In some communities, I show up, and they say, 'Well, we haven't seen our Democrat congressman in 10 years.'
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Few Americans have ever met their Congresspeople. They don't see them at the grocery store; they don't meet them at the bowling alley. They're more likely to see their representatives in photographs from the Daily Grill in Washington, D.C., than at a local town hall.
You turn on the TV, and you hear all these guys: 'Republican Party in disarray. Turmoil in Washington.' I don't think that's the case.
I haven't been very active in politics.
It takes time for 700,000 people to get to know their congressman.
Remember, the Congress doesn't get as many opportunities to make an impression with the public.
After 30 years in Washington, it is clear that Mitch McConnell has lost touch with our state, its people, and our values.
I always stand out by the voting lines on Election Day, and I can't tell you how many people say, 'I've never voted for a Democrat in my life, but I'm splitting my ticket for you.' They're more engaged and thoughtful than we give them credit for.
Hey, well, I've been a pretty conservative member of congress.
I haven't been in politics too long so that's a good thing.
As a matter of fact, I didn't make a political speech outside of my state for 20 years.
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