Monday, March 14, 2022 Mar 14, 2022 TOP TIDBITS
FROM THE DNC WAR ROOM
FROM THE CHAIR’S DESK
MESSAGE TO MOBILIZE
ARTICLES TO AMPLIFY
TOP TWEETS
TALKING POINTS
BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION WEEK AHEADTOP TIDBITS Donald Trump spent the weekend heaping more praise on Putin, who he called “driven,” and said Putin’s motivation to launch an unprovoked attack that’s claimed hundreds of Ukrainian civilians’ lives was because he had a “lot of love.” Meanwhile, President Biden has united our allies across the globe to stand strong against Russian aggression, enforce unprecedented sanctions, and arm Ukraine against the Russian invasion. Read more from the DNC War Room HERE.
From Thursday, March 10 to Saturday, March 12, the DNC held its annual Winter Meeting in Washington, DC. On Saturday, Vice President Harris delivered remarks. Watch her remarks HERE.
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) has launched a website, GOPTaxHike.com, to make sure voters know that Rick Scott and Senate Republicans’ midterm agenda would raise taxes on millions of Americans. Read more HERE.
FROM THE DNC WAR ROOMDNC War Room: SPLIT SCREEN: While Trump Again Praises Putin, Biden Unites Our Allies DNC War Room: Statement On Trump Saying Putin Is “A Man That Is Just Driven” @DNCWarRoom: Legal experts from across the political spectrum agree: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has the background, character, and qualifications needed to serve on our nation’s highest court.FROM THE CHAIR'S DESK@harrisonjaime: Democrats' accomplishments aren't just about good headlines or scoring points against the Republicans. Our work delivering the American Rescue Plan and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has changed lives. [PHOTO]MESSAGE TO MOBILIZE@JoeBiden: Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, we lifted this country out of crisis and added more jobs to the economy in a single year than any other administration. @KamalaHarris: President Biden has signed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 into law, ending forced arbitration in cases of workplace sexual abuse. This would not be possible without the survivors who spoke out and demanded change. @TheDemocrats: Make no mistake—this is Putin’s gas price hike. And President Biden is taking every step within his power to minimize its impact on Americans. @TheDemocrats (Instagram): Last year, our country saw the fastest economic growth in almost 40 years—thanks in large part to the American Rescue Plan. Reminder: every Republican in Congress opposed it. ARTICLES TO AMPLIFYCBS News: Secretary Pete Buttigieg and the $560 billion investment in America’s transportation infrastructure MSNBC: Putting a price tag on Rick Scott’s proposed GOP tax hikeTOP TWEETS@TheDemocrats: The problem with Republican politicians pretending to care about costs is that they’ve spent over a year unanimously opposing and blocking Democratic plans to lower costs. @POTUS: We are continuing the close cooperation with Allies and partners to make sure that the Ukrainian people can defend their nation. The United States has committed more than $1.2 billion in security assistance to Ukraine over the last year. @VP: In Poland, I met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada to discuss our united response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Our coordinated response, from sanctions to other economic measures, is rooted in our shared commitment to supporting the people of Ukraine. [PHOTO] TALKING POINTS 1. Recap of Vice President Harris’s Trip to Poland and Romania Vice President Harris had a successful and productive visit to Warsaw and Bucharest, demonstrating the strong, enduring relationship between the U.S. and our NATO allies, including those on the eastern flank.
She focused on coordinating closely with allies, standing up for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, and supporting the humanitarian and security needs of the Ukrainian people.
While in Poland, the vice president met with President Duda and Prime Minister Morawiecki of Poland, Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada, and people displaced from Ukraine. She spoke with personnel from the U.S Embassies in Kyiv and Warsaw, and she met with U.S. and Polish troops to thank them for their service, sacrifice, and dedication.
In Romania, the vice president met with President Iohannis of Romania, and she spoke to personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest.
During the visit, she also announced U.S. funding to support innocent civilians affected by Russia’s unjustified invasion of Ukraine, with an additional $53 million to provide lifesaving emergency food assistance to meet immediate needs of hundreds of thousands affected by the invasion, including people who are displaced from their homes and who are crossing the border out of Ukraine.
The vice president announced that two Patriot missile defense systems have arrived in Poland, further demonstrating our efforts to reinforce our allies and strengthen our collective defense.
Today’s Republican Party
One year ago last week, President Biden and Democrats used their majority to pass the American Rescue Plan into law, helping get over 200 million Americans vaccinated, cutting health insurance premiums and taxes for families, providing funding to reopen schools, and helping small businesses.
Meanwhile, the Republican Party has spent the last few weeks telling voters exactly what they would do if they take power in November:
Last week, Republican Senator Ron Johnson confirmed that Republicans still want to repeal the Affordable Care Act. That would mean that: More than 100 million Americans with preexisting conditions could lose insurance protections. Americans with private insurance could see their premiums skyrocket. Women could be charged more for their insurance. Health insurance premiums could massively spike. And, 21 million Americans could lose their insurance.
And Republicans have united behind Florida Senator and National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair Rick Scott’s plan to raise taxes on over half of Americans. One analysis found that Senator Scott’s plan would disproportionately fall on people making less than $100,000.
This is why Mitch McConnell desperately wanted to keep the Republican agenda hidden - a Republican majority would be devastating for Americans.
The choice could not be more clear: Republicans’ economic agenda is taking away health care from middle-class Americans, raising premiums, and hiking taxes on half of the country. President Biden and Democrats are focused on the steps he laid out in the State of the Union to lower costs for Americans: manufacture more in America, break up supply chain bottlenecks that are raising prices, promote competition, and reduce health care costs like prescription drugs.
BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION WEEK AHEAD Monday, March 14 Tuesday, March 15 The president, the vice president, the first lady, and the second gentleman will participate in an event on Equal Pay Day to celebrate Women’s History Month.
Thursday, March 17 President Biden will participate in a bilateral meeting with His Excellency Micheál Martin, Taoiseach of Ireland. The leaders will reaffirm the close and historic partnership between the United States and Ireland and the extraordinary bonds between our people.
The president, the vice president, the first lady, and the second gentleman will host H.E. Micheál Martin, Taoiseach of Ireland, and Mrs. Mary Martin for a Shamrock presentation at the White House, continuing a longstanding St. Patrick’s Day tradition.
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