Republican lawmakers are defending their choice not to attend public forums with their constituents. Noting the hostility, he鈥檚 seen at these so-called 鈥渢own halls鈥� around the country, U.S. Senator Rob Portman is calling for civility.
Ohio鈥檚 Republican congressional members were invited to public meetings around the state this week. These forums were organized by liberal groups and mostly all of the federal lawmakers did not attend. Republican U.S. Senator Rob Portman didn't, and says these events, which have featured loud, disruptive protesting, are not productive.
鈥淟et鈥檚 be more respectful to one another, let鈥檚 listen to each other not just insist on each other getting into a fight. I think this is about how to we find common ground and solve problems," said Portman.
Portman referred to other public events that he鈥檚 attended this week. However, local organizers argue that a public appearance and a forum with constituents are two different things.
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