natalunasans reblogged
- A new study published Monday found that phone calls are not necessarily the best way to influence lawmakers when they have already taken a firm position on an issue.
- The most effective way to influence a member of Congress’ vote is with “in-person issue visits from constituents,” according to a Congressional Management Foundation study that surveyed more than 1,200 congressional staffers and activists over a 12-year time period.
- The study found in-person visits were tied with “contact from constituents reps” as the best way to influence a vote. Read more (2/14/17 8:34 AM)
Source: bit.ly
#ugh#calling congress#and/or other even more socially awkward things#writing emails#vs#formula emails#fffffff#why can't they just be reasonable and do their fucking jobs#why do we have to be down their necks every time#this is not our jobs#it is their jobs#like i'm not even doing it#like i should be#but some ppl are and still we shouldn't even have to