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Not even a summary of the feedback? Or was the staff chief basically running the show policy wise?

What do you mean, "policy wise"? Responding to (unpaid) feedback is in practice a PR / campaigning issue, not a question of policy.

I would hope feedback from constituents would at least be a consideration in forming policy?

If you're not paying the bills your views aren't interesting. Advertising is what wins elections.