This is not the time to back down
QUICK READ: Democrats must unite as an opposition party to expose Trump’s intention to destroy the social safety net on which ordinary Americans rely simply to benefit the billionaire oligarchs who funded his campaign. We need to address the full-blown crises of both the past and the present in order to effect solutions. Now is not the time for surrender.
CONTENTS:
BACKGROUND
Now is not the time for surrender. Democrats must unite and become an opposition party that exposes Trump’s lawlessness and his intention to destroy the social safety net on which ordinary Americans rely simply to benefit the billionaire oligarchs who funded his campaign.
The Democratic Party at present seems adrift. Some even concede that Trump represents a living embodiment of our country. Trump is merely the worst symptom of a corrupt system that rewards the rich at the expense of everyone else.
We must clarify the connections between the crises of today and the systemic causes of yesterday in order to determine the solutions we will champion.
Some of the root causes of our economic and political problems include:
· A Supreme Court that has ceased to represent majority opinions
· Antidemocratic gerrymandering and a winner-takes-all electoral college
· Failed Reagan era trickle-down economics that destroyed our middle class
· Dark money masquerading as free speech corrupting our elections
· Bailouts for banks not homeowners during the 2008 financial crisis
· Medical care bankrupting families
· Minority rule as the result of the racist and archaic filibuster
· The relentless attack on unions
We need leaders who engage communities and fight for solutions alongside a strong grassroots movement to drive our way forward.
We must ensure that government works for working people.
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].
Now is not the time for surrender. Democrats need to unite and become an opposition party.
We must clarify the connections between the crises of the past and the present in order to determine the solutions we will champion.
Most importantly, I am concerned about [choose one or more issues from the list below that matter to you]:
• A Supreme Court that has ceased to represent majority opinions • Antidemocratic gerrymandering and a winner-takes-all electoral college • Failed Reagan era trickle-down economics that destroyed our middle class • Dark money masquerading as “free speech” corrupting our elections • Bailouts for banks not homeowners during the 2008 financial crisis • Medical care bankrupting families • Minority rule as the result of the racist and archaic filibuster • The relentless attack on unions
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].
Now is not the time for surrender. Democrats need to unite and become an opposition party.
We must clarify the connections between the crises of the past and the present in order to determine the solutions we will champion.
Most importantly, I am concerned about [choose one or more issues from the list below that matter to you]:
• A Supreme Court that has ceased to represent majority opinions • Antidemocratic gerrymandering and a winner-takes-all electoral college • Failed Reagan era trickle-down economics that destroyed our middle class • Dark money masquerading as “free speech” corrupting our elections • Bailouts for banks not homeowners during the 2008 financial crisis • Medical care bankrupting families • Minority rule as the result of the racist and archaic filibuster • The relentless attack on unions
Script for Republican Senators
D.C switchboard: 202-224-3121
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], [state], [zip code].
We need to fix our country. In order to do so, we must clarify the connections between the past and the present in order to determine the solutions we will champion.
Most importantly, I am concerned about [choose one or more issues from the list below that matter to you]:
• A Supreme Court that has ceased to represent majority opinions • Antidemocratic gerrymandering and a winner-takes-all electoral college • Failed Reagan era trickle-down economics that destroyed our middle class • Dark money masquerading as “free speech” corrupting our elections • Bailouts for banks not homeowners during the 2008 financial crisis • Medical care bankrupting families • Minority rule as the result of the racist and archaic filibuster • The relentless attack on unions
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].
Now is not the time for surrender. Democrats need to unite and become an opposition party.
We must clarify the connections between the crises of the past and the present in order to determine the solutions we will champion.
Most importantly, I am concerned about [choose one or more issues from the list below that matter to you]:
• A Supreme Court that has ceased to represent majority opinions • Antidemocratic gerrymandering and a winner-takes-all electoral college • Failed Reagan era trickle-down economics that destroyed our middle class • Dark money masquerading as “free speech” corrupting our elections • Bailouts for banks not homeowners during the 2008 financial crisis • Medical care bankrupting families • Minority rule as the result of the racist and archaic filibuster • The relentless attack on unions
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].
We need to fix our country. In order to do so, we must clarify the connections between the past and the present in order to determine the solutions we will champion.
Most importantly, I am concerned about [choose one or more issues from the list below that matter to you]:
• A Supreme Court that has ceased to represent majority opinions • Antidemocratic gerrymandering and a winner-takes-all electoral college • Failed Reagan era trickle-down economics that destroyed our middle class • Dark money masquerading as “free speech” corrupting our elections • Bailouts for banks not homeowners during the 2008 financial crisis • Medical care bankrupting families • Minority rule as the result of the racist and archaic filibuster • The relentless attack on unions
Script for Maxine Dexter (OR-03)
Oregon office: <a data-preserve-html-node="true" href= | DC office: 202-225-4811
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Now is not the time for surrender. Democrats need to unite and become an opposition party.
We must clarify the connections between the crises of the past and the present in order to determine the solutions we will champion.
Most importantly, I am concerned about [choose one or more issues from the list below that matter to you]:
• A Supreme Court that has ceased to represent majority opinions • Antidemocratic gerrymandering and a winner-takes-all electoral college • Failed Reagan era trickle-down economics that destroyed our middle class • Dark money masquerading as “free speech” corrupting our elections • Bailouts for banks not homeowners during the 2008 financial crisis • Medical care bankrupting families • Minority rule as the result of the racist and archaic filibuster • The relentless attack on unions
Script for Val Hoyle (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].
Now is not the time for surrender. Democrats need to unite and become an opposition party.
We must clarify the connections between the crises of the past and the present in order to determine the solutions we will champion.
Most importantly, I am concerned about [choose one or more issues from the list below that matter to you]:
• A Supreme Court that has ceased to represent majority opinions • Antidemocratic gerrymandering and a winner-takes-all electoral college • Failed Reagan era trickle-down economics that destroyed our middle class • Dark money masquerading as “free speech” corrupting our elections • Bailouts for banks not homeowners during the 2008 financial crisis • Medical care bankrupting families • Minority rule as the result of the racist and archaic filibuster • The relentless attack on unions
SCRIPT FOR Janelle Bynum (OR-05)
Salem office: 503-986-1439 | DC office: 202-225-5711
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Now is not the time for surrender. Democrats need to unite and become an opposition party.
We must clarify the connections between the crises of the past and the present in order to determine the solutions we will champion.
Most importantly, I am concerned about [choose one or more issues from the list below that matter to you]:
• A Supreme Court that has ceased to represent majority opinions • Antidemocratic gerrymandering and a winner-takes-all electoral college • Failed Reagan era trickle-down economics that destroyed our middle class • Dark money masquerading as “free speech” corrupting our elections • Bailouts for banks not homeowners during the 2008 financial crisis • Medical care bankrupting families • Minority rule as the result of the racist and archaic filibuster • The relentless attack on unions
Script for Andrea Salinas (OR-06)
Salem office: 503-385-0906 | DC office: 202-225-5643
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Now is not the time for surrender. Democrats need to unite and become an opposition party.
We must clarify the connections between the crises of the past and the present in order to determine the solutions we will champion.
Most importantly, I am concerned about [choose one or more issues from the list below that matter to you]:
• A Supreme Court that has ceased to represent majority opinions • Antidemocratic gerrymandering and a winner-takes-all electoral college • Failed Reagan era trickle-down economics that destroyed our middle class • Dark money masquerading as “free speech” corrupting our elections • Bailouts for banks not homeowners during the 2008 financial crisis • Medical care bankrupting families • Minority rule as the result of the racist and archaic filibuster • The relentless attack on unions
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