Wow! It's hard to find words to convey the importance of today's passage of the Inflation Reduction Act by a united Democratic Senate without using the phrase that Joe Biden made famous in 2010 - "THIS IS A BIG, FUCKING DEAL!"
Senate Democrats came together to cut the cost of health care, tackle inflation, meet the climate crisis, and make corporations pay their fair share – delivering for families and communities across the country. It is the most aggressive action in history to combat the existential crisis of climate change. Notably, not a single Republican voted for this crucial legislation to help American families and protect our planet.
Most importantly, this legislation is a huge deal because of the economic relief it will provide to millions of Americans, as well as the hope it offers future generations that the planet will finally start to be protected.
Hugely important as well is the impact the passage of this legislation has on Democrats' chances in November. Building on several weeks of earlier, legislative successes, including bipartisan gun safety legislation, the Chips and Science Act, and a bill to address the effects of vets exposed to toxic burn pits, Biden and the Dems in Congress are on fire! In fact, per Politico, passage of the Inflation Reduction Act will make Biden one of the most legislatively successful presidents of the modern era. This turnaround is a resounding refutation of the media and public narrative that Biden and the Dems don't deliver.
This opportunity to shift the narrative about what Dems offer to Americans, especially when taken together with the Democrats alignment with the American people on both reproductive freedom and the upholding and honoring of our Constitution, is a game changer for November.
That's not to say it will be easy. And it's far from in the bag. But we, the leadership of Indivisible Marin, believe our goals are achievable - to keep the House majority and increase the Senate majority - IF WE DO THE WORK.
It's a very good day in America. Take it in. And tomorrow, let's all get back to work.
We appreciate each and every one of you so very much!
The IndiMarin Steering Committee - Betsy, Betty, Laurie, Joy, Amy Andie and Susan
