Friend, the coronavirus pandemic has left most of us anxious about what this means for our families and our communities. And most of us are not impressed by the leadership we’re getting from Washington right now.
We shouldn’t have to wonder whether our health systems can handle this crisis. We shouldn’t have to wonder when we’ll have adequate testing to stem the spread of this virus. And we shouldn’t be left worrying about what it means for our friends and family who can’t work right now, for no one knows how long.
That’s why it’s unconscionable that Mitch McConnell isn’t at work right now, attempting to pass emergency legislation to address this public health crisis. He took off for a long weekend instead of working with his colleagues on the legislation we urgently need.
In the Navy, the captain doesn’t leave the bridge when the ship is in distress. It’s a pretty basic leadership principle, actually.
Today, we're calling on Mitch to cancel his long weekend, and get back to work to find bipartisan solutions that will save lives—add your name today and let’s send the strongest message possible.
Mitch’s record on this issue is appalling. He’s consistently voted to cut funding for medical research and immunization programs, and cut funding to the very agencies (CDC and NIH) that we’re relying on to provide vital support during outbreaks like this one.
Just last week, he held up coronavirus funding that would control the cost of vaccines and treatment in order to make sure Big Pharma would still be able to charge exorbitant prices. And the other day, he called the emergency legislation going through Congress an “ideological wish list” because it would guarantee paid sick leave to allow sick people to stay home from work—and prevent the further spread of this virus.
It’s no coincidence that Mitch McConnell accepted more money from Big Pharma last cycle than any other member of Congress.
Putting political allies and donors ahead of the people you represent is always wrong. And if there ever was a time to say so, it’s right now.
Add your name—at moments like these, we need leaders who put people, not politics, first.
Thank you,
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