Congressman Derrick Van Orden remains a perpetual presence on social media, frequently lashing out at anyone who dares to criticize him. Occasionally, the Prairie du Chien Republican likes to single out some of his own constituents for scorn. On Monday, Van Orden posted employment information about a woman who criticized him.
UpNorthNews Founding Editor Pat Kreitlow offers up another reminder that members of Congress have better things to do than post dozens of times per day, sling mud in social media comment sections, insult their own constituents, and spread false information.
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