ONLY THE DEMOCRATS WILL FIGHT INFLATION AND CONTINUE WORKING TO IMPROVE OUR LIVES
Only the Democrats will combat corporate greed, fight inflation, and continue working tirelessly to ensure that all Americans have the right to share in the American Dream.
QUICK READ: Democrats have just 12 days left to convince the American electorate that they, alone, have the will to combat corporate greed (which is fueling inflation), to ensure that we all have the right to economic security, and to protect our fundamental freedoms (including abortion), our democracy, our voting rights, the integrity of our elections and the peaceful transfer of power.
CONTENTS:
BACKGROUND
Before casting their votes, Americans must consider whether Democrats or MAGA Republicans will better protect our fundamental freedoms (including abortion), our democracy, and our economic security.
Congress’ Democratic majority lowered health care and prescription drug costs, extended unemployment benefits, instituted the Child Tax Credit, attacked climate change, put Americans to work rebuilding our physical infrastructure, reinvigorated manufacturing, and protected family farms. All, or almost all, Republicans opposed these accomplishments.
Additionally, House Democrats, over GOP opposition, passed bills providing family and medical leave, child and home health care, universal pre-K, affordable housing; combatting corporate greed and gas and grocery price gouging, that fuel inflation; and protecting voting rights, the integrity of our elections, workers’ rights, abortion, contraception, and same-sex marriage—currently blocked by GOP Senators.
If Democrats increase their congressional majorities, they can enact these stalled policies—which will actually decrease inflation; put more money in Americans’ pockets; provide economic security; protect our democracy, our elections, and our fundamental rights; combat corporate price gouging; strengthen Social Security and Medicare; and make the wealthy pay their fair share.
In the next 12 days, Democrats must convince Americans that they, alone, will fight corporate greed and for everyone’s right to share in the American Dream.
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].
Every day between now and the election, I implore you to remind the American people that only Democrats are committed to fighting corporate greed, providing all Americans with economic security, making the wealthy pay their fair share, protecting our fundamental rights, preserving our democracy, and ensuring equal access to the American Dream—all of which are only possible if Democrats retain control over both Houses of Congress.
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].
Every day between now and the election, I implore you to remind the American people that only Democrats are committed to fighting corporate greed, providing all Americans with economic security, making the wealthy pay their fair share, protecting our fundamental rights, preserving our democracy, and ensuring equal access to the American Dream—all of which are only possible if Democrats retain control over both Houses of Congress.
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 to stop lying to the American people, using fear mongering to deflect attention from your lack of any real solutions to the economic, political, and social problems facing us and our democracy.
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].
Every day between now and the election, I implore you to remind the American people that only Democrats are committed to fighting corporate greed, providing all Americans with economic security, making the wealthy pay their fair share, protecting our fundamental rights, preserving our democracy, and ensuring equal access to the American Dream—all of which are only possible if Democrats retain control over both Houses of Congress.
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].
It is time to stop lying to the American people, using fear mongering to deflect attention from your lack of any real solutions to the economic, political, and social problems facing us and our democracy.
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].
Every day between now and the election, I implore you to remind the American people that only Democrats are committed to fighting corporate greed, providing all Americans with economic security, making the wealthy pay their fair share, protecting our fundamental rights, preserving our democracy, and ensuring equal access to the American Dream—all of which are only possible if Democrats retain control over both Houses of Congress.
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].
Every day between now and the election, I implore you to remind the American people that only Democrats are committed to fighting corporate greed, providing all Americans with economic security, making the wealthy pay their fair share, protecting our fundamental rights, preserving our democracy, and ensuring equal access to the American Dream—all of which are only possible if Democrats retain control over both Houses of Congress.
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].
Every day between now and the election, I implore you to remind the American people that only Democrats are committed to fighting corporate greed, providing all Americans with economic security, making the wealthy pay their fair share, protecting our fundamental rights, preserving our democracy, and ensuring equal access to the American Dream—all of which are only possible if Democrats retain control over both Houses of Congress.
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
