1. Talking Points
For Lawmakers

2. What is the main
message?
How would you tell your mom?

3. Day of Action: Sept 6
What do we want lawmakers to understand?
What do we want the public to understand?
What’s the main point, OR....
What would you tell your mom?

4. Short and Sweet
〮Think
〮Bullet
〮Points

5. Day of Action: Sept 6
Safety
Economy
Values
What else?

6. Put the strongest first
Let your best argument shine

7. Day of Action: Sept 6
Safety
Economy
Values
Which is the best argument?
What order do the rest go in?

8. Stick to the point
Don’t get distracted

9. Day of Action: Sept 6
What are some ways we could get off-message?
Which issues should we avoid talking about?
What questions should we expect?
How should we answer off-topic questions?

10. Provide examples
Who will be affected?

11. Day of Action: Sept 6
Who will be affected?
What happens to business and workers?
What happens to police?
To communities?
What happens to politicians who attack immigrants?

12. Stay professional
No names, no blames

13. Day of Action: Sept 6
Martinez is wrong and misguided. = good
Martinez is a vendida. = bad

14. Emphasize win-win
Solutions are more acceptable to all

15. Day of Action: Sept 6
What solutions can we provide?
What’s best for everyone?

16. Your mission
...if you choose to accept it

17. Day of Action: Sept 6
Let’s practice!!
What’s the main point?
What’s the strongest points, in order?
What’s the best example?
What solutions can we offer?