Topic: Constituent Services

A discussion on local governance in Washington State reveals that traditional letter-writing campaigns on physical paper are currently more effective at influencing legislators than emails or digital surveys. The hosts criticize Governor Jay Inslee's administration for pushing through a state income tax despite public opposition.

John C. Dvorak recounts his failed attempt to contact Senator Rand Paul's office to provide research on net neutrality. He expresses frustration that the office uses an answering machine and directs constituents to a website, calling the lack of engagement "ineffective" for a presidential candidate.