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June 30, 2005

Thank you sir, may I have another?

First a New York GOP state legislator refers to his constituency as pontificating idiots.

Now GOP Congressman Peter King is taking his turn with the voters.

Discussing constituent complaints about the language of his response letters:

"I think they should be honored they have a congressman who actually listens to them -- even if they are not making sense"

I've been to New York just one time. Maybe I haven't been exposed enough to that famous New York rudeness and abrupt manner that we hear about out here on the west coast.

Is it customary for constituents to enjoy their Republican elected officials showing public disdain for them? Do New Yorkers bend over and grab their ankles for this process?

Posted by Carla at June 30, 2005 08:22 AM