CALL TO ACTION #851: WHY WE VOTE – To Ensure the Election of Public Servants Who Defend the Constitution (February 6, 2020)


271 Days

Until the November 3rd Election


WHY WE VOTE:  TO ENSURE THE ELECTION OF PUBLIC SERVANTS WHO DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION


Despite compelling evidence, Trump’s Republican Senate voted to acquit him.

Trump’s GOP Senators acknowledged that he attempted to undermine the 2020 election, then claimed only the voters could remove Trump from office in the very election they agree Trump is trying to undermine. AG Barr helped Trump obstruct House investigations, and CJ Roberts failed to enforce the Senate’s own trial rules.

Being assured of unanimity prior to the vote, Trump escalated his abuse of power, threatening to use the DOJ to exact retribution against perceived enemies and barring access to news outlets that accurately report his misdeeds. Without consequences, Trump’s lawlessness is now unconstrained.

Oregon’s congressional delegation stood up for the Constitution. Senators Merkley and Wyden voted to convict. Representatives Blumenauer, Bonamici, DeFazio, and Schrader voted to impeach. Guess who didn’t?

Greg Walden, R-Ore.

ORD2 Indivisible and our resistance partners stood behind our MOCs.

Continue joining us:

  • To hold Trump and his GOP Senators accountable
  • In standing up for the Constitution
  • To elect a President, Senators, and Representatives we can trust to uphold the Constitution
  • To hold accountable those who don’t honor their oath of office, irrespective of party

TOGETHER WE CAN DO IT ALL!


**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 the Senator for defending the Constitution and voting to remove Donald Trump. I will never forget the courage he showed. I ask him to continue to let his GOP colleagues know that their failure to uphold the Constitution and protect the country from a lawless president will not be forgotten. I also ask the Senator to please keep pushing for investigations into Trump and his Administration.

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. . . 

. . . Greg Walden’s failure to uphold his constitutional oath and protect us from Trump’s abuse of power and obstruction of justice will not be forgotten. Rather, we will remember that, when it mattered, he and his party failed to uphold our Constitution and protect the country from a lawless president.

Even after announcing his retirement, 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: CALL OUR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND RAISE YOUR VOICE TO PROTECT ASYLUM SEEKERS**

The treatment of asylum seekers at our borders under Trump using the cruel, ineffective and dangerous Migrant Protection Program or MPP is unacceptable to me. Our government knows the depth and breadth of the problem, yet they continue to insist against all evidence to the contrary that MPP is successful. I reject the lies and insist that my Representative take positive action to implement real solutions to the problem and Co-sponsor the Asylum Seeker Protection Act today.

**ACTION FOUR: BE AN ACTIVIST**

Visit the ORD2 Indivisible Event Calendar on a regular basis to keep updated on local activities. Participate with us as often as you can. We also encourage you to submit events to be added to the ORD2 Indivisible Event Calendar and help us keep current with our event postings. https://ord2indivisible.org/submit-your-event/

Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate Watch Party – Medford
TOMORROW: February 7 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/democratic-presidential-candidates-debate-watch-party-medford-2/

Non-ORD2 Indivisible Sponsored Event: Siskiyou FilmFest – Grants Pass
February 9 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/non-ord2-indivisible-sponsored-event-siskiyou-filmfest-grants-pass/

ORD2 Indivisible General Meeting – Phoenix
February 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/ord2-indivisible-general-meeting-phoenix-5/

Non-ORD2 Indivisible Sponsored Event: Oregon Climate Emergency Day of Action – Salem
February 11 @ 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/non-ord2-indivisible-sponsored-event-oregon-climate-emergency-day-of-action-salem/

Non-ORD2 Indivisible Sponsored Event: Immigration Panel and Discussion – Medford
February 15 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/non-ord2-indivisible-sponsored-event-immigration-panel-and-discussion-medford/

V-DAY 2020 and One Billion Rising – Ashland
February 16 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/v-day-2020-and-one-billion-rising-ashland/

Rogue Indivisible Member Meeting – Grants Pass
February 16 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/rogue-indivisible-general-meeting-grants-pass/


ORD2 Indivisible 2020 Fundraising Campaign

As we approach what will be the most important election of our lifetimes, ORD2 Indivisible wants to be in a secure financial position to help engage as many voters in our district in the election process as possible. To accomplish this goal we are conducting the ORD2 Indivisible 2020 fundraising campaign. Click on the image below to donate.

 

 

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ORD2 Indivisible
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