public events are disrupted by angry protesters. Some members have been given a sheet with guidance on how to handle the situation, should the need arise.
And the Associated Press reports that "White House aides distributed briefing materials explaining to senators the points Obama is stressing, as well as how to answer commonly asked questions,"
I guess we'll know soon enough how effective these 'best practices' are when the tea bags hit the fan. But it's yet another sign that Democrats take the threat--mainly rhetorical but also physical--seriously.
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Josh
Matt
Eric
Brian
Show of Hands
Dear Legislator,
Suggested additional Q&A for your town hall ...
August 7, 2009 1:03 PM | Reply | Permalink
Good idea, but it sounds as if they wouldn't even get to the first question.
August 7, 2009 1:04 PM | Reply | Permalink
One would think that would be a great place to start, but the protesters aren't interested in a civil debate or answering simple questions.
How do you even begin when the environment is set on viral.
August 7, 2009 1:19 PM | Reply | Permalink
Ummm... by making sure your PA system can be heard over the shouters?
August 7, 2009 1:23 PM | Reply | Permalink
Submit those suggestions to the WHITE HOUSE and to your congresspersons.
August 7, 2009 1:20 PM | Reply | Permalink
They are going to provide them with chalk and chalk boards so when they act up, they'll be sent to the corner to write 100 times, I will not be a belligerent ignoramus. I will wait my turn like a civilized human being.
August 7, 2009 1:10 PM | Reply | Permalink
How about starting with this:
I want the opportunity to hear what you have to say, but because we live in a democracy, we need some rules. I would like a show of hands; how many people think that those who shout and disrupt this meeting should be removed from the room?
August 7, 2009 1:40 PM | Reply | Permalink
great idea but add ...removed from the room and placed under arrest!
August 7, 2009 2:10 PM | Reply | Permalink