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Please be sure that you and every registered voter you know participates! Oregon makes voting so easy there is absolutely no excuse for sitting out any election and letting others determine how your government will be formed.


STOP THE CON! NOW!


When damning information was published this week about Trump’s taxes, he excused it, saying losses “for tax purposes” and “re-negotiating” with banks “was sport.” But far from being the savvy master of “the art of the deal,” Trump is a con man. It’s no wonder he’s refused to release his tax returns, unlike every major presidential candidate since Nixon! He:

  • Lost nearly $1.2 BILLION during 1985-1994
  • Didn’t pay taxes in 8 of those years
  • Was a bigger loser than almost any other taxpayer

It is NOT sport to:

  • Pass the “Trump Tax Scam” benefiting you and cronies while running up historic levels of debt that you seek to retire through Medicare/Medicaid/Social Security cuts
  • Abuse bankruptcy laws to dodge your lawful obligations
  • Violate tax laws to evade taxes  
  • Obstruct Congress’ lawful demands to obtain your tax and financial records
  • Lie about your financial ties to Russian interests

Trump is only good at one thing: “He is the greatest con man in American history,” says conservative David Brooks.  

The con is ending. 14 states—including Oregon—are proposing laws requiring presidential candidates to release tax returns to appear on the ballot.

Stop the CON!

NOW!


**ACTION ONE: CALL OUR SENATORS**

SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR SENATORS WYDEN AND MERKLEY:

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

. . . the American people must see Trump’s tax returns. What’s been published so far shows that he is a liar and a con man. We demand to know the particulars. I ask that the Senator do everything possible to ensure that this vital information is made public. I also ask that he support the House in holding Secretary Mnuchin in contempt for breaking the law requiring that he turn over Trump’s taxes.

 Thank you.”

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/

 

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/


**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 because . . .

. . . the American people must see Trump’s tax returns. What’s been published so far shows that he is a liar and a con man. We demand to know the particulars. I ask Greg Walden to do everything possible to ensure that this vital information is made public. I also ask that he push to hold Secretary Mnuchin in contempt for breaking the law requiring that he turn over Trump’s taxes.

Has Greg Walden been conned by Trump? Or is he just part of the GOP coverup of the most incompetent, corrupt president in history? Greg’s oath of office demands that he step back from tribalist concerns and act on the extensive evidence of Trump’s lawless, impeachable offenses.

Greg Walden’s SILENCE IS CONSENT!

Through his actions and inactions, Greg appears to fully support Trump—regardless of how much damage Trump is doing to our democracy and world stability. Let him know that we are still here, that we will be working to flip his seat BLUE — #2020StartsNow!

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 YOUR STATE LEGISLATORS AND TELL THEM TO PASS BILLS REQUIRING CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENT AND VP TO DISCLOSE THEIR TAXES**

SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR ALL STATE REPRESENTATIVES: “My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code]. I’m calling you in support of requiring candidates for President and Vice President to release five years of their tax returns to qualify for the Oregon ballot. Please pass HB 2762/SB 594 now. Thank you.”

Find your state representatives here: https://bit.ly/1zqJ5pm


**ACTION FOUR: BE AN ACTIVIST**

Visit the ORD2 Indivisible Event Calendar on a regular basis to keep updated on our local activities. Participate with us as often as you can.

ORD2 Indivisible Teach & Greet: The Power of the Pen – Talent
May 19 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/ord2-indivisible-teach-greet-the-power-of-the-pen-talent/

SUBMIT EVENTS TO BE ADDED TO THE ORD2 INDIVISIBLE EVENT CALENDAR
Help us keep current with our event postings. https://ord2indivisible.org/submit-your-event/