WE MUST HAVE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ATTACKING DEMOCRACY
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Background
“When someone shows you who they are, believe them.” Maya Angelou
When white supremacist insurrectionists sought to overthrow our government and murder Congressmembers to install white supremacy minority rule, House Minority Leader McCarthy pleaded with Trump for his life, and Senate Leader McConnell laid the blame at Trump’s feet.
As momentum builds for accountability, Republicans realize they will lose power if the roots of the insurrection are examined.
Despite imposing their demands in a compromise with Democratic leadership, McCarthy and McConnell are blocking creation of a commission to investigate the insurrection.
They used the same obstructionist tactics against the ACA--dragging out negotiations for months, kneecapping it, and then voting against it. And every congressional Republican voted against the American Rescue plan, yet they tout its benefits.
All these actions hurt Americans but help Republicans keep their super minority power to serve themselves and their donors.
There must be accountability for attacking democracy. Democrats must recognize the GOP’s obstructionist playbook for what it is - wielding super minority rule to keep power. Democrats must help all Americans, whatever their party, by passing the vital legislation we all need.
1. Call the Senate.
Script Oregon Senators
SEN. MERKLEY: Portland office: 503-326-3386 | D.C. office: 202-224-3753
My name is [--] and I'm a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Democrats in the Senate must help Americans, whatever their party. The GOP obstructs to keep power and, after feigning compromise, they repeatedly vote against Americans’ best interests. Please work to get rid of the filibuster to pass vital legislation, including the January 6th Commission, the For the People Act, and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
SEN. WYDEN: Portland office: 503-326-7525 | D.C. office: 202-224-5244
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Democrats in the Senate must help Americans, whatever their party. The GOP obstructs to keep power and, after feigning compromise, they repeatedly vote against Americans’ best interests. Please work to get rid of the filibuster to pass vital legislation, including the January 6th Commission, the For the People Act, and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
Script for Republican Senators
D.C switchboard: 202-224-3121
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], [state], [zip code].
If you truly believe in America then you must support democracy and stop obstructing vital legislation. When you feign compromise and then vote against Americans best interests you hurt me. Please support your constituents and our country by voting for the January 6th Commission, the For the People Act, and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
2. Call the House.
Script for Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01)
Oregon office: 503-469-6010 | DC office: 202-225-0855
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Democrats must help Americans, whatever their party. The GOP obstructs to keep power, and then, after feigning compromise, they repeatedly vote against Americans’ best interests. Please work to pass vital legislation, including the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the American Families and Jobs Plans.
Script for Cliff Bentz (OR-02)
Medford office: 541-776-4646 | DC office: 202-225-6730
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Thank you for supporting the Jan 6th Commission. Please continue to support your constituents and our country by supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the American Families and Jobs Plans.
Script for Earl Blumenauer (OR-03)
Oregon office: 503-231-2300 | DC office: 202-225-4811
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Democrats must help Americans, whatever their party. The GOP obstructs to keep power, and then, after feigning compromise, they repeatedly vote against Americans’ best interests. Please work to pass vital legislation, including the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the American Families and Jobs Plans.
Script for Peter DeFazio (OR-04)
Eugene office: 541-465-6732 | DC office: 202-225-6416
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Democrats must help Americans, whatever their party. The GOP obstructs to keep power, and then, after feigning compromise, they repeatedly vote against Americans’ best interests. Please work to pass vital legislation, including the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the American Families and Jobs Plans.
Script for Kurt Schrader (OR-05)
Salem office: 503-588-9100 | DC office: 202-225-5711
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Democrats must help Americans, whatever their party. The GOP obstructs to keep power, and then, after feigning compromise, they repeatedly vote against Americans’ best interests. Please work to pass vital legislation, including the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the American Families and Jobs Plans.
3. Take Action.
Join us on Saturday, May 22 from 12-2 p.m. PT to phone bank for For the People Act.
The For The People Act (HR1/S1) will only pass if people like you and me are willing to take action. Join us to make calls to activists in key states and help pass this groundbreaking democracy bill.
Stopping Big Money from calling the shots in our politics. Ending partisan gerrymandering. Expanding our right to vote. Holding elected officials (including the president) to high ethical standards.
We'll give you all the tools and training you need to call voters in our target districts -- asking them to contact their lawmakers who will make the difference between success and failure. Sign up here.
Further Reading
Police records show threats to kill lawmakers in wake of Capital attack
New details about Trump-McCarthy shouting match show Trump refused to call off the rioters
McConnell rebukes Trump for his role in Capitol riot
Republicans choose power over truth as hopes for bipartisan January 6 commission dim
Mitch McConnell vows to block Biden’s entire agenda just to be a dick
Republicans promote pandemic relief they voted against
Played by the GOP in the Obama era, wary Democrats and Biden go big on their own
Once more for the people in the back: you cannot negotiate for compromise with the Republican Party
