LOUD PROTESTS IN FORT LAUDERDALE AND ARKANSAS

What happens when Democrats don't do Town Halls because they don't want to deal with angry voters? In Broward county, FL (Fort Lauderdale area), taxpayers apparently decided to create one where their congressman's staffers routinely hold a monthly meeting at the local library.

THE MIAMI HERALD reports:

Though only a handful of constituents typically show up at the Lighthouse Point public library once a month with questions for U.S. Rep. Ron Klein's staffers -- often questions about Social Security checks or passport applications -- this time about 100 people packed the room for two hours.

The group was rowdy, rude and fired up about healthcare.

``Where the hell is Klein?'' demanded Republican activist Ana Gomez-Mallada, even though the congressman was not scheduled to be there. Others branded him a ``coward'' and a ``communist.''

What message does it send when a congressman sends out his underlings to confront angry taxpayers? That's why Klein is stepping to the plate and doing his town hall via conference call.

He brushed off suggestions that he is trying to duck face-to-face encounters.

``I will compare my record on town hall meetings with anyone in the Congress,'' Klein said. ``I've always been very out there and willing to meet with people, and we're going to continue to do that.''

Klein argued that ``tele-town halls'' allow him to reach more people. He said he also will make numerous public appearances. A June meeting at Boca Raton Community Hospital drew about 75 people, his office says, while about 2,600 participated in a phone call on homeowners insurance last month.

Talk about pathetic.

Be sure to read the entire article at the Miami Hearld.

How about Mike Ross in Arkansas? THE AP REPORTS:

At one point, U.S. Rep. Mike Ross sat with his head in his hands while the crowd shouted. He and fellow Democratic Rep. Vic Snyder told audience members at a forum at Arkansas Children's Hospital that they wouldn't support a completely government-run, single-payer health insurance plan. But that's what Obama wants!" an audience member shouted, leading to more heckling.

Here is RON KLEIN'S WEBSITE


Here is MIKE ROSS's WEBSITE



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