Vote Against Cloture for Gorsuch – Call your Senators! (1 of 2 today!)

In his hearings, Gorsuch has demonstrated that he’d use the Supreme Court to defend the interests of the wealthy, powerful and religiously intolerant. Democrats intend to filibuster Gorsuch’s nomination, but that is not enough – our Senators have to commit to voting against “cloture.” The cloture vote ends a filibuster, and it requires 60 votes.

Call Senators Feinstein and Harris!: (DC switchboard (202) 224-3121, other #’s below.)

Script: I’m calling from [zip] to ask Senator [Feinstein/Harris] to vote against cloture for Neil Gorsuch. He blatantly favors corporations and the religious right.

Feinstein Contacts: DC (202) 224-3841, LA (310) 914-7300, SF (415) 393-0707, SD (619) 231-9712, Fresno (559) 485-7430

Harris Contacts: DC (202) 224-3553, LA (213) 894-5000, SAC (916) 448-2787, Fresno (916) 448-2787, SF (415) 355-9041, SD (619) 239-3884

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Vote NO on Jay Clayton for SEC Chair – how many Wall Street loyalists do we want in this administration?

How many Wall Street loyalists do we want in this administration? As Elizabeth Warren points out, Jay Clayton spent decades getting Wall Street banks off the hook and is married to a Goldman Sachs broker.

Now, Trump has nominated him to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He is, quite literally, married to the industry that he is being tasked to regulate.

Call Senators Feinstein and Harris!: (DC switchboard (202) 224-3121, other #’s below.)

Script: I’m calling today to oppose Jay Clayton as SEC Chairman. In 2008, the SEC got too cozy with Wall Street and we taxpayers lost more than $16 trillion dollars and 3 million of our homes, while Clayton helped Goldman Sachs make off with billions of our tax money. Clayton is a Wall Street insider who will not put the interests of American people first.

Feinstein Contacts: DC (202) 224-3841, LA (310) 914-7300, SF (415) 393-0707, SD (619) 231-9712, Fresno (559) 485-7430

Harris Contacts: DC (202) 224-3553, LA (213) 894-5000, SAC (916) 448-2787, Fresno (916) 448-2787, SF (415) 355-9041, SD (619) 239-3884

More Info: Continue reading “Vote NO on Jay Clayton for SEC Chair – how many Wall Street loyalists do we want in this administration?” →

Delay Vote on Neil Gorsuch Until Russia Probe – Call our Senators!

After FBI Director Comey’s testimony before the House the legitimacy of Trump’s presidency and his entire administration is in question. With so much yet unknown about the administration’s dealings with the Russians, Congress cannot consider the lifetime appointment of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court.

That’s why it’s imperative that the Senate heed Senator Chuck Schumer’s call to stop Supreme Court confirmation hearings—until a full and independent investigation has been conducted.

Call Senators Feinstein and Harris!: (DC switchboard (202) 224-3121, other #’s below.)

Script: Hi my name is ________ and my zip code is ________. I want to urge Senator ____________to stand with Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and block Trump’s nominee of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court until there has been a thorough and independent investigation of the administration’s ties to Russia. Beyond the GOP’s unprecedented blockade of Merrick Garland, we can’t be sure the current administration is legitimate. Democrats need to defend the Court and America by refusing to confer a lifetime appointment to the Court until the administration has been proven legitimate.

Feinstein Contacts: DC (202) 224-3841, LA (310) 914-7300, SF (415) 393-0707, SD (619) 231-9712, Fresno (559) 485-7430

Harris Contacts: DC (202) 224-3553, LA (213) 894-5000, SAC (916) 448-2787, Fresno (916) 448-2787, SF (415) 355-9041, SD (619) 239-3884

More Info: Continue reading “Delay Vote on Neil Gorsuch Until Russia Probe – Call our Senators!” →

Delay Vote on Gorsuch before Russia Probe – Call our Senators! (1 0f 2)

On Monday, FBI Director James Comey confirmed that they’ve been investigating ties between Trump’s campaign and Russia since July of 2016.

We cannot allow Trump to make a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court until we are confident that Russia did not tamper with our election. Our senators must filibuster Gorsuch until the Russian investigation is completed.

Call Senators Feinstein and Harris!

Feinstein Contacts: DC (202) 224-3841, LA (310) 914-7300, SF (415) 393-0707, SD (619) 231-9712, Fresno (559) 485-7430

Harris Contacts: DC (202) 224-3553, LA (213) 894-5000, SAC (916) 448-2787, Fresno (916) 448-2787, SF (415) 355-9041, SD (619) 239-3884

More Info: Continue reading “Delay Vote on Gorsuch before Russia Probe – Call our Senators! (1 0f 2)” →

Flood Feinstein – Call All Day! Neil Gorsuch is Supremely Extreme

The Senate Judiciary Committee will open hearings on the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to SCOTUS on Monday, March 20^th. Democratic Senators will try to get a fix on Gorsuch’s legal views. We expect Gorsuch will try to say as little as possible.

Flood Feinstein: DC (202) 224-3841, LA (310) 914-7300, SF (415) 393-0707, SD (619) 231-9712, Fresno (559) 485-7430

Script: Hi, I’m calling from [zip code] to tell you I am terrified about Gorsuch’s appointment to SCOTUS. He could affect progressive causes, gay and transgender rights, affirmative actions and reproductive rights, just to name a few. Please do all you can to expose his ultra conservatism. Please do all you can to block his nomination. Thank you.

Feinstein on Gorsuch last month: “I think we are dealing with someone who is impressive, so we’ll see.”

Educate yourself on Gorsuch’s conservative positions. He has not ruled on many issues, but the legal road signs are there: Continue reading “Flood Feinstein – Call All Day! Neil Gorsuch is Supremely Extreme” →

Vote NO on Gorsuch for Supreme Court, the Extremist at the Heart of Hobby Lobby

Remember Hobby Lobby? Neil Gorsuch voted in favor of Hobby Lobby when, citing “religious liberty,” it refused to provide contraceptive coverage for its employees.

Gorsuch is a Constitutional originalist, interpreting the Constitution as if we were still living in the 18th century. His Hobby Lobby “religious liberty” decision permitted legalized discrimination against the LGBTQ community and limits to contraceptive access. He will vote against gay marriage, abortion, immigrant and death-with-dignity rights, gun and environmental restrictions and to expand “Citizens United.”

For Senators Feinstein and Harris: (DC switchboard (202) 224-3121, other #’s below.)

Script: I’m [NAME], a constituent. I’m calling to let [Senator’s NAME] know that I do not support Neil Gorsuch’s nomination. I’m concerned that Gorsuch is a Constitutional originalist and out of touch with the modern world. His ultra-conservative, radical views on issues like gun rights, reproductive freedom, and environmental protections do not reflect the views of the majority of Americans.

Feinstein Contacts: DC (202) 224-3841, LA (310) 914-7300, SF (415) 393-0707, SD (619) 231-9712, Fresno (559) 485-7430

Harris Contacts: DC (202) 224-3553, LA (213) 894-5000, SAC (916) 448-2787, Fresno (916) 448-2787, SF (415) 355-9041, SD (619) 239-3884

More Info: Continue reading “Vote NO on Gorsuch for Supreme Court, the Extremist at the Heart of Hobby Lobby” →

Vote No on SCRUB Act, yet another attempt to undermine the agencies that keep us safe!

SCRUB gives an unelected commission the power to gut environment, health, and workplace safety regulations.

For Senators Feinstein and Harris: (DC switchboard (202) 224-3121, other #’s below.)

Script: Hi, my name is _______and my zip code is _____I’m calling to ask Senator ____ to oppose HR 998, the SCRUB Act. The bill would create an unelected commission with sweeping powers to strip our agencies of their ability to protect public health and safety and it would open the door to meddling by big business. I worry that this bill is one more effort by President Trump and the GOP Congress to dismantle vital protections for our workforce, our environment, and our health.

The SCRUB Act (Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome), H.R. 998 limits the ability of agencies to do their job and opens the door to meddling by big business. It gives an unelected commission the power to get rid of environment, health, and workplace safety regulations.

Feinstein Contacts: DC (202) 224-3841, LA (310) 914-7300, SF (415) 393-0707, SD (619) 231-9712, Fresno (559) 485-7430

Harris Contacts: DC (202) 224-3553, LA (213) 894-5000, SAC (916) 448-2787, Fresno (916) 448-2787, SF (415) 355-9041, SD (619) 239-3884

More Info: Continue reading “Vote No on SCRUB Act, yet another attempt to undermine the agencies that keep us safe!” →

Urge No on Disastrous Trumpcare Bill – Call our Senators!

The Congressional Budget Office says that by 2026, Trumpcare will cause 24 million people to lose their health insurance.

For Senators Feinstein and Harris: (DC switchboard (202) 224-3121, other #’s below.)

Script: Hi, I am calling to ask Senator ____ to vote against Trumpcare. I am alarmed at what it will take away from average Americans like myself, in terms of healthcare, and what it will give to wealthy Americans in terms of tax cuts. I have done my homework and read the non-partisan reports issued by both the CBO and the Joint Committee on Taxation. The repeal will take away health coverage from millions and will be especially detrimental to the elderly, and the poorest of Americans.

Highlights of the CBO report on Trumpcare include 1) 14 million people losing coverage by 2018, 2) 24 million people losing coverage by 2026, 3) A 64 year old making $26,500 a year being asked to pay $12,000 for health insurance. Trumpcare includes $592 billion in tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans. Trumpcare is not health care, it is wealth care.

Feinstein Contacts: DC (202) 224-3841, LA (310) 914-7300, SF (415) 393-0707, SD (619) 231-9712, Fresno (559) 485-7430

Harris Contacts: DC (202) 224-3553, LA (213) 894-5000, SAC (916) 448-2787, Fresno (916) 448-2787, SF (415) 355-9041, SD (619) 239-3884

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No on Seema Verma to lead the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services – Call our Senators!

Seema Verma would raise medical costs for women and voucherize Medicare and Medicaid.

For Senators Feinstein and Harris: (DC switchboard (202) 224-3121, other #’s below.)

Script: Hi my name is ____, I am a constituent of Sen. [______] and I am calling to urge you to vote “NO” on the confirmation of Seema Verma for CMS Administrator. Not only does she not have the experience to run CMS, she holds extreme positions that would reduce coverage for millions of Americans, increase costs for women and destroy the medical safety net for the poor.

Feinstein Contacts: DC (202) 224-3841, LA (310) 914-7300, SF (415) 393-0707, SD (619) 231-9712, Fresno (559) 485-7430

Harris Contacts: DC (202) 224-3553, LA (213) 894-5000, SAC (916) 448-2787, Fresno (916) 448-2787, SF (415) 355-9041, SD (619) 239-3884

More about Seema Verma: Continue reading “No on Seema Verma to lead the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services – Call our Senators!” →

Say No to Supreme Court Hearings until Trump/Russia Criminal Probe is Completed

The investigation should be via independent commission with a special prosecutor. Trump should not be permitted to appoint Supreme Court justices (who could be on the court for generations) until the American people learn the truth about his legitimacy as a president.

Call Senators Feinstein and Harris: (DC switchboard (202) 224-3121, other #’s below.)

Script: Hello, my name is [NAME] and I’m calling from [CITY, ZIP]. I’m calling to urge Senator Feinstein/Harris ] to block any Supreme Court Hearings until both a Special Prosecutor and the FBI completes their investigations into the Russian financing of Trump’s campaign and the foreign hacking of an American political party.

Demand that Congress investigate Trump’s ties with Russia and potential Russian interference in the election before conducting any hearings on Supreme Court nominees. The investigation should be via independent commission with a special prosecutor. Trump should not be permitted to appoint Supreme Court justices (who could be on the court for generations) until the American people learn the truth about his legitimacy as a president. Thanks to the way the Republicans handled the Merrick Garland nomination, there is precedent to justify delaying hearings for a year or more.

Feinstein Contacts: DC (202) 224-3841, LA (310) 914-7300, SF (415) 393-0707, SD (619) 231-9712, Fresno (559) 485-7430

Harris Contacts: DC (202) 224-3553, LA (213) 894-5000, SAC (916) 448-2787, Fresno (916) 448-2787, SF (415) 355-9041, SD (619) 239-3884