Congressman Sensenbrenner's Greenfield Visit Low-Key
Though one person stormed out, the 90-minute Q&A with constituents at the Greenfield Public Library on Sunday was mostly cordial.
With a bit of humor and plenty of conviction, U.S. Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner Jr. tackled a little of everything Sunday, from the dire state of the U.S. Postal Service to gun control to the Great Lakes.
And while some questions were more confrontational than others — with one woman storming out mid-answer — Sensenbrenner's town hall meeting Sunday in Greenfield was mostly cordial.
Sensenbrenner, flanked by state Sen. Mary Lazich and state Reps. Mike Kuglitsch and Jeff Stone, fielded about 20 questions from the more than 65 constituents who packed the community room of the Greenfield Public Library.
It was Sensenbrenner’s first official visit to Greenfield since the city fell under his representation thanks to redistricting that went into effect Jan. 1.
It was also one of five town hall-style meetings Sensenbrenner held over the weekend and Monday.
"I'm glad to be here, and I can tell you I'm going to be around pretty often, whether it's holding town meetings like this or going to various types of civic events here in the City of Greenfield," Sensebrenner said.
Sensenbrenner’s Greenfield appearance was low-key compared to the most recent visits of Congressman Paul Ryan, who represented the city prior to redistricting. Back in April 2011, the former running mate of Mitt Romney faced a disruptive crowd during a listening session at Whitnall High School.
Five months later, anti- and pro-Ryan demonstrators squared off on Oklahoma Avenue outside of Klemmer’s Banquet Hall when Ryan was invited to speak by the Whitnall Rotary Club.
CowDung
2:14 pm on Monday, March 11, 2013
What was the question/answer that seemed to inspire the person to 'storm out'?
David Cotey
2:18 pm on Monday, March 11, 2013
CowDung, her question had to do with troops overseas and the Benghazi incident. Congressman Sensenbrenner suggested the question was better suited for one of Wisconsin's senators.
CowDung
4:55 pm on Monday, March 11, 2013
Thanks David.
lolo peeg
10:37 pm on Monday, March 11, 2013
I totally dispute the notion that this visit was "low key." I was there from 2 PM on and I have to say that the leftists there were generally rather disrespectful to Congressman Sensenbrenner. In fact, I would say that he was ambushed, although since the Congressman is way smarter than his opponents he was able to hold his own. Firstly, with a room full of people and limited time, its reasonable and courteous for speakers to limit themselves to one question, so that as many people as possible can have their say--this did not stop peop,le from acrryin on with 4 or 5 hostile questions. Also, there were several people who were just grandstanding, babbling on with their political biases without giving the congressman a chance to respond. One woman had the gall to ask the congressman to figure out her personal budget, another shouted out that the fact that the sequester idea originated with the Obama administration was "a lie." (This fact happens to be well attested by veteran reporter Bob Woodward.) Another woman demanded a higher minimum wage, plus higher taxes on the "rich" etc. and wouldn't let the Congressman respond to her assertions. Yet another accused the congressman of being in favor of violence against women, a totally specious allegation.
Conservatives, wake up and attend these meetings en masse. The left has taken to stuffing these meetings with their people. Let's support those in Congress who are standing for fiscal sanity..
Robert Hansen
10:45 pm on Monday, March 11, 2013
My question regarding his answer in the video, the question had to do with why didn't the sequester cut Congress' pay, is rather than rant the way Mr. Sensenbrenner did about the 27th amendment, he could have said he would propose such a bill to do that to take effect during the next congress. That wouldn't be unconstitutional. It was a strange answer he gave the poor guy,
FreeThought Troy
7:19 am on Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Jim Sensenbrenner is the poster child for what is wrong with the Republican run Congress in Washington.
Completely out of touch.
Lee
12:02 pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Ditto.
robert heule
8:53 am on Tuesday, March 12, 2013
lolo u. peeg, just because you disagree with the questions that the great leftists asked, doesn't mean they shouldn't asked them. There were no restrictions on the subject matter of the questions. You show the typical narrow mindedness of today's Republican.
lolo peeg
12:22 pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2013
They could have restricted themselves to one question apiece, and not attempted to monopolize the meeting. There were 60 plus people there and clearly not enough time for everyone to ask four questions after grandstanding on top of it.
robert heule
9:13 am on Tuesday, March 12, 2013
The fourth paragraph of the article contained in part, "the city fell into his representation due to redistricting" We sure did fall! Greenfield is not red Dodge, Ozaukee or Washington County. we are a "purple community" which can swing to either party. Our people were there because they are responsible citizens who love their country. I hope everyone has a pleasant day..
robert heule
2:03 pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2013
lolo u. peeg, Face it you were in the minority. We don't restrict ourselves. We leave that to the Republicans, and then we take them to court. Have a wonderful and peaceful Monday
lolo peeg
2:43 pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2013
I agree, Bob. Why do you leftists stop at raising the minimum wage to $11.00 an hour? You could go for $15 or $20. Think of all the money that would put in the hands of the "rich".
lolo peeg
12:00 am on Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Take them to court? I remember a few months ago when you tried to get the Greenfield City Council muzzle Rush Limbaugh. How did that work out for you? Last I checked, Rush is still on the air, giving the left heartburn every day.
robert heule
7:55 am on Wednesday, March 13, 2013
lolo u. peeg Thanks for keeping up with my activities.