WE CALL ON CONGRESS TO PROTECT US & OUR ELECTION
Background
VP Biden exudes compassion, thoughtfulness, knowledge, experience, and calm. He speaks of unifying the country, of pandemic mitigation and prevention, of economic recovery, of social and environmental healing.
Last week, Trump again demonstrated who he is. He:
mocked science and those who respect experts' recommendations
held super-spreader events
called for white supremacist vigilantes to terrorize us and disrupt our election
dismissed repeated requests to denounce white supremacist violence
was caught abusing our unfair tax system, possibly fraudulently, and paying virtually nothing
was caught with debt that risks our national security
was accused of "aiding and abetting" Putin by former NSA McMaster
fell ill from COVID-19 -- even though he had the power to contain the pandemic and prevent most of the 210,000 deaths and 7.5 million diagnoses that disproportionately impact BIPOC communities
Pushed a Supreme Court Nominee who will take away our healthcare in a pandemic
continued efforts to take away our health care, disrupt our election, and deny us pandemic relief.
We call on Congress to protect us. Congress must pass COVID relief, refuse to fill the SCOTUS vacancy until after the inauguration, and block Trump and his GOP's schemes to disrupt our election and create chaos.
How you can help
Join Indivisible for Indivisible Tuesday with Senator Wyden's and Rep. Blumenauer’s offices.
Pre-register for the call at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcocu-uqj4pGtPgFcmFEP5LjWMqNoKqwnAM or
https://www.facebook.com/IndivisibleOregon and you will be sent a link to it.
2. Call the Senate.
Script for 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]
We appreciate all you do to protect us. We urge you as a progressive leader to do everything possible to
- protect our election -- now and between election day and the inauguration
- ensure the press and your constituents know how you are protecting our vote and its outcome
- block all attempts to fill the SCOTUS vacancy until after the inauguration
- continue to pressure your colleagues to pass a COVID-19 rescue package
- investigate the national security risk of Trump's debt
- censure Trump for refusing to commit to a peaceful transition and for calling on white supremacist vigilantes to help him retain power.
Script for 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].
We appreciate all you do to protect us and our vote. We urge you as a member of the intelligence committee and a Democratic leader to do everything possible to
- protect our election -- now and between election day and the inauguration
- ensure the press and your constituents know how you are protecting our vote and its outcome
- block all attempts to fill the SCOTUS vacancy until after the inauguration
- continue to pressure your colleagues to pass a COVID-19 rescue package
- investigate the national security risk of Trump's debt
- censure Trump for refusing to commit to a peaceful transition and for calling on white supremacist vigilantes to help him retain power.
Script for GOP Senators
Trump's illness doesn't absolve him of responsibility for his actions. We insist you put your constituents over your party's leaders and
- protect our election -- now and between election day and the inauguration
- Vow that the SCOTUS vacancy cannot be filled until after the inauguration
- investigate the national security risk of Trump's debt
- pass a COVID-19 rescue package
- vote to censure Trump for refusing to commit to a peaceful transition and for calling on white supremacist vigilantes to help him retain power.
3. 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]. We appreciate all you do to protect us and our vote. We urge you to do everything possible to
- protect our election -- now and between election day and the inauguration
- ensure the press and your constituents know how you are protecting our vote and its outcome
- censure Trump for refusing to commit to a peaceful transition and for calling on white supremacist vigilantes to help him retain power
- investigate the national security risk of Trump's debt.
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]. Trump's illness doesn't absolve him of responsibility for his actions. We insist you put your constituents over your party's leaders and
- protect our election -- now and between election day and the inauguration
- vote to censure Trump for refusing to commit to a peaceful transition and for calling on white supremacist vigilantes to help him retain power
- investigate the national security risk of Trump's debt.
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]. We appreciate all you do to protect us and our vote. We urge you to do everything possible to
- protect our election -- now and between election day and the inauguration
- ensure the press and your constituents know how you are protecting our vote and its outcome
- censure Trump for refusing to commit to a peaceful transition and for calling on white supremacist vigilantes to help him retain power
- investigate the national security risk of Trump's debt.
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]. We appreciate all you do to protect us and our vote. We urge you to do everything possible to
- protect our election -- now and between election day and the inauguration
- ensure the press and your constituents know how you are protecting our vote and its outcome
- censure Trump for refusing to commit to a peaceful transition and for calling on white supremacist vigilantes to help him retain power
- investigate the national security risk of Trump's debt.
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]. We appreciate all you do to protect us and our vote. We urge you to do everything possible to
- protect our election -- now and between election day and the inauguration
- ensure the press and your constituents know how you are protecting our vote and its outcome
- censure Trump for refusing to commit to a peaceful transition and for calling on white supremacist vigilantes to help him retain power
- investigate the national security risk of Trump's debt.
4. Get 2020 Ready.
Only 28 days before November 3! Get involved with Indivisible Oregon:
Elections Power Hour weekly strategy call. Mondays at 5pm
Lots of phone banks, phone bank trainings for our adopted states, AZ and GA
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
Our Endorsement: Joe Biden should be our president - Portland Press Herald
https://www.pressherald.com/2020/10/04/our-endorsement-joe-biden-should-be-our-president-2/
The very strong case for Bidenomics: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/01/opinion/trump-biden-economic-policy.html?referringSource=articleShare
A debate that can't be ignored: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/30/opinion/trump-biden-debate-2020.html?referringSource=articleShare
Trump’s ex-national security adviser says president is ‘aiding and abetting’ Putin: https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/01/former-national-security-adviser-trump-putin-424458
Justice Dept., FBI planning for the possibility of Election Day violence, voting disruptions: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/fbi-election-poll-watchers/2020/10/02/6d482f48-0414-11eb-a2db-417cddf4816a_story.html
Opinion | Trump’s ugly rant in Minnesota shows why Republicans fear he’ll lose: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/10/01/trumps-ugly-rant-minnesota-shows-why-republicans-fear-hell-lose/
The president's taxes: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/09/28/us/donald-trump-taxes-apprentice.html?referringSource=articleShare
10 things you need to know about Trump’s tax returns | Salon.com: https://www.salon.com/2020/10/03/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-trumps-tax-returns_partner/
Trump said poor Americans should pay taxes to be 'part of the game': CNN - Business Insider: https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-taxes-poor-americans-should-pay-be-part-game-comments-2020-9
A comparison of the candidates: https://votesaveamerica.com/the-candidates/
White House Spreads COVID-19 and Lies About Trump’s Health: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/10/white-house-spreads-covid-19-and-lies-about-trumps-health.html
Confusion Reigns Over Trump’s Condition - News & Guts Media: https://www.newsandguts.com/confusion-reigns-over-trumps-condition/
Rose Garden event suspected of virus outbreak alarms D.C. officials - The Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-rose-garden-virus-dc/2020/10/03/78d5689c-0592-11eb-a2db-417cddf4816a_story.html
A west wing melt-down: https://www.axios.com/trump-coronavirus-mark-meadows-west-wing-65fb1a74-59b4-4cb3-9326-47aa7d83b946.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axiosam&stream=top
Trump, Covid and empathy for the world's least empathetic man: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/oct/04/trump-covid-hospital-sympathy-decency?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Senate Democrats urge inspector general to probe interference at HHS: https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/01/senate-hhs-inspector-general-interference-probe-424578
