Summary
Mark Alford is suddenly crisscrossing 15 counties, but where was he before? Missouri’s 4th District deserves more than campaign theater—we deserve a representative who actually listens.
By Ricky Dana
Mark “Awful” Alford claims he’s “the most accessible Member of Congress.” But if that were true, where was he before I started calling him out?
Now, with the clock ticking, he’s scrambling to put on a 15-county “town hall tour.” That might sound impressive—until you realize Missouri’s 4th District has 24 counties.
So why leave out 9 of them?
Maybe he’s avoiding places where folks know how badly he’s been voting against their interests. He’s ignored regular town halls for nearly two years—until now.
He’s Not From Here—And It Shows
Mark “Awful” Alford is not from Missouri. He built his career in big-city Texas newsrooms, not in the fields or small towns of this district. He may live in Missouri now, but he doesn’t live the life of rural Missourians.
He’s not a farmer. He’s not rural. And he hasn’t been representing you.
Now that the election’s near, he’s pretending to care. But he’s not showing up because he wants to listen—he’s showing up to make you think he cares. Big difference.
And if the questions get hard? Bet he’ll duck out early. Just watch.
Let’s Look at His Record
While he’s been out chasing cameras and cozying up to national donors, here’s what Mark “Awful” Alford has actually done in Congress:
- Voted against the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 – putting SNAP benefits at risk and nearly shutting down the government
- Backed GOP budget cuts – threatening $400 million in food assistance for Missouri families
- Zero meaningful legislation passed – nothing to support small farms, rural clinics, or working families
This isn’t leadership. This is campaign theater—because I exposed how out of touch he really is.
My Promise Is Different
I won’t stage photo ops. I won’t duck hard questions. I’ll show up, listen, and do the work—year-round, not just at election time.
I’m Ricky Dana. I was born and raised right here in rural Missouri. I’ve raised livestock, worked with farmers, and lived through the same challenges you have. I read every email. I take every message seriously.
We don’t need a suburban talker with a TV background. We need a Missouri-grown doer.
Let’s bring honest, accountable representation back to Missouri’s 4th District.
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