Rep. Marsha Blackburn Besieged By Boos At (prescreened) Tennessee Town Hall

[Jimbo101]

Huffington Post

A passionate group of constituents and protesters alike greeted Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) at a meeting in Fairview, Tenn., on Tuesday afternoon.

About 130 prescreened people filled Fairview City Hall to hear Blackburn’s remarks. The city’s website said the event was open only to residents (population 8,000) who had reserved seats.

What began as a relatively sedate meeting at times escalated sharply as Blackburn fielded numerous questions, many about health care and the future of the Affordable Care Act.

After a brief overview of her legislative agenda, during which she affirmed her desire to “phase out” the ACA, Blackburn opened the floor to questions from the public.

The first question came from a constituent who said he was “concerned about oversight in Washington,” specifically the elevation of Steve Bannon, whom he identified as “a notorious white nationalist,” to the National Security Council.

Blackburn initially deflected, saying only, “I don’t speak for the president,” then, after saying she had personally had no problems interacting with Bannon, added, “I am not aware that he’s taken anybody’s place on the NSC.”

A chorus of incredulous boos followed. “It’s all over the national media,” the man asking the question replied.

Several audience members also shared critical opinions of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet appointees. A Franklin High School senior expressed concern about the abilities of newly confirmed Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos.

“I think Miss DeVos is going to be a fine secretary,” Blackburn said to loud boos from the crowd. “She’s going to do a fine job.”

“We are not stupid,” someone in the crowd fired back. “Stop this.”

[NRaleighLiberal]

1. "we're not stupid". correct. but she is!

[greenman3610]

2. I visited my Rep's office today, as I have weekly during the national emergency

He's one of the cowards who is hiding.
I noted that we missed his town Hall this week.

they made some excuses.

I told them, "This is not going to blow over. This is not going to get better. People are upset.
This administration is a shitshow. I think you know that. It's a shitshow."

[hibbing]

3. At least she showed up to one

Many, many are in hiding or just meeting their ruling class masters in private.

Peace

[TrekLuver]

4. Well bless her heart!

[democratisphere]

5. Marsha Blackburn is a CONwoman.

[Lucinda]

6. KNR Thank you!

[joet67]

7. You know, as long as I've watched her in the media, she comes off to me as one of the

most irritating, disingenuous congress-persons I have never met. Every time her face is on the tv, I just cringe. She wouldn't hesitate to carry their water by mule-train.