James,
We’re staring down the barrel of yet another government shutdown. This time, Trump and the House GOP refuse to even sit down with Democrats to negotiate – but expect their votes to keep the government open when the time comes.
When faced with a similar situation in March, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer caved. This time, the question on everyone’s mind is whether the Democrats will hold strong, use this moment to stand up to Trump and his backers, and show the country that this is NOT a moment for business as usual.
We want to hear from Our Revolution supporters to understand what our movement believes that the Democrats should prioritize at this crucial moment in history. Can you take a quick minute to fill out this survey and tell us where you stand? Here’s the first question:
Should Democrats hold strong and refuse to vote to fund the government next week?
One thing is clear: while Republicans run roughshod over norms and the law, we cannot keep allowing our Democratic leaders to continue chasing “compromise.” But a key question is what concessions our movement believes Democrats should demand in return for their vote.
Democratic leadership has zeroed in on health care: demanding a reversal of the unprecedented cuts to Medicaid from earlier this year and an extension of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) subsidies that help millions of Americans afford health insurance from their state marketplaces.
But we want to know: Are there other issues you think they should prioritize?
Our Revolution was built to challenge business as usual inside the Democratic Party. Your perspective can shape where our movement goes from here. And with a tidal wave of grassroots momentum, we can show Democratic officials that progressives are watching – and we expect bold, principled action.
Your responses will help inform our movement’s next mobilization efforts. When you fill out this quick survey, you will help our movement fight back against Trump.
When we organize, we win!
Our Revolution
