State Senator Rob Sampson

State Senator Rob Sampson

3 days ago

Here is another constituent email and reply. This one highlights an attempt to project national political narratives onto state lawmakers, regardless of facts or jurisdiction.

Email I received:

Dear Senator Sampson, please tell the governor my vote is to disband, prohibit, remove, stop Ice. Trump’s SS intimidation. Their job I’m assuming is immigrations not intimidations which is inciting violence against peaceful protestors. I am sending my Washington DC Representatives and Senators this same voting request. Please act against any Fascist Dictatorship Authoritarian anti constitutional unlawful actions our President is assuming.
Thank you in advance, Sincerely

And my reply:

Dear XXXXX,

Thank you for taking the time to write and share your views.

I want to be clear that I serve in the Connecticut State Legislature, and my role is focused on state policy and the needs of our residents here in Connecticut. Federal immigration enforcement and agencies such as ICE fall under federal jurisdiction, not state authority.

I am not aware of any evidence of violence being directed at peaceful protestors as a matter of policy. There has been significant attention paid to a tragic incident in Minnesota involving a federal officer and a civilian. That incident should be investigated thoroughly to determine the facts. However, it is important to separate a specific incident from the broader policy at issue. The policy of removing criminal aliens from the country does not include violence against citizens, nor does it suspend constitutional protections.

I do support the President. At the same time, as an American patriot, I would oppose anyone, of any party, who abused their office, defied the Constitution, or attempted to become a fascist dictator. I am simply not seeing that here. I also do not agree with President Trump on every issue. I think critically and independently about each matter as it arises, and my loyalty is to the Constitution, not to any individual.

Words like “fascist dictatorship” carry real historical weight. If we were living under such a system, you would not be able to email your state senator freely and confidently, nor would open dissent be tolerated. Using those terms loosely minimizes the very real suffering caused by true fascist regimes throughout history.

You can count on me to stand for the Constitution, individual liberty, and freedom of expression every single day.

Thank you again for reaching out.

Sincerely,
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State Senator Rob Sampson

3 days ago

Here is another constituent email and my reply worth reading. I try to get to the heart of the "affordable housing" debate with the TRUTH.

Here is the email I received:

Dear Senator Sampson,

Good morning, my name is XXXXX, I live in Waterbury, CT 4 years ago, I have been there for someone in that place. Because like my family and other families, they are going through the same situation. Of the very high incomes, we can hardly live anymore, most people have up to three jobs to be able to live, for example, a 1400 dollar income. Now I have to pay 1850 when many people charge the minimum I would like someone to be able to help us, it is time to put a stop to each landlord, I am a single mother and I have to work to live.

- A Waterbury constituent

Here is my reply:

Dear XXXXXX,

Thank you for writing to me and for sharing what you and your family are experiencing. I truly understand your frustration. You are not alone, and many hardworking families, especially single parents, are being pushed to the limit right now.
I want you to know that I am fighting every day to lower your cost of living, and I have never supported the policies that have driven prices this high. One example is my effort to eliminate the public benefits charges that are hidden in electric bills and passed on to working families. I am also focused on shrinking government spending and bureaucracy, because those things are a major cause of inflation and rising costs.

It is important to be clear about where these problems are coming from. The inflation and financial pressure families are facing today are the result of Democrat policies at both the federal and state levels. When the federal government, under Democratic leadership, printed trillions of dollars in recent years, it reduced the value of every dollar people earn. That is inflation, and it hurts working people the most.

Here in Connecticut, Democrats raised the minimum wage to nearly $17 an hour with full knowledge that it would raise costs across the economy. That policy was designed to appeal to a relatively small group of workers, while hoping the broader fallout would not be traced back to the decision itself. Higher labor costs mean higher prices for food, services, housing, and everyday necessities. Democrats also added new taxes and fees, including highway taxes on trucks, which means nearly everything delivered to stores now costs more. These outcomes were predictable and entirely avoidable.

None of this is meant to excuse bad landlords. If a landlord is acting irresponsibly or unfairly, they should absolutely be held accountable. But it is also important to understand that landlords are not automatically “bad” simply because rents are rising. Property taxes, insurance, utilities, repairs, labor, and regulatory costs have all gone up because of government decisions. When those costs rise, landlords are often forced to raise rent just to keep their properties operating. That is why I support putting a cap on property taxes. It helps control rent increases and also makes homeownership more achievable for people who want the opportunity to buy a home instead of being stuck renting forever.

There is also a bigger philosophical difference at play. Democrats frequently try to divide people, tenants versus landlords, worker versus business owner, one group against another. This kind of class warfare has been pushed for decades, especially here in Connecticut, where Democrats have controlled state government for roughly 40 years. If that approach worked, families would not be struggling like this today. Laws meant to punish landlords have been passed again and again, and they have only made housing more expensive and harder to find.

As a Republican, I believe in freedom, opportunity, and upward mobility. I believe people should be empowered to succeed, not trapped in systems that create dependence and rising costs. Smaller government, lower taxes, and real competition create jobs, lower prices, and real opportunity. I have consistently opposed the policies that have driven up your cost of living, and I will continue to do so.

If you would like, I am more than willing to explain any of this in greater detail or talk through ideas that truly help working families over the long term. You are welcome to call or text me directly at 860-508-1969.

Thank you again for reaching out. I appreciate you sharing your story, and I will continue fighting for policies that make Connecticut more affordable and give people a real chance to build a better future.

Sincerely,
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