I know that if you only call on the loudest, highest hands—you will only be hearing the voices of a select few.
When my congressional office hosts town halls, nearly everyone there has a question. And as a former teacher, I know that if you only call on the loudest, highest hands—you will only be hearing the voices of a select few. Oftentimes those voices skew privileged and powerful.
To make sure everyone's voices are heard during congressional town halls, my office uses a bingo wheel to call on people at random–we literally democratized the process!
Too often elected officials only hear from the people with the highest, loudest hands–-lobbyists or those with wealth and power and connections. That's not how our campaign operates.
I want to hear from everyone. That means reaching people in every part of California, from our cities to rural areas, talking with people of all backgrounds and races and ages. While I know I can't personally talk to every single voter, that doesn't mean I won't try. Whether it's a mom from the opposing water polo team, the cashier at Albertsons, or one of our grassroots supporters who I get to surprise with a thank you call—I love hearing from Californians.
Knocking doors and talking directly with voters is a part of how I won three competitive races in Orange County. Now, your contributions are helping us run our campaign to reach and hear from all Californians. Consider chipping in today to power our work.
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Thanks for being a part of Team Porter!
Katie
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