What a jerk.

Even though the actions (or inaction) of Congress is a very important issue, many of Mr. Harris' constituents do have a life that includes other commitments. Most people don't include "Will my congressman announce a Town Hall within the next 24-48 hours" in their daily planning. On the other hand, it may be telling that his office is only concerned with those that have a "burning desire" to attend. Coincidently, short notice tends to lead to low attendance and his ability to say that his constituents are not concerned with how he and the House are doing.
The opposite of 'pro' is 'con', which suggests that the opposite of Progress is Congress.

congress's approval rating: 12.3% (via realclearpolitics.com)

just sayin'

anyway, you folks obviously know my stance on this, as I think it helped spawn this article.

It appears to me that Mr Representative is attempting to limit the number of his constituents that have access to him. I have been in contact with his office after every email he sends out. Attached to my responses are my name, address and phone number. I have never received a robocall announcing a community meeting.

This is the email I received yesterday: Rep. Andy Harris Statement on the Super Committee

"I'm disappointed that the Super Committee wasn't able to achieve even the minimal amount of deficit reduction," said Rep. Andy Harris. "Committee members like John Kerry refused to cut spending and instead tried to increase taxes on American job creators by one trillion dollars. Their unwillingness to compromise on tax increases will put us on a one-way path to a European-style debt crisis."

Compromise is a two-sided effort. Democrats refuse to cut taxes without some revenue enhancement and Republican absolutely refuse to allow any tax benefits to the top income makers to expire. Like I said COMPROMISE means both side give a little. Its obvious from his statement that he is also unwilling to compromise.

If he were giving away Ravens tickets on such short notice the hall would have been full; priorities!

Tell Andy Harris that we get a shorter notice when we are being robbed on our streets because of the inaction of Gongress to secure jobs in OUR country.

I agree with Trish - if they were giving away Ravens tickets, the place would have been packed. I didn't find out about the meeting until 2:30pm when I read it in the Patch and I rearranged my evening schedule to go. I felt it was important to hear what he had to say. I understand not everyone can do that, but I believe that most times it comes down to priorities and your choice.

To Andy Harris, NOTHING should be more important than his communication with his constituents. And to schedule a meeting with his "employers" with only 25 hours' notice is the height of conceit.
Next thing you know, he'll want a "Popemobile".

For those that couldn't make the meeting last night, one can email or write to Congressman Harris... One may even get an invite to show up early to meet your congressman like I did back in March at Chapel Hill Elementary School.. I'm disappointet the the Patch didn't address the pipe line that was put on hold by the President or Congressman Harris's positive report on the safety of Hydro Fracking shale gas wells... He reported that there was enough Natural Gas under North America to supply the USA for over 100 years... For those with a hearing disability, try to position yourself in the middle of the seating.. Congressman Harris projects his voice verry well, but many of the people asking questions lacked that ability yesterday..

We don't have to "create" jobs - just try to bring some back to the US - this isn't a Democrat vs. Republican thing.

Also, the Popemobile can safely escort Mr. Harris from his failed re-election headquarters back home after election day.

Maybe Andy Harris can put out re-election signs on the actual election day - you know - not too far ahead of time so I don't forget...

Well maybe his office is telling us something - they could not put out the notice for this meeting earlier due to safety concerns, but they have already announced a Town Hall in Perry Hall for Dec. 19. So what is so dangerous in Kingsville during Thanksgiving week that will not exist in Perry Hall on Dec. 19? Will a force field be installed at the library by then? Will the Secret Service do a thorough sweep of Perry Hall in advance of the meeting? Will we have to submit to a shakedown and use a photo ID to get in?
Inquiring minds want to know...

I will be selling "Andy Harris knows Hydro Fracking" t-shirts at the next meeting for $3.99. All benefits go to the safety patrols for Andy Harris.

Thanks! from the opposition campaign: Wendy Rosen for Congress MD 1st District Google me or visit here: http://fundly.com/wendyrosen

I will be selling Hydro Fracking kits at the next meeting - a great toy for your toddler to enjoy!

I will also be selling "I'd rather be Hydro Fracking" bumper stickers - all proceeds go to the safety staff for Andy Harris.

Safe Fracking? Harris might tow the Cheney line about 100 years' worth of natural gas, but that will come at the expense of our drinking water. There are 29 different carcinogenic chemicals used in the fracking process, including benzene, toluene and xylene which get blasted into the ground, and then gets into the groundwater.
What will be the cost of THAT mess in the future?
Harris is supporting profits for oil companies to be made on the backs and the health of the rest of us.

Bart, we must not question Andy's expertise in the Fracking Sciences - he can assure us all we have 100 years worth of Natural Gas.He read it somewhere in a blog.

There will be a new board game created called "Where's Andy" - it gives you 25 hours notice to adjust your hectic schedule to meet Andy's needs - when you find Andy, he talks like the teacher from Peanuts and you must decipher what he is talking about. Coming soon in stores near you - I would tell you the stores, but if I tell you too soon, you would forget when you're out shopping on Black Friday.

As a doctor you would think Congressman Harris would be against drinking carcinogens...hmmm makes you wonder about what they are teaching in medical schools.

Originally, Andy thought "fracking" was the new dance craze. He was set straight by his people.

LOL "Get Your Frack On Andy1"

Andy watched the 'WKRP in Cincinnati' episode where turkeys dropped from the sky and was scared it may happen in Kingsville.

...when asked about ideas for "deep spending cuts", Andy replied, "how about fracking?"

I'm getting the impression youse-guys don't like Andy very much...

Typical slimeball politician.

Andy will be starring in an upcoming movie with Ben Stiller called "Little Frackers."

Dear Andy, you will be voted out at the next election - "How's that for advanced notice?" I said.

When asked about the 99% movement, Andy Harris replied, "I agree with Herman Cain's Plan." He was corrected by his people shortly thereafter.

Bart - you might want to check with your boss before you bash his idols and friends. You are going to get Marks in trouble.

Nobody is bashing Andy - it is a disagreement with policies and ideas. We all hope Congress would do what is best for our nation.

My two front teeth.

Andy Harris is not a part of the solution, he's part of the problem. Here you have a guy that is hell bent on idiology over what is good for the Country. Cut taxes for the rich and screw everybody else. What happened to sharing the pain? Name a bill that bares his name that ever passed while he was a state senator or representative in Annapolis. He is a bomb thrower and gets nothing done. That's really working for the people, right?

It cost money to make the calls? Exactly how much? And I think that is a ridiculous explaination.

What a crock! If he was interested in what people had to say, he would schedule meetings at times that are conductive to working people to show up. Does he really think that 24 hours is enough time to make arrangements for child care and to take leave from work to come to his meeting? This is why the American public feels that Congress is out of touch.

If you look in past posts, "Tom Bolander" is so very proud that Andy invited him to meet with him. Heck, I can meet with my rep. whenever he's in town. I don't need an invitation! AND my rep doesn't only want to meet only those people with a "burning desire" to talk. Besides, Andy is no Gabby Giffords.
The gun laws in AZ are far more lenient than in Maryland. But if the Republicans who Andy cows to have their way, every nutcase would carry a gun.
As I have so often heard, "An armed society is a polite society" Thanks, but no thanks!

Look how bloated Harris's staff salaries are.
http://www.legistorm.com/member/2760/Rep_Andy_Harris_MD.html

This is supposed to be the party of fiscal responsibility??

Was there a grassy knoll located near where this meeting was to occur? Andy Harris is a coward.

Andy's re-election campaign slogan, "Repeal the 20th Century."

Did you see Ol' Andy get his arse handed to him by Erich Pica? Its at 41:18

http://www.c-span.org/Events/Lawmakers-Look-at-Drilling-in-Arctic-National-Wildlife-Refuge/10737425628/

After watching that video, it again validates that there is no reason to attend ANY Andy Harris meetings - he is arrogant, one-sided, and not open to facts, etc. VOTE HIM OUT.

Andy Harris re-election theme song - "tonight we're gonna party like its 1899"...

http://ecocentric.blogs.time.com/2011/12/08/epa-implicates-fracking-in-groundwater-pollution/?hpt=hp_t3

Frack me? NO!

Frack you!

More fracking goodness...
http://money.cnn.com/2011/12/09/news/economy/epa_fracking_wyoming/

Fracking seems to be an economical way of getting resources out of the ground exclusively in terms of the monetary cost to the corporations extracting the resources, but it also seems to be done with total disregard for the people drinking the ground water in areas where Fracking is utilized. In the long run is it really economically viable if people are poisoned by their drinking water? Shouldn't we consider factoring in the looming negative economic impact to families regarding health related damaged?

Andy Harris - our Fracker-in-Chief Congressman.