“TRUMP’S MASSACRE” - IT DIDN’T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY
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Background
Compare Biden’s pandemic plan to Trump’s.
Trump’s pandemic plan… well, he doesn’t have a plan. What he has had is a disconnected series of emotional twitches that regularly produce chaos (let states fight over supplies) or danger (try bleach).
Finally, scientists are speaking out. America’s most prestigious medical journal, New England Journal of Medicine, called Trump’s approach “dangerously incompetent.” America’s preeminent public health authority, William Foege, called Trump’s response a “colossal failure.” British Medical Journal warned that Trump’s reelection is an “impending crisis.”
Trump has lied about Covid, dismissed masks, and manufactured “good” news. The news isn’t good. New cases are rising across America, soaring to 45,000 a day, an increase of 8% from two weeks ago.
“Trump’s Massacre” has left 214,000 Americans dead from Covid-19. Experts attribute tens of thousands of those deaths, “at the very least,” to Trump’s incompetence. The economy is running on fumes. Millions are unemployed. Many people are desperate for food and rent.
Biden’s evidence-based Covid strategy has three components:
Follow experts’ guidance,
Ensure decisions are informed by public health officials,
Restore trust, transparency, common purpose, and accountability to our government.
Save lives. Vote. Vote like your life depends on it. It does.
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].
We are entering a period of massive political instability and we need our leaders to concentrate on a few specific priorities:
- For the next weeks and months, I ask that you keep a steady focus on ensuring every vote is counted, and warn that election results could be delayed,
- Block Barrett’s nomination using every tool you have. If McConnell wants to change rules, force a vote,
- And bring attention to Barr’s treasonous interference in the election.
- Keep working for COVID relief
We are with you, all the way.
Script for Republican Senators
D.C switchboard: 202-224-3121
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], [state], [zip code].
We are entering a period of massive political instability and we need our leaders to concentrate on a few specific priorities:
- For the next weeks and months, I ask that you keep a steady focus on ensuring every vote is counted, and warn that election results could be delayed,
- Stand up for the rule of law and state there can be no Supreme Court confirmation until the inaguration
- Keep working for COVID relief
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].
I am calling because we are entering a period of massive political instability and we need our leaders to concentrate on a few specific priorities:
- For the next weeks and months, I ask that you keep a steady focus on ensuring every vote is counted, and warn that election results could be delayed,
- And bring attention to Barr’s treasonous interference in the election.
- Keep pushing the Senate for COVID relief
We are with you, all the way.
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].
I am calling because Covid-19 has created a profound economic crisis. Almost 13 million people are unemployed. Just over 12 million have lost their health care. About 40 million are facing eviction. Please help them.
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].
I am calling because we are entering a period of massive political instability and we need our leaders to concentrate on a few specific priorities:
- For the next weeks and months, I ask that you keep a steady focus on ensuring every vote is counted, and warn that election results could be delayed,
- And bring attention to Barr’s treasonous interference in the election.
- Keep pushing the Senate for COVID relief
We are with you, all the way.
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].
I am calling because we are entering a period of massive political instability and we need our leaders to concentrate on a few specific priorities:
- For the next weeks and months, I ask that you keep a steady focus on ensuring every vote is counted, and warn that election results could be delayed,
- And bring attention to Barr’s treasonous interference in the election.
- Keep pushing the Senate for COVID relief
We are with you, all the way.
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].
I am calling because we are entering a period of massive political instability and we need our leaders to concentrate on a few specific priorities:
- For the next weeks and months, I ask that you keep a steady focus on ensuring every vote is counted, and warn that election results could be delayed,
- And bring attention to Barr’s treasonous interference in the election.
- Keep pushing the Senate for COVID relief
We are with you, all the way.
3. Save Our Democracy.
Only 21 days before November 3! 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:
Dying in a Leadership Vacuum | NEJM
Study Finds ‘Single Largest Driver’ of Coronavirus Misinformation: Trump - The New York Times
Political interference in public health science during covid-19 | The BMJ
More Than 700 Lawyers Warn of Bill Barr's Election Meddling | Law & Crime
White House hosted Covid 'superspreader' event, says Dr Fauci - BBC News
Abraar Karan: Politics and public health in America—taking a stand for what is right - The BMJ
COVID Timeline | Joe Biden for President: Official Campaign Website
How Biden's coronavirus plan compares to Trump's actions: cheat sheet - Business Insider