Trump’s Tax Cheating Shows A Broken Tax System
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Background
This Background is condensed from The Message Box by Dan Pfeiffer.
Trump’s tax avoidance is really about a corrupt and broken financial system that rewards the wealthy at the expense of the working/middle class. Trump has taken advantage of this system—and it will get worse if he is reelected.
Trump thinks the best way to help the economy is to keep taxes low for the wealthy and corporations. To him, a millionaire paying $750 in taxes while a teacher pays $7,000 is a system that works. Trump’s top second term priority is to keep cutting taxes for corporations/wealthy investors, paid for it by slashing Medicare/Social Security.
Biden’s plan is popular and helps us:
$15 federal minimum wage
12 weeks paid family leave
Higher taxes on the wealthiest 1% and big corporations, cutting taxes for the middle class
Free college for families making < $125,000
Expanded rent subsidies for low-income families
We must make our Get Out The Vote messaging clear – this is bigger than just Trump’s taxes. It is about who can lead us out of the economic recession that Trump put us in. If Trump has his way, people like Trump will be fine, it’s everyone else who will be screwed.
1. Call the Senate.
Script Oregon Senators
SEN. MERKLEY: Portland office: 503-326-3386 | D.C. office: 202-224-3753
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].
Trump’s tax avoidance is really about a corrupt and broken financial system that rewards the wealthy at the expense of the working and middle class. I believe that a fairer tax code is a top priority for the next Congress. And for this Congress, please pass the HEROES Act and use all the tools at your disposal to stop the Supreme Court conformation until after the next inauguration. Thank you.
Script for Republican Senators
D.C Switchboard: 202-224-3121
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], [state], [zip code].
Trump’s tax avoidance is really about a corrupt and broken financial system that rewards the wealthy at the expense of the working and middle class. I believe that a fairer tax code is a top priority for the next Congress. And for this Congress, please pass the HEROES Act and vow to hold off on voting on the Supreme Court nomination until after the next inauguration. Thank you.
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].
Trump’s tax avoidance is really about a corrupt and broken financial system that rewards the wealthy at the expense of the working and middle class. I believe that a fairer tax code is a top priority for the next Congress. Right now I ask the Representative to keep pushing for the Senate to pass the HEROES Act and to investigate Trump’s tax returns.
Script for Greg Walden (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].
Please put country over party Support the HEROES Act and oppose a Supreme Court appointment until after the next inauguration. Thank you.
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].
Trump’s tax avoidance is really about a corrupt and broken financial system that rewards the wealthy at the expense of the working and middle class. I believe that a fairer tax code is a top priority for the next Congress. Right now I ask the Representative to keep pushing for the Senate to pass the HEROES Act and to investigate Trump’s tax returns.
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].
Trump’s tax avoidance is really about a corrupt and broken financial system that rewards the wealthy at the expense of the working and middle class. I believe that a fairer tax code is a top priority for the next Congress. Right now I ask the Representative to keep pushing for the Senate to pass the HEROES Act and to investigate Trump’s tax returns.
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].
Trump’s tax avoidance is really about a corrupt and broken financial system that rewards the wealthy at the expense of the working and middle class. I believe that a fairer tax code is a top priority for the next Congress. Right now I ask the Representative to keep pushing for the Senate to pass the HEROES Act and to investigate Trump’s tax returns.
3. Get 2020 Ready.
The Election Season is underway now! Get involved with Indivisible Oregon:
Elections Power Hour weekly strategy call. Mondays at 5pm
Call Arizona voters. Thursdays, training at 5pm, calling begins at 5:30
Write letters to voters with Swing Left and Vote Forward. Saturdays 12-2pm
Write postcards to Voters of Color with Reclaim Our Vote. Sundays 3-5pm
Sources:
The Message Box by Dan Pfeiffer: https://bit.ly/2SdfqCz
Biden’s economic plan: https://joebiden.com/build-back-better/
