In his paper US House Members in Their Constituencies” An ExplorationRichard F. Fenno Jr. describes how members of Congress view their constituents “as a nest of concentric circles” and develop a “home style” in an effort to schedule their time, to interact with constituents, and to represent their districts
Using this paper as a starting point, address the question of the relationship between representing district and winning re-election and serving in WashingtonHow do members see their constituents and why do they develop a home style? How do they employ this home style in the district, and in Washington? Explain why members of Congress spend so much time focusing on their districts. How does the focus of members on their districts impact how they represent their constituents , both at home and in Washington?
Fenno, Richard F. “U.S. House Members in Their Constituencies: An Exploration.” The American Political Science Review 71, no. 3 (1977): 883-917
