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In reply to the discussion: "That is how, folks, you talk to a do-nothing Tea Party Congressman." [View all]Marcia Brady
(108 posts)25. Just wondering
What could he have done, other than beg them to stay? Really, we all want our congresscritters to do something, but what can any of them do, in the face of a company leaving?
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"That is how, folks, you talk to a do-nothing Tea Party Congressman." [View all]
OneAngryDemocrat
Jul 2012
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You didn't point out to him that it was his candidate who was closing the plant.
Downwinder
Jul 2012
#3
But if Sensata doesn't move overseas, they will create creates SEVERE INFLATIONARY EXTERNALITAAAHHS!
Zalatix
Jul 2012
#18
Errrm. They can stop supporting a candidate whose legacy is shipping jobs overseas.
geckosfeet
Jul 2012
#27
Cheri Bustos is the Democratic candidate for Congress, Illinois' 17th district!
mountain grammy
Jul 2012
#50