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Indivisibles,
55 weeks.
389 days.
9,336 hours.
That’s how long we have to fight back against Republicans working to
retake the majority in Congress. And the truth is we can’t afford to lose
-- so we can’t afford to wait any longer to get into the fight.
[ [link removed] ]That’s why today, we’re launching GIVE NO GROUND: our plan to win the
midterms and prevent Mitch McConnell and insurrectionist Republicans from
taking control of Congress. (Below, we’re going to tell you all about the
program and how we’re going to win. But if you want to skip all that
nitty-gritty and [ [link removed] ]chip in now to fund this program and all our work to
keep our Democratic trifecta in 2022, click here.)
[3]Give No Ground: Support Democratic incumbents on the front lines of the
2022 midterm elections.
Before we talk about our plan, let’s talk about the elephant in the room:
2022 is going to be tough. We’re defending narrow margins in both the
House and the Senate (Republicans need to pick up just five seats to
regain the majority), and Republicans have spent the last year pushing
voter suppression laws in states across the country while preparing to
gerrymander themselves back into the majority.
How tough will it be? Let’s look at history.
In the 2010 midterm elections, Democrats lost a net of 64 House seats and
Republicans gained six seats in the Senate. In 1994, Democrats lost a net
of 52 House seats and Republicans picked up eight seats in the Senate.
Since World War II, only twice has the president’s party gained seats in
the midterm elections (and even then, the gains were small).
One election analyst recently put it like this: “Dems really must grapple
with the very high likelihood that they’ll lose the House in 2022 and how
that boosts the likelihood of a GOP Congress elected in 2024 trying to
overturn the next presidential election.”
Now, this is where we tell you to take a deep breath -- because there’s
too much at stake (making progress on climate change, building a
sustainable economy for working people, and passing the democracy-saving
reforms we desperately need, for starters) not to fight like hell to stop
them. And we do believe that we can win.
How?
We Give No Ground. And we start today.
Give No Ground is built to defend essential Democratic seats in target
states and districts across the country. These elections will decide the
fate of our majorities and the Biden agenda (and maybe the presidential
election in 2024). The incumbents in these states and districts have
worked hard for their constituents to win an inclusive recovery for the
people and make the president’s platform a reality (A pathway to
citizenship! Lowering prescription drug prices! Investments in climate and
the care economy! Investments in affordable housing! Making the
ultra-wealthy and corporations pay their fair share!).
They’ve been delivering for us; now we’re going to deliver for them.
[4]Give No Ground: This program is focused on holding Democrats'
congressional majorities by supporting the reelection of key incumbents.
This is more than a volunteer program. Give No Ground will respond rapidly
to the evolving electoral landscape and ensure resources go where they’re
needed most. We’re going to mobilize the Indivisible network to become a
force in this election, and we’ll be using some exciting tools and
strategies to do it.
* (So Many) Tools. Through Give No Ground, Indivisibles
e-v-e-r-y-w-h-e-r-e will be able to impact these races by calling,
texting, and writing postcards to essential voters. We’re taking an
all-of-the-above strategy to get out the vote.
* Get Out the Vote Event Support. Groups in target districts will get
national support for election events like canvass launches and other
GOTV events (keep an eye out for some new Indivisible merch too).
* Grassroots-Driven Strategy. We’ll establish national working groups
for Give No Ground targets and give local Indivisibles across the
country opportunities to “adopt-a-district” to ensure Democrats have
all the grassroots muscle they need. With strategy update calls,
consultations on advertising, and more, we’re bringing you into the
heart of the fight.
We can win in 2022. And the most important part of that win will be you.
It’s all hands on deck, and it’s important we start early. If you’re in
this fight, here’s what’s next:
1. [ [link removed] ]Set up a monthly donation to fund this program. None of this work
-- from providing groups with voter contact tools to writing policy
explainers to texting voters -- is possible without funding from
grassroots supporters. We don’t take money from corporations or
political parties, so we need your help, all year long, to win. [ [link removed] ]If
you can't make a monthly commitment, chip in $10 right now to support
us and help expand our work.
2. [ [link removed] ]Get in the fight by taking the Give No Ground Pledge, now. We’re
building a people-powered movement to hold back Republicans in the
midterms. If you’re in to Give No Ground in 2022, tell us how. Do you
want to talk to voters in target districts? Write letters? Do you
speak a language that could be useful in turning out underserved
communities? Let us know, and we’ll give you what you need to get
involved.
3. [ [link removed] ]Join your local Indivisible group. Local groups are the lifeblood
of this program -- hard stop. Once you’ve taken the pledge, look up
your local group and reach out to connect -- they’ll be on the
frontlines of this fight and need you there. If you’re already plugged
in, commit now to asking three of your friends to join an Indivisible
group near them. This is an all-hands-on-deck election, and in these
early days, one of the most important things we can do is grow this
movement.
Let’s fight like hell these next 389 days. Because together, we will win.
In solidarity,
Indivisible Team
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