Comments on: Congressman to camp out in Capitol http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: vicky in ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2117008 vicky in ohio Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:28:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2117008 typical republican. cheap ploy and a waste of news space. he should pay for his housing and utilities to help the economy instead of taking welfare off of us taxpayers. the capitol is your place of business....NOT your free room and board!! get out and go rent a motel or something and quit wasting taxpayer dollars! typical republican. cheap ploy and a waste of news space. he should pay for his housing and utilities to help the economy instead of taking welfare off of us taxpayers. the capitol is your place of business....NOT your free room and board!! get out and go rent a motel or something and quit wasting taxpayer dollars!

]]> By: Moss http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116941 Moss Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:41:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116941 Read this. This could be us....not so much! Read this. This could be us....not so much!

]]> By: Lew http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116815 Lew Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:26:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116815 He must be young He must be young

]]> By: O'key http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116794 O'key Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:17:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116794 We need to build residential quarters for congressmen and women like the president or give them vouchers to find a place. Congressmen in developing countries lives better than here. It is appalling to hear something like this. We need to build residential quarters for congressmen and women like the president or give them vouchers to find a place. Congressmen in developing countries lives better than here. It is appalling to hear something like this.

]]> By: Jake http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116791 Jake Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:16:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116791 Uhmm... "The current salary (2008) for rank-and-file members of the House and Senate is $169,300 per year." This guy can't survive on more than three times the national average salary ($50k)? How do the Republicans expect people to survive on minimum wage, which is less than one tenth what the congressman makes? Reality check please. Uhmm... "The current salary (2008) for rank-and-file members of the House and Senate is $169,300 per year."

This guy can't survive on more than three times the national average salary ($50k)? How do the Republicans expect people to survive on minimum wage, which is less than one tenth what the congressman makes? Reality check please.

]]> By: happy thanksgiving http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116757 happy thanksgiving Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:00:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116757 this just goes to show how rediculous the housing industry has gotten, no wonder we are in such a mess. this just goes to show how rediculous the housing industry has gotten, no wonder we are in such a mess.

]]> By: Paddy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116750 Paddy Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:58:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116750 "Low-end spaces in D.C. run about $1,400 per month." Hey, he could always bunk in with Norm Coleman, who got a sweetheart deal of about $600/month for his DC apartment space ...... of course, that brought about those pesky ethics problems and a lawsuit or two, so maybe sleeping in his office is a MUCH better plan! "Low-end spaces in D.C. run about $1,400 per month." Hey, he could always bunk in with Norm Coleman, who got a sweetheart deal of about $600/month for his DC apartment space ...... of course, that brought about those pesky ethics problems and a lawsuit or two, so maybe sleeping in his office is a MUCH better plan!

]]> By: Molly http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116749 Molly Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:57:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116749 That's awesome! That's awesome!

]]> By: Fed up with the lies http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116741 Fed up with the lies Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:55:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116741 So, don't they get some type of stipend to help with housing? What's he plan on doing with it? Maybe he could donate it to a worthy cause in Utah. So, don't they get some type of stipend to help with housing? What's he plan on doing with it? Maybe he could donate it to a worthy cause in Utah.

]]> By: Tim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116740 Tim Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:55:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116740 As someone who worked on the Hill for years, I can tell you this is a very common occurrence. I had two bosses who did it. I guess the election season news hangover has started. As someone who worked on the Hill for years, I can tell you this is a very common occurrence. I had two bosses who did it. I guess the election season news hangover has started.

]]> By: Mike in Toronto http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116734 Mike in Toronto Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:52:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116734 Hey good for him! Maybe he'll be reminded daily of the harsh realities facing many of his constituents. Hey good for him! Maybe he'll be reminded daily of the harsh realities facing many of his constituents.

]]> By: manmnt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116733 manmnt Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:51:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116733 Dear Friends- Just watch howquickly he moves onto the "gravey Train" Dear Friends- Just watch howquickly he moves onto the "gravey Train"

]]> By: Mitch http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116721 Mitch Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:47:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116721 Good for him. Good for him.

]]> By: Gram http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116714 Gram Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:44:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116714 If he wasn't afraid of contaminating his family by bringing them to the DC area, he could afford to sell his home in Utah and move to MD of VA....of course, he would not have a home in Utah so couldn't represent the state! Maybe Congress should turn a wing of one of their many office buildings into apartments, available for first term congressmen...until they decide if they want to make serving the Legislature forever....A few less space for Rep's staff might mean more work and less socializing would get done. If he wasn't afraid of contaminating his family by bringing them to the DC area, he could afford to sell his home in Utah and move to MD of VA....of course, he would not have a home in Utah so couldn't represent the state! Maybe Congress should turn a wing of one of their many office buildings into apartments, available for first term congressmen...until they decide if they want to make serving the Legislature forever....A few less space for Rep's staff might mean more work and less socializing would get done.

]]> By: Steve http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116712 Steve Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:44:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116712 I got a better idea. Why does he just sleep in his car? I mean hey if he wants to be conservative and save. All he needs is to install electrolysis so he can turn water into fuel and let his car run all day and night. If he is lucky he want get stolen. I got a better idea. Why does he just sleep in his car? I mean hey if he wants to be conservative and save. All he needs is to install electrolysis so he can turn water into fuel and let his car run all day and night. If he is lucky he want get stolen.

]]> By: Sean from New Jersey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116711 Sean from New Jersey Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:44:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116711 I say good for him. Everyone has this notion that republicans are W.A.S.P.'s , but many of them are just regular people like you and me. Good for him trying to find a way to save money. I know the feeling, I'm typing this up in my freezing room, with my coat and everything on, so I can save money on my heating. I say good for him. Everyone has this notion that republicans are W.A.S.P.'s , but many of them are just regular people like you and me. Good for him trying to find a way to save money. I know the feeling, I'm typing this up in my freezing room, with my coat and everything on, so I can save money on my heating.

]]> By: Buckeye http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116707 Buckeye Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:42:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116707 That's nothing. Congressman James Traficant, America's No.1 political prisoner, had a houseboat on the Potomac. That's nothing. Congressman James Traficant, America's No.1 political prisoner, had a houseboat on the Potomac.

]]> By: jimmy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116699 jimmy Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:39:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116699 We can already see the effect of the widespread abuses of power, perks, waste, earmarks, and of course the scandals. that had plagued our government for so long. I believe PreZ-Elect Obama will do what he campaigned for. At the very least it will be a more efficient government. As for the Cabinet posts now being filled. I think Americans will be pleased with his choices for the Cabinet posts. Most important of which is Hillary Clinton as Sec. of State. She has National and International Stature.. It already seems like Americans are beginning to look more optimistic about our country's problems being solved. GOD Bless America. We can already see the effect of the widespread abuses of power,
perks, waste, earmarks, and of course the scandals. that had plagued our government for so long. I believe PreZ-Elect Obama will do what he campaigned for. At the very least it will be a more efficient government.
As for the Cabinet posts now being filled. I think Americans will be
pleased with his choices for the Cabinet posts. Most important of which is Hillary Clinton as Sec. of State. She has National and International Stature..
It already seems like Americans are beginning to look more optimistic
about our country's problems being solved. GOD Bless America.

]]> By: JOHN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116698 JOHN Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:38:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116698 If you think that's newsworthy, we have people living in cars in California. Then again, they're just state representatives. If you think that's newsworthy, we have people living in cars in California. Then again, they're just state representatives.

]]> By: ToTheMoon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116693 ToTheMoon Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:35:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116693 So now we are going to pay his salary and his rent and utility expenses!? So now we are going to pay his salary and his rent and utility expenses!?

]]> By: Joe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116691 Joe Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:35:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116691 Good let them stay in there offices there is nothing they do anyway Good let them stay in there offices there is nothing they do anyway

]]> By: NH Mom http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116690 NH Mom Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:34:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116690 That is disgraceful. It is completely inappropriate for anyone to sleep at their workplace- especially in Congress. This is absolutely disrespectful to the American people and our government. That is disgraceful. It is completely inappropriate for anyone to sleep at their workplace- especially in Congress. This is absolutely disrespectful to the American people and our government.

]]> By: Jane http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116684 Jane Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:31:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116684 I think that is great! We are where we are today because of excesses! He has figured out where to shower! At least he will be clean! This country needs to move from glitzy excesses to frugal! I think that is great! We are where we are today because of excesses!
He has figured out where to shower! At least he will be clean! This country needs to move from glitzy excesses to frugal!

]]> By: JESUINO LEDUINO ROSA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116660 JESUINO LEDUINO ROSA Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:24:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116660 He is in sink whit a new reality were the word FRUGAL wil be in evreones minds. He is in sink whit a new reality were the word FRUGAL wil be in evreones minds.

]]> By: Bob from NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116645 Bob from NC Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:19:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116645 You have to give the new guy a few weeks in DC to shmooze. Haliburton will have him set up in no time at all. Swimming Pools, Movie Stars. Check to see where he lives just prior to the next election. You have to give the new guy a few weeks in DC to shmooze. Haliburton will have him set up in no time at all. Swimming Pools, Movie Stars. Check to see where he lives just prior to the next election.

]]> By: Lynn in NM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116643 Lynn in NM Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:19:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116643 Sorry, but he can't possibly do that. He has to have a house there, and one in his home district, and a vaction home, and 6 cars, and a maid in all of his homes. Not to mention expensive furnishings in all of them. After all, he is a Congressman, and the taxpayers are paying for all of this. I am beiong sarcastic, in case some of you don't understand. Sorry, but he can't possibly do that. He has to have a house there, and one in his home district, and a vaction home, and 6 cars, and a maid in all of his homes. Not to mention expensive furnishings in all of them. After all, he is a Congressman, and the taxpayers are paying for all of this. I am beiong sarcastic, in case some of you don't understand.

]]> By: Margaret http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116641 Margaret Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:19:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116641 Okay, I'm a little confused. I would imagine that a congressman makes at least 100 grand a year----more than enough to maintain their primary home and rent an apartment in DC. I work in DC, live in MD and make less than 40 grand a year---I really don't feel too terrible for this congressman. Okay, I'm a little confused. I would imagine that a congressman makes at least 100 grand a year--more than enough to maintain their primary home and rent an apartment in DC. I work in DC, live in MD and make less than 40 grand a year-I really don't feel too terrible for this congressman.

]]> By: Will, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116631 Will, NJ Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:17:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116631 Maybe more legislators need to feel what it's like to live without a place to call home. Maybe more legislators need to feel what it's like to live without a place to call home.

]]> By: Jonathan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116620 Jonathan Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:11:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116620 If he had not donated so much money to Prop 8 in California, maybe he would have some left over to pay for his rent. Separation of church and state? How about separation of state and home! If he had not donated so much money to Prop 8 in California, maybe he would have some left over to pay for his rent. Separation of church and state? How about separation of state and home!

]]> By: Pat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116615 Pat Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:10:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116615 That really helps the local economy, doesn't it? That really helps the local economy, doesn't it?

]]> By: cathy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116614 cathy Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:07:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116614 It is an admirable plan, one that should become a precedent for others;'but is one which will likely get snarled in some bureaucratic mumbo jumbo such that he is prevented from doing so. It is an admirable plan, one that should become a precedent for others;'but is one which will likely get snarled in some bureaucratic mumbo jumbo such that he is prevented from doing so.

]]> By: zgomer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116592 zgomer Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:57:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116592 Got to start somewhere! Got to start somewhere!

]]> By: Sandy from Bozeman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116590 Sandy from Bozeman Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:57:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116590 hey what's the big deal, our Representative from Montana, Rehberg, has been living in his office for years. hey what's the big deal, our Representative from Montana, Rehberg, has been living in his office for years.

]]> By: vdavis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116576 vdavis Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:49:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116576 hopefully this attitude will spread to his contemporaries in congress and maybe the next congress will be more fiscally responsible with the citizens money and do something about the national deficit... hopefully this attitude will spread to his contemporaries in congress and maybe the next congress will be more fiscally responsible with the citizens money and do something about the national deficit...

]]> By: Don M. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116568 Don M. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:47:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116568 I'm surprised the Capitol Building is zoned residential. I would think with the high salaries and expense accounts that congressmen receive, he could find accommodations elsewhere. I'm surprised the Capitol Building is zoned residential. I would think with the high salaries and expense accounts that congressmen receive, he could find accommodations elsewhere.

]]> By: brian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116558 brian Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:44:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116558 saving money at what cost? he hasn't officially moved to DC yet and he's already crazy. saving money at what cost? he hasn't officially moved to DC yet and he's already crazy.

]]> By: Judy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116543 Judy Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:36:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116543 These are our elected officials - and they go to Washington to represent our interests - they'd BETTER! I think the taxpayers of our country would be well served by investing money in a dormitory-style housing complex for our elected officials. We could provide them with a 24-hour cafeteria, phone services, internet rooms, and a large room for fireplace chats. The PEOPLE should be lobbying its representatives heavily in its country and providing a residence for our representatives is a first step. The Carpenter's union organization built a Training Center in Las Vegas, Nevada where it has rooms and a huge cafeteria where their apprentice trainees, and delegate training is held. They eat, breathe and talk Carpenter values everyday. You leave that place with pride and dignity and look back at how they take care of their own. Time to start looking outside the box...... These are our elected officials – and they go to Washington to represent our interests – they'd BETTER!

I think the taxpayers of our country would be well served by investing money in a dormitory-style housing complex for our elected officials. We could provide them with a 24-hour cafeteria, phone services, internet rooms, and a large room for fireplace chats. The PEOPLE should be lobbying its representatives heavily in its country and providing a residence for our representatives is a first step.

The Carpenter's union organization built a Training Center in Las Vegas, Nevada where it has rooms and a huge cafeteria where their apprentice trainees, and delegate training is held. They eat, breathe and talk Carpenter values everyday. You leave that place with pride and dignity and look back at how they take care of their own.

Time to start looking outside the box......

]]> By: Barbara http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116536 Barbara Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:33:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116536 Welcome to the real world. We did that years ago to save money to get a home down payment when interest rates were in the roof areas. Welcome to the real world. We did that years ago to save money to get a home down payment when interest rates were in the roof areas.

]]> By: ann http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116532 ann Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:29:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116532 at least this congressman is saving money by living in his office . at least this congressman is saving money by living in his office .

]]> By: Peter (CA) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116530 Peter (CA) Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:28:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116530 Amazing how even our congressmen are, at times, treated like temporary workers or field hands. Course they often then learn how to jack the system and make a ton of money for their friends. Like my corrupt congressman who was unfortunately re-elected although we almost got him out. Oh well, Orange County would vote for Satan if he had an R after his name. Amazing how even our congressmen are, at times, treated like temporary workers or field hands. Course they often then learn how to jack the system and make a ton of money for their friends.

Like my corrupt congressman who was unfortunately re-elected although we almost got him out. Oh well, Orange County would vote for Satan if he had an R after his name.

]]> By: Charlene, Republican for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116529 Charlene, Republican for Obama Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:28:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116529 Cool. Save money where you can and give a good example to the rest of us that are struggling in this Bush economy. Buy a Murphy bed and you are all set! Cool. Save money where you can and give a good example to the rest of us that are struggling in this Bush economy.

Buy a Murphy bed and you are all set!

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116525 Anonymous Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:28:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116525 This guy is bad news, this is the lightest press you'll see from him. Just wait. This guy is bad news, this is the lightest press you'll see from him. Just wait.

]]> By: Joseph Eanes-Fennelly http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116524 Joseph Eanes-Fennelly Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:27:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116524 My local congressmen, a father of my good friend, slept in his office for his first 5.5 years as a member. He ate in the cafeterias and showered in the gym. I'm relatively sure that this is a common thing to do, and not exactly newsworthy.... My local congressmen, a father of my good friend, slept in his office for his first 5.5 years as a member. He ate in the cafeterias and showered in the gym. I'm relatively sure that this is a common thing to do, and not exactly newsworthy....

]]> By: Seattle Sue http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116520 Seattle Sue Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:25:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116520 Mr. Chaffetz, being a Republican is lucky to have an office to put a cot in. Mr. Chaffetz, being a Republican is lucky to have an office to put a cot in.

]]> By: Erik http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116515 Erik Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:22:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116515 If he can't afford housing downtown, he should get housing in the suburbs and commute like most other Americans do. But mooching off the taxpayer by sleeping in his office? That's just wrong. If he can't afford housing downtown, he should get housing in the suburbs and commute like most other Americans do. But mooching off the taxpayer by sleeping in his office? That's just wrong.

]]> By: Ben from Utah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116512 Ben from Utah Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:20:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116512 Chaffetz is a loon. He barely won in an overly Republican county and ran a somewhat racist/homogeneous campaign. He'll make a fool out of Utah Republicans much like some of the other Utah Reps. throughout the years. Chaffetz is a loon. He barely won in an overly Republican county and ran a somewhat racist/homogeneous campaign. He'll make a fool out of Utah Republicans much like some of the other Utah Reps. throughout the years.

]]> By: Chris, Oakbrook Terrace, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116507 Chris, Oakbrook Terrace, IL Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:19:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116507 I say good for him. More Congressmen should start doing stuff like that particularly when some of the people he represents are losing their jobs and homes. I say good for him. More Congressmen should start doing stuff like that particularly when some of the people he represents are losing their jobs and homes.

]]> By: bob wagner http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116506 bob wagner Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:18:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116506 Thank You Congressman Chaffetz!! Hopefully you start a much needed trend. It seems that most of our elected officials have forgotten that they were elected to Represent the American people, not lavishly spend their hard-earned money. The American people need to be able to trust their Elected officials to Lead by Example, and not 'Do as I say, Not as I do'. Great start to your Washington duties. Thank You. Bob Wagner, a Concerned American West Valley City, UT Thank You Congressman Chaffetz!! Hopefully you start a much needed trend. It seems that most of our elected officials have forgotten that they were elected to Represent the American people, not lavishly spend their hard-earned money. The American people need to be able to trust their Elected officials to Lead by Example, and not 'Do as I say, Not as I do'. Great start to your Washington duties.
Thank You.
Bob Wagner, a Concerned American
West Valley City, UT

]]> By: Idiot http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116505 Idiot Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:18:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116505 Great! If all lawmakers trugled to pay for rents or mortgages and other bills, they'd inderstand the financial problems most American peolple are facing and would work hard to help us, hopefully! Great! If all lawmakers trugled to pay for rents or mortgages and other bills, they'd inderstand the financial problems most American peolple are facing and would work hard to help us, hopefully!

]]> By: D in San Diego http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/22/congressman-to-camp-out-in-capitol/#comment-2116499 D in San Diego Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:13:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31120#comment-2116499 Whats this guy trying to prove? He makes over $165,000 a year being a Congressman. If he's donating the money back to the IRS that would be one thing, but to have a guy sleeping in his office, what kinda wierdo is that. Whats this guy trying to prove? He makes over $165,000 a year being a Congressman. If he's donating the money back to the IRS that would be one thing, but to have a guy sleeping in his office, what kinda wierdo is that.

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