AS TRUMP SURRENDERS TO COVID, WE NEED A PRESIDENT TO FIGHT THE OUTBREAK</strong>

Jump to today’s actions:

Call the Senate
Call the House
Get 2020 Ready

Background

A Covid wave is sweeping unchecked across America. Updated estimates warn that deaths will soar to a half million people in the coming months.

Adding to the calamity, yesterday the Administration announced it can’t or won’t control the outbreak.

And tonight, the Senate will confirm a Supreme Court justice who will likely strike down Obamacare.

Amid the wreckage, millions of survivors hoping to rebuild their lives face another disaster, a devastated economy.

As economists and the Fed have argued, supporting the economy is vital now to help struggling families and businesses. And once the virus is contained, the economy’s strength will determine the speed of America’s recovery.

To help, the House passed a $2.2 trillion relief package in May, the HEROES Act, to support those facing financial ruin as well as a health crisis. Some provisions include:

$200 billion in hazard pay for essential workers,
A $1200 stimulus check,
An additional $600 in weekly unemployment benefits,
$100 billion in rental and food assistance,
Support for cash-strapped state and local governments,

Still, relief has been blocked in the Republican-controlled Senate. Trump said it was “DOA”.

We need a president and Senators who fight for all of us. We are winning but keep fighting.

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].

I am working to elect a Democratic Congress and President who will NOT give up the fight against the Covid outbreak. Trump has deserted us, but we can save tens of thousands of people with existing tools, especially masks. Please:

Keep pushing for COVID relief,
Protect the sanctity of our election and the peaceful transfer of power,
Do everything in your power to prevent Barrett's confirmation.

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].

I am working to elect a Democratic Congress and President who will NOT give up the fight against the Covid outbreak. Trump has deserted us, but we can save tens of thousands of people with existing tools, especially masks. Please:

Keep pushing for COVID relief,
Protect the sanctity of our election and the peaceful transfer of power,
Do everything in your power to prevent Barrett's confirmation.

Script for Republican Senators

D.C switchboard: 202-224-3121

My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], [state], [zip code].

Elections have consequences, and voters have the right to expect their government to enact the policies of the party winning the election. I am asking the Senator to put country over party by

Agreeing to support filibuster reform in the next Congress,
Pushing Senator McConnell to allow the House’s COVID relief legislation to be brought up for a vote,
Committing to protecting the sanctity of our elections and the peaceful transfer of power,
Recognizing the right of the American people, through their votes, to choose Justice Ginsburg’s replacement, by voting against Trump’s nominee.

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].

While a sweep in November will give Congress a chance to enact major reforms to ensure government works for all Americans, no House-passed legislation will pass the Senate until it gets rid of the filibuster. I ask the Representative to:

Immediately add their voice to Senator Merkley’s in helping to build momentum in the Senate for this important reform,
Keep pushing for COVID relief,
Protect the sanctity of our elections and the peaceful transfer of power,
Demand that Senators respect the right of the American people, through their votes, to choose Justice Ginsburg’s replacement, by voting against Trump’s nominee.

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].

Elections have consequences, and voters have the right to expect their government to enact the policies of the party winning the election. I am asking the Representative to put country over party by: Committing to protecting the sanctity of our elections and the peaceful transfer of power, Recognizing the right of the American people, through their votes, to choose Justice Ginsburg’s replacement, by urging GOP Senate colleagues to vote against Trump’s nominee.

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].

While a sweep in November will give Congress a chance to enact major reforms to ensure government works for all Americans, no House-passed legislation will pass the Senate until it gets rid of the filibuster. I ask the Representative to:

Immediately add their voice to Senator Merkley’s in helping to build momentum in the Senate for this important reform,
Keep pushing for COVID relief,
Protect the sanctity of our elections and the peaceful transfer of power,
Demand that Senators respect the right of the American people, through their votes, to choose Justice Ginsburg’s replacement, by voting against Trump’s nominee.

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].

While a sweep in November will give Congress a chance to enact major reforms to ensure government works for all Americans, no House-passed legislation will pass the Senate until it gets rid of the filibuster. I ask the Representative to:

Immediately add their voice to Senator Merkley’s in helping to build momentum in the Senate for this important reform,
Keep pushing for COVID relief,
Protect the sanctity of our elections and the peaceful transfer of power,
Demand that Senators respect the right of the American people, through their votes, to choose Justice Ginsburg’s replacement, by voting against Trump’s nominee.

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].

While a sweep in November will give Congress a chance to enact major reforms to ensure government works for all Americans, no House-passed legislation will pass the Senate until it gets rid of the filibuster. I ask the Representative to:

Immediately add their voice to Senator Merkley’s in helping to build momentum in the Senate for this important reform,
Keep pushing for COVID relief,
Protect the sanctity of our elections and the peaceful transfer of power,
Demand that Senators respect the right of the American people, through their votes, to choose Justice Ginsburg’s replacement, by voting against Trump’s nominee.

Look up your rep.

3. Save Our Democracy.

Only 8 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!