But it means a lot now.”No Republican could say that the raucous town halls surprised them. And thousands of Trump detractors — whether inspired by organized social-media efforts or there of their own volition — have shown up at town halls in their districts. People are starting to get tired of it.”A number of Republicans have refused to hold town halls — and courted ridicule. In California, Colorado, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio and Pennsylvania, local Indivisible groups held “empty-chair town halls” where activists could meet — and note the absence of their legislators. It’s true that organization has boosted attendance at town halls.

Source: Washington Post February 23, 2017 19:29 UTC