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Paul Alcocer's avatar

One of the important of advantages of a larger house is that it could lessen role of money in the process. If districts were small enough that a determined candidate could just quit their job and spend two years attending church picnics, school board meetings, coffee shops, high school sporting events etc so that the majority of active voters would have first hand knowledge of the candidate it could really change the dynamics. Start with the people of the district instead of starting with getting commitments for the advertising money.

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Brian Watkins's avatar

Why do we need anything new designed? I believe that representatives should spend more time in their district, doing more work remotely. This would save money, make representation more in line with the district, and reduce lobbying. Maybe they have to go to Washington a few times a year, but they wouldn't require the extensive offices.

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