PROGRESSIVES’ POLICIES MUST BE INTEGRAL TO AGENDA OF CONGRESS AND WHITE HOUSE

Daily Action

Dec 4

Jump to today’s actions:

Call the Senate
Call the House
Get 2020 Ready

Background

Biden won by forging a broad coalition, but it was the massive turnout of non-white voters responding to his message of racial and economic justice, combatting the climate crisis, and healthcare for all that gave him crucial electoral college votes. Progressives helped hone these messages and worked tirelessly to get out the vote.

Progressive ideas enjoy greater support than Democratic candidates. Bold policies to improve people’s lives are broadly popular:

Florida passed $15/hour initiative
Arizona increased taxes on wealthy to fund public schools
Colorado passed 12 weeks of paid family leave
Most voters favored both Biden and BLM and thought structural racism an important issue

Majority favors national health care option and attacking climate crisis

These realities contradict the Democratic establishment’s narrative that House losses and failure to flip the Senate were caused by progressives’ talk of “socialized medicine” and “defunding the police.” In fact, progressive candidates won their races. That House leaders need their votes more than ever gives them leverage to demand leadership positions and promotion of progressive policies to improve the lives of working people and minority communities.

Our MoCs must ensure concerns of constituencies critical to Biden’s win are pushed in Congress and the White House.

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].

While Biden won by forging a broad coalition, the massive turnout of non-white voters responding to his progressive message gave him crucial electoral college votes. Progressives helped hone this message and worked tirelessly to get out the vote. To retain these voters’ loyalty and convince them their votes actually count, Congress must move quickly to address their concerns. A progressive COVID bill is a great place to start. I am also asking you to ensure that progressives like you are involved in setting the legislative agenda and are made part of the leadership team, and I want to thank you for continuing to push for progressive policies in the Senate’s hostile environment.

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].

Script for Republican Senators

D.C switchboard: 202-224-3121

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

It is time for you to remember that you were sent to Congress to serve the needs of your constituents, not those of Trump or McConnell. Voting for a progressive COVID bill is a great place to start. Your constituents cannot wait until the next Congress for relief; they need it immediately. I hope that you can rise to the occasion and do what is right.

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 Biden won by forging a broad coalition, the massive turnout of non-white voters responding to his progressive message gave him crucial electoral college votes. Progressives helped hone this message and worked tirelessly to get out the vote. To retain these voters’ loyalty and convince them their votes actually count, Congress must move quickly to address their concerns. A progressive COVID bill is a great place to start. I am also asking you to ensure that progressives like you are involved in setting the House’s legislative agenda and are made part of the leadership team, and I want to thank you for continuing to push for progressive policies.

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].

Although you are on your way out, in the waning days of this legislative session I would hope you remember you were sent to Congress to serve the needs of your constituents. Voting for a progressive COVID bill is a great place to start. Your constituents cannot wait until the next Congress for relief; they need it immediately. I hope that you can rise to the occasion and do what is right.

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 Biden won by forging a broad coalition, the massive turnout of non-white voters responding to his progressive message gave him crucial electoral college votes. Progressives helped hone this message and worked tirelessly to get out the vote. To retain these voters’ loyalty and convince them their votes actually count, Congress must move quickly to address their concerns. A progressive COVID bill is a great place to start. I am also asking you to ensure that progressives like you are involved in setting the House’s legislative agenda and are made part of the leadership team, and I want to thank you for continuing to push for progressive policies.

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 Biden won by forging a broad coalition, the massive turnout of non-white voters responding to his progressive message gave him crucial electoral college votes. Progressives helped hone this message and worked tirelessly to get out the vote. To retain these voters’ loyalty and convince them their votes actually count, Congress must move quickly to address their concerns. A progressive COVID bill is a great place to start. I am also asking you to ensure that progressives like you are involved in setting the House’s legislative agenda and are made part of the leadership team, and I want to thank you for continuing to push for progressive policies.

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].

Look up your rep.

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.

Indivisible Oregon is partnering with Swing Left to write letters and with Reclaim Our Vote to make phone calls. (Reclaim Our Vote postcards are finished, but they are ow making crucial calls to Georgia voters in rural areas who are likely to have been disenfranchised.). Go to https://www.indivisibleor.org/events for information about how to join with us.

Also, those on the ground in Georgia need money. You can donate to:

GA SENATE CAMPAIGNS, which will distribute your contribution among the two Senate campaigns and Fair Fight: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/georgiasenate
RECLAIM OUR VOTE, which is reaching hard-to-reach voters in rural Georgia: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/reclaim-our-vote-preparing-for-2020-fundraising-campaign/
RAPHAEL WARNOCK CAMPAIGN: https://warnockforgeorgia.com/
JON OSSOFF CAMPAIGN: https://electjon.com/
FAIR FIGHT GEORGIA SENATE https://GASenate.com