Senator Chuck Grassley made his message loud and clear at Dr. Blasey Ford’s testimony: he does NOT believe women, he does NOT support survivors of sexual assault, and he will defend sexual predators, no matter what.
So we decided it was time to send our own message to Senator Chuck Grassley:
Hey Chuck -- we’re the people who worked with Mainers to raise over $1.5 million for Senator Collins’ future Democratic opponent, if she votes to confirm Kavanaugh. But after witnessing your disgusting misogyny and cruelty at Dr. Blasey Ford’s testimony, we decided to try a different approach with you:
We're not waiting for your vote. We are building a campaign to fund your future Democratic opponent.
Because Chuck has already raised $1,078,202 from lobbyists, we need to be prepared to spend big money to defeat him.
Will you fight back against rape culture in the Senate by contributing to fund Senator Chuck Grassley’s future Democratic opponent NOW, and help us match his $1,078,202 from lobbyists?
Your money will go directly to It Starts Today, where it will be held for the Democratic Nominee to run for Senate in 2022. Are you feeling infuriated? Channel that fury into action, and help us vote Grassley out in 2022.
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David E Johnston endorsed
“As a citizen I denounce the behavior of Senator Grassley today in the SCOTUS hearing of Judge Kavanaugh. I can no longer stand for this kind of antiquated misogyny in our halls of government power.”
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Laura Holder endorsed
“Topple the patriarchy. Grassley’s ass is the past.”
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Kim Schiavone endorsed
“He is a dinosaur fossil of the past. The past I grew up in, the past that has affected my life as a woman. It's far past his time to represent American women.”
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Karen Leitch endorsed
“Open one of these for senator Graham and I'll donate to that one also!”
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Jayne O Sutton endorsed
“this SCOTUS process was a sham from the get-go. It's time for Grassley to go!”
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Eduardo Chavez endorsed
“Chuck Grassley should not represent the American public.”
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julianna lishius endorsed
“I believe her. Grassley - you are a disgrace to the position you serve. Not only do I believe her, so do you. The difference is you protect the elite, entitled, and fanatic right wing religious faction along with the corporate machine and the corrupt administration. Your time is up.”
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alice fisher endorsed
“I endorse fund to oppose Chuck Grassley because he is part of the Republican white elite who want to take America back to another century. I do this for women, people of color, LGBTQ community and all others who are disdained by the current administration.”
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Tommye Mayer endorsed
“Chuck Grassley has revealed himself as the Privileged White male masquerading as a civilized human being he truly is. He's 84 years old and should long ago learned to know better. Enough.”
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Kim endorsed
“I've had enough. Too much, in fact.”
September 28, 2018
Chuck Grassley just advanced Kavanaugh
Chuck Grassley just moved this sexual predator Brett Kavanaugh towards the Supreme Court by advancing him to the Senate floor.
We have to defeat this nominee and then we have to defeat Chuck Grassley.
This moment is important.
Pledge $20.22 to his future opponent now:
September 27, 2018
Chuck Grassley update
Chuck Grassley went to great lengths to avoid the appearance of badgering Dr. Ford during her testimony, even hiring a female prosecutor to hide behind to question Dr. Ford rather allow GOP Senators do it themselves.
In the end, he couldn’t hide who is he.
Seven times during Dr. Ford’s hearing Grassley interrupted, talked over, or condescended to women:
1. He interrupted Senator Feinstein’s (D-CA) opening remarks.
2. He scolded Senator Feinstein for bringing up allegations from Kavanaugh accusers.3. He interrupted the female prosecutor he selected to question Dr. Ford when she went over time, breaking his own rule.
4. Grassley then had the gall to accus Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) of “rudely” interrupting him when she was simply making a point of order!
5. When Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) raised a point about the Anita Hill case, Grassley cut her off.
6. Grassley condescended to Dr. Ford about an offer to interview her in California.
7. Lastly, he asked Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) to “let me not interrupt you,” as he interrupted her when she attempted to enter documents into the record.
None of this is surprising. People who have followed Chuck Grassley’s career know him to be a rampant misogynist accustomed to getting his way from a perch of privileged power.
But when that position of power allows him to put an alleged attempted rapist on the highest court in the land, we MUST take a stand.
He may not be up for reelection soon, but we can’t let his behavior today be forgotten. Now is the time to start building the fund needed to defeat him.
Please share this campaign with your friends and family now to spread the word.
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Mary Rand endorsed
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Constance B.Wilkerson endorsed
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Dmitriy Kritskiy endorsed
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Charity Bustamante endorsed
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Tammie Shea endorsed
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Valerie Schimmel endorsed
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Terry Watnick endorsed
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David E Johnston endorsed
“As a citizen I denounce the behavior of Senator Grassley today in the SCOTUS hearing of Judge Kavanaugh. I can no longer stand for this kind of antiquated misogyny in our halls of government power.”
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Laura Holder endorsed
“Topple the patriarchy. Grassley’s ass is the past.”
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Terin S Bangert endorsed
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Kim Schiavone endorsed
“He is a dinosaur fossil of the past. The past I grew up in, the past that has affected my life as a woman. It's far past his time to represent American women.”
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Theresa Belen endorsed
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Karen Leitch endorsed
“Open one of these for senator Graham and I'll donate to that one also!”
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Jayne O Sutton endorsed
“this SCOTUS process was a sham from the get-go. It's time for Grassley to go!”
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Kathryn Fadeley endorsed
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Eduardo Chavez endorsed
“Chuck Grassley should not represent the American public.”
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Annie Kostyk endorsed
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julianna lishius endorsed
“I believe her. Grassley - you are a disgrace to the position you serve. Not only do I believe her, so do you. The difference is you protect the elite, entitled, and fanatic right wing religious faction along with the corporate machine and the corrupt administration. Your time is up.”
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alice fisher endorsed
“I endorse fund to oppose Chuck Grassley because he is part of the Republican white elite who want to take America back to another century. I do this for women, people of color, LGBTQ community and all others who are disdained by the current administration.”
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Tommye Mayer endorsed
“Chuck Grassley has revealed himself as the Privileged White male masquerading as a civilized human being he truly is. He's 84 years old and should long ago learned to know better. Enough.”
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Missie Reed endorsed
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Kim endorsed
“I've had enough. Too much, in fact.”
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Brian Sapient endorsed
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Anonymous endorsed
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Shafquat Rahman endorsed
“I support funding chuck grassley's opponent because despicable republicans like him need to be removed from elected office.”
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Robert S Martin endorsed
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Katherine k Dominick endorsed
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Duane Jeffers endorsed
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Nancy Lindaberry endorsed
“After watching the hearing over the past few days I cannot believe there isn't someone better to represent my fellow Americans than Chuck Grassley. Public service is serious and Grassley clearly uses it only for his own benefit. Shame on you Chuck - you are anathema to democracy and fairness. Just about anyone has to be better than you.”
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Valerie Loe endorsed
“We the people have the numbers. Lets please use our power and take back our country for the people, not billionaires and corps.”
