Massive turnout at Democratic lawmakers' town halls as Republicans hide from voters

In contrast to many Republican lawmakers who are shying away from direct voter engagement, Democrats like Emily Randall and Mark Pocan are demonstrating commitment to accessibility. Randall hosted a fully attended town hall, creating a second session to include more constituents. Pocan strategically scheduled his event near a Republican colleague's district to encourage attendance, where he addressed concerns over Medicaid cuts. Both emphasize the importance of representative dialogue, criticizing those who avoid town hall meetings, including House Speaker Mike Johnson's advice to skip them for being 'political theater.'

Randall expressed her commitment to engaging voters directly, stating, "I want to hear from everyone who took the time out of their day to be here."

Pocan challenged his Republican colleague's lack of engagement by saying, "If you don't have town halls, if you don't have ways to communicate with constituents, you're not really doing your job."

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