Yesterday was a big day for "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal. Everyone from our friends at Servicemembers United and the Human Rights Campaign to administration officials and Congressional leaders agreed to move forward on compromise legislation that will allow for a vote on a repeal bill as early as this week and will delay implementation until after the Pentagon completes its review process in December.
Of course, the most radical far-right lies rolled in right on schedule. The Family Research Council released a "report" on same-sex rape in the military that they hope will impact -- and end -- this debate.
This fight can't be won on lies, but we need your help to keep the momentum going.
There are a number of swing votes on the Senate Armed Services committee that need to hear from you today, including Robert Byrd (D-WV), Scott Brown (R-MA), Evan Bayh (D-IN), Bill Nelson (D-FL), and Jim Webb (D-VA).
To contact these key swing Senators, follow these easy steps:
1. Call the U.S. Capitol switchboard at . Ask to speak to your target.
2. Tell the staff member in the office you reach that you're calling to urge their boss to support the compromise legislation on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
"Hi, my name is ______. I'm calling to urge Senator _____ to support the compromise legislation on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," which is likely to be voted on in the Senate Armed Services committee this week. This path forward allows for an immediate vote on repeal, while delaying implementation until after the successful completion of the Pentagon's study."
3. Ask if the Senator has made any decisions.
"Has Senator _____ decided how he's going to vote in committee?"
4. Report back! If you get a definitive answer one way or the other, let us know! Email me at mmitchell@stonewalldemocrats.org and let me know what you hear.
5. Rinse and repeat!
We won't let this fight be won by lies. But we need your help to win the battle.
Thanks for calling,
Michael Mitchell
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