Quick Update: They're Listening! Keep It Up!
A screenshot from Rep. Doyle's website, because we're fancy.
So. Yesterday I called my senators in the morning but didn't have a chance to call my congressman until early afternoon. After hearing my spiel, the staffer who answered the phone said, "Are you part of a group, or something? Because we've had a bunch of calls this morning with the same request in similar language."
GO TEAM!
We chatted for a moment about our little For Love and Action community, he told me that Rep. Doyle was already drafting a statement, and I asked him if he had advice for us. Yes, he said. DON'T BURN OUT. It's great that you're calling now, but this is an easy ask. Buckle in, because we need to be ready to act regularly for the next four years and beyond.
YEP. On it. Buckled and ready.
And then last night, I got an email from Rep. Doyle's communications director: the congressman's press release about Bannon. OK, so maybe we didn't make it happen...but they're taking a moment to say: we see you.
So: if you're in Pittsburgh and haven't called yet, thank Rep. Doyle today (and call your senators). If you're elsewhere: be encouraged. What we do matters. XO