Call to Action: May 25, 2018

PROTECT MUELLER

SAVE DEMOCRACY


In an unprecedented assault on the rule of law, Trump is undermining Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into his possible collusion with Russia in the 2016 election and his efforts to obstruct justice.

At stake is America’s future.

Mueller’s progress may be what’s terrifying Trump. So far, Mueller has charged 23 people and companies, and obtained five guilty pleas. Michael Flynn and Rick Gates are cooperating with Mueller probably in exchange for reduced sentences. This week it was reported that a business partner of Trump’s personal attorney also plead guilty and became a cooperating witness.

Trump continues trying to discredit the FBI. He “demanded” the DOJ open an investigation into spurious claims that in 2016 the FBI infiltrated his campaign for political purposes. This order breaches a decades-old firewall separating federal law enforcement from presidential politics.

Trump’s attacks are working. Polls show trust in the FBI declining and media coverage is largely focusing on Trump’s FBI fabrications.

Senator Jeff Merkley said this week, “During Watergate, principled Republicans stood up and saved our country from a constitutional crisis. We need that again in 2018.” All members of Congress should ceaselessly excoriate those Republicans who standby watching this destruction of democracy.

Silence is Consent!

Where is Complicit Greg Walden!?!


**ACTION ONE: CALL OUR SENATORS**

SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR MERKLEY:

(Leave a message if you can’t get through)

“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent and voter from [city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling to express my gratitude to Senator Merkley for calling for principled Republicans to stand and protect the country from a constitutional crisis. He needs to go further and 1) constantly name those Republicans—including Trump enabler Greg Walden—who are allowing our country to be destroyed 2) demand the Senate vote on the measure passed by the Judiciary Committee which would allow Mueller to appeal if fired and 3) work to pass legislation where the Special Counsel would provide a transparent report to Congress if dismissed. We are at a tipping point and what happens now will have a significant impact on the midterm elections. We will remember who stood by and watched our democracy destroyed and who stood up for it. Thank you.” 

SENATOR JEFF MERKLEY
Portland: (503) 326-3386, DC: (202) 224-3753
Salem: (503) 362-8102, Eugene: (541) 465-6750
Medford: (541) 608-9102, Bend: (541) 318-1298
Pendleton: (541) 278-1129
https://www.merkley.senate.gov/contact/


SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR WYDEN:

(Leave a message if you can’t get through)

“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent and voter from [city], Oregon [zip code]. As Senator Merkley has done, Senator Wyden needs to publicly name those Republicans—including Trump enabler Greg Walden—who are allowing our country to be destroyed. I also ask that he 1) demand the Senate vote on the measure passed by the Judiciary Committee which would allow Mueller to appeal if fired and 2) work to pass legislation where the Special Counsel would provide a transparent report to Congress if dismissed. We are at a tipping point and what happens now will have a significant impact on the midterm elections. We will remember who stood by and watched our democracy destroyed and who stood up for it. Thank you.” 

SENATOR RON WYDEN
Portland: (503) 326-7525, DC: (202) 224-5244
Salem: (503) 589-4555, Eugene: (541) 431-0229
Medford: (541) 858-5122, Bend: (541) 330-9142
La Grande: (541) 960-7691
https://www.wyden.senate.gov/contact/


**ACTION TWO: CALL GREG WALDEN **

SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR TRUMP ENABLER GREG WALDEN:

(Leave a message if you can’t get through)

“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent and voter from [city], Oregon, [zip code]. I am calling to express my OUTRAGE that Trump is eroding the rule of law and the foundations of our democracy. I hope you can stand up against your colleagues who are silent in the face of these egregious acts. Your silence will signal your consent. We are at a tipping point and what happens now will have a significant impact on the midterm elections. We will remember who stood by and watched our democracy destroyed and who stood up for it. PUT COUNTRY BEFORE PARTY AND STAND UP. Thank you.”  

COMPLICIT GREG WALDEN
DC (202) 225-6730, Medford: (541) 776-4646,
Bend (541) 389-4408, La Grande (541) 624-2400
https://walden.house.gov/contact-greg/email-me


**ACTION THREE: REMEMBER FOR THE MIDTERMS**

It has become clear that we need a different Congress to protect our democracy. The attacks on our democracy won’t change until Congress does.

  • Make sure you and everyone you know is registered to vote.
  • Make sure every candidate for Congress is answering questions about how they will work to protect our democracy from partisan and foreign attacks.

    The 2018 elections will be the most important of our lives.

    Our very democracy depends on it.