US EditionAngst pervades a pair of Republican town halls — one in Trump country, the other in a swing state
- In two congressional districts, Republican congressperson Edwards faced hostile reactions, including jeers and boos, from an audience of about 300 at a meeting, with about 1,000 protesters outside.
- Edwards acknowledged the hostile crowd, saying, 'I appreciate the chance to talk about those things, even though there were some differences and some different opinions.'
- In Wyoming, Hageman's town hall had 250 attendees who asked probing questions, creating a lively atmosphere.
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Angst pervades a pair of Republican town halls
EVANSTON, Wyo. — In two congressional districts and vastly different political environments, two Republicans in the U.S. House were met with far different reactions at public meetings they held late last week. Against the suggestion of their leader, House Speaker Mike Johnson, to refrain from holding public meetings with constituents, second-term Reps. Chuck Edwards and Harriet Hageman went ahead with their evening sessions. In Asheville, North …
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Angst pervades a pair of Republican town halls — one in Trump country, the other in a swing state
In two congressional districts and vastly different political environments, two Republican congressmen were met with far different reactions at public meetings they held late last week.
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