THE GOP IS SABOTAGING UKRAINE
A small but growing group of Congressional Republicans is eroding America’s pledge to defend democracy in Ukraine.
QUICK READ: Biden’s finest moment as President has been his leadership in supporting Ukraine and enlisting countries in economic warfare against Russia. It is an enormous and dangerous commitment to democracy. Unfortunately, that’s being challenged in Congress by a growing number of Republican obstructionists. Is Ukraine about to become the next fabricated culture war battleground?
TAKE ACTION NOW:
BACKGROUND
America has long exported democracy. Today, America is defending it in Ukraine. If successful, America’s support will prevent the past from becoming the future.
A growing number of MAGAs in Congress, however, are not committed to supporting Ukraine’s democracy.
When the first pro-Ukraine bill was voted on in the House, three Republicans opposed it, and Trump rewarded one with a primary endorsement. This month, 57 MAGA Republicans opposed another pro-Ukrainian bill.
The insurrection has since spread to the Senate, where Sen. Rand Paul blocked the latest $40 billion Ukraine bill. When a vote was allowed, 11 Republicans opposed it.
The stated reasons for their opposition range from fighting inflation to squawking (but doing nothing) about the lack of baby formula. Tucker Carlson also shames Republicans who vote to support Ukraine, which is the fuse that can inflame the faithful.
To President Biden, Putin is “a war criminal” whose list of crimes against humanity includes the mass murder of civilians, the rape of children, and, probably, genocide.
At home and abroad, we have to fight to save democracy.
ACTION One: Call the Senate.
Script for 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].
Please reiterate over and over your commitment to supporting Ukraine’s democracy and denounce growing MAGA Republican opposition. When colleagues suggest America is not doing enough to support sUkraine, I ask that you again voice your commitment and explain why staying the course is so important to Ukranians and Americans.
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].
Please reiterate over and over your commitment to supporting Ukraine’s democracy and denounce growing MAGA Republican opposition. When colleagues suggest America is not doing enough to support sUkraine, I ask that you again voice your commitment and explain why staying the course is so important to Ukranians and Americans.
Script for Republican Senators
D.C switchboard: 202-224-3121
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], [state], [zip code].
Please reiterate over and over your commitment to supporting Ukraine’s democracy and denounce growing MAGA Republican opposition. When colleagues suggest America is not doing enough to support sUkraine, I ask that you again voice your commitment and explain why staying the course is so important to Ukranians and Americans.
ACTION TWO: 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].
Please reiterate over and over your commitment to supporting Ukraine’s democracy and denounce growing MAGA Republican opposition. When colleagues suggest America is not doing enough to support sUkraine, I ask that you again voice your commitment and explain why staying the course is so important to Ukranians and Americans.
Script for Cliff Bentz (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].
Please reiterate over and over your commitment to supporting Ukraine’s democracy and denounce growing MAGA Republican opposition. When colleagues suggest America is not doing enough to support sUkraine, I ask that you again voice your commitment and explain why staying the course is so important to Ukranians and Americans.
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].
Please reiterate over and over your commitment to supporting Ukraine’s democracy and denounce growing MAGA Republican opposition. When colleagues suggest America is not doing enough to support sUkraine, I ask that you again voice your commitment and explain why staying the course is so important to Ukranians and Americans.
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].
Please reiterate over and over your commitment to supporting Ukraine’s democracy and denounce growing MAGA Republican opposition. When colleagues suggest America is not doing enough to support sUkraine, I ask that you again voice your commitment and explain why staying the course is so important to Ukranians and Americans.
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].
Please reiterate over and over your commitment to supporting Ukraine’s democracy and denounce growing MAGA Republican opposition. When colleagues suggest America is not doing enough to support sUkraine, I ask that you again voice your commitment and explain why staying the course is so important to Ukranians and Americans.
ACTION 3: GOOD TROUBLE
GOOD TROUBLE: Below are opportunities to fight for our democracy. As John Lewis said, go make some “good trouble.”
TUESDAY 11:30am-12:30pm LETTER WRITING PARTY - INDIVISIBLE OREGON:
https://www.mobilize.us/swingleft/event/442887/Fridays at 4 - Letter and Postcard Writing — Indivisible Oregon.
Learn about persuasive language and communication research at the Zoom ASO Movement Briefings every second Wednesday.
Join the campaign to hold the House and Senate at GiveNoGround.org
Work to protect democracy in the House by replacing retiring US Representative Peter DeFazio with another Democrat, replacing Democrat Kurt Schrader, the “Manchin of the House,” with a progressive, and electing a Democrat in Oregon’s new Congressional District 6.
Demand that your primary news source stop creating false equivalencies and just report the truth.
Check out the Poor People's Campaign Readies 'Massive, Nonviolent' Effort to Save Democracy
Outside of Portland? Check out COIN Oregon.
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FURTHER READING:
What We Have at Stake in Ukraine - The American Prospect
Bannon Urges McConnell, GOP Senators 'Be Turfed Out' for Ukraine Trip
Republicans plot foreign intervention pullback
The list of anti-Ukraine Republican lawmakers is quickly growing - The Washington Post
How the Trump Era Is Dividing Republicans Over Ukraine Aid | Vanity Fair
McConnell crows about victory over Trump-aligned isolationists on Ukraine - The Washington Post
Inside McConnell’s bid to quash GOP ‘isolationists’ - POLITICO
