#GOP = #VirtualLawmakers

#lawmakers told to move to pre-screened, invite-only heavily moderated #online events...

#RepublicanParty urges #Congressional members shift all #comms from in-person #TownHall mtgs with constituents to #virtual only appearances due to need to mute #PublicOutrage and block out protesters attending live in person #public events.

Over a decade ago, #GOP congressmen under Paul Ryan had paved way to charge constituents fees to pose questions, keeping unemployed and less prosperous community members away from dais...

https://www.axios.com/2025/03/04/house-republicans-town-halls-virtua

https://thegeorgiasun.com/government/representing-you/republicans-in-congress-told-to-stop-having-town-halls/

https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2011/08/paul-ryan-congress-town-hall/