Joe Biden’s Build Back Better Plan

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TRUMP WATCH

Sherrod: “Trump Sold People Phony Populism … Then He Betrayed Them”

Sen. Sherrod Brown led a roundtable discussion today on the need for Vice President Joe Biden’s newly announced economic recovery plan.

Brown was joined by Ohio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga, United Steelworkers Local 979 President Dan Boone and Mahoning-Trumbull AFL-CIO Labor Council Sergeant at Arms Jaladah Aslam, who reinforced how Biden’s plan for will bolster working families, create jobs, raise wages and help America Build Back Better.

Brown contrasted Biden’s plan with Donald Trump’s betrayal of Ohio workers: “Trump sold people phony populism to make them think he was on their side, then he betrayed them. Go no further than the Mahoning Valley. He told workers, ‘Don’t sell your homes, these jobs will be back,’ and they weren’t. He did nothing.”

OHIO DEMS IN THE HEADLINES

Local Leaders Protect the Health and Safety of Ohioans

As coronavirus cases have spiked in the Buckeye State and health experts attribute the increase to “people … not wearing masks,” local leaders have taken action to protect the health and safety of Ohioans by requiring face coverings in public in their communities.

“We are incredibly proud of the Ohio leaders who are following the science and listening to experts who are advocating for public mask requirements to slow the spread of the coronavirus,” said Ohio Democratic Party Chairman David Pepper. “We should not wait until we are the next Arizona or Texas and our hospitals are stretched to the breaking point before taking decisive action to protect the health and safety of Ohioans — lives are at stake.”

“This shouldn’t be a partisan issue. Unfortunately, it seems that most Ohio Republicans are taking their cues not from the vast majority of Americans who support wearing face masks to protect public health or our GOP governor, but from the president, who refuses to wear a face mask, refuses to practice social distancing and holds rallies in crowded settings. Donald Trump is increasing the chances that many more Americans will die from the coronavirus, and he’s doing it because he thinks it will help him politically.”

UPCOMING EVENTS

As our virtual field operation ramps up, we’re hosting lots of volunteer events — check out our Mobilize page for an event (virtually) near you!

• Saturday, July 11 — Ohio Youth Vote Phone Bank with Congressman Tim Ryan
• Saturday, July 11 — Virtual Fundraiser for Nick Rubando for Congress with Congressman Tim Ryan
• Saturday, July 11 — Day of Action with Kathy Wyenandt for Ohio Senate
• Saturday, July 11 — Dial for Democracy with Joel O’Dorisio for Ohio Senate
• Saturday, July 11 — Virtual Happy Hour with Mark Fogel for Ohio Senate
• Sunday, July 12 — Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin’s Pig Roast & Fish Fry
• Sunday, July 12 — Ohio Democratic Party Digital Organizing Training
• Sunday, July 12 — Indivisible Virtual Town Hall with Crystal Lett for Ohio Senate and Nancy Day-Achauer for Ohio House
• Monday, July 13 — Crooked River Action Meet the Judges Event with Judge John O’Donnell and Judge Jennifer Brunner
• Monday, July 13 — Virtual Town Hall with Joel Newby for Congress
• Tuesday, July 14 — Ohio Promise Virtual Town Hall with State Representatives David Leland, Mary Lightbody, Beth Liston and Allison Russo
• Tuesday, July 14 — Virtual Town Hall with Crystal Lett and Kathy Wyenandt for Ohio Senate
• Wednesday, July 15 — Battleground Ohio Rural Leadership Engagement Meeting
• Wednesday, July 15 — Campaign Kickoff for Stacy Brooks for 4th District Judge with Gov. Ted Strickland
• Wednesday, July 15 — Ohio Democratic Party Digital Organizing Training
• Thursday, July 16 — State Sen. Hearcel Craig’s 71st Birthday Fundraiser
• Thursday, July 16 — Ohio Promise Virtual Town Hall with State Rep. Joe Miller
• Thursday, July 16 — Virtual Phone Bank for Tom Jackson for Ohio Senate
• Saturday, July 18 — Ohio Young Dems, Ohio Young Black Dems and College Democrats of Ohio 2020 Victory Campaign Kickoff
• Sunday, July 19 — Ohio Democratic Party Digital Organizing Training
• Monday, July 20 — Candidate Conversation with Betsy Rader for Ohio Senate
• Monday, July 20 — Ohio Promise Virtual Town Hall with State Rep. Phil Robinson
• Monday, July 20 — Ohio Promise Virtual Town Hall with State Rep. Thomas West
• Monday, July 20 — Ohio Promise Virtual Town Hall with State Representatives Paula Hicks-Hudson, Michael Sheehy and Lisa Sobecki
• Tuesday, July 21 — Virtual Town Hall with Crystal Lett and Tom Jackson for Ohio Senate
• Tuesday, July 21 — Ohio Promise Virtual Town Hall with State Rep. Kent Smith with Senate Democratic Leader Kenny Yuko and Cuyahoga County Councilmember Sunny Simon
• Wednesday, July 22 — Vino the Vote with Red, Wine & Blue
• Wednesday, July 22 — Ohio Promise Virtual Town Hall with State Representatives Richard Brown, Erica Crawley, Mary Lightbody and Allison Russo
• Wednesday, July 22 — Ohio Promise Virtual Town Hall with State Rep. Tavia Galonski
• Wednesday, July 22 — Ohio Democratic Party Digital Organizing Training
• Thursday, July 23 — Virtual Reception for State Sen. Nickie Antonio
• Thursday, July 23 — Craig Swartz for Ohio Senate Fundraiser