This election’s clear choices
Democrats govern for all Americans. MAGA Republicans lie for the rich.
QUICK READ: Democrats are working for all Americans. Republicans are tearing the country apart, setting groups against one another for the benefit of the rich. This is no hyperbole; the choice you make will determine the future of the country.
CONTENTS:
BACKGROUND
Recently, the difference between Republicans and Democrats has cleared the storm of MAGA lies.
Democrats have repeatedly and creatively worked to help everyone except the ultra-wealthy, by
Signing the Inflation Reduction Act to lower costs of health insurance and pharmaceuticals, combat the climate crisis, reduce the deficit, and make the largest corporations pay their taxes.
Responding to climate change with 12 bold Executive Orders.
Confirming more federal judges at this point than in any administration since JFK.
Selecting judges that are the most racially, ethnically, and gender diverse.
Canceling $10,000 in student debt, which helps 40 million people, 90% of those earning less than $75,000
Strengthening Ukraine, whose fragile democracy is being savaged by Russia.
And much more.
And the Republican response:
Overturning Roe v. Wade, a victory for forced-birth.
Sen. Graham is warning of “riots in the streets” if Trump is held accountable for his crimes.
Conservatives lawyers, financed by Dark Money, fighting student debt relief.
Conservative think tank received a $1.6 billion donation to fight for the rich.
If you feel America’s democracy is worth fighting for, join us.
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].
The list of your party’s accomplishments is long. Please tout them everyday. Democrats are rebuilding America. Republicans want to tear it down by setting one group against another.
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].
The list of your party’s accomplishments is long. Please tout them everyday. Democrats are rebuilding America. Republicans want to tear it down by setting one group against another.
Script for Republican Senators
D.C switchboard: 202-224-3121
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], [state], [zip code].
Support America. Quit trying to destroy it.
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].
The list of your party’s accomplishments is long. Please tout them everyday. Democrats are rebuilding America. Republicans want to tear it down by setting one group against another.
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].
Support America. Quit trying to destroy it.
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].
The list of your party’s accomplishments is long. Please tout them everyday. Democrats are rebuilding America. Republicans want to tear it down by setting one group against another.
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].
The list of your party’s accomplishments is long. Please tout them everyday. Democrats are rebuilding America. Republicans want to tear it down by setting one group against another.
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].
The list of your party’s accomplishments is long. Please tout them everyday. Democrats are rebuilding America. Republicans want to tear it down by setting one group against another.
ACTION THREE: Good Trouble.
GOOD TROUBLE: Below are opportunities to fight for our democracy. As John Lewis said, go make some “good trouble.”
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. (DELAYED THIS AUGUST. WATCH THE WEBSITE FOR UPDATES.)
Join the campaign to hold the House and Senate at GiveNoGround.org
Work to protect democracy in the House by electing Democrats Val Hoyle in District 4, Jamie McLeod-Skinner in District 5, and Andrea Salinas in Oregon’s new Congressional District 6.
Check out the Poor People's Campaign Readies 'Massive, Nonviolent' Effort to Save Democracy
Outside of Portland? Check out COIN Oregon.
FURTHER READING
A Detailed Picture of What’s in the Democrats’ Climate and Health Bill - The New York Times
Democrats Drive Abortion's Rise as Important Voting Issue in Midterms | Pew Research Center
Study: Greenland ice melt will raise sea levels by nearly a foot- Axios
Student loan relief: Who really benefits from Biden's move against school debt - Axios
Why Eric Liu says it's too soon to write off democracy in America - CNN
Forced Parenthood and Failing Safety Nets: This Is Life in Post-Roe America – Mother Jones
White House Twitter Account Tells Republican Hypocrites to Sit Down and STFU | Vanity Fair
