WE CAN HAVE LEADERSHIP THAT PROTECTS VOTING RIGHTS
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Background
It’s vital to our democracy that every vote is counted. Not only for this election but also for every election in the future.
When Joe Biden is inaugurated on January 20th, he and a new Democratic majority Senate can start working to ensure the integrity of our elections and to restore our system of checks and balances.
We can have:
Leadership that will no longer find time only to stack federal courts with right-wing disciples.
Leadership that will do their jobs and pass legislation for the benefit of every American, not just corporations and the wealthy.
Legislation that provides real pandemic relief. That protects and expands voting rights, fights governmental corruption, and increases campaign-finance transparency. That makes sure every eligible voter can cast their ballot safely.
For this to happen, we have to work for it now. We have to vote, and work to get out the vote. Right now.
A GOP installed Justice Barrett would have swung a 4-4 SCOTUS vote which just prevented a Republican attempt to upend Pennsylvania’s right to count absentee ballots mailed on time but arriving late.
Call Congress today.
Demand no SCOTUS confirmation until after the inauguration.
Demand that every vote gets counted.
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].
Voting season has already begun. It ends only when every ballot has been counted. I am asking the Senator to protect our elections:
- Demand that every mailed in ballot is counted no matter how long it takes.
- Demand that every member of Congress pledges the same.
- Use every tool at his disposal to stop the confirmation of a new Supreme Court Justice until after the next inauguration.
Script for Republican Senators
D.C switchboard: 202-224-3121
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], [state], [zip code].
It’s vital to our democracy that every vote is counted. We’re in a pandemic. This is election season. There is not just an election day. I am asking the Senator to put country over party and protect our elections:
- Demand that every mailed in ballot is counted no matter how long it takes.
- Demand that every member of Congress pledges the same.
- Demand that your party stop the confirmation of a new Supreme Court Justice until after the next inauguration
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].
Voting season has already begun. It ends only when every ballot has been counted. I am asking the Representative to protect our elections:
- Demand that every mailed in ballot is counted no matter how long it takes.
- Demand that every member of Congress pledges the same.
- Demand that Democrats tool at their disposal to stop the confirmation of a new Supreme Court Justice until after the next inauguration.
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].
It’s vital to our democracy that every vote is counted. We’re in a pandemic. This is election season. There is not just an election day. It’s time for the Representative to put country over party and protect our elections:
- Demand that every mailed in ballot is counted no matter how long it takes.
- Demand that every member of Congress pledges the same.
Demand that your party stop the confirmation of a new Supreme Court Justice until after the next inauguration.
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].
Voting season has already begun. It ends only when every ballot has been counted. I am asking the Representative to protect our elections:
- Demand that every mailed in ballot is counted no matter how long it takes.
- Demand that every member of Congress pledges the same.
- Demand that Democrats tool at their disposal to stop the confirmation of a new Supreme Court Justice until after the next inauguration.
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].
Voting season has already begun. It ends only when every ballot has been counted. I am asking the Representative to protect our elections:
- Demand that every mailed in ballot is counted no matter how long it takes.
- Demand that every member of Congress pledges the same.
- Demand that Democrats tool at their disposal to stop the confirmation of a new Supreme Court Justice until after the next inauguration.
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].
Voting season has already begun. It ends only when every ballot has been counted. I am asking the Representative to protect our elections:
- Demand that every mailed in ballot is counted no matter how long it takes.
- Demand that every member of Congress pledges the same.
- Demand that Democrats tool at their disposal to stop the confirmation of a new Supreme Court Justice until after the next inauguration.
3. Save Our Democracy.
Only 14 days before November 3! Get involved with Indivisible Oregon:
Elections Power Hour weekly strategy call Mondays at 5pm
Lots of phonebanks and trainings to Arizona and Georgia (our adopted states) led by Indivisible Oregon or recommended by us
Call eligible voters of color with Reclaim Our Vote. Sundays 3-5pm
Already received training and ready to make calls on your own? Want some community and camaraderie? Find a phonebank lounge on the IO events page!
Sources:
Small Businesses Are Dying by the Thousands — And No One Is Tracking the Carnage
Small-Business Failures Loom as Federal Aid Dries Up
Prospects diminish for Covid deal ahead of election
The Latest: Barrett won't say if family separation is wrong
