Grassroots Lobbying & Social Media Pressure
Montana Sen. Steve Daines
Information on HEROES and Montana
Direct Aid to State Government
Fact Sheet: “Key Funding Components of the HEROES Act for Montana”
Tell Montana Sen. Daines to Support the HEROES Act
AFT HEROES Campaign—Steve Daines, Montana
People in Montana Need Relief Now
HEROES will give $3.1 Billion to Montana, Stop Stalling Sen. Daines
COVID-19 is hurting Montana families…
Sen. Daines voted to bailout corporations…
Senate’s vacationing. We need you acting, not relaxing, Sen. Daines.
Information on HEROES and Montana
Talking Points
Education Funding
- Montana would receive $265 million in education funding from the HEROES Act
- The K-12 portion would be $172 million
- That’s enough to save or restore the positions of:
- 1,006 teachers,
- 251 teacher aides, and
- 732 other education workers.
Direct Aid to State Government
- Montana would receive $3.1 billion in direct state aid
Healthcare
- Montana would receive $690 million in Medicaid funding through the HEROES Act
Fact Sheet: “Key Funding Components of the HEROES Act for Montana”
Videos & Online Ads
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On Their Watch
Video
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Tell Montana Sen. Daines to Support the HEROES Act
Video
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AFT HEROES Campaign—Steve Daines, Montana
Video
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Click here to watch the 15-second national video on YouTube
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Sample Social Media Text for Videos
Twitter Sample Text #1:
.@SteveDaines, please don’t let our schools suffer any more than they already have because of COVID-19. Not passing the #HEROESAct could mean the loss of a great resource & support system that our kids desperately need. #ProtectEssentialWorkers
Twitter Sample Text #2:
Call @SteveDaines and tell him to support the #HEROESAct—don’t forfeit the future for our children. ☎️ 833-868-8109 #ProtectEssentialWorkers
Twitter Sample Text #3:
Tell @SteveDaines we 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 pass the #HEROESAct. ☎️ 833-868-8109 #ProtectEssentialWorkers
Facebook/Instagram Sample Text #1:
Call Sen. Daines and tell him to support the HEROES Act—don’t forfeit the future for our children. ☎️ 833-868-8109
Facebook/Instagram Sample Text #2:
Tell Sen. Daines not to let our schools suffer any more than they already have because of COVID-19—we 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 pass the HEROES Act. ☎️ 833-868-8109
Social Media Shares
Below are some sample social media posts you, your members and community allies can share to put pressure on Sen. Steve Daines to pass the HEROES Act. You can mix-and-match the graphics and text samples—or write your own!
Don’t Forfeit Our Future
Twitter Sample Text #1:
Tell @SteveDaines: don’t forfeit the future for our kids. Pass the #HEROESAct. #ProtectEssentialWorkers ☎️ 833-868-8109 #ProtectEssentialWorkers
Twitter Sample Text #2:
Call @SteveDaines now and demand he support the #HEROESAct before the Senate clears out for the #GOPVacation. ☎️ 833-868-8109 #ProtectEssentialWorkers
Facebook Sample Text #1:
Tell Sen. Steve Daines don’t forfeit the future for our kids. Pass the HEROES Act. Call him office today: ☎️ 833-868-8109
Facebook Sample Text #2:
Call Sen. Steve Daines now and demand he support the HEROES Act before the Senate clears out for their GOP Vacation. ☎️ 833-868-8109
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Community in Crisis
Twitter Sample Text #1:
Our communities in Montana are in crisis. So why is @SteveDaines taking a #GOPVacation instead of passing the HEROES Act? #HEROESAct #ProtectEssentialWorkers
Twitter Sample Text #2:
Call @SteveDaines now and demand he support the #HEROESAct before the Senate clears out for the #GOPVacation. ☎️ 833-868-8109 #ProtectEssentialWorkers
Facebook Sample Text #1:
Our communities in Montana are in crisis. So why is Sen. Steve Daines taking GOP Vacation instead of passing the HEROES Act? Call him office today: ☎️ 833-868-8109
Facebook Sample Text #2:
Call Sen. Steve Daines now and demand he support the HEROES Act before the Senate clears out for their GOP Vacation. ☎️ 833-868-8109
Social Graphic
Facebook/Instagram/Twitter
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People in Montana Need Relief Now
Twitter Sample Text #1:
Why is @SteveDaines stalling when his constituents need help now? #HEROESAct #ProtectEssentialWorkers #GOPVacation
Twitter Sample Text #2:
Call @SteveDaines now and demand he support the #HEROESAct. ☎️ 833-868-8109 #ProtectEssentialWorkers #GOPVacation
Twitter Sample Text #3:
People in Montana want to protect essential workers, get relief to struggling families and protect our public schools. The House passed a bill that does all that. Why is @SteveDaines stalling? #HEROESAct #ProtectEssentialWorkers #GOPVacation
Facebook/Instagram Sample Text #1:
Why is Sen. Steve Daines stalling when his constituents need help now? Call 833-868-8109 and ask him to pass the HEROES Act.
Facebook/Instagram Sample Text #2:
People in Montana want to protect essential workers, get relief to struggling families and protect our public schools. The House passed a bill that does all that. Why is Sen. Steve Daines stalling?
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HEROES will give $3.1 Billion to Montana, Stop Stalling Sen. Daines
Twitter Sample Text #1:
What is @SteveDaines waiting for? ☎️ Call 833-868-8109 to tell him to act now! #HEROESAct #ProtectEssentialWorkers #GOPVacation
Twitter Sample Text #2:
Why won’t you help Montana get the relief we need @SteveDaines? #HEROESAct #ProtectEssentialWorkers #GOPVacation
Twitter Sample Text #3
What are you waiting for, @SteveDaines?
Facebook/Instagram Sample Text #1
What are you waiting for, Sen. Daines?
Facebook/Instagram Sample Text #2
The HEROES Act will protect Montana’s essential workers, provide direct cash assistance to struggling Montana families and shore up Montana’s schools and public services. What is Sen. Daines waiting for? Call 833-868-8109 to demand he pass the HEROES Act.
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COVID-19 is hurting Montana families…
Twitter Sample Text #1
It’s time to help Montana families, @SteveDaines. #HEROESAct #ProtectEssentialWorkers #GOPVacation
Twitter Sample Text #2
Montana families need help but @SteveDaines isn’t acting. Let's raise our voices and make sure he gets the message loud and clear that his constituents want action now! ☎️ Call 833-868-8109 #HeroesAct #ProtectEssentialWorkers #GOPVacation
Twitter Sample Text #3
You know what would help Montana families, @SteveDaines? The #HEROESAct.
#ProtectEssentialWorkers #GOPVacation
Facebook/Instagram Sample Text #1
Sen. Daines: It’s time to stop playing politics and help Montana families.
Facebook/Instagram Sample Text #2
Sen. Daines could act now to help Montana families. Why isn’t he demanding a vote on the HEROES Act?
Facebook/Instagram Sample Text #3
You know what would help Montana families? The HEROES Act. Call 833-868-8109 to demand Sen. Daines pass it.
Social Graphics
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Sen. Daines voted to bailout corporations…
Twitter Sample Text #1
Of course, @SteveDaines voted with the 💰💰💰. Isn’t it time he cast a vote for the rest of his constituents? #HEROESAct #ProtectEssentialWorkers #GOPVacation
Twitter Sample Text #2
.@SteveDaines, seems clear you’re happy to support big corporations. What do your constituents have to do to get you to vote for relief for us? #HEROESAct #ProtectEssentialWorkers #GOPVacation
Twitter Sample Text #3
Call 833-868-8109 to demand @SteveDaines start taking care of his constituents the way he does corporations. #HEROESACt #ProtectEssentialWorkers #GOPVacation
Facebook/Instagram Sample Text #1
Come on, Sen. Daines. If you can help corporations, can’t you help us too?
Facebook/Instagram Sample Text #2
Big corporate donors probably have a direct line, but we can call at 833-868-8109 to make sure Sen. Daines hears from constituents who want inclusive relief for families, essential workers and teachers in Montana.
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Senate’s vacationing. We need you acting, not relaxing, Sen. Daines.
Twitter Sample Text #1
🤦♀️Seems like a pretty bad time for a holiday, @SteveDaines #HEROESAct #ProtectEssentialWorkers #GOPVacation
Twitter Sample Text #2
How is @SenateMajLdr’s Senate on vacation while people in Montana are suffering? Why is @SteveDaines letting it happen? #HEROESAct #ProtectEssentialWorkers #GOPVacation
Twitter Sample Text #3
While @SteveDaines is on vacation, let’s call him office to make sure he hears that we expect more and better now! ☎️ 833-868-8109 #HEROESAct #ProtectEssentialWorkers #GOPVacation
Social Graphic
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HEROES Highlights
Twitter Sample Text #1
It’s clear that @SenateMajLdr doesn’t care about getting relief to people in Montana. But shouldn’t @SteveDaines? ☎️ 833-868-8109 to demand he act now! #HEROESAct #ProtectEssentialWorkers #GOPVacation
Twitter Sample Text #2
The HEROES Act would give everyone in Montana real relief now. Why won’t @SteveDaines demand a vote on it in the Senate? #HEROESAct #ProtectEssentialWorkers #GOPVacation
Facebook Sample Text #1
Every person in Montana deserves real relief now. What is Sen. Daines waiting for?
Facebook Sample Text #2
The HEROES Act would give everyone in Montana real relief now. Why won’t Sen. Daines demand a vote on it in the Senate?
Facebook Sample Text #3
Call Sen. Daines at 833-868-8109 and demand a vote on the HEROES Act. People in Montana are depending on him.
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