KEEP FIGHTING FOR THE SOUL OF AMERICA
Jump to today’s actions:
Background
Trump and his GOP are roiling the waters to make us feel insecure about the election results. But they don’t scare us. We the people turned out in record numbers. We overcame every obstacle - from the pandemic to day-long lines to eliminated drop boxes to changed polling locations- to cast our ballots and demand our elections officials count every vote.
We in Oregon turned up in record numbers to write letters, send postcards, and make calls to voters in swing states. Ultimately Trump’s calls of voter fraud will fade away in the courts. (You can track the post-election litigation here. Our lawyers have won every case so far.)
While we wait, we have work to do:
Lift up the progressive agenda. Keep encouraging our Members of Congress to work for an America that cares about everyone, no matter their ZIP code, skin color or where they came fro
Help Georgia’s two Democratic Senators win. Give money, get ready to write letters and postcards with us, and listen to what Georgia’s progressive leaders ask of us.
This isn’t about one election. This is about uncoupling America from racism. Making America truly great. We can do this. Yes, we can.
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 so grateful to have such strong and ethical leadership in the Senate. Despite the strong headwinds from the Republican Party, I ask you to work most immediately for a COVID relief package that helps ordinary people, first responders, and scientists trying to get us out of this mess. Then I ask you to fight for the voting rights and election security legislation passed by the House last year. Thank you.
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 so grateful to have such strong and ethical leadership in the Senate. Despite the strong headwinds from the Republican Party, I ask you to work most immediately for a COVID relief package that helps ordinary people, first responders, and scientists trying to get us out of this mess. Then I ask you to fight for the voting rights and election security legislation passed by the House last year. 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].
There is no evidence of voter fraud. Please stop supporting a man desperately trying to stay in office by filing frivolous lawsuits.
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].
Thank you for standing together on legislation to protect ordinary people, undocumented Americans, people on the frontlines of COVID, and our right to vote in free and fair elections. Despite the strong headwinds from the Republican Party, I ask you to work most immediately for a COVID relief package that helps ordinary people, first responders, and scientists trying to get us out of this mess. Then I ask you to keep purshing the Senate to pass the voting rights and election security legislation House Democrats passed last year. Thank you.
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].
There isn’t much left to say. Your party is a toxin in the body politic You should be ashamed. Please leave office without doing any more harm.
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].
Thank you for standing together on legislation to protect ordinary people, undocumented Americans, people on the frontlines of COVID, and our right to vote in free and fair elections. Despite the strong headwinds from the Republican Party, I ask you to work most immediately for a COVID relief package that helps ordinary people, first responders, and scientists trying to get us out of this mess. Then I ask you to keep purshing the Senate to pass the voting rights and election security legislation House Democrats passed last year. Thank you.
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].
Thank you for standing together on legislation to protect ordinary people, undocumented Americans, people on the frontlines of COVID, and our right to vote in free and fair elections. Despite the strong headwinds from the Republican Party, I ask you to work most immediately for a COVID relief package that helps ordinary people, first responders, and scientists trying to get us out of this mess. Then I ask you to keep purshing the Senate to pass the voting rights and election security legislation House Democrats passed last year. Thank you.
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].
Thank you for standing together on legislation to protect ordinary people, undocumented Americans, people on the frontlines of COVID, and our right to vote in free and fair elections. Despite the strong headwinds from the Republican Party, I ask you to work most immediately for a COVID relief package that helps ordinary people, first responders, and scientists trying to get us out of this mess. Then I ask you to keep purshing the Senate to pass the voting rights and election security legislation House Democrats passed last year. Thank you.
3. Save the Senate: GA Run-Offs in January.
Georgia on your mind? We know you're excited to get to work on the upcoming Senate elections in Georgia. Please be patient while the campaigns regroup for the run-off!
We expect that Vote Forward letters will be available around the end of November, and Reclaim Our Vote is preparing for both postcards & phone banking. While you wait, you can donate at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/georgiasenate or go directly to
Sources:
Thanks to Anat Schenker-Osario for perspective on the election: https://twitter.com/anatosaurus/status/1326019721985077250
Top Republicans back Trump’s election challenges:
McConnell backs Trump’s lawsuits:
https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1325907403548790785
No evidence of systemic fraud per international observer mission:
https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/trump-biden-election-day-2020/card/XhlCZ4avYQb0jtdv7F3p
Postal worker recants allegations of ballot tampering, officials say: https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/postal-worker-fabricated-ballot-pennsylvania/2020/11/10/99269a7c-2364-11eb-8599-406466ad1b8e_story.html
Track the progress of challenges to Trump’s lawsuits:
https://www.democracydocket.com/case_type/post-election/
What happens if election results are contested? https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/11/06/contested-election-results/
Op Ed, Roxanne Gay: I am shattered but ready to fight. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/05/opinion/trump-supporters-election-2020.html
