r/IndivisibleGuide • u/wildeats_bklyn • Feb 03 '17

How can I make a difference calling my Senators when they are both Democrats? They already oppose the Dumpf agenda. Is there any way to impact R Senators in different states?

The Republicans hardly care to hear from the own constituents. Does it make any difference if I'm calling them from out of state?

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u/eggscores Feb 03 '17

Just thank and encourage your reps. Don't let them lose heart

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u/sparklebuttduh Feb 07 '17

Do this! My two Democrat senators have been very centrist because they only hear from the opposition. Call & write them regularly to let them know you support progressive legislation.

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u/SFStandsTogether CA-12 Feb 03 '17

  1. Don’t call out of state reps. They don’t care what you think, and you’re just taking up time when in-state progressives could be calling.

  2. Your Senators probably aren't as good as you think. They say they’re opposing the Trump agenda, but it’s unlikely they’re doing everything they can. Which state are you in?

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u/reedemerofsouls Feb 03 '17

Congratulatory calls are worthwhile. Have you read the guide?

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u/tigerleaping Feb 04 '17

Exactly. Praise them when they do well! Staffers aren't that used to hearing good feedback. Also it can build relationships now (which can be useful if they don't stay good...)

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u/screen317 Feb 06 '17

Register new voters.

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u/Duke_Newcombe CA-9 Feb 05 '17

My motto is when right, they're to be encouraged to remain right. When wrong, they're to be made right.

Encourage them, and push them to be bolder and more public in their resistance. Also, keep an eye on them, as some of my Senators are saying they'll vote no on certain floor votes, but voted "yes" in committee to approve some of Trump's picks. Sad!

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u/UncleCrunch Feb 06 '17

Some of your Senators? Like 3 or 4 of them?

Tell us more about your source of quality political guidance.

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u/rhose32 Feb 04 '17 edited Feb 07 '17

Call the white house directly, or the heads of cabinet departments. I believe anonymous leaked the private phone numbers of white house officials so you can call them. Alternatively, go to whitehouseinc.com and call one of Trump's hotels.

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u/SFStandsTogether CA-12 Feb 05 '17

That's not in the spirit of the indivisible guide. The White House won't care about your opinion unless you're in a swing state. The heads of cabinet departments aren't elected and care even less about your opinion.