When I called my Rep today, I also pointed out that it would look really bad for the GOP if the House went to recess without cleaning up the debt ceiling mess. Don't know if it will work, but even kindergarters clean up before they go out to play.
I was asked for my name and zip code; perhaps to ensure that they're not being 'botted' with calls, maybe to see how often one person is contributing to the call volume. Makes no difference to me, I'll still call.
In contrast to the folks in Minnesota, the GOP Trifecta in MO almost failed to pass a budget and left a lot of things on the calendar when the mandated adjournment came around, all due to intraparty squabbling; there aren't unfortunately, enough Democrats in state government here to even be effective roadblocks.
You're so right about talking up Dem accomplishments. That was the problem in Virginia when it flipped red -- Democrats had accomplished big things with their majority, but nobody KNEW.
Jessica I didn’t get to see this letter till this morning, Friday, so missed the VA event last night. Are there text banks for that? If so, please let me know. Thank you and thanks for all you do!
Not sure about textbanks but I know there are phonebanks and postcarding. And there may be a recording of the event. Email me at hijesscraven101@gmail.com if you'd like me to send it to you. (:
Thanks for today's (and every day's) newsletter/list of actions. I get so many emails from worthy causes and action groups, I am overwhelmed. Your indication that Sister District and States Project were significant to winning in MN was heartening and gave me a sense of direction. Thanks!
Your comment about the States Project being the major supporter for statehouse elections really hit home to me. I'm from Pennsylvania, and Trevor Southerland, who heads up the House Democratic Campaign Committee, told me when I asked that the States Project was the biggest funder for PA House races last year. And last November the PA House went Democratic for the first time in probably 15+ years! We have been living with a dysfunctional state legislature for so long that it's hard to realize we can kind of (it's a majority of one!) relax a little. Trevor already has a strategy for how to keep, plus expand, the Democratic majority in 2024 and get Democratic Committees successful in rural counties.
When I called my Rep today, I also pointed out that it would look really bad for the GOP if the House went to recess without cleaning up the debt ceiling mess. Don't know if it will work, but even kindergarters clean up before they go out to play.
I was asked for my name and zip code; perhaps to ensure that they're not being 'botted' with calls, maybe to see how often one person is contributing to the call volume. Makes no difference to me, I'll still call.
In contrast to the folks in Minnesota, the GOP Trifecta in MO almost failed to pass a budget and left a lot of things on the calendar when the mandated adjournment came around, all due to intraparty squabbling; there aren't unfortunately, enough Democrats in state government here to even be effective roadblocks.
Not yet. Do you know about Blue Missouri?
Not until now, do you have any contact information?
It’s an offshoot of the David Pepper-inspired org Every State Blue.
https://bluemissouri.org/
Thanks, I'm on it.
You're so right about talking up Dem accomplishments. That was the problem in Virginia when it flipped red -- Democrats had accomplished big things with their majority, but nobody KNEW.
It may be our single largest problem. Fortunately I think we're getting better at it---slowly
Thank you, Jessica, for highlighting Virginia. I'm determined for us to regain our trifecta!
Oh, man. I wept when we lost it in 2021. Like cried. We will get it back come hell or high water.
Jessica I didn’t get to see this letter till this morning, Friday, so missed the VA event last night. Are there text banks for that? If so, please let me know. Thank you and thanks for all you do!
Not sure about textbanks but I know there are phonebanks and postcarding. And there may be a recording of the event. Email me at hijesscraven101@gmail.com if you'd like me to send it to you. (:
Thanks for today's (and every day's) newsletter/list of actions. I get so many emails from worthy causes and action groups, I am overwhelmed. Your indication that Sister District and States Project were significant to winning in MN was heartening and gave me a sense of direction. Thanks!
I'm overwhelmed as well, Ela! But always look for ChopWood every day.
Anyone who is paying attention and isn't overwhelmed is, well, not paying attention.
I'm so glad. Those are two of the four or so orgs that I ALWAYS keep at the top of my donation suggestion list.
Your comment about the States Project being the major supporter for statehouse elections really hit home to me. I'm from Pennsylvania, and Trevor Southerland, who heads up the House Democratic Campaign Committee, told me when I asked that the States Project was the biggest funder for PA House races last year. And last November the PA House went Democratic for the first time in probably 15+ years! We have been living with a dysfunctional state legislature for so long that it's hard to realize we can kind of (it's a majority of one!) relax a little. Trevor already has a strategy for how to keep, plus expand, the Democratic majority in 2024 and get Democratic Committees successful in rural counties.