Ed Case: “Certainly, he was speaking to the hopes and fears and concerns of a good solid chunk of the electorate out there.”

The more you're here, the more influence you have, the more relationships you have, the more know-how you have, the more experience you have to get things done — as I did in three crises in a row.

Seniority, experience and relationships in Congress are critical,’’ Case, 73, who serves on the Appropriations Committee, declared in a recent straight-to-camera video.

This has nothing to do with voter suppression. Now, those are fears and there are legitimate fears, and I accept those concerns.

Additional emergency federal support will help the state and counties immediately restore essential services, clear debris, repair critical roads, and support people affected by the hurricane.