This article should get everyone 's attention . As the articles states , Rep. John McHugh , ( R - NY ) , is n't into political grandstanding . That 's why I ' m paying attention when he makes a statement like this : " In my 24 years of elected office , I have never before been to more town halls , more places , where everyone is more concerned about one issue , " McHugh , an eight - term congressman and former state senator , said Friday on the House floor .
Why should that article get everyone 's attention ?
Pick the best answer from the following options:
- It 's not common to get the attention of a long term senator , but this issue did .
 - None of the above choices .
 - It 's not common for people to listen to a senator .
 - It 's not common for people to listen to anyone who is influential .


It 's not common to get the attention of a long term senator , but this issue did .