The one endorsement that makes the most difference is from the constituents in the district.
Immigration reform is for those thousands of people in my district and the millions of people across the country who want nothing more than to work hard, provide for their families, and reach for the American Dream.
Politicians always do a two-step, depending on what their district politics looks like.
I'm not a green like most Democrats would be. I have a blue-collar district.
One of the rules of running for Congress is no matter where you go, you speak like you're speaking to the whole district.
It is the duty of any member of Parliament to create jobs in his riding [district.]
Representatives of Congress come to Washington representing their districts, but they don’t necessarily understand the complexities of the world.
One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.
I am very proud of my public record and the many accomplishments of my office. It has been a tremendous honor to represent the 6th District of Texas for over three decades, but now it is time to step aside and let there be a new voice.
I'm happy to work with Democrats. After all, they have to represent their districts just as I have to represent mine.
I'm unelectable in the District of Columbia.
To give you some background, I represent the largest manufacturing district and the largest agricultural district in Ohio.
Passionately defending one's principles is crucial. Representing your district is fundamental. But refusing to entertain the common ground - with no other cost but giving the other guy a political 'win' - is a disservice.
I represent the 9th Congressional District of Georgia. I'm their voice.
The Democratic voters of the 26th district know me well, and I am confident I will have their support.
PACs don't vote in the district; people do.
Aren't we supposed to believe that if you are an elected official, if you serve in Congress, you are representing all the people of your district not just the people who voted for you, not [just] the people who you agree with?
I have more nuclear physicists living in my district than in any other district.
I don't represent corporations. There's people that own corporations, but I represent the people of my district.
The principle is that every member needs to represent their district.
I grew up in Tom DeLay's district.
I have a very politically diverse district.
My federal, state, and local experience will allow me the opportunity to effectively represent the constituents of the Fourth District.
It should scare every voter in the 5th District that a powerful D.C. lobbyist is trying to install a personal congressman in our part of Connecticut.
I meet party workers. This is a must because it helps me understand the problems and issues of voters at the district level.
