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Daddydeader t1_jegbqrz wrote

The staff will typically keep a record of who called (often verifying the address to make sure they are constituents), what they are calling about, and for/against.

This is also done with faxes, emails, and on the web form.

If it is something that gets lots of people calling in, as in far higher than normal, the representative may choose to view it as a reason to vote a certain way. They are, unfortunately, not obligated to do so. This tactic is especially effective during election years as they may see it affecting their reelection.

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Any-Growth8158 t1_jegdakv wrote

And if you're rich enough and they think they might be able to squeeze some of that out of you, you may get to actually talk to the representative directly.

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Sand_Trout t1_jegfak7 wrote

That's what campaign fundraiser dinners are for. Those folks don't call the congressman's publicly listed office phone number.

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A_Garbage_Truck t1_jegj9em wrote

one of them ain cases as ot why all finances around political campagins should be public information + corporate entities being outright banned from contributing.

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