Constituents laugh at Andy Harris
The gist
Constituents laughed as Rep. Andy Harris blamed high diesel prices on Democrats at an Oct 13 debate.
The exchange highlights voter frustration over fuel costs ahead of the midterms.
How it unfolded
- Oct 13, 2026Harris debated Democratic challenger Dan Schwartz at a League of Women Voters event in Cambridge, Maryland. Constituents laughed when Harris blamed high diesel prices on Democrats and environmental regulations.
- Oct 13, 2026Harris told an audience member, 'Ma'am, I gotta tell you, this is the — this is the problem. You all say you believe there's a First Amendment, but only if you agree with you! You should let me finish the sentence, ma'am. You are rude!'
- Oct 13, 2026Harris told a constituent 'You're rude, too,' and another constituent fired back, 'You started it!'