In case you missed it, after an exclusive speech in downtown Chicago yesterday, Congressman Peter Roskam dodged both constituents’ concerns and reporter questions. Roskam has faced widespread backlash for refusing to hold an in-person town hall to discuss the Affordable Care Act, President Trump’s ties to Russia, and many other important issues. Roskam is one of twenty House Republicans targeted by the DCCC’s March into ’18 accountability plan.
Here’s a look at the coverage…
- WGN Evening News: Critics Greet Congressman
- WMAQ NBC 5 News at 6: Protesters Show Up at Roskam Speech; Roskam Won’t Answer Reporter Questions
- CLTV News at 7:30: Roskam Comes Face to Face with Protesters
- WLS ABC Eyewitness News at 6: Peter Roskam Under Fire for Avoiding Town Hall Meetings
- WBBM (CBS) News at 10: Roskam Avoids Reporters and Angry Constituents Outside City Club
- Chicago Tribune: Roskam blames Trump, presidential campaign, social media for lack of ‘civility’ in politics
- Politico: Roskam calls experience with town halls ‘miserable’
- AP: GOP congressman takes more heat for town hall stance
- Daily Herald: Roskam talks taxes at luncheon, skips protesters
- CBS: Roskam Avoids Angry Constituents At Chicago Appearance
- ABC: Peter Roskam Responds to Accusations He’s Avoiding Town Halls
- NBC: Protesters Wait Outside Congressman Peter Roskam’s City Club Speech