September 2020
Democracy’s essential workers are poll workers. Sign up today and help ensure that everyone in your community’s vote is counted. #PowerThePolls
— Protect Democracy (@protctdemocracy) September 1, 2020
👉 https://t.co/ZgkgG3rFlx 👈 pic.twitter.com/ED2Y56T4jT
Excited to announce that Colorado will have at least 368 mail ballot drop boxes for the General Election, an increase of 49% since I was elected in 2018!
— Jena Griswold (@JenaGriswold) September 1, 2020
My favorite holiday is here... Happy National Poll Worker Recruitment Day! You can sign up right now to help recruit poll workers, and find out how to become one, at https://t.co/IuS0kcZMn4
— Ben Wikler (@benwikler) September 1, 2020
What to do with the filibuster. My latest: https://t.co/WMyONGIyVj
— Norman Ornstein (@NormOrnstein) September 3, 2020
It’s time we come together as a nation to heal and address the challenges we face. Tune in to our community conversation in Kenosha, Wisconsin: https://t.co/5Vda70tPCu
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) September 3, 2020
What do you think Election Night will look like this year? pic.twitter.com/tCLT5hK4bk
— Election Task Force (@ElectionTask) September 3, 2020
It's too late for 300,000 aspiring Americans to vote in the 2020 election, because DHS delays will prevent them from becoming US citizens in time.
— Doug Rand (@doug_rand) September 3, 2020
Based on newly disclosed govt data, reported by @crampell @washingtonpost & analyzed by @chooseboundless:
1/https://t.co/BBAJmKBHpr
New, from @TheAtlantic: Trump skipped a visit to an American military cemetery in France after calling the dead "losers" for getting killed: Full story here: https://t.co/4PUGrR7tCS
— Jeffrey Goldberg (@JeffreyGoldberg) September 3, 2020
My response to the horrible lies from anonymous “sources” in the Atlantic: pic.twitter.com/uHtgJvrwCb
— J. Hogan Gidley (@JHoganGidley) September 4, 2020
I refuse to be lectured on my president's support for our troops from the party that let Benghazi happen and then tried to cover it up.
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) September 4, 2020
"If Trump claims a victory that is not rightly his, a few marches in the streets will not be an adequate response. There may have to be a sustained campaign of civic action," writes @nytdavidbrooks. https://t.co/DcYDj4Lrwu
— New York Times Opinion (@nytopinion) September 4, 2020
I just got through two years without my Dad a few days ago. The loss is still incredibly painful and raw. No one is more acutely aware of how vile and disgusting Trump has been to my family, it is still hard to understand - America knows who this man is...
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) September 4, 2020
I was never a big fan of John McCain, disagreed with him on many things including ridiculous endless wars and the lack of success he had in dealing with the VA and our great Vets, but the lowering of our Nations American Flags, and the first class funeral he was given by our....
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 4, 2020
..Country, had to be approved by me, as President, & I did so without hesitation or complaint. Quite the contrary, I felt it was well deserved. I even sent Air Force One to bring his body, in casket, from Arizona to Washington. It was my honor to do so. Also, I never called..
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 4, 2020
....John a loser and swear on whatever, or whoever, I was asked to swear on, that I never called our great fallen soldiers anything other than HEROES. This is more made up Fake News given by disgusting & jealous failures in a disgraceful attempt to influence the 2020 Election!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 4, 2020
Two former sr Trump admin officials confirm .@JeffreyGoldberg reporting that President Trump disparaged veterans and did not want to drive to honor American war dead at Aisne-Marne Cemetery outside Paris.
— Jennifer Griffin (@JenGriffinFNC) September 4, 2020
Once again Trump is embroiled in a heated controversy. Once again, it is about something he’s alleged to have said. And once again, his reported comments are at odds with his record, this time on veterans and the military. Such disparities have been a constant in his presidency.
— Brit Hume (@brithume) September 6, 2020
We must pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, support automatic and same-day voter registration, and help fund secure state voting systems.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) September 6, 2020
That’s what @JoeBiden and I will do when we’re in the White House.
Starting to get VERY high marks in our handling of the Coronavirus (China Virus), especially when compared to other countries and areas of the world. Now the Vaccines (Plus) are coming, and fast!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 7, 2020
To be brutally accurate: Donald Trump is directly responsible for those deaths, plus the mayhem in many more with organ failure, plus the economic trauma and mental health catastrophe that have ensued.
— Norman Ornstein (@NormOrnstein) September 7, 2020
ICYMI: Task Force Members @MariaTeresa1, @KristenClarkeJD,@NormOrnstein, and @jgeltzer
— Election Task Force (@ElectionTask) September 8, 2020
discuss the threat disinformation poses to our elections on @amjoyshow https://t.co/rARe9l4B6m
. @Nedfoley and @LarryDiamond have a must read piece on some of our nightmare scenarios, and what to do about them in @TheAtlantic https://t.co/7VXZhbTpkZ
— Norman Ornstein (@NormOrnstein) September 8, 2020
This is President Trump on tape, on February 7, saying that the coronavirus is "more deadly than your – you know, your, even your strenuous flus." But he minimized the threat in public. On February 26, he told the public "I think that’s a problem that’s going to go away." pic.twitter.com/TOHTpqYtvZ
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) September 9, 2020
On Feb 7, Trump told Woodward that the novel coronavirus was 5 times deadlier than the seasonal flu. More than a month later he sent this tweet: https://t.co/BojiI97AzO
— Jake Tapper 🦅 (@jaketapper) September 9, 2020
The House should start a new round of impeachment hearings. This is deadly. https://t.co/tym4l3ty3A
— Norman Ornstein (@NormOrnstein) September 9, 2020
What will it take to defend the election? Here’s one winning strategy https://t.co/rx095o2sdw By @GeorgeLakey_ pic.twitter.com/6WQd4fbLOo
— Waging Nonviolence (@wagingnv) September 10, 2020
How exactly do we elect the president? In the latest from the National Task Force on Election Crises, we explain: https://t.co/0u8jvZmdmL
— Election Task Force (@ElectionTask) September 10, 2020
Plugged into https://t.co/5H86deZjD6 & wondering how you can plan a response in your hometown if Trump refuses to accept the results? Check out @TheRedLineGuide from really amazing experts in pro-democracy movements: https://t.co/hSrLgG7s5j
— Indivisible Guide ❌👑 (@IndivisibleTeam) September 11, 2020
P.S. They had us at Google Doc Guide. pic.twitter.com/zWGJ4a2b3y
NEW RESOURCE: Check out this great new guide from @theredlineguide about how we can all take action to ensure that we have a safe and successful election in November 2020. https://t.co/1k6ckBJvIs #Vote2020 pic.twitter.com/mHeAvdWmAc
— People For the American Way (@peoplefor) September 11, 2020
. @noahopinion Steps to take: First, we have to try as best we can, to head off some of the elements of the problem. Alert media, social media to proclaim over and over that there is no winner, many votes to be counted. Indicate, eg, that 2/3rds of vote not yet counted. 1/
— Norman Ornstein (@NormOrnstein) September 11, 2020
Glad to see @Twitter acting on voting disinformation.
— Vanita Gupta (@vanitaguptaCR) September 12, 2020
You can access accurate information about voting in North Carolina at https://t.co/71zdxdhkBv and if you’re in NC and encountering problems, call 866-OUR-VOTE run by @LawyersComm pic.twitter.com/fh2qXV1bTO
Check out our upcoming events! Simulations, trainings, meetings, oh my! https://t.co/LdV6vubk89#TrumpMustGo #DefendDemocracy
— ShutDownDC (@ShutDown_DC) September 14, 2020
Will the elections be free and fair? If he loses, will he leave? The rest of the country is finally starting to take this threat seriously. Hold The Line has developed a guide on the plausible ways Trump could refuse to step down & what we can do about it https://t.co/6VLZSO2Fod
— Indivisible Rosedale Huddle (@RosedaleHuddle) September 14, 2020
Two of our amazing team [Marium & Ankur] have teamed up with allies @HardyMerriman and @kifahshah to launch a field organizing guide for volunteers called "Hold the Line: A Guide to Defending Democracy".
— M+R (@MRCampaigns) September 14, 2020
Check out the thread below to find out more ⬇️⬇️⬇️ pic.twitter.com/NziqTt1pca
FLOYD PROTESTS: Damage from looting and arson amid mostly peaceful protests over the police killing of George Floyd will cost $1-2 billion in claims, according to the Insurance Information Institute. pic.twitter.com/uaNPwwnUEQ
— CBS Evening News with Tony Dokoupil (@CBSEveningNews) September 16, 2020
There’s no feeling like finishing a book, and I’m proud of this one. In A Promised Land, I try to provide an honest accounting of my presidency, the forces we grapple with as a nation, and how we can heal our divisions and make democracy work for everybody. pic.twitter.com/T1QSZVDvOm
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 17, 2020
Starting Now: The National Task Force on Election Crises hosts: Covering an Unprecedented Election — a virtual summit where our experts will provide insight into how to cover the unique challenges of this election. #ElectionSummit
— Election Task Force (@ElectionTask) September 17, 2020
"It's important that voters have confidence...
— Election Task Force (@ElectionTask) September 17, 2020
this voter empowerment message is crucial and it's important that the media amplify these messages even while covering some of these attacks on our democratic institutions" - @vanitaguptaCR #ElectionSummit
New training dates announced! “How to Beat an Election-Related Power Grab” is a two-session national workshop led by @GeorgeLakey_. Register for the Oct 1st/Oct 6th workshop here: https://t.co/TsdBCit51f pic.twitter.com/KrutikAyXa
— choosedemocracy (@choosedemo) September 18, 2020
In all the research on preventing coups, there’s one common theme: People stop doing what the coup plotters tell them to do. https://t.co/EQthcCjJ0q @SZunes @civilresistance @HardyMerriman @EricaChenoweth
— Waging Nonviolence (@wagingnv) September 18, 2020
#ElectionDay will likely be the start of a long and tumultuous fight over who won - and even if he loses Trump may refuse to leave office. If he’s successful this is an imminent threat to our democracy.
— M+R (@MRCampaigns) September 18, 2020
It's time for us ALL to plan our response. 🧵 below https://t.co/3DuvWZXut0
STEP 1. RSVP for an M+R Roundtable on 9/30 to learn how nonprofits can plan for a contested election. Click here to register today ➡️ https://t.co/oHJmB96pIV pic.twitter.com/W6Ok501ZvF— M+R (@MRCampaigns) September 18, 2020
STEP 2: Check out Hold the Line: A Guide to Defending Democracy [from @TheRedLineGuide].
— M+R (@MRCampaigns) September 18, 2020
This new resource offers a detailed roadmap for three potential scenarios we might face during and after the election.
Check out the guide here ➡️ https://t.co/UvhVH6f0ZN pic.twitter.com/5S9hk8Levf
STEP 3: Start the conversation at your organization NOW. RIGHT NOW ⏰⏰⏰!
— M+R (@MRCampaigns) September 18, 2020
Check out our article for some helpful tips to guide the discussion and prepare your organizations for any number of possible scenarios: https://t.co/3DuvWZXut0
Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died this evening surrounded by her family at her home in Washington, D.C., due to complications of metastatic pancreas cancer. She was 87 years old.
— Jake Tapper 🦅 (@jaketapper) September 18, 2020
#RBG official swearing in ,Aug. 1993 #RIPRuthBaderGinsburg pic.twitter.com/S1FbKcr2Fq
— Rana Abtar - رنا أبتر (@Ranaabtar) September 19, 2020
WATCH: POTUS is trying to undermine the legitimacy of the election. The good news? @IanBassin explains: The Founders divided authority for running elections among many institutions. At the end of the day, “the greatest protection for democracy is us participating in it.” pic.twitter.com/7WjbOYz8OD
— Protect Democracy (@protctdemocracy) September 19, 2020
Impromptu vigil at the Supreme Court building, where the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg served for 27 years. pic.twitter.com/RBCwdATVU3
— Gabe Fleisher (@WakeUp2Politics) September 19, 2020
We cannot have Election Day come and go with a 4-4 Court. We risk a constitutional crisis if we do not have a 9-Justice Supreme Court, particularly when there is such a risk of a contested election.
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) September 19, 2020
Every now and then, Judy and I would share a meal with RBG and Marty. He was ebullient, outgoing, funny. She was shy. The first question she would always ask: How is Bob Bork doing? They had been colleagues on the DC Circuit, and she knew the Supreme Court battle left him wounded
— Norman Ornstein (@NormOrnstein) September 19, 2020
After her beloved Marty died, instead of withdrawing she became more outgoing. Always warm, often funny, just a sweetheart and a mensch. Remember that—along with her towering role as a proponent of social justice and her immense accomplishments before the Court and on it.
— Norman Ornstein (@NormOrnstein) September 19, 2020
We saw her just a week ago on Zoom in a tribute to our mutual friend Bob Katzmann, another towering figure on the judiciary, stepping back as Chief Judge of the 2nd Circuit. Warm, eloquent, witty and strong. That is how I will remember her.
— Norman Ornstein (@NormOrnstein) September 19, 2020
My statement on the Supreme Court vacancy: pic.twitter.com/jvYyDN5gG4
— Sen. Susan Collins (@SenatorCollins) September 19, 2020
An incredible number of people at the Supreme Court for the first organized vigil in the wake of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death. All standing in near total silence like last night.
— Alejandro Alvarez (@aletweetsnews) September 20, 2020
Walk up 1st street and you’ll hear nothing but crickets and a distant choir singing Lennon’s Imagine. pic.twitter.com/CetEtzHdHd
Justice Department designates New York, Portland, Seattle as 'anarchist jurisdictions' that could lose federal funding https://t.co/jv1KkNvFtp
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) September 21, 2020
The National Task Force on Election Crises put together a cross-partisan approved checklist of six key elements to help us assess whether November’s election was successful. Here they are: pic.twitter.com/CbscbMWela
— Election Task Force (@ElectionTask) September 22, 2020
Progressive media that helped promote @EricaChenoweth and @MariaJStephan (of the US Defense Dept)'s fraudulent study on #nonviolence refuse to publish critiques of that position or even analysis of how the methodology is faulty.
— PeterGelderloos (@PeterGelderloos) September 23, 2020
These media...https://t.co/92BdFmk8cp
When Trump refuses to concede, the cascading effects could break our fragile transition of power. My new cover story in @TheAtlantic. https://t.co/l98m2QRszn
— Barton Gellman (@bartongellman) September 23, 2020
.@POTUS: "I think this will end up in the Supreme Court. & I think it's very important that we have 9 Justices. & I think the system is going to go very quickly. I'll be submitting at 5 o'clock on Saturday, the name of the person I chose for this most important of positions." pic.twitter.com/v1veiqU2Mm
— CSPAN (@cspan) September 23, 2020
For more than a century, all states have selected their electors based on the popular vote. Read our overview of how state legislatures appoint their slate of electors here: https://t.co/DKwYu8Bpcw
— Election Task Force (@ElectionTask) September 23, 2020
BREAKING: Asked if he would commit to a peaceful transfer of power after the election—win or lose—Pres. Trump responded, "Well, we're going to have to see what happens." https://t.co/cP04cUWQwj
— ABC News (@ABC) September 23, 2020
CALL TO ACTION - Protecting our #democracy will take every single one of us!
— Speak Up Now (@SpeakUpNowOR) September 24, 2020
Please share this video: https://t.co/WS6PW8DstH
It puts the next few months into context, and walks you through how to take action in your community!#SpeakUpNow #ChooseDemocracy #HoldTheLine
Now he’s outright saying he won’t leave. Did you need more alarm bells?
— ShutDownDC (@ShutDown_DC) September 24, 2020
People power will prove him wrong. He may not leave voluntarily, but he’s going to leave. We’re going to make it happen.#TrumpMustGo #DefendDemocracy #ShutDownDC https://t.co/SxuSGszzBA
Hold the Line: A Guide to Defending Democracy is new guide with steps for national action to protect #Election2020. @HardyMerriman & @kifahshah will discuss the guide & how people can form local election protection groups to #ProtectDemocracy. Free event, https://t.co/MaMIw4TyaN pic.twitter.com/bOsGwFGYj3
— Woman’s National Democratic Club (@WNDC_1922) September 24, 2020
10 things you need to know to stop a coup: https://t.co/EQthcCjJ0q by @DanielActivism #ChooseDemocracy pic.twitter.com/LM2xdryu3d
— Waging Nonviolence (@wagingnv) September 24, 2020
WATCH: Task Force member @thetrevorpotter spoke w/@KateBolduan about how state legislatures cannot override the will of voters & appoint their preferred electors, which would violate federal law & constitutional guarantees of due process: https://t.co/I2b4CqREmO
— Election Task Force (@ElectionTask) September 25, 2020
Wondering what YOU can do to help make sure the US presidential election is free, fair, safe and respected? Read this great guide from https://t.co/rnQRAJUJAR
— Rosa Brooks (@brooks_rosa) September 25, 2020
It's time. Ever since 2016 I've been drawing red lines in my head as a guide to take to the streets; if Trump fired Mueller; if he was impeached but wouldn't leave; but his "boil the frog" tactics deliberately prevent the crystallization of one moment. No more. @TheRedLineGuide
— Anne-Marie Slaughter🇺🇦 (@SlaughterAM) September 26, 2020
Wondering what's coming up from Shut Down DC? We've got plenty planned. In the next weeks, we have another Election Meltdown Simulation, an online version of our Street Smarts Direct Action Training, another open organizing call and an extended Training for Trainers!
— ShutDownDC (@ShutDown_DC) September 26, 2020
Thursday, October 2nd, 7 PM EST: Timeline to a Meltdown 2020 Election Simulation (register by 12:00 noon on October 1) https://t.co/vGyLUbXDJC
— ShutDownDC (@ShutDown_DC) September 26, 2020
I gave a comprehensive picture of what news organizations need to do differently on this election, per our @ElectionTask on CBS streaming: https://t.co/SJXq4AJztf
— Norman Ornstein (@NormOrnstein) September 26, 2020
Share with anybody who will comment or produce election coverage!
Trump officially chooses Amy Coney Barrett for SCOTUS. Barrett is the fulfillment of Trump’s threat to nominate an individual who would strip health care away from millions and eviscerate Roe v. Wade.
— Vanita Gupta (@vanitaguptaCR) September 26, 2020
This nomination puts our rights and the future of our democracy at stake.
Trump and Senate Republicans refuse to address the pandemic or the systemic racism and injustice that permeate our society. But they are determined to rush a Supreme Court nomination despite the fact that people are already voting.
— Vanita Gupta (@vanitaguptaCR) September 26, 2020
This is nothing less than an all-out assault on our democracy – and our civil and human rights are hanging in the balance. Senators must allow the people to decide who should select and confirm the next justice. No consideration until after inauguration. #WeDissent
— Vanita Gupta (@vanitaguptaCR) September 26, 2020
Share this guide from @TheRedLineGuide broadly. Now. https://t.co/jO2MyU84R3
— Mike Signer (@MikeSigner) September 27, 2020
In case you missed it, we're teaming up with @repowerorg to host a Roundtable on September 30 from 4–5pm EST with @TheRedLineGuide!
— M+R (@MRCampaigns) September 28, 2020
Register here https://t.co/iQYINieqqx. We'll also host a simultaneous live stream on our Facebook page for any Zoom overflow. pic.twitter.com/3sNQ7x8n1j
11 years ago, Sully was called for his moment. Now, we are all called to this moment.
— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) September 29, 2020
Join Sully in regaining control of this nation's destiny by voting Donald Trump out.
In partnership with @votevets. pic.twitter.com/r9wQiAdjRO
We are a democracy and Trump isn't king. We must not be distracted. Massive participation is the surest way to inoculate our democracy against his authoritarian threats.
— Vanita Gupta (@vanitaguptaCR) September 29, 2020
My new @washingtonpost piece: https://t.co/cv2s95E9yu
Ready for the debate! pic.twitter.com/1zT5YjWqar
— Norman Ornstein (@NormOrnstein) September 30, 2020
Chris Wallace: "Are you willing, tonight, to condemn white supremacists and militia groups and to say that they need to stand down..."
— Axios (@axios) September 30, 2020
Trump: "Proud Boys, stand back and stand by! But I'll tell you what, somebody's got to do something about antifa and the left." pic.twitter.com/4vrPocKzcu
There’s no other way to put it: the President of the United States refused to disavow white supremacists on the debate stage last night. pic.twitter.com/Q3VZTW1vUV
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) September 30, 2020
ICYMI: Read Task Force member, @Nedfoley 's recommendations for avoiding a crisis in this election in @washingtonpost https://t.co/dted1DInX8
— Election Task Force (@ElectionTask) September 30, 2020
Things can move quickly after November 3.
— choosedemocracy (@choosedemo) September 30, 2020
We need to be ready to respond quickly, as well, to protect our democracy.
Read the @TheRedLineGuide https://t.co/CrNSpWWw4b
Trump’s final words during the first ever presidential debate of 2020 was to talk about non-documented and likely non-existent voter fraud.
— choosedemocracy (@choosedemo) September 30, 2020
We have to be ready to declare loudly and strongly if it happens: This is a coup.