What does he mean by "aid for his district"? Pork? Shouldn't he be against pork spending anyway?
Yes he should, and yes he is. The leadership using this to try to blackmail our representatives is what should outrage us. I voted for Southerland to represent me, because he has, or claimed to have conservative values. I did not vote for him so he could follow the old Party leadership down the same road that got us here.
And, speaking of Pork, I haven't heard any of them talking about cutting the Pork. The first thing a true leader would do is cut their own pay, perks, and benifits as an example. They ask us to sacrifice while they continue their lavish lifestyles.