You may have seen the article in the El Dorado Springs Sun. If you didn’t, it’s about Mark “Awful” Alford launching a “Heartland Hotline”—a phone number he says will connect him to rural Missourians.
But let’s be real: this is just damage control.
Mark “Awful” Alford has been voting against the best interests of folks in Missouri’s 4th District for years. And now that people are catching on, he’s scrambling to pretend he cares.
He wasn’t born here.
He wasn’t raised here.
He didn’t farm here.
He doesn’t live the life rural Missourians live every day.
This hotline is about optics, not outreach. It’s not a lifeline—it’s a cut cord, just like the connection he’s had to our rural communities all along.
And while Alford’s campaign is bankrolled by big-money donors from Washington, Kansas, and beyond—I’m building this campaign with grassroots support from real Missourians who live and work here, just like I do.
So ask yourself:
Do you want Missouri represented by someone bought and paid for by out-of-state interests?
Or do you want someone who knows your struggles, shares your values, and won’t sell you out for PAC money?
Let’s bring real representation back to Missouri’s 4th.
H.R. 4, the “Rescissions Act of 2025,” cuts almost $8 billion from programs Americans rely on. One of the biggest hits? It wipes out every dollar for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting—meaning no federal money for PBS or NPR starting in 2026.
How H.R. 4 Hurts Key Services
No More PBS & NPR Funding
PBS KIDS shows for low-income kids could disappear.
Local public radio stations lose farm reports, weather alerts, and community news.
Fewer Emergency Alerts
Public broadcasters help warn rural areas about floods, tornadoes, or wildfires. Without them, fewer people get the message.
Weaker U.S. Leadership Abroad
The bill also cuts billions for global health, refugee aid, climate work, and disaster relief. When America steps back overseas, instability can ripple back home.
What This Means for Missourians
Many families in Missouri-4 depend on public TV for free educational shows and on public radio for market prices and weather forecasts.
Farmers count on NPR’s farm reports to plan planting and sales.
Seniors and rural residents may lose their main source of news and emergency updates.
Mark “Awful” Alford and Missouri-4
Your current District 4 U.S. Representative, Mark “Awful” Alford (whom I hope to replace), is set to vote for H.R. 4. That means he’s supporting cuts that gut PBS, NPR, and vital services in our district. If you live in Missouri-4, now’s the time to ask him why he’s backing a plan that leaves rural communities in the dark.
Contact Congressman Mark “Awful” Alford and Tell Him to Vote No on H.R. 4 if he cares even the least about Rural Missourians
Washington, DC Office
328 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-2876
Columbia District Office
2401 Bernadette Drive, Suite 117
Columbia, MO 65203
Phone: (573) 540-6600
Raymore District Office
1272 West Foxwood Dr.
Raymore, MO 64083
Phone: (816) 441-6318
Lebanon District Office
500 E. Elm Street
Lebanon, MO 65536
Phone: (417) 532-5582
Republicans often sneer “woke” at anything they dislike—calling it radical or un-American. But:
Original Meaning: “Woke” comes from Black activists warning each other to stay alert to injustice. It means being aware of unfair treatment and ready to fix it.
Today’s Use: Many MAGA figures use “woke” as a catch-all insult for social justice, education on racism, LGBTQ+ rights, or even accurate news. It’s a way to shut down debate rather than discuss ideas.
Conclusion
H.R. 4 is a brazen power grab disguised as “belt-tightening”—designed to dismantle public media, sever your lifelines, and twist “woke” into an all-purpose insult. Here in Missouri-4, watch Texan transplant Mark “Awful” Alford betray our district and grovel for Trump’s approval as he votes to starve PBS and NPR of every dollar. He’s willing to rip away children’s shows, farm reports, and emergency alerts just to rack up MAGA points. Don’t let him sell us out in silence—demand he stand with Missouri, not Trump, before these devastating cuts become law.
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