CALL TO ACTION #825: Impeachment Vote Today; Demand Fair Senate Trial (December 18, 2019)


320 Days

Until the 2020 Election


IMPEACHMENT VOTE TODAY

DEMAND FAIR SENATE TRIAL


Yesterday we took to the streets because Trump remains a clear and present danger to our constitutional republic. Now is the moment to push our leaders to protect us from all enemies, both foreign and domestic.

Today the House of Representatives votes on two articles of impeachment: abuse of presidential power for personal gain and obstruction of the Congressional impeachment investigation. The Constitution predates federal statutes, and therefore Presidential abuse of power need not violate federal law. This point is critical, because one opposition talking point is Trump did not break federal law.   

Last weekend, Leader McConnell announced Senate GOP leadership had consulted with the defendant, Donald Trump, and decided to hold a brief trial with no witnesses or documents. Moreover, Trump’s GOP stated they had already decided he is not guilty. On Monday, Senator Schumer called for trial rules that ensure fairness – which McConnell rejected.  

Our MoCs must take a stand.  Demand that Greg Walden VOTE YES on the articles of impeachment. Our Senators must insist Senate GOP leadership agree to fair rules.  Call them, tell them where you stand. Unless and until fair rules for the Senate trial are agreed, we will insist that the Articles of Impeachment be held in the House.

Demand Greg Walden Votes YES Today!

Demand Fair Senate Trial Rules!


**ACTION ONE: CALL OUR SENATORS**

SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR SENATORS MERKLEY AND WYDEN:

“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [town/city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling today . . . 

. . . to thank you for supporting the impeachment inquiry. Now I urge you to advocate for a fair, bipartisan trial that includes witnesses, documents, and time for both Democrats and Republicans to fully present their case and to vociferously oppose and reject anything less. 

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/

 

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 COMPLICIT GREG WALDEN**

SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR WALDEN:

“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [town/city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling today . . . 

. . . because the vote on Trump’s impeachment is not a partisan game. It’s about the Constitution and the rule of law. When Greg Walden votes, I hope that he puts our country over his party and urges his colleagues in the Senate to do the same. 

Through his actions and inactions, Greg continues to signal his full support for trumpism, regardless of how much damage Trump is doing to our democracy and to world stability. Know that we are still here and will continue working to flip ORD2 Blue in 2020.

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: BE AN ACTIVIST**

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