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Congress: Representing Everyone but the Constituents

Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution, just after the Preamble, describes the Congress.  The House of Representatives “[s]hall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States.”  Note the key words – chosen and representative.

It’s true that members of Congress are chosen by voters in their districts, regardless of how gerrymandered and convoluted those districts may be.  They are chosen in an election, their votes influenced by a political campaign.  This costs money and is financed by either the person running for the congressional seat or campaign donors.

Ultimately, the person elected should be representing those living in his district, providing a voice in the U.S. Congress as policy and legislation are debated and implemented.

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