So the Senate blocked the Energy bill.
That’s the Update. Here’s the Action.
We have to prevent the Senate energy bill from being weakened during negotiations this weekend. If it is and the Senate passes it, it will force reconciliation with the House bill, which will cause weakening of the final package. There is a very outside chance that we can muster enough seats in the Senate to override the veto, but even if they don’t, a final vote will give everyone a clear picture of where their Senators stand - which is crucial as we move into ‘08 re-elections.
I was recently alerted that the Capitol Hill switchboard will open all weekend to receive your calls - and those from thousands of youth climate leaders nationwide. I am asking you to call your Senators today, this weekend and next week, thank them for their vote, encourage them to move their colleagues in favor, and tell them NOT TO WEAKEN THE ENERGY BILL.
More than that, I’m asking you to get as many students at your schools as is humanely possible to do the same. Now is the time. We have to organize like crazy. Here are the numbers
You can use this sample script: “Hello, I’m ___________, at _________ college - I met with Senator ______ in early November as a part of a national conference of 6,000 student leaders working for climate solutions and a better energy future. I’d like to thank Senator _____ for (his/her) vote to put the Energy Bill to a vote. I’m calling to strongly urge Senator ________ to oppose efforts to weaken the energy bill and work with (his/her) colleagues to build support for the bill. Please support and develop renewable energy and end tax subsidies for fossil fuels. For the good of our economy, our future, and the environment, we want the House energy bill to pass now!”
Rock on everyone!
Editor’s note (Jesse Jenkins): Here are some particularly critical swing votes that could push support for the energy bill over the critical, filibuster-proof 60 votes mark. If one of these Senators “belongs” to you, call, call and call again:
Coleman (R-MN)
Collins (R-ME)
Corker (R-TN)
Craig (R-ID)
Crapo (R-ID)
Ensign (R-NV)
Greg (R-NH)
Grassley (R-IA)
Levin (D-MI)
Lugar (R-IN)
McCaskill (D-MO)
McCain (R-AZ)
Sessions (R-AL)
Smith (R-OR)
Snowe (R-ME)
Specter (R-PA)
Stevents (R-AK)
Sununu (R-NH)
Thune (R-SD)
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