Monday, May 9, 2022TOP 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 AHEAD TOP TIDBITS In an interview this weekend, Mitch McConnell confirmed that a federal abortion ban is “possible” under Republican control. Not only are Republicans hellbent on gutting reproductive rights, extreme Republicans across the country – including in McConnell’s own caucus – want no exceptions for rape and incest, to limit access to birth control and contraceptives, and to even throw doctors in jail. The DNC released the following statement in response: “With Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell at the helm, Republicans have waged a war on abortion access. Now, McConnell is making clear that a federal abortion ban could be next on Republicans’ extreme MAGA agenda. And worse – Republicans across the country, including in McConnell’s own caucus, support banning abortion with no exceptions for rape or incest. This is what’s at stake in this election. Republicans continue to prove how dangerous Republican majorities would be, and voters will hold them accountable for their extremism.” Read more from the DNC War Room HERE.
High-speed internet service is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. But too many families go without high-speed internet because of the cost or have to cut back on other essentials to make their monthly internet service payments. Lowering prices—including the cost of high-speed internet service—is President Biden’s top priority. Today, President Biden and Vice President Harris are announcing that they have secured private sector commitments that will lower high-speed internet costs for millions of American families. As part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the president and vice president worked with Democrats and Republicans to create the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which allows tens of millions of American households to reduce their internet service costs by up to $30/month (or $75/month on Tribal lands). To ensure the most efficient use of those public dollars and to deliver maximum cost savings to families, the Biden-Harris administration has secured commitments from 20 leading internet providers—covering more than 80% of the U.S. population across urban, suburban, and rural areas—to either increase speeds or cut prices, making sure they all offer ACP-eligible households high-speed, high-quality internet plans for no more than $30/month. Read the full White House fact sheet on today’s announcement HERE.
See below for the details on events in the states today: ARIZONA: MONDAY at 10 am local time, Democratic Candidate for Attorney General Kris Mayes, Democratic Candidate for Maricopa County Attorney Julie Gunnigle, Arizona Democratic Party Chair Raquel Terán, and Arizona Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Chair Rebecca Rios will host a press conference to condemn any attacks on Arizonans’ right to safe, legal, and affordable abortion services and reproductive health care. GEORGIA: Monday, May 9, Members of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus are holding a press conference to speak out on the SCOTUS’s draft opinion of Roe v. Wade and the urgent need to defend the right to an abortion in Georgia. NORTH CAROLINA: TODAY, May 9 at 10:30 AM ET in Raleigh, NC, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02), North Carolina Democratic Party (NCDP) Chair Bobbie Richardson and local faith leaders held an in-person press conference in support of their commitment to protecting access to safe, legal abortions for North Carolinians after a draft SCOTUS decision was released outlining their plan to strike down Roe v. Wade.
FROM THE DNC WAR ROOM @DNCWarRoom: Mitch McConnell admitted it’s possible a Republican majority would pass a federal abortion ban. Republican majorities would be simply too dangerous for millions of Americans. @DNCWarRoom: Extreme Republicans across the country are showing us what they’re planning next after they ban abortion. No exceptions for rape and incest. Limiting access to birth control and contraceptives. Throwing doctors in jail. Republicans’ MAGA agenda is simply too extreme. @DNCWarRoom: Believe Mitch McConnell when he says it: If Republicans gain majorities they’re interested in banning abortions nationally — even if there are no exceptions for rape or incest. FROM THE CHAIR'S DESK @harrisonjaime (Instagram): Republicans are too extreme to govern. [VIDEO]
MESSAGE TO MOBILIZE
Please amplify some of our top content from DNC channels below: Republican leaders say they don’t want to send doctors to jail for doing their jobs. That’s flat-out false. Nearly every Republican senator has already cosponsored a proposal that includes potential prison sentences for doctors who perform abortions. @TheDemocrats (Twitter), (Facebook) Stop whatever you’re doing and take a moment to listen to @SenGillibrand. @TheDemocrats (Twitter), (Facebook) What’s at stake? If Roe v. Wade is overturned, around half of our states could quickly ban or severely restrict abortion. We must protect the freedom to choose. @TheDemocrats (Twitter), (Facebook) Want to help amplify the DNC’s message online? Join the DNC’s Greenfly to start receiving daily content updates and access to social media resources. Click here to download the app and use code: DEMSTALKERS at sign up. Please note that individuals working for independent expenditures or Democratic primary campaign candidates are ineligible to join the DNC’s Greenfly. ARTICLES TO AMPLIFY The New York Times: Senate Democrats Warn of G.O.P. Effort to Restrict Abortion Nationwide NPR: The Biden administration is capping the cost of internet for low-income Americans MSNBC: GOP leaders literally at a loss for words as job growth soars Associated Press: Biden starts program to provide discounted internet service
TOP TWEETS @TheDemocrats: Mitch McConnell has made it clear that a federal ban could be next on Republicans’ extreme MAGA agenda. Republicans continue to prove how dangerous their majorities would be. @WhiteHouse: Starting today, the cost of internet is fully covered for millions of eligible American families under a new Biden-Harris Administration initiative. Learn if you are eligible and how you can apply at GetInternet.gov.
TALKING POINTS1. Republicans’ Extreme Anti War Against Abortion Access Republicans are desperately trying to ignore and distract from their decades long war to take away abortion access.
In an interview this weekend, Mitch McConnell confirmed that a federal abortion ban is “possible” under Republican control. Not only are Republicans hellbent on gutting reproductive rights, they’re standing on the side of dangerous policies that put millions of pregnant people at risk. Mitch McConnell came right out and said it - Republican majorities would be interested in banning abortions nationally.
While Democrats want to protect the right to an abortion and keep these decisions between a woman and her doctor, Republicans have tirelessly prioritized taking away that right, advocating for a dangerous and harmful agenda.
Already MAGA Republican governors and state legislatures have made clear what overturning Roe could look like — throwing doctors in jail and banning abortion with NO exceptions for rape and incest.
If Roe is overturned, two dozen states have laws on the books to throw doctors in jail or punish abortion providers.
Ending Roe means as many as 26 states could move quickly to ban abortion – including 13 states with “trigger” laws that could immediately go into effect – leaving tens of millions of Americans without control over their own bodies.
Republicans’ MAGA agenda is wildly out of touch and unpopular with the American people. By about a 2-1 margin, Americans say Roe v. Wade should be upheld. AWashington Post-ABC poll found that 75% of people say decisions on abortion should be left to the woman and her doctor, including 95% of Democrats, 81% of independents and 53% of Republicans. Gallup polling shows that over 80% of the American public thinks abortion should be legal in at least some circumstances.
We are facing a pivotal moment for abortion access in our country and this November, every Republican will have to answer for their party’s relentless attacks on Americans’ rights.
Voters will make their voices heard and Democrats will fight back with everything we have to elect pro-choice leaders at every level of government.
BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION WEEK AHEADMonday, May 9
President Biden and Vice President Harris will deliver remarks on how the Biden-Harris administration is lowering the cost of high-speed internet for millions of American families and expanding access through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The president will sign into law S. 3522, the “Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022.”
The president will participate in a fundraising reception for the Democratic National Committee in Potomac, Maryland.
Tuesday, May 10
President Biden will deliver remarks on his plan to fight inflation and lower costs for working families, and contrast his approach with the ultra-MAGA plan to raise taxes on 75 million American families and threaten to sunset programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
The president will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Mario Draghi of Italy to reaffirm the deep bonds of friendship and strong partnership between the United States and Italy. The leaders will discuss their ongoing coordination with allies and partners on measures to support the people of Ukraine and to impose economic costs on Russia for its unprovoked aggression. They will also discuss our close cooperation on promoting global economic prosperity, increasing Europe’s energy security, and combating climate change.
Wednesday, May 11
President Biden will visit a family farm in Kankakee, Illinois to discuss the impact of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine on food supply and prices at home and abroad, and the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to give farmers the tools and resources they need to boost domestic food production. The president will deliver remarks on Putin’s Price Hike and his administration’s actions to support farmers and food processors, lower their costs and lower prices for families.
The president will address the 40th International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) International Convention in Chicago, Illinois.
The president will participate in a fundraising reception for the Democratic National Committee in Chicago, Illinois.
Thursday, May 12
President Biden will welcome the Leaders of ASEAN countries and the ASEAN Secretary-General to the White House for a dinner as part of the U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit. The summit will commemorate 45 years of U.S.-ASEAN relations and strengthen ASEAN’s central role in delivering sustainable solutions to the region’s most pressing challenges.
Friday, May 13
President Biden will participate in the U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit at the Department of State. |
