Thread by @Celeste_pewter

Ok. Let's recap what's going on, since Twitter is chaotic ATM.

1. McConnell just filed cloture. Here's what that means:

https://twitter.com/jaketapper/status/1047667510051520517

2. This is despite the fact no Senators have seen the FBI report - yet. They're not seeing it until tomorrow morning.

The report is being released to Senators/staffers ONLY.

https://twitter.com/NPR/status/1047633460423221248

3. The FBI investigation has been completed w/ over 40 people not being interviewed. We cannot forget this as we're calling our Senators.

https://twitter.com/NBCNews/status/1047470894136930305

4. So here's what we should all do next:

- Do not assume the FBI report will make a difference at this point. Even with the expanded scope, the entire thing thing has come off as a sham.

E.g. Dr. Ford has not been interviewed. cnbc.com/2018/10/02/fbi…

a. For those of you with Dem Senators who have confirmed they will vote NO on Kavanaugh and will NOT flip (e.g. Harris; Casey)

You CAN call and affirm their stances one final time. It doesn't have to elaborate, but template script here if you need it.

Remember, the rule of thumb is to call when you have new information to add to previous calls. Your new info is McConnell teeing up the vote.

However. IF you've called/emailed/faxed, your time is better spent rallying your personal networks to call. Everyone you know.

b. For those of you represented by red state Democrats (Tester/Manchin/Heitkamp)

- Get Tester to affirm his no vote, like Donnelly did this morning. I doubt Tester will flip, but affirmation is critical right now. Don't take chances.

https://twitter.com/seungminkim/status/1047491209973981187

- For Manchin and Heitkamp: remind them there are many reasons to vote no to Kavanaugh, as listed by Tester and Donnelly in their statements.

- For Manchin: he praised women in latest statement for coming forward. Remind him, supporting Kavanaugh => doing the opposite. Scripts.

c. For those represented by GOP senators who will vote to confirm, even if Kavanaugh stands in the middle of the street, screaming about beer:

Call anyway. You're in a unique position to give them complete hell. They have to know we're watching and we WILL NOT FORGET.

Script.

This is ESPECIALLY if any of your Senators are in Senate Class 2: senate.gov/senators/Class…

The GOP have the weak map next time around. Let them know you won't forget.

(You can't talk elections to an elected/FEC violation. But you can STRONGLY imply it.)

d. For those of you represented by Collins/Murkowski/Flake:

Nothing has changed from this morning. All of this is still being rushed through.

- For Collins, remind her Julie Swetnick didn't get an interview. Collins wanted one. pressherald.com/2018/10/01/sen…

- And not only did Julie Swetnick NOT get an FBI interview, Senate Judiciary slut-shamed her to boot. Ask Collins if she's really okay with this?

washingtonpost.com/politics/repub…

- For Lisa Murkowski: She said this AM Trump's comments were wrong. She said earlier this week, this is about believing the woman.

Tell her nothing has changed. If this was about believing women, a full investigation would have been performed.

ktuu.com/content/news/M…

- For Jeff Flake: Look, I don't trust Jeff Flake. But I have to hope, if enough of his constituents call and shame him, he'll develop a conscience.

Call and remind him, he questioned Kavanaugh's temperament. That's concrete. theatlantic.com/politics/archi…

Scripts for Flake/Murkowski/Collins here.

5. If you're a DC resident who wants to get involved, follow and contact @HerdOnHill, sharpish.

They help deliver letters for constituents to critical senators. This is another way to help facilitate contact to key swing votes, even if they don't represent you.

If you want to SEND a letter to @HerdOnHill, go to: stampslicked.org/Kavanaugh and they will hand deliver a paper copy in DC.

(And please thank them!)

6. If you've done ALL of these things and need a outlet? Focus on these key Senate Dem races:

1. @McCaskill4MO
2. @jontester
3. @JoeforIndiana
4. @HeidiHeitkamp
5. @NelsonForSenate
6. @kyrstensinema
7. @PhilBredesen
8. @RosenforNevada
9. @espyforsenate
10. @TinaSmithMN

Remember. Judicial nominees are voted on by the Senate. Flipping the Senate:

- Stops these judicial nominations
- Strips Mitch McConnell of his power ASAP. This is the fastest way of doing.

Guide.

medium.com/@Celeste_pewte…

And if you want to donate to key Senate races? @robdelaney set up a handy way of doing it here. Join the 5,772 who've already donated.

secure.actblue.com/donate/demsret…

Our jobs over the next few days is to BOMBARD WITH CALLS/EMAILS/FAXES. However you can.

Check here for ways to find out which offices to call. (Or you can just google
"Senator" and "contact")

https://twitter.com/Celeste_pewter/status/1047395217953837062

As usual, call tips.

* Don't call Senators who don't represent you.
* At this point, it doesn't matter if you call DC or district offices. Just try to through however you can. Try EVERY number.
* If you can't call, email/fax/use @resistbot. Just make contact.

Don't give up. Don't despair. There are more of us than them. But we need all hands on deck NOW.

Please don't sit this out. Don't assume a Justice Kavanaugh can be impeached. We need YOU to stop him.

If you tweet about your calls, hashtag your tweets with #ICalledMyReps. @icalledmyreps will boost.

Let others know who's picking up, who to ask for, which numbers have space in their VMs. It's critical we pool all information possible right now.