While the 2016 election was of intense interest to many on the Mid-Shore, it is safe to say that very few people have had more interest than former U.S. Congressman Christopher Shays in St. Michaels.
A moderate member of the GOP, Shays represented the affluent suburbs of Connecticut, as well as challenging urban centers like Bridgeport. And during his 20 plus years in the House, he developed a reputation for bipartisan reform and policies.
Nonetheless, he was defeated by a Democrat in 2008, and in 2013, Chris Shays decided to move to St. Michaels with his wife Betsi to enjoy a different life on the Eastern Shore.
Shays has frequently been seen on cable news networks during the election since his decision not to endorse his party’s nominee in favor Hillary Clinton. With that kind of independent voice, the former congressman has become an astute observer of both candidates.
In our short Spy Moment with the former congressman, he talks candidly about the candidates and Trump’s remarkable skill in connecting with America’s mostly white voters who have felt that the American dream has passed them by.
This video is approximately two minutes in length
Mary Wood says
Sorry we couldn’t have heard more of what he had to say. Many of us need assurance that both sides of the aisle will to work together to make our country work better for everyone.
Editor says
Thanks Mary for your comment.
For the record, the Spy did have a much lengthier conversation with Congressman Shays, but unfortunately we experienced a mic failure in midcourse. I can assure you that Representative Shays discussed the importance of respecting the office the presidency and supporting President-elect Trump.
Our hope is that when he returns from a planned trip to Africa, we will be able to find the time to continue our conversation. In the meantime, I am sorry for this “operator error.”
Gerald Maynes says
I remember Congressman Shays when i lived In New York State many years ago. He was A typical RINO . While MR Trump is not exactly my cup of tea is not a person who is under criminal investigation for money laundering, looting a charity, selling her office to the highest bidder including countries who are not friendly to the United States. I fail to understand Mr Shays stance. The election is over and final analysis shows that Mr Trump did much better with hispanics, educated females and other groups the first imagined . In any case he is now our president. I believe he also touched a nerve that the last eight years have been a disaster. The American people must think so, Because All Three branches of the federal Gouverment of the State Chief executives and State Legislatures are in Republican hands Obviously the Democratic Party is on the down slope . If it dosent change it may Join the Whigs and the Federalist Parties .