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Congressional Scorecard: where does YOUR rep stand?
I just got off the phone with a staffer (Lou Penrose) for my Congressman - John Campbell. He represents Irvine, Tustin & Newport Beach in O.C. He wouldn't give me a straight answer about whether his boss supports a national semi-auto ban or a magazine capacity limit. When I tried to get an honest answer out of him he became belligerent and hostile. If any Calguns members have Campbell as their representative they might want to call in and hold his feet to the fire on this topic since he has an A- NRA rating. Good luck.
Last edited by Librarian; 12-19-2012 at 12:53 PM.. |
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Well he can lose that rating quickly and go to Fail To Answer.
I'm pretty sure we're gonna be Scoreboarding....
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I think this is a great idea - let's pin down our California reps.
I'm sure your representative wants to hear from you. Please call, have a polite conversation on your end (let the Representative or staff say what they need to say, just remember it), and report back with a post in this thread, with date and time, whose office you called, who you actually talked to, and what you talked about. If you don't have any other ideas, ask whether the Representative supports a national semi-auto ban or a magazine capacity limit, as CitizenX asked Campbell's office. Don't worry about duplicates - every constituent is important. Here they are: Senator Dianne Feinstein (D- CA) 202-224-3841 202-228-3954 http://feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/e-mail-me Senator Barbara Boxer (D- CA) 202-224-3553 202-224-0454 http://boxer.senate.gov/en/contact/policycomments.cfm Representative Mike Thompson (D - 01) 202-225-3311 202-225-4335 http://mikethompson.house.gov/contact/ Representative Wally Herger (R - 02) 202-225-3076 202-226-0852 https://forms.house.gov/herger/webforms/landing.html Representative Dan Lungren (R - 03) 202-225-5716 202-226-1298 https://lungrenforms.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=84 … Representative Tom McClintock (R - 04) 202-225-2511 202-225-5444 https://mcclintockforms.house.gov/forms/contact-form. … Representative Doris Matsui (D - 05) 202-225-7163 202-225-0566 https://forms.house.gov/matsui/webforms/issue_subscri … Representative Lynn Woolsey (D - 06) 202-225-5161 202-225-5163 None Currently Available Representative George Miller (D - 07) 202-225-2095 202-225-5609 https://georgemiller.house.gov/contact-me/email-me-zi … Representative Nancy Pelosi (D - 08) 202-225-4965 202-225-8259 https://pelosi.house.gov/contact/email-me.shtml Representative Barbara Lee (D - 09) 202-225-2661 202-225-9817 https://lee.house.gov/contact-me/email-me Representative John Garamendi (D - 10) 202-225-1880 202-225-5914 https://garamendi.house.gov/contact-me/email-me Representative Jerry McNerney (D - 11) 202-225-1947 202-225-4060 https://forms.house.gov/mcnerney/webforms/issue_subsc … Representative Jackie Speier (D - 12) 202-225-3531 202-226-4183 https://forms.house.gov/speier/webforms/email_jackie. … Representative Pete Stark (D - 13) 202-225-5065 202-226-3805 None Currently Available Representative Anna G. Eshoo (D - 14) 202-225-8104 202-225-8890 https://forms.house.gov/eshoo/webforms/issue_subscrib … Representative Mike Honda (D - 15) 202-225-2631 202-225-2699 https://forms.house.gov/honda/webforms/issue_subscrib … Representative Zoe Lofgren (D - 16) 202-225-3072 202-225-3336 http://forms.house.gov/lofgren/webforms/landing.html Representative Sam Farr (D - 17) 202-225-2861 202-225-6791 https://forms.house.gov/farr/webforms/issue_subscribe … Representative Vacant ( - 18) 202-225-6131 202-225-0819 None Currently Available Representative Jeff Denham (R - 19) 202-225-4540 202-225-3402 https://denham.house.gov/contact-me/email-me Representative Jim Costa (D - 20) 202-225-3341 202-225-9308 http://www.house.gov/formcosta/issue.htm Representative Devin Nunes (R - 21) 202-225-2523 202-225-3404 https://nunes.house.gov/contactform/default.aspx Representative Kevin McCarthy (R - 22) 202-225-2915 202-225-2908 https://forms.house.gov/kevinmccarthy/webforms/issue_ … Representative Lois Capps (D - 23) 202-225-3601 202-225-5632 https://capps.house.gov/contact-me/email-me Representative Elton Gallegly (R - 24) 202-225-5811 202-225-1100 None Currently Available Representative Howard P. (Buck) McKeon (R - 25) 202-225-1956 202-226-0683 http://mckeon.house.gov/contact/ Representative David Dreier (R - 26) 202-225-2305 202-225-7018 None Currently Available Representative Brad Sherman (D - 27) 202-225-5911 202-225-5879 http://shermanforms.house.gov/contact/contact-form.sh … Representative Howard L. Berman (D - 28) 202-225-4695 202-225-3196 http://www.house.gov/berman/contact/ Representative Adam Schiff (D - 29) 202-225-4176 202-225-5828 https://schiff.house.gov/email-congressman-schiff1 Representative Henry A. Waxman (D - 30) 202-225-3976 202-225-4099 https://waxman.house.gov/contact-me/email-me Representative Xavier Becerra (D - 31) 202-225-6235 202-225-2202 http://forms.house.gov/becerra/webforms/issue_subscri … Representative Judy Chu (D - 32) 202-225-5464 202-225-5467 http://chu.house.gov/connect-with-me/email-judy Representative Karen Bass (D - 33) 202-225-7084 202-225-2422 https://karenbass.house.gov/contact-me/email-me Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard (D - 34) 202-225-1766 202-226-0350 http://roybal-allard.house.gov/contact/ Representative Maxine Waters (D - 35) 202-225-2201 202-225-7854 https://waters.house.gov/contact/contactform.htm Representative Janice Hahn (D - 36) 202-225-8220 202-226-7290 https://hahn.house.gov/contact-me/email-me Representative Laura Richardson (D - 37) 202-225-7924 202-225-7926 https://forms.house.gov/richardson/webforms/issue_sub … Representative Grace Napolitano (D - 38) 202-225-5256 202-225-0027 https://napolitano.house.gov/contact-me/email-me Representative Linda Sanchez (D - 39) 202-225-6676 202-226-1012 https://forms.house.gov/lindasanchez/webforms/issue_s … Representative Ed Royce (R - 40) 202-225-4111 202-226-0335 http://royce.house.gov/contact/zipcheck.htm Representative Jerry Lewis (R - 41) 202-225-5861 202-225-6498 https://jerrylewisforms.house.gov/showpage.asp?ID=291 Representative Gary Miller (R - 42) 202-225-3201 202-226-6962 http://garymiller.house.gov/contact/ Representative Joe Baca (D - 43) 202-225-6161 202-225-8671 None Currently Available Representative Ken Calvert (R - 44) 202-225-1986 202-225-2004 http://calvert.house.gov/contact/ Representative Mary Bono Mack (R - 45) 202-225-5330 202-225-2961 None Currently Available Representative Dana Rohrabacher (R - 46) 202-225-2415 202-225-0145 http://rohrabacher.house.gov/contact/zip.htm Representative Loretta Sanchez (D - 47) 202-225-2965 202-225-5859 https://lorettasanchez.house.gov/contact-me/email-me Representative John Campbell (R - 48) 202-225-5611 202-225-9177 https://forms.house.gov/campbell/webforms/issue_subsc … Representative Darrell Issa (R - 49) 202-225-3906 202-225-3303 http://issa.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&vi … Representative Brian P. Bilbray (R - 50) 202-225-0508 202-225-2558 https://bilbray.house.gov/contact-me/email-me Representative Vacant ( - 51) 202-225-8045 202-225-9073 None Currently Available Representative Duncan D. Hunter (R - 52) 202-225-5672 202-225-0235 http://hunterforms.house.gov/contact/ Representative Susan A. Davis (D - 53) 202-225-2040 202-225-2948 https://susandavisforms.house.gov/forms/writeyourrep/ http://www.contactingthecongress.org...c2011&state=ca
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ARCHIVED Calguns Foundation Wiki here: http://web.archive.org/web/201908310...itle=Main_Page "The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane."Ann Althouse: “Begin with the hypothesis that what they did is what they wanted to do. If they postured that they wanted to do something else, regard that as a con. Work from there. The world will make much more sense.” Not a lawyer, just Some Guy On The Interwebs. Last edited by Librarian; 12-19-2012 at 1:04 PM.. |
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If possible, we should do this at the state level as well, for both our state senators and our assemblymen. I'd like to see a list similar to the one above so we can work on pinning down who is on our side with regards to both Yee's SB 47 and de Leon's SB 427 (I believe this is the correct number)
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I gotta start reading the paper sooner ...
CCTIMES, front page, Dec 19 - headline story is where they asked all the CA House of Representatives (does not seem to be on-line at the web site, though).
Question asked: Do you support re-enacting the Federal assault weapons ban that was in effect from 1994 to 2004? 32 Dems - YES: Bass, Bera, Brownley, Capps, Cardenas, Chu, Davis, Eschoo, Farr, Garamendi, Huffman, Lofgren, Matsui, Negrete-Mcleod, McNerney, Miller, Pelosi, Schiff, Sherman, Swalwell, Thompson, Waxman, Honda, Napolitano, Sanchez -46, Sanchez -38, Takano (That same group, less Brownley and Sanchez -46, who did not answer, answered NO to "Do you believe citizens have an inalienable right to own weapons like the .223 Bushmaster rifle, along with multiple 30-round magazines?") 1 Republican - NO - McClintock 14 Repub - no response 6 Dem - no response When you call, you might ask why they think a law that had a 10-year trial with no measurable effect seems like a good idea now. See http://www.sas.upenn.edu/jerrylee/re..._final2004.pdf, "Impacts of the Federal Assault Weapons Ban, 1994-2003" Quote:
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ARCHIVED Calguns Foundation Wiki here: http://web.archive.org/web/201908310...itle=Main_Page "The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane."Ann Althouse: “Begin with the hypothesis that what they did is what they wanted to do. If they postured that they wanted to do something else, regard that as a con. Work from there. The world will make much more sense.” Not a lawyer, just Some Guy On The Interwebs. Last edited by Librarian; 12-19-2012 at 3:36 PM.. |
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I interned for Calvert. Just because they say one thing does not necessarily mean their votes will reflect it, although Calvert's record generally leans in the direction of 2A support. I learned that quite quickly when addressing issues to constituents. It was many parts mind numbing and irritating.
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So this is annoying...
When using "Find your Representative..." on the US House website, I get Rep Duncan Hunter (R-CA) after putting in my Zip+4. When I'm directed to his website and put in that same Zip+4 so they can verify my address it says I'm in another district and it won't allow me to go through his contact page. |
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ARCHIVED Calguns Foundation Wiki here: http://web.archive.org/web/201908310...itle=Main_Page "The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane."Ann Althouse: “Begin with the hypothesis that what they did is what they wanted to do. If they postured that they wanted to do something else, regard that as a con. Work from there. The world will make much more sense.” Not a lawyer, just Some Guy On The Interwebs. |
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Strange, that worked to get past the check even though the ZIP splits 2 congressional districts.
Thanks for the assistance. |
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I will get a straight answer out of John, I know him personally and will get a meeting with him when possible. Last edited by rodngun762; 12-21-2012 at 1:47 PM.. |
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Just got off of the phone with Darrell Issa's District office. They told me he had not made any public statements regarding this push for more gun control. When I asked if they were getting a lot of calls about this issue, they said Yes, a fair amount. I asked if they were keeping track of the comments, they said Yes. When I told them I thought going after the instruments of the violence instead of the the root causes was not going to change anything, he laughed (almost sounded relieved), and said most people calling were on the "other" side. He thanked me for my call.
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I just sent an e-mail to Rep. Issa. It's too late to call his office. I plan to follow up with a phone call after Christmas. I'll post his response.
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I'm going to write my Rep. Honda but I'm 99.9% certain I know his response. Liberals can be so predictable.
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Emailed Brian Bilbray, will let you know his response.
The public cleaned house on those who supported the bailouts, we will see a full Republican majority in Congress in 2016 for anyone foolish enough to vote for a restriction on 2nd Amendment rights. |
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Can we get a general letter going to send to our representatives? Like the ones we did for SB249? This way we can start getting the word out to the reps to not mess with our rights. Thoughts?
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I did send this short letter in to my local Rep, feel free to use it as template or edit it how it suits you. Quote:
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I am glad folks are doing this
On Friday I emailed senator Feinstein via her .gov website, and on Saturday did the same for senator Boxer and my congressperson in the 53rd.
Of course I urged them not to support/suggest an AWB |
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We can kill this bill if we do it the right way. |
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Y'all keep up the great work....you're an integral element of the liberty and freedom broadhead.
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Hello Gents and Ladies. This is my first attempt to get involved in calling or emailing my policy makers. Thank you for the resourceful information. Is it possible if someone can give other members a phone call script and a email/letter template to write our politicians.
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Mailed all my reps. Hope it helps.
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I contacted Feinstein (telling her not to persue her legislation), Boxer, and Anna Eschoo (14th District).
I already have a copy of the responses from past letters.
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I know where my reps stand
I sent letters and left messages with Feinstein, Boxer, and Brad Sherman. I know what the response will be, but the effort must be made.
I will urge all my gun owner friends, LE partners, and former MIL members to get involved. |
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That list needs to be updated to reflect newly elected representatives. For example, I'm no longer in the Conservative Dan Lungren district. I'm in the Socialist Ami Bera district, but I think Brandon and Bill are okay with that.
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I have contacted my Rep Judy Chu several times. I will continue but it's frustrating in that she is a committed anti 2A socialist I was in a phone chat conference with "random constituents" and I asked her about the Second Amendment. Her answer was that it was to protect hunting but since now we have evolved and can go to the store to buy our meats we really don't need to hunt. I mean she is openly anti gun.
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Bilbray is a lame duck, Scott Peters is coming in to replace him in the new congress.
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I sent my letter to Rep Duncan Hunter. He has an A+ from the NRA... He's been silent these past few weeks openly. I hope what I and other constituents have written to him elicits a good response.
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