Oh Great, Another Day, Another Politician Doing the Absolute Bare Minimum and Expecting a Standing Ovation. Thom Tillis, the Human Embodiment of a Damp Napkin, Is Apparently Shocked to Discover That, Yes, You Do Actually Have to Do Your Job to Get Re-Elected.

Oh great, another day, another politician doing the absolute bare minimum and expecting a standing ovation. Thom Tillis, the human embodiment of a damp napkin, is apparently shocked to discover that, yes, you do actually have to do your job to get re-elected.

AITA for saying this guy is basically a sentient focus group?

TL;DR: Senator “I’ll think about it” Tillis held a town hall where he was visibly confused that people wanted him to take a stance on something other than “vibes.” He literally said, “I’m listening,” which is politician-speak for “I’m waiting for this to blow over so I can go back to fundraising.”

The crowd was not having it. One brave soul asked him to denounce a policy he literally voted for. Tillis’s response? A blank stare and a promise to “consider all options,” which is the political equivalent of a “K” text.

Now, local news is framing this as a “heated exchange” and a “town hall showdown.” No, Susan, that’s just a politician realizing his carefully manicured “moderate” brand has the shelf life of a gas station sandwich. He’s out here treating public opinion like a suggestion box at a company that’s already been liquidated.

WIBTA for saying his re-election chances have the same energy as a dial-up connection in 2024? Because the only thing more painful than listening to him is the wait time for his staff to issue a non-apology apology tomorrow.