On the road with Matt
Here's a diary of the day spent with the congressman and his staff, who worked furiously behind the scenes to keep Gaetz's visit on track and on time.
About 80 percent of the remaining 17 questions take a more conservative slant, with constituents asking about everything from gun control, repealing Obamacare, the EPA, terrorism, reform of the
The two biggest rounds of applause come when Gaetz argues for increased military spending and requiring childless, able-bodied adults to work (or volunteer) in order to receive public assistance.
"History is not going to look too kindly on people who ignore thermometers," he says. "Of course the planet is warming. Of course man is playing a role. I just don't think we should try to regulate our way out of the problem. I think we should innovate our way out of it."
"This is our fourth Open Gaetz Day, so we've worked out the kinks," Communications Director
"How many lives have you saved since you've become a paramedic?"
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