As Democrat Leaders Attack Concerned Citizens, Hall Chooses To Ignore Them

As Democrat Leaders Attack Concerned Citizens, Hall Chooses To Ignore Them

Goes to Bat For Party Bosses While Leaving Constituents Out in The Cold

Washington- While healthcare continues to take center stage and Democrats make headlines for verbally assaulting constituents, John Hall has chosen to remain absent from it all. Despite Hall’s strong support for his party’s massive takeover of healthcare, town halls are noticeably absent from his August schedule. But apparently Hall has plenty of time for staged photo-ops with Democrat Leader Steny Hoyer to pump some steam into Democrats’ deflating healthcare agenda:

“Rep. John Hall, D-Dover Plains, is also steering clear of town-hall-style meetings. He stumped for reform with House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer at a Poughkeepsie hospital on Monday and plans to continue the push this month in various ways, none of which involve the type of gatherings that have proved perilous for fellow Democrats.” (Chris Mckenna, “Local reps say no health-care forums planned,” Times Herald-Record, 08/08/09)

“It’s unfortunate for Hudson Valley families that their Congressman has time on his schedule to go to bat for his party bosses, but can’t find time for them,” said NRCC Communications Director Ken Spain. “John Hall has chosen the easy way out. Rather than taking the time to meet with constituents and hear their concerns regarding the future of their healthcare coverage, Hall would rather plot a sales pitch for his party’s increasingly unpopular government takeover. Hall’s constituents deserve to be heard, but he seems to have little interest in listening to their concerns.“

Hall’s own spokespeople admit to the lack of dialogue between the Congressman and his constituents:

“‘It’s a concern for me that a constructive dialogue won’t be allowed to take place,’ said his spokeswoman, Meaghan Smith.  ‘He wants to hear people’s opinions, but he wants to make sure people are informed.’” (Chris Mckenna, “Local reps say no health-care forums planned,” Times Herald-Record, 08/08/09)

Rather than standing up for Steny Hoyer, it’s time for John Hall to stand up for New Yorkers. If New York families are lucky, perhaps Hall could find some time in his busy schedule for his constituents this August.

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