ARE LETTERS AND E-MAILS EVEN READ BY ELECTED OFFICIALS?
Generally elected officials, such as Members of Congress, do not read every letter or e-mail that comes into the office. Sometimes a staffer will bring compelling correspondence to the Member’s attention. Aides to the Members are responsible for reading and responding to written or electronic correspondence which come into the office. However, most Members of Congress have staff meetings where aides let the Member know who has been writing in on particular issues and how many letters the Member has received on an issue. Comments and sentiments from constituent letters and e-mails are a definite factor in determining a Member’s stand on an issue. 6.
