LAST chance to STOP Devos!

[Anonymous]

2 republicans will oppose DeVos. It is looking like the Senate will go 50-50 which means Pence makes the choice and we can probably assume he will be pro DeVos.

So whom do we call? I have called my own Senators, but they are on our side. If you know people from states where the Senators are pro-Devos please urge them to call/email/post to their FB. Also, we might as well call them too. They need to be flooded with verbal and written dissent.

Let's stop DeVOS!

[Anonymous]

Sen. Moran, R- KS is apparently still undecided. As is Flake, right? Heitcamp (sp?).

[Anonymous]

Recommendations from indivisible:

With the announcement that Senators Collins and Murkowski have flipped on DeVos, we're now only ONE VOTE short of thwarting her nomination. But Republicans in the Senate know we're close to scuttling DeVos, so they're trying to rush her through today or tomorrow. We need to act fast.

Why Devos is unfit for the job. DeVos is another one of Trump’s crony cabinet picks that has tried to buy her way into the Administration. She would gut our education system if confirmed.

• DeVos has ZERO experience in public education
• Devos doesn’t care about addressing the student debt crisis
• She made over $1 million in campaign contributions to Senators voting on her nomination
• She wants to destroy public education and funnel tax dollars away to private schools instead
• She wants to stop federal support for students with disabilities

Even Republicans aren’t support her. Trump is quickly losing votes in his own party – Republican Senators Collins and Murkowski have already said they will vote against DeVos. This means if ONE more Republican votes her against her, she won’t be confirmed.

We can stop this confirmation. We need to show up at district offices. If you can, make a recording or picture and share it widely. Tag your Senator and us. #StandIndivisble.

Also, we need to make immediate calls to DC and district offices.

Friends in Nevada, we're counting on YOU to call Senator Heller RIGHT NOW: 202-224-6244 DC, [phone] Reno.

Arizona, we’re counting on YOU to call Senator Flake RIGHT NOW: 202-224-4521 DC, [phone].

Pennsylvania, we're counting on YOU to call Senator Toomey RIGHT NOW: 215-241-1090 Philly, 202-224-4254 DC, 412-803-3501 PGH.

Ohio, we’re counting on YOU to call Sen Portman RIGHT NOW: 202-224-3353 DC, 419-259-3895 Toledo.

Alaska, we need YOU to call Sen Sullivan RIGHT NOW: [phone] Anchorage [phone] Juneau.

Friends in West Virginia, we need YOU to call Sen Capito RIGHT NOW: 304-347-5372 Charleston, 202-224-6472 DC.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/01/politics/collins-murkowski-to-vote-no-on-education-secretary-nominee/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Recommendations from indivisible:

With the announcement that Senators Collins and Murkowski have flipped on DeVos, we're now only ONE VOTE short of thwarting her nomination. But Republicans in the Senate know we're close to scuttling DeVos, so they're trying to rush her through today or tomorrow. We need to act fast.

Why Devos is unfit for the job. DeVos is another one of Trump’s crony cabinet picks that has tried to buy her way into the Administration. She would gut our education system if confirmed.

• DeVos has ZERO experience in public education
• Devos doesn’t care about addressing the student debt crisis
• She made over $1 million in campaign contributions to Senators voting on her nomination
• She wants to destroy public education and funnel tax dollars away to private schools instead
• She wants to stop federal support for students with disabilities

Even Republicans aren’t support her. Trump is quickly losing votes in his own party – Republican Senators Collins and Murkowski have already said they will vote against DeVos. This means if ONE more Republican votes her against her, she won’t be confirmed.

We can stop this confirmation. We need to show up at district offices. If you can, make a recording or picture and share it widely. Tag your Senator and us. #StandIndivisble.

Also, we need to make immediate calls to DC and district offices.

Friends in Nevada, we're counting on YOU to call Senator Heller RIGHT NOW: 202-224-6244 DC, [phone] Reno.

Arizona, we’re counting on YOU to call Senator Flake RIGHT NOW: 202-224-4521 DC, [phone].

Pennsylvania, we're counting on YOU to call Senator Toomey RIGHT NOW: 215-241-1090 Philly, 202-224-4254 DC, 412-803-3501 PGH.

Ohio, we’re counting on YOU to call Sen Portman RIGHT NOW: 202-224-3353 DC, 419-259-3895 Toledo.

Alaska, we need YOU to call Sen Sullivan RIGHT NOW: [phone] Anchorage [phone] Juneau.

Friends in West Virginia, we need YOU to call Sen Capito RIGHT NOW: 304-347-5372 Charleston, 202-224-6472 DC.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/01/politics/collins-murkowski-to-vote-no-on-education-secretary-nominee/

OP here. Thank you!!! This is exactly what I needed. I have called everyone. Most have full mailboxes or busy signals, but I did get to leave 2 messages.

[Anonymous]

I'll take Pennsylvania & Nevada!
We will make as many calls as we can & I have also forwarded to my friends & family (I have a HUGE supportive family & we do everything for one another!).
Thanks to whomever posted this wonderful info!

[Anonymous]

Keep it going from those areas as daughter on Hill said Flake has already given in to pressure. Portman and Toteeny seem to be the key hopes left.

Trumpster is now going after our allies in Mexico and Australia who has been with us since the beaches of Dunkirk. There is no end in site to the damage this crew is doing domestically and internationally. Support those who are willing to take a stand.

[Anonymous]

I do not like political activism, and I did vote for Trump (as independent.)
However, I agree that Devos is not good choice.

[Anonymous]

Toomey is backing DeVos.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I do not like political activism, and I did vote for Trump (as independent.)
However, I agree that Devos is not good choice.

If you know she is not a good choice, it is your civic duty to call your senators and tell them to oppose her. If something is not right, we must act.

[Anonymous]

Hey y'all. I have it on good authority that Senator Fischer in Nebraska is movable on this. It looks like we may be able to stop DeVos and hopefully save IDEA with only female GOP Senators.

If you have friends or family in Nebraska, please have them call immediately.

[Anonymous]

Yes, I did notice that only women senators seem to have political courage here. Sigh.

[Anonymous]

This thread is one of the things I LOVE about DCUM. We may disagree and even spat on some forums (the spats I hate-disagreement is fine), but we are coming together to fight this nut.

Keep calling folks. I will too!!! SN Parents UNITE!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'll take Pennsylvania & Nevada!
We will make as many calls as we can & I have also forwarded to my friends & family (I have a HUGE supportive family & we do everything for one another!).
Thanks to whomever posted this wonderful info!

This made me smile. So glad your friends and family are on board too!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Toomey is backing DeVos.

Toomey's DC mailbox is fill and the Philly number is always busy. Is someone avoiding the constituents?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I do not like political activism, and I did vote for Trump (as independent.)
However, I agree that Devos is not good choice.

Your agreement with us means nothing if you don't make your voice heard. Stand up and fight for IDEA with your voice and written word.