Rep. Eli Crane to hold ‘Telephone Town Hall’ on April 9. Separate alternative live town hall with Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes set for April 15 in Flagstaff

Rep. Eli Crane to hold ‘Telephone Town Hall’ on April 9. Separate alternative live town hall with Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes set for April 15 in Flagstaff

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COCONINO COUNTY — Rep. Eli Crane, R-Ariz., announced this week he will hold a "Telephone Town Hall" from 5 to 8.m. Wednesday, April 9 live from Washington, D.C. "When the event starts, call (888) 886-6602 to ask questions, share comments, vote in polls, or just listen in!," Crane stated on his Facebook page. After receiving harsh pushback from constituents — with video clips shared on national media — Congressional Republicans nationwide have be urged to either avoid live town halls altogether or use video/telephone town halls so they can better control who is asking questions. As a result, many have opted to hold empty-chair town halls in Republican districts. Most of Crane's Facebook page respondents were quick to criticize the virtual event with some using chicken images.