He told the AP that old-fashioned town halls are more important now than ever to chip away at political polarization and mistrust.
“That stands in contrast to congressional Republicans,” Wyden said, noting GOP lawmakers have recently favored smaller, controlled events.
Charlie Hogue, 71, pressed Wyden on what Democrats are doing to counter Trump.
I thought we had checks and balances in this country, and I’m beginning to lose hope because the current administration ignores court orders,” Hogue said. “So are the Democrats planning to just message for the next elections … or do you have a plan?”
Wyden pointed to a recent trip to Canada to discuss trade with the prime minister and talks with Oregon wheat farmers about tariffs.
Another attendee, T.L. Fassbender, 76, questioned why Democrats seem to support immigrants in the country illegally. Wyden said the system is “broken” and that he opposes protecting those who commit crimes. Continue reading…
