SHINE A LIGHT ON CORRUPTION
#CorruptGOP
Corruption runs rampant in the Trump administration and his GOP.
The GOP tax plan exemplifies corruption. It benefits corporations over individuals while creating a $1.5 trillion deficit. Republicans boasted their tax would help workers. But instead of raising wages, businesses have used the tax plan to enrich themselves by buying back $171 billion in stocks. Only $6 billion has gone to employees. Paul Ryan received a $500,000 campaign donation from the Koch family days after passing the tax plan.
Trump is profiting off his position:
• In 2017 Trump properties had record business; he visited them over 100 times
• Trump and his family will pocket millions with the tax bill
• Instead of donating remaining inauguration funds to charity, $26 million went to Melania Trump’s friend
While Paul Ryan insists on cutting healthcare and Mick Mulvaney proposes slashing food stamps by providing boxes of food, official after official (Tom Price, Scott Pruitt, David Shulkin) use tax payer dollars to fly around the globe in first class and on private planes.
Trump and his GOP cannot be allowed to bankrupt our country for donors and themselves. If this Congress can’t hold them accountable, we must vote in one that will.
GOP and #Complict Greg Walden are CORRUPT!
**ACTION 1: Call corrupt #WaldenComplicit and our Senators**
(Leave a message since the office is closed today)
SAMPLE SCRIPT:
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent and voter from [city], Oregon [zip code]. I am disgusted by the corruption of Trump and the GOP. The tax plan benefits wealthy donors, Trump is making millions and administration officials jet set on the taxpayer’s dime. I ask the [Senator/Congressman] to 1) get Trump’s taxes released; 2) call for the resignation of Scott Pruitt and David Shullkin; and 3) hold hearings on Trump and his administration’s corruption and ethical violations. [To save his legacy, Greg Walden must ACT to put country before party. He is complict with the GOP corruption until he does. Talk is cheap.] Thank you.”
**ACTION 2: SHARE WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY**
Share this post with friends and family. Help them ask to their Congressional delegation to 1) get Trump’s taxes released; 2) call for the resignation of Scott Pruitt and David Shullkin; and 3) hold hearings on Trump and his administration’s corruption and ethical violations.
**ACTION 3: GET YOUR MIDTERM GAME ON!**
Check out the action groups below. Each is ready to tackle the 2018 elections in a particular way. Find one that speaks to you and sign up for its email or follow it on social media. This list is just a small sample of the amazing groups out there. If you know of other resources, please let us know.
Indivisible435: https://indivisible435.org
Swing Left: https://swingleft.org
Sister District: https://www.sisterdistrict.com
Flipppable: https://www.flippable.org
Woke Vote: https://www.wokevote.us
Let America Vote: https://www.letamericavote.org
Postcards for Voters: https://postcardstovoters.org
Corrupt 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
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/
http://money.cnn.com/2018/02/16/investing/stock-buybacks-tax-law-bonuses/index.html
The Great Republican Tax Heist of 2017
http://theweek.com/articles/744210/great-republican-tax-heist-2017
Democrats Slam Republican Tax Cut For $97 Billion Stock Buybacks
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/07/companies-ramp-up-stock-buybacks-following-passage-of-tax-law.html
How Trump is Making Money in the White House
https://www.cheatsheet.com/money-career/trump-profiting-presidency.html/?a=viewall
More Than 40% of Trump’s First Cabinet-level Picks Have Faced Ethical or Other Controversies
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2018/02/16/more-than-40-percent-of-trumps-cabinet-level-picks-have-faced-ethical-or-other-controversies/?utm_term=.86954777654f
IT’S “DOUBLE RALLY DAY” TODAY!
Greg Walden is scheduled to meet with educators today from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. at the Oregon Education Association office at 2495 S Pacific Hwy in Medford.
Lets share with him and with the public our opinion on how he “represents” us!
Join us at 8:30 a.m. as we rally on the sidewalks in front of the building. Bring your favorite signs and flags!
Parking is limited so carpooling is strongly encouraged. Those interested in carpooling from Ashland, please meet at the mailboxes by Shop’n Kart, 2268 Ashland Street no later than 7:45 a.m.
At 4:00 p.m. we will rally at the Ashland City Plaza adding our voices to send the message that Enough is Enough: It’s Time for Common Sense Gun Laws!