CALL TO ACTION #874: GOP Walkout Hurt Every Oregonian & The 2020 Election is at Risk (March 9, 2020)
240 Days
Until the November 3rd Election
GOP WALKOUT HURT EVERY OREGONIAN
“Here is what we, the people of Oregon, lost because of the ill-conceived GOP walkout: bills that would have ensured the health of our forests and farmers, our homeless and foster children, children who need free lunches and people who suffer from mental illness. Please, hold your legislators accountable — now and in November.” (Hilary Avalon McCall – ORD2 Steering Committee)
20 bills that died in the Oregon Legislature after Republicans walked out (Oregonlive.com)
THE 2020 ELECTION IS AT RISK
Our democracy has endured because dissenters knew they had a way to change policies and presidents through elections. These elections, often enough, require a defeated president to transfer his authority to the new president. Today, these two pillars of democracy – fair elections and the peaceful transfer of power – are both threatened in the 2020 election.
Confidence in election results has been shaken by:
- Republicans’ massive voter suppression
- Fake “news” designed to influence voters
- Putin’s propaganda campaign
- Russia’s attacks on vote-counting machinery
Enough uncertainty has been introduced to raise doubt if the election is close.
As for the peaceful transfer of power, Trump has signaled he may not accept election results and has often “joked” about keeping the job beyond his term.
- Trump’s longtime lawyer, Michael Cohen swore under oath that if Trump loses the election “. . . there will never be a peaceful transition of power.”
- Trump has never committed to abiding by election results unless they favor him.
Unless he loses by devastating numbers, Trump may very well challenge the results all the way to his Supreme Court. We all must demand secure elections by pressuring Senate Republicans to pass security bills already passed by the House. We must also create a #2020BlueLandslide up and down the ballot.
Get Out the Blue Vote!
Demand Senate Action on Secure Elections!
This is Not a Drill!
**ACTION ONE: CALL OUR U.S. 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:
I am concerned that Trump will not relinquish the presidency even if he loses by massive numbers. Voters must have confidence in voting results. That means election security. Please tell the Senator to use all of his parliamentary tools, including launching a filibuster in tandem with his Oregon colleague, to demand that Republicans pass election security bills. The public must have confidence in the outcome of 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:
I am concerned that Trump will not relinquish the presidency even if he loses by massive numbers. Voters must have confidence in voting results. That means election security. Please tell Greg Walden that it’s time for him to act like a statesman instead of a party hack. It’s time for him to honor his oath and protect our Constitution.
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/
ORD2 Indivisible General Meeting Featuring Representative Pam Marsh – Phoenix
TODAY: 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/
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden Baker County Town Hall, Baker City
March 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/u-s-senator-ron-wyden-baker-county-town-hall-baker-city/
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden Union County Town Hall – La Grande
March 14 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/u-s-senator-ron-wyden-union-county-town-hall-la-grande/
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden Gilliam County Town Hall – Condon
March 15 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/u-s-senator-ron-wyden-gilliam-county-town-hall-condon/
Flash Mob Dance Rehearsals for “Break the Chain” for the Women’s March Southern Oregon on March 29 – Central Point
March 15 @ 12:00 pm – April 19 @ 1:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/flash-mob-dance-rehearsals-for-break-the-chain-for-the-womens-march-southern-oregon-on-march-29-central-point/
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/
Non-ORD2 Indivisible Sponsored Event: ÚNETE / LOCAL Meet and Chat – Medford
March 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/non-ord2-indivisible-sponsored-event-unete-local-meet-and-chat-medford/
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!
The Atlantic, Feb. 22, 2020: “What Would Happen If Trump Refused to Leave Office?” https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/02/what-if-he-wont-go/606259/
Inquistr, Feb. 15, 2020: “Author Claims Donald Trump Already Has ‘Step-By-Step’ Plan For Refusal To Leave Office If He Loses Election” https://www.inquisitr.com/5893909/donald-trump-plan-refusal-leave-office/
Politico, June 21, 2019: “What if Trump won’t accept 2020 defeat?” https://www.politico.com/story/2019/06/21/trump-election-2020-1374589
Vox, May 10, 2020: “The serious but potentially overblown fear that Trump won’t leave office, explained”
