LOOK WHAT THE DEMOCRATIC HOUSE HAS DONE! THANK YOU!!
ACTION ONE: CALL YOUR SENATORS AND TELL THEM TO PUSH FOR CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE LEGISLATION AND AN IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY
SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR WYDEN AND MERKLEY:
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling because…
I am thankful for the many worthy bills passed by the House. But instead of uniting to oppose attacks on our electoral system, strengthen our healthcare, or address our failing infrastructure, the GOP falsely accuse Democrats of failing to legislate. I want you to publicly denounce McConnell and Trump for refusing to allow these bills to be considered by the Senate. Please also work to persuade your colleagues in the House to open an impeachment inquiry now so that I can be thankful for that, too! Democrats have shown that they can investigate and legislate at the same time.
CALL SENATOR MERKLEY
CALL SENATOR WYDEN
ACTION TWO: CALL YOUR HOUSE REPS AND TELL THEM TO PUSH FOR THE SENATE TO PASS THE HOUSE BILLS
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SAMPLE SCRIPTS FOR REPRESENTATIVES:
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling because…
SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR REPRESENTATIVES SCHRADER AND DEFAZIO: I am calling to thank you for the tremendous number of worthy bills passed by the House, including bills to oppose attacks on our electoral system, strengthen our healthcare, and address our failing infrastructure. Additionally, yesterday Mueller made it clear — the remedy for presidential misconduct is impeachment and his report is chock full of it. Fortunately, Democrats have shown that they can investigate and legislate at the same time. Please join Representatives Blumenauer and Bonamici in pushing for the House to open an impeachment inquiry now. I want to be thankful for that, too!
SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR REPRESENTATIVES BLUMENAUERAND BONAMICI: I am calling to thank you for the tremendous number of worthy bills passed by the House, including bills to oppose attacks on our electoral system, strengthen our healthcare, and address our failing infrastructure. Additionally, yesterday Mueller made it clear — the remedy for presidential misconduct is impeachment and his report is chock full of it. Fortunately, Democrats have shown that they can investigate and legislate at the same time and I am thankful that you are already supporting an impeachment inquiry. Please continue to push your colleagues the House to open an impeachment inquiry now. I want to be thankful for that, too!
SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR REPRESENTATIVE WALDEN: I am calling because McConnell and Trump are falsely accusing the House of failing to legislate. You know differently because you are in the House and have even joined to support a few of the 49 bills that the House has passed. Additionally, yesterday Mueller made it clear — the remedy for presidential misconduct is impeachment and his report is chock full of it. It’s time for you to tell the truth about the hard work the House has done and join your colleagues in pushing for the House to open an impeachment inquiry now.
CALL SUZANNE BONAMICI (OR-01)
CALL GREG WALDEN (OR-02)
CALL BLUMENAUER (OR-03)
CALL PETER DEFAZIO (OR-04)
CALL KURT SCHRADER (OR-05)
ACTION THREE: FORWARD TO YOUR FRIENDS
Pass along this action alert, especially to friends in Red states. Tell them to KEEP CALLING!
BACKGROUND:
Yesterday Mueller made it clear — the remedy for presidential misconduct is impeachment. Although DOJ policy prevented Mueller from indicting the president, Mueller described multiple instances where the president committed crimes. Numerous committees have opened more than 20 investigations into the wrongdoing of the Trump Administration.
Democrats have proven that they can “investigate and legislate at the same time.” Since taking back the House, they have passed 49 bills, many with bipartisan support. These bills would:
- Strengthen our electoral processes
- Enact responsible gun safety measures
- Lower prescription drug prices
- Protect people with pre-existing conditions
- End military involvement in Yemen
- Re-authorize the Violence Against Women Act
- Promote equal pay
- Protect LGBTQ rights
- Keep the US in the Paris Climate Agreement
- Strengthen the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- Restore net neutrality
But McConnell’s Senate refuses to consider these bills. Trump threw a tantrum and won’t discuss infrastructure legislation. Bipartisan disaster relief was derailed by one GOP vote.
Democrats were elected to investigate and check this lawless president and to enact legislation that benefits the people. We recognize and appreciate this vital work. It’s now time for the next step – an impeachment inquiry.
