THE GOP WILL BRUTALIZE THE MIDDLE CLASS AND (further) ENRICH THE RICH
The Republican’s stated policies would be a disaster economically, globally and morally.
QUICK READ: Usually, Republicans hide their economic agenda until after the election. Not this time. It’s all on display now. In sum, it would hammer the vulnerable and boost the rich and, oh yes, sacrifice Ukraine. Everyone should be clear about who and what they are voting for
CONTENTS:
BACKGROUND
Usually, during campaigns, Republican candidates wave the flag, vilify the opposition, and skip details about their plans. But their plans have leaked. Here are some of the topline features:
Cut Social Security and Medicare
Repeal provisions that will lower prescription drug costs.
Support Putin by cutting aid to Ukraine
Extend Trump’s tax cuts for the rich (thus feeding inflation)
Slash funding for the IRS (ending its plan to focus on the rich)
Inflation is their wrecking ball. While presidents have little control over inflation, Republicans know that misinformed voters may blame Biden. For Republicans, the more they can attribute inflation to Democrats, the better.
Even if Republicans don’t win a majority, they plan to hold hostage the debt ceiling to again force through their agenda.
And much more.
The goal is to block or even roll back Biden’s agenda. Gone would be already enacted bills for rebuilding America after the disasters of Covid and Trump, then give the rich more riches while slashing the freedoms of the rest of us.
We can’t let that be our children’s future. Democrats want to govern for all of us, not just the rich and powerful. Let’s get them elected.
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 speak out about what the Republican economic plans would do to the middle class, the wealthy, and the global 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].
Please speak out about what the Republican economic plans would do to the middle class, the wealthy, and the global environment.
Script for Republican Senators
D.C switchboard: 202-224-3121
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], [state], [zip code].
Your party’s extreme economic agenda exposes its disregard for the middle class and the global environment. Please recant these brutal and short-sighted proposals.
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 speak out about what the Republican economic plans would do to the middle class, the wealthy, and the global environment.
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].
Your party’s extreme economic agenda exposes its disregard for the middle class and the global environment. Please recant these brutal and short-sighted proposals.
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 speak out about what the Republican economic plans would do to the middle class, the wealthy, and the global environment.
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 speak out about what the Republican economic plans would do to the middle class, the wealthy, and the global environment.
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 speak out about what the Republican economic plans would do to the middle class, the wealthy, and the global environment.
ACTION THREE: Good Trouble.
GOOD TROUBLE: Below are opportunities to fight for our democracy. As John Lewis said, go make some “good trouble.”
IN-PERSON INDIVISIBLE TUESDAY, November 1, 11:30am-12:30pm,
PHONEBANK FOR JAMIE McLEOD-SKINNER, WEDNESDAYS, 5:00-7:00pm,
CANVASS FOR JAMIE McLEOD-SKINNER, SATURDAYS,
FRIDAYS AT 4, WRITE LETTERS AND POSTCARDS IN GOOD COMPANY,
FRIDAYS, 4:00pm: https://www.mobilize.us/swingleft/event/274619/
INDIVISIBLE OREGON PHONEBANK WITH CENTER FOR COMMON GROUND,
MONDAY, NOV 7, 12:00noon-1:30pm:
Get involved with Extinction Rebellion or another group working for climate change. For more information, click here.
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
After election, McCarthy to push GOP economic hostage crisis
GOP wants to push to extend Trump tax cuts after midterm elections - The Washington Post
Here's how Republicans would address inflation | CNN Politics
Ahead of midterms, GOP runs on a platform of economic instability
The Danger of Republican Extremism Extends to the Economy | The New Republic
Opinion | The religious divide in the midterms isn't really about religion - The Washington Post
