The Trump administration has failed to deliver a complete, compassionate, and coordinated federal response to this crisis at every turn.

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March 18, 2020

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We needed a complete, compassionate, and coordinated federal response to this crisis--and the Trump administration has failed at every turn. Trump’s slow and chaotic response left Americans unprepared, is putting our first responders at risk and will result in the loss of American lives that could have been spared. These are the consequences of Trump’s inaction--consequences he refuses to take responsibility for. “The President has blood on his hands.” That’s a line from Monday’s The Boston Globe editorial ([link removed]) , and we agree--”come November, there must be a reckoning for the lives lost, and for the vast, avoidable suffering about to ensue under the president’s watch.”
* Under Trump the number of COVID-19 cases in the United States has surpassed that of any other nation--while we remain far behind other countries, like South Korea, in testing per capita.
* As the first cases of the virus in the US were announced, Trump downplayed the threat. He undermined worldwide health experts, and refused to confront the looming crisis in order to “keep national case numbers (artificially) low,” and bolster his reelection campaign.
* As healthcare workers struggle to get the supplies they need to keep themselves and their patients safe, Trump insists his administration has everything under control. His inaction has accelerated the nationwide shortage of masks and ventilators.
* We needed a proactive, consistent, and informed leader during this crisis. Instead, Trump dangles “unverified cures and possible quarantines in front of the public like reality TV cliffhangers.”
* If Trump isn’t willing to hold himself accountable for worsening this crisis, voters must in November.

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As Democrats, we know how critical it is to keep democracy going during this pandemic--in new ways that align with the recommendations from health experts. This crisis has shown all of us just how important it is to have effective, informed, and compassionate leaders at every level of government, and how crucial it is to elect Democrats up and down the ballot. Democrats are finding ways to connect with voters and engage with their communities
* Democratic candidates running in the upcoming special elections for state legislative seats know how serious this situation is, and they’re committed to doing their part to limit the impact of this virus. Each campaign has made adjustments to focus on things like phone banking and virtual town halls. Get involved in one of the four races happening this spring:
+ John Velis for State Senate ([link removed])
+ Susan Moran for State Senate ([link removed])
+ Dan Sena for State Representative ([link removed])
+ Carol Doherty for State Representative ([link removed])
* We’re taking our trainings online. Over the past week, we’ve hosted 6 online trainings to help folks get acquainted with remote conferencing tools. We’re also hosting our weekly Votebuilder training on Zoom.us, sign up here. ([link removed])

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We must all do our part to flatten the curve, and keep our friends, family, and everyone around us safe and healthy over the next few weeks. Here are a few of the ways you can help others during this uncertain time.
* Donate blood: The need for donations has grown, and with some collection locations closed due to COVID-19, it’s become more difficult to satisfy the needs of Massachusetts hospitals. Set up an appointment with the Red Cross to donate blood at a site near you. ([link removed])
* Donate supplies: If you have things like masks, rubber gloves, or goggles, consider donating them to medical professionals on the front lines of this pandemic. You can view a detailed list of items and the donation form here. ([link removed])
* Volunteer: Contact your local officials to see how you can help combat this virus in your community. Led by Mayor Marty Walsh, the City of Boston and over one thousand volunteers coordinated a city-wide lit drop to get vital information out to residents--in 7 different languages!If you’re a Boston resident, sign up to volunteer here ([link removed]) .

Help out however you can and share these resources with your networks. We all need to do our part to keep our friends, family, and neighbors safe.
Massachusetts Democrats in Congress and the Senate are leading the fight against the coronavirus pandemic in Washington. They’re taking this threat seriously, and have been fighting to make sure that people have the funds, care, and resources they need during this public health crisis.

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