Some ppl say a cosponsor list isn’t “genuine” & forcing a vote, even if it fails, will add clarity by “putting ppl on the record” (even though cosponsor list IS on the record).
Problem is w/ a GOP Senate, ppl can still disingenuously vote bc they know it’s going to a graveyard
Problem is w/ a GOP Senate, ppl can still disingenuously vote bc they know it’s going to a graveyard
So now you’ve actually made life harder for organizers bc if you suspect a cosponsor isn’t a “genuine” supporter, you now just gave them a chance to cover when stakes are low - so now they can ward off pressure
Pay attn: actual M4A grassroots organizers haven’t pushed for this
Pay attn: actual M4A grassroots organizers haven’t pushed for this
Grassroots organizing & pressure campaigns take an insane amount of work & preparation
Key organizing moments may look like random uprisings & viral internet moments to some, but they aren’t- they are result of years of targeted organizing & ppls’ mvmts, aided by present moment
Key organizing moments may look like random uprisings & viral internet moments to some, but they aren’t- they are result of years of targeted organizing & ppls’ mvmts, aided by present moment
If you want a model on how we can *successfully* secure floor votes on progressive leg, examine how the grassroots JUST successfully forced (and passed!) a $15/hr min wage in the House even over Conservative Dem objections:
theintercept.com/2019/11/13/min…
theintercept.com/2019/11/13/min…
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