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Old 12-17-2002, 06:42 PM
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Ivy,

Perhaps "bound" wasn't the right word. Of course they can't vote against the constitution etc. An example would be better. Say I'm a representative and for personal reasons, I am in favor of Prohibition. My constituency from what I see, hear and read is completely against it. There's nothing in studies to show that prohibition would be a good idea for my district or the country. I have to put my own views in my pocket and vote the way my constituency wants, because I am their representative, not voicing what I think.

Which, of course, puts a whole new scary spin on all this if Trent Lott thinks that's what he's doing.
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