Post-Election Preparation
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The article discusses two different scenarios for the upcoming American election and outlines plans to deal with either outcome. If Trump wins, the author’s organization, Public Citizen, plans to challenge his actions, highlight his conflicts of interests, and organize coalitions to fight against his policies. If Harris wins, the organization will work to advance democracy reform, curb corporate power, and address the climate crisis, among other priorities. In the case of a split government, the focus would shift to advocating for key appointments and executive orders that align with the organization’s agenda.
Addressing the Crossroads Moment in American History
The upcoming November election is a critical time in American history. It possesses the potential to either lead us towards authoritarianism, threatening our democracy and accelerating the climate disaster, or to crush the proto-fascist movement that has been growing over the past decade allowing us to implement transformative democracy reforms and drive the progressive agenda that America desperately needs.
While we have reasons to be hopeful, we must be ready to adapt to different scenarios post-November – to capitalize on a generational opportunity or to combat the potential of Trump’s dangerous plans.
Preparations for Different Election Outcomes
Our preparations involve a deep dive into the potential outcomes of the upcoming election. Regardless if the future is bleak or optimistic, we have an action plan. Let’s begin by examining the more concerning scenario – a potential Trump win.
Potential for Trump Win
While it is unwise to take Donald Trump’s statements at face value, when he discusses his ambitions for dictatorship, weaponizing the Department of Justice, supporting Big Oil, and firing federal workers who choose loyalty to their agency over him, we must take him seriously.
This is reinforced by his supporters publishing Project 2025 – a detailed agenda for a second Trump presidency. The warnings of a more ruthless governance in his second term should also not be taken lightly.
Despite these concerns, we have proven strategies to confront Trump. During his first term, Public Citizen effectively drove three cabinet secretaries out of office, focused on Trump’s conflict of interests and the corporate capture of his administration, won lawsuits against the administration, and led massive mobilizations to hold Trump accountable. For more information on our successful actions against Trump, visit our website.
In preparation for a potential second Trump term, we’re undertaking thorough research on potential Trump appointees, studying the Project 2025 agenda, preparing legal theories to challenge his planned actions, and readying our coalitions for activation. Should Trump be re-elected, we will be ready to counteract his plans, highlight ethical breaches, and fight against all forms of Trump authoritarian actions.
Potential for Harris Win
On the brighter side, oddsmakers currently predict a higher likelihood of a Kamala Harris win. This outcome would safeguard us from Trump’s authoritarian threat and preserve gains from the Biden administration. However, despite these significant benefits, they are insufficient.
Under a Harris administration, opportunities – for transformative democracy reform, curbing corporate power, advancing health and justice, and addressing the climate crisis – present themselves. Nevertheless, these are merely possibilities, not certainties. Therefore, we are strategizing and mobilizing to make the most out of these opportunities. An overarching priority will be to win transformative democracy reform. For more details on our specific initiatives and plans, visit our website.
Split Government Scenarios
Lastly, there exists the possibility of the election resulting in a split government situation. If Donald Trump wins, we aim to rally Congressional allies to resist his legislative agenda. If Kamala Harris prevails and the Republicans control at least one chamber of Congress, our legislative prospects will dim. Instead, our biggest opportunities will involve measures that the Harris administration can enforce using its executive power. For more details on our plans and initiatives in this scenario, visit our website.
Moving Forward
Despite the daunting nature of these tasks, the times demand this work – all of it. The team at Public Citizen possesses the necessary policy expertise, legal acumen, communication skills, strategic vision, passion, and commitment to rise to the occasion. Regardless of the election outcome, we will continue to strive to shape our country for what it should be.
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