LEADERSHIP MATTERS
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Background
Imagine a Biden/Harris administration. Imagine a Democratic Senate. Imagine legislation that benefits all of us passed by Congress and signed by a unifying President. Leadership matters. This is the leadership we want, and this is the leadership we deserve.
The For the People Act of 2019 is pro-democracy, anti-corruption legislation. It provides election security, non-partisan redistricting commissions, new campaign spending rules, and new ethical codes throughout government. The For the People, INVEST in America, Voting Rights Advancement, and Equality Acts -- all passed by the House in 2019 and 2020 -- are passed by a Democratic Senate and signed by President Biden.
To make this vision our reality, we must first save the post office. We need immediate:
Prime-time hearings about USPS sabotage and possible violation of 18US701
Demands the USPS Board of Governors to fire DeJoy
Framing of this as the racketeering (RICO) case it is, with enforced subpoenas to Trump White House and campaign officials
Posting of videos and interviews with people getting prescriptions late to show everyone what's happening
Involvement of governors
There is no time to rest, no time for vacation. This is a "fight for the soul of our nation."
How you can help
Join Indivisible for Indivisible Tuesday with Senator Merkley's staff.
Pre-register for the call here https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcudOygqTksEtJIfv2szpVHnC4l1pu6Kmli you will be sent a link to join the call.
2. Call the Senate.
Script for 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]. I am calling because…
Thank you for introducing Blueprint for Democracy in the Senate. We need a free and fair election to get it passed and signed. But Trump and his Postmaster General are conspiring to undermine USPS for their own political and financial gain, and I am delighted that Members of Congress are requesting an FBI investigation and state AGs' involvement. I ask you to support them and to:
- Demand the Senate reconvene immediately and protect USPS from DeJoy's sabotage by voting for "Delivering to America"
- Join members of the Housse today to hold press conferences at post offices to demonstrate how DeJoy is sabotaging them
- Call for Postmaster General DeJoy to resign
- Label this a racketeering (RICO) case & call on the Senate to issue subpoenaes to Trump White House and campaign officials
Script for 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]. I am calling because…
Trump and his Postmaster General are conspiring to undermine USPS for their own political and financial gain, and I am delighted that Members of Congress are requesting an FBI investigation and state AGs' involvement. I ask you to support them and to:
- Demand the Senate reconvene immediately and protect USPS from DeJoy's sabotage by voting for "Delivering to America"
- Join members of the Housse today to hold press conferences at post offices to demonstrate how DeJoy is sabotaging them
- Call for Postmaster General DeJoy to resign
- Label this a racketeering (RICO) case & call on the Senate to issue subpoenaes to Trump White House and campaign officials
3. 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]. I am calling because…
Trump and his Postmaster General are conspiring to undermine USPS for their own political and financial gain, and I am delighted that Members of Congress are requesting an FBI investigation and state AGs' involvement. I ask you to support them and to:
- Hold press conferences to demonstrate the damage done to post offices in your district
- Vote for "Delivering for America" to stop changes to USPS procedures that were in place on January 1st
- Impeach DeJoy and make the Senate vote on conviction
- Label this a racketeering (RICO) case & issue subpoenaes to Trump White House and campaign officials
Script for Greg Walden (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]. I am calling because…
As Trump and his unconfirmed appointee DeJoy dismantle the post office while broadcasting their attempt to disrupt our ability to vote, Republicans remain silent. It is past time to put your constituents and the Constitution before party loyalty, support "Deliver for America," and speak out against Trump/DeJoy's lawlessness.
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]. I am calling because…
Trump and his Postmaster General are conspiring to undermine USPS for their own political and financial gain, and I am delighted that Members of Congress are requesting an FBI investigation and state AGs' involvement. I ask you to support them and to:
- Hold press conferences to demonstrate the damage done to post offices in your district
- Vote for "Delivering for America" to stop changes to USPS procedures that were in place on January 1st
- Impeach DeJoy and make the Senate vote on conviction
- Label this a racketeering (RICO) case & issue subpoenaes to Trump White House and campaign officials
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]. I am calling because…
Trump and his Postmaster General are conspiring to undermine USPS for their own political and financial gain, and I am delighted that Members of Congress are requesting an FBI investigation and state AGs' involvement. I ask you to support them and to:
- Hold press conferences to demonstrate the damage done to post offices in your district
- Vote for "Delivering for America" to stop changes to USPS procedures that were in place on January 1st
- Impeach DeJoy and make the Senate vote on conviction
- Label this a racketeering (RICO) case & issue subpoenaes to Trump White House and campaign officials
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]. I am calling because…
Trump and his Postmaster General are conspiring to undermine USPS for their own political and financial gain, and I am delighted that Members of Congress are requesting an FBI investigation and state AGs' involvement. I ask you to support them and to:
- Hold press conferences to demonstrate the damage done to post offices in your district
- Vote for "Delivering for America" to stop changes to USPS procedures that were in place on January 1st
- Impeach DeJoy and make the Senate vote on conviction
- Label this a racketeering (RICO) case & issue subpoenaes to Trump White House and campaign officials
3. Get 2020 Ready.
Oregonians are joining with activists across the country to power a LANDSLIDE democratic victory in November 2020, from the White House to the Senate to the State Houses. Here’s how you can get involved:
Elections Power Hour weekly strategy call. Mondays at 5pm
Call Arizona voters. Thursdays, training at 5pm, calling begins at 5:30
Write letters to voters with Swing Left and Vote Forward. Saturdays 12-2pm
Write postcards to Voters of Color with Reclaim Our Vote. Sundays 3-5pm
