Emergency: Call Your Members of Congress Now
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Background
We deserve a government that protects us and uses our tax dollars to help us. Yet at the 11th hour, Mitch inserted a poison pill into the COVID relief and government funding bill, hoping to blame Dems for no COVID relief and a government shut-down if they don't support his attempt to undermine Biden's ability to help our local and state governments collect the trash, distribute vaccines, pay first responders, etc. Democrats must choose to go along and undermine Biden's presidency or Republican messaging that blames them for lack of COVID relief and a government shut-down. This is a cynical political maneuver to harm the Biden Administration and provide campaign fodder for the GA Senate run-offs. Meanwhile, GOP Senator Ron Johnson has blocked the provision to provide $1200 relief checks now.
We've resisted these cynical GOP assaults in the past, and we can do it now. Call your MoCs NOW.
1. Call the Senate.
Script 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].
I am calling today to implore you to:
- Vote no on McConnell's 11th-hour poison pill preventing Biden and the Fed from helping state, local, and tribal governments -- even if voting no means a government shut-down and no COVID relief.
Amplify the message that this isn't partisan gridlock, but rather Republican determination to deny us what we so desperately need.
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 today to implore you to:
- Vote no on McConnell's 11th-hour preventing Biden and the Fed from helping state, local, and tribal governments -- even if voting no means a government shut-down and no COVID relief.
- Amplify the message that this isn't partisan gridlock, but rather Republican determination to deny us what we so desperately need.
Script for Republican Senators
D.C switchboard: 202-224-3121
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], [state], [zip code].
McConnell's 11th-hour poison pill to prevent Biden and the Fed from helping state, local, and tribal governments is a cynical political maneuver to harm the Biden Administration and provide campaign fodder for the GA Senate run-offs. It reflects your party's determination to deny your constituents what we so desperately need during an out-of-control pandemic the Trump Administration facilitated. It's time to stand up for your constituents, even if it means opposing party leadership.
2. 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 today to implore you to:
- Vote no on McConnell's 11th-hour poison pill preventing Biden and the Fed from helping state, local, and tribal governments -- even if voting no means a government shut-down and no COVID relief -- if it comes to the House.
- Amplify the message that this isn't partisan gridlock, but rather Republican determination to deny us what we so desperately need.
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].
McConnell's 11th-hour poison pill to prevent Biden and the Fed from helping state, local, and tribal governments is a cynical political maneuver to harm the Biden Administration and provide campaign fodder for the GA Senate run-offs. It reflects your party's determination to deny your constituents what we so desperately need during an out-of-control pandemic the Trump Administration facilitated. It's time to stand up for your constituents, even if it means opposing party leadership.
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 today to implore you to:
- Vote no on McConnell's 11th-hour poison pill preventing Biden and the Fed from helping state, local, and tribal governments -- even if voting no means a government shut-down and no COVID relief -- if it comes to the House.
- Amplify the message that this isn't partisan gridlock, but rather Republican determination to deny us what we so desperately need.
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 today to implore you to:
- Vote no on McConnell's 11th-hour poison pill preventing Biden and the Fed from helping state, local, and tribal governments -- even if voting no means a govdernment shut-down and no covid relief -- if it comes to the House.
- Amplify the message that this isn't partisan gridlock, but rather Republican determination to deny us what we so desperately need.
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 today to implore you to:
- Vote no on preventing Biden and the Fed from helping state, local, and tribal governments -- even if voting no means a government shut-down and no COVID relief -- if it comes to the House.
- Amplify the message that this isn't partisan gridlock, but rather Republican determination to deny us what we so desperately need.
3. Save the Senate: GA Run-Offs in January.
Georgia on your mind? We know you're excited to get to work on the upcoming Senate elections in Georgia.
Indivisible Oregon is partnering with Swing Left to write letters and with Reclaim Our Vote to make phone calls. (Reclaim Our Vote postcards are finished, but they are ow making crucial calls to Georgia voters in rural areas who are likely to have been disenfranchised.). Go to https://www.indivisibleor.org/events for information about how to join with us.
Also, those on the ground in Georgia need money. You can donate to:
GA SENATE CAMPAIGNS, which will distribute your contribution among the two Senate campaigns and Fair Fight: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/georgiasenate
RECLAIM OUR VOTE, which is reaching hard-to-reach voters in rural Georgia: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/reclaim-our-vote-preparing-for-2020-fundraising-campaign/
RAPHAEL WARNOCK CAMPAIGN: https://warnockforgeorgia.com/
JON OSSOFF CAMPAIGN: https://electjon.com/
FAIR FIGHT GEORGIA SENATE https://GASenate.com
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