CALL TO ACTION #864: Demand Election Security to Beat Trump (February 24, 2020)
254 Days
Until the November 3rd Election
DEMAND ELECTION SECURITY TO BEAT TRUMP
The 2020 elections may well be a tipping point for America. Russia has already launched its stealth campaign to attack our elections with propaganda to sway voter choice and is attempting to hack ballot counting machines. Senator Ron Wyden, who sits on the Senate’s Intelligence Committee, says: “(W)hat we will see in terms of foreign interference in 2020 is going to make 2016 look like small potatoes.”
According to intelligence reports, Putin is backing both Trump and Bernie Sanders. With Putin and Moscow Mitch McConnell’s blocking of all election security bills passed by the House, Trump really could win reelection and become America’s first President above the law and beyond any election. “Americans should be . . . deeply afraid for the future of our nation,” retired Admiral William McRaven wrote about Trump last week.
Trump already leads the military, and he has captured or disrupted the justice system, Congress, the free press, and is now purging the intelligence community. “Republicans,” said Sen. Chuck Schumer, “. . . would rather let Putin win than stand up to President Trump.”
It’s Up To Us!
Demand Election Security NOW!
**ACTION ONE: CALL OUR SENATORS**
SAMPLE SCRIPTS FOR SENATORS MERKLEY AND WYDEN:
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [town/city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling today because . . .
. . . we need to have confidence in the outcome of the 2020 election. Republicans won’t do anything, so the Senator must. Please ask him to use every public opportunity he has (or can create) to (1) warn of the rising threat, and (2) highlight the Senate GOP’s blockage of this issue. We need to beat Trump, but we also must trust the election results. The future of American democracy is riding on the 2020 election.
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 . . .
. . . we need to have confidence in the outcome of the 2020 election. Will Greg Walden stand up to defend the Republic? Ask him to use every public opportunity he has (or can create) to (1) warn of the rising threat, and (2) highlight Mitch McConnell’s blockage of this issue. We must trust the election results. The future of American democracy is riding on the 2020 election.
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 WALDENDC (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**
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
February 25 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/democratic-presidential-candidates-debate-watch-party-medford-4/
De-escalation Training – Talent
March 7 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/de-escalation-training-talent/
ORD2 Indivisible General Meeting Featuring Representative Pam Marsh – Phoenix
March 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/ord2-indivisible-general-meeting-featuring-pam-marsh-phoenix/
Rogue Indivisible Spring Fundraising Event & Silent Auction – Grants Pass
March 11 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/rogue-indivisible-spring-fundraising-event-silent-auction-grants-pass/
VOTER ISSUES PROJECT ROLLOUT & PIZZA PARTY – TALENT
March 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/voter-issues-project-rollout-pizza-party-talent/
Women’s March Southern Oregon – Medford
March 29 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/womens-march-southern-oregon-medford-2/
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.
To make a donation by check, please make the check payable to ORD2 Indivisible and mail to:
ORD2 Indivisible
P.O. Box 1242, Phoenix, OR 97535
ORD2 Indivisible is partnering with Jobs With Justice Southern Oregon and Washington Federal Bank to gather warm adult clothing for the homeless. We are also asking for tarps, throw blankets and sleeping bags.
Please donate generously!
SOURCES:
CNN, Feb. 19, 2020: “Russia is looking to help Trump win in 2020, election security official told lawmakers” https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/20/politics/trump-russia-intelligence-2020/index.html
NY Times, Feb. 22, 2020: “Same Goal, Different Playbook: Why Russia Would Support Trump and Sanders” https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/22/us/politics/russia-election-meddling-trump-sanders.html
CNN, Feb. 19, 2020: “America’s Russia nightmare is back” https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/21/politics/donald-trump-russia-2020-election/index.html
Vox, Feb. 5, 2019: “A major democracy watchdog just published a scathing report on Trump” https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/2/5/18211968/freedom-house-report-trump
Fast Company, Feb. 19, 2020” “Senator Ron Wyden: The GOP is ‘making a mockery’ of election security” https://www.fastcompany.com/90465001/senator-ron-wyden-the-gop-is-making-a-mockery-of-election-security
[THIS IS A RUSSIAN NEWS OUTLET] Sputnik, Feb. 21, 2020: “Trump Right to Purge Intel” https://sputniknews.com/columnists/202002211078372479-trump-right-to-purge-intel/
New Republic, Dec. 7, 2017: “How a democracy dies” https://newrepublic.com/article/145916/democracy-dies-donald-trump-contempt-for-american-political-institutions
Politico Magazine, Oct. 21, 2019: “What If Trump Wins?” https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2019/10/21/what-if-trump-wins-2020-229835
Freedom House, 2019: “Freedom in the World/United States” https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-world/2019/united-states
