Rep. Ken Calvert Runs From Protesters Then Mocks Them On Twitter

Julia Peacock
Aug 27, 2017 · 2 min read

After complete silence since the November elections, @TeamCalvert took to Twitter to continue to promote this idea that many of the constituents he represents are “Pelosi liberals” working on a “liberal agenda.” Not only does Ken vote with Trump 98% of the time, he even tweets immature insults like Trump.

His tweet was insulting and emblematic of his unwillingness to engage in meaningful dialog with his constituents. He doesn’t care to represent the constituents he doesn’t agree with. Representative Calvert won’t even listen to them. He only cares to represent wealthy corporate donors who power his campaign and line his pockets.

The time has come in the 42nd for a Representative who listens to those she serves, regardless of what side of the aisle they land. We have needs in the 42nd which are being ignored, and I am committed to moving forward to find common ground on issues that must be addressed if everyone is to have a chance at life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness:

  • Medicare for All, because you shouldn’t have to be wealthy to stay healthy.
  • Ending Citizens United so our representatives and our elections aren’t bought by the top 1%.
  • Clean energy and the jobs they create, so we put people to work without continuing to destroy our fragile environment.
  • Ending mass incarceration and boosting education because we spend far more to incarcerate than we do to educate.

And so much more.

Constituents deserve a representative who listens to them, even when they disagree. On social media and in person, Ken Calvert avoids, deflects, and insults people he is charged with representing. His behavior makes it clear that 2018 will be the year he finally loses his job. My fellow constituents and I do not have a liberal agenda, we have a common-sense agenda.

Julia Peacock

Democratic candidate, CA-42

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Teacher for Congress. Democrat running a clean, grassroots, corporate cash-free campaign to represent CA-42.

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