Indivisibles,
As soon as next Thursday, the federal government could default on its debt
for the first time in US history. And the consequences would be
catastrophic -- seniors and veterans could lose their benefits within
weeks, and millions could lose their jobs in a recession.
In spite of that, Matt Gaetz just came right out and said that he and his
conservative colleagues "don't feel like we should negotiate with our
hostage."
Gaetz’s muddled metaphor aside, the real hostages here are seniors, kids
with disabilities, teachers, and low income students who all depend on
federal programs that Republicans are trying so desperately to cut.
And with that statement, Gaetz revealed what we already knew -- MAGA
Republicans aren’t coming to the table for good faith
negotiations. They’re saying: Give us everything we’re demanding, or we’ll
crash the global economy.
We were prepared for this. That's why our strategy doesn't rest on hoping
for a deal with McCarthy and the far-right members he’s beholden to. Our
strategy bypasses them altogether.
We’ve gotten into the specifics of the ‘discharge petition’ in other
emails, so we won’t go into it again here, but put simply: If we can push
five Republicans to step back from the brink and join Democrats in
demanding a vote on a clean bill to raise the debt ceiling, we can avert a
default.
It’s a simple plan. But peeling off five Republicans was never going to be
easy -- which is why we organized a massive National Week of Action to
make sure Dems hold the line and turn up the heat on vulnerable
Republicans, make their demands politically toxic, and show them that
their constituents are ready to hold them accountable for a default.
Since we launched last Friday, Indivisibles have made thousands of calls,
held 126 events, and gotten tremendous amounts of media coverage in local
and regional papers. Everywhere they turn, Members of Congress are being
met by Indivisible activists exposing the cruelty and dangerousness of the
GOP’s debt ceiling extortion.
With just one week left to avert this crisis, we can’t let up -- we’ve got
to give our groups the resources they need to turn up the heat on their
members. Every additional tactic we can fund right now can help make the
difference, so we’re asking you today: [ [link removed] ]If you’re in a position to give,
please chip in now and help us do everything within our power to win this
fight.
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Here’s a look at a handful of actions that’ve taken place so far ([ [link removed] ]see
our Twitter feed for more). We hope it gives you an idea of why we’re
asking for your support -- not to stash the money for a rainy day, but to
help our groups fund the sound systems, mobile billboards, banners,
costumes (yes some groups have gotten extra creative to ensure press
coverage), and whatever else they need right now to pressure their members
to walk away from McCarthy’s hostage taking.
[ [link removed] ]GIF of Indivisibles at rallies, protests, and other events in
congressional districts across the country.
We’ve still got 33 events left (including in crucial districts with
persuadable members) -- and there’s more we’re doing nationally every day.
We’re counting on grassroots support to help us fuel this work -- and
avert an unimaginable crisis. [ [link removed] ]Please chip in, if you can.
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We’re in a scary moment -- but we all have the ability to make a
difference and write the ending to this saga together. We can defeat the
MAGA hostage takers, protect vital programs, and prevent a default if we
all step up now. [ [link removed] ]Click here to find a Week of Action event near you
and [ [link removed] ]donate, if you can.
In solidarity,
Indivisible Team
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