After last weekend’s attacks on Minnesota state lawmakers, Democrats are grappling with whether they can continue public appearances as normal, especially as campaign season approaches.
But many House Democrats went ahead with town halls and other events during recess this week, including some of the lawmakers whose names were reportedly listed in documents tied to the alleged Minnesota shooter.
Rep. Shri Thanedar of Michigan told NOTUS that he had three scheduled visits to senior centers in his district on Saturday and went ahead with his plans despite the attack. The Detroit Police Department assigned him an escort that accompanied him to these engagements, Thanedar added.