Accountability Means Supporting Those Who Vote the Right Way

Accountability Means Supporting Those Who Vote the Right Way

 

Voters that are determined to drive change in Washington must start or become part of local and regional grassroots movements.  I would suggest you would charge yourselves with a single mission; holding elected officials accountable to conservative principles. This means not only calling out lawmakers when they stray from the ideas that have made America great, but supporting them when they do the right thing.

Earlier this month, grassroots organization in Arizona met with Rep. Matt Salmon to thank him for his conservative votes. Salmon enjoys a 94 percent grade on the conservative Legislative Scorecard -- the second best of all Representatives. (The average House Republican scored just 62 percent.) 

To stay informed about his constituents' views and the principled position on key issues, Salmon meets regularly with his staff and local activists. Local activists?  Yes, that means you.  Sitting at home and complaining will change nothing.  You must become actively involved at the local, regional level.

At events, activists engage in an open conversation with the Congressman and Senators about the Export-Import Bank, training of Syrian rebels, and the looming lame-duck session of Congress. This is true across the country.  Do you ever attend?  Do you invite people to go with you?

Further, you have the power of the internet at your disposal.  You can write (as I do), you can email, blog and send messages to those that represent you in Washington.  The most influential voices to politicians are from those that will vote.  Don't let the talking heads fool you to believe it is all about the money.  Politicians know they get to stay or go based on the votes!

Through events and actions like these, we are able to reinforce the good work and tough votes of a champion of conservative ideas in Washington.

I'm committed to be an activist to help turn Washington read.  Are you?