I just got off the phone with a staff member for my Congressman, Russ Carnahan (Dem--MO,3rd). I thanked her for Carnahan's vote for HCR (her relief when she figured out I was a friend was palpable over the phone) and told her I hoped they were able to avoid the PeeTarty craziness.
They haven't. She said that the Tea Partiers came to their parking lot Sunday and burned pictures of the congressman while chanting and screaming ugly things (she wouldn't elaborate.)
I know the PeeTartiers think they are intimidating the actual members of Congress by their tantrums and threats. But they mostly only terrorizing family members and congressional staff.
I give $$ to candidates prety regularly. But after talking with this nice lady, I'm going to send flowers or something to his local staff office. I want them to know that I get that THEY have hard jobs, too. It doesn't seem right that they should have to feel the brunt of the anger directed at their boss and none of the gratitude.
UPDATE:
I ordered a bouquet of flowers this am and it is supposed to be delivered sometime today.