Pt 1
- Trump praising Knight, saying Knight called him more than a year ago to endorse him
- Knight laughing at Cruz for his ring comment
- hitting Kasich and Cruz on their deal, saying Carly failed, doesn't know why they think she can help
Pt 2
- Asked about Boehner comments on Cruz, says it's standard, everyone dislikes him
- Knight praising Trump
From: Polson, Jonathan
Sent: Friday, April 29, 2016 7:32 AM
To: Kane, Michael; Comm_D
Subject: RE: Video request: Trump & Bobby Knight on Fox and Friends tomorrow
Part One
, Part Two
From: Kane, Michael
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 8:42 PM
To: Comm_D
Subject: Video request: Trump & Bobby Knight on Fox and Friends tomorrow
I will be interviewed on @foxandfriends with the legendary Coach Bobby Knight- tomorrow morning. Enjoy! #INDPrimary
Original Tweet:
Sent via TweetDeck


Small edits. Should there also be a line congratulating the Dem winner or will that come in another statement?
From: Miranda, Luis
Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 6:58 PM
To: Walsh, Tom; Paustenbach, Mark; Walker, Eric; Banfill, Ryan
Cc: RR2
Subject: RE: Draft DWS Statement on Primaries
From: Walsh, Tom
Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 6:52 PM
To: Paustenbach, Mark; Miranda, Luis; Walker, Eric; Banfill, Ryan
Subject: RE: Draft DWS Statement on Primaries
One more edit
For Immediate Release
May 10, 2016
DNC Chair Statement on Tonight's Primaries in Nebraska and West Virginia
"Donald Trump is the Republican Party, and tonight's primaries didn't do anything to change that fact. That's why Republican leaders across the country are tearing out their hair trying to decide between standing with the dangerous and reckless candidate at the top of their ticket, or ditching him and their own upcoming convention in a desperate move to save face.
"Today, Ted Cruz refused to throw his said he would not support behind Trump, adding his name to the growing list of GOP leaders distancing themselves from the party's nominee Trump - a list that includes former presidential candidates Mitt Romney and John McCain, and the entire Bush family, who all said they won't attend their own convention this year. That division at the top is tearing apart the Republican Party all the way down to the grass roots. In exit polls today, just ten percent of Republican voters in West Virginia and three percent in Nebraska said they think their party is united.
"By contrast, Democrats are proud of our candidates, who continue to run substantive campaigns worthy of the American people, and who understand that there's more that unites us than divides us. In our Indiana primary last week, three-quarters of Democrats said they've been energized by the nomination contest. In Pennsylvania the week before, the story was the same, as it was in New York the week before that.
"As we gear up for the general election, we're doing it with the confidence that our candidates and our party have the right ideas to build on the progress of the last seven years under President Obama. We've seen a record 74 straight months of private sector job growth, more than 14 million new jobs, and 20 million people have health care who didn't before. We must elect a Democrat as our next president to keep America on track."
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Copy, on it
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2016, at 6:14 PM, Miranda, Luis
> wrote:
I can do the hit. Pitch them on me, but not going to put the Chair out on it.
Luis Miranda, Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
202-863-8148 – MirandaL@dnc.org
- @MiraLuisDC
From: Manriquez, Pablo
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 6:06 PM
To: Miranda, Luis
Cc: Paustenbach, Mark; Walker, Eric; Banfill, Ryan
Subject: Re: Request - DWS//SIRIUS//PROGRESS//THURS OR FRI
Must be a Bernie Bro. Per Mark’s sage, I turned him down flat (and politely) and inquired into opportunities next week to talk about something else.
On May 4, 2016, at 6:00 PM, Miranda, Luis
> wrote:
Wait, this is a shit topic. Where is Guggenheim? Is he a Bernie Bro?
Luis Miranda, Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
202-863-8148 – MirandaL@dnc.org
- @MiraLuisDC
From: Manriquez, Pablo
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 5:49 PM
To: Miranda, Luis; Paustenbach, Mark; Walker, Eric
Cc: Banfill, Ryan
Subject: Request - DWS//SIRIUS//PROGRESS//THURS OR FRI
WHO: DWS and David Guggenheim
WHAT: 15 minute live radio interview to address accusations by Bernie Sanders campaign of DNC laundering money for the Hillary Victory Fund (see below)
WHEN: Thursday at 7PM or 8PM; OR Friday at 7pm or 8PM EST
WHERE: At her convenience
Not sure if we’re talking about the Bernie Bro’s latest accusations. If not will just say we can’t join.  Lmk!
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Guggenheim, David"
>
Subject: RE: Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Date: May 4, 2016 at 5:11:53 PM EDT
To: "Manriquez, Pablo"
>
Would either the Thursday or Friday times work?
THURSDAY – 7p, 8p
FRIDAY – 7p, 8p
From: Manriquez, Pablo
Sent: Wednesday, May 4, 2016 4:53 PM
To: Guggenheim, David
>
Subject: Re: Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Sadly, it cannot as she is on an airplane. Can I offer you someone else from our team? Happy to check schedules or Luis Miranda, Mark Paustenbach, and Eric Walker who would also make for solid interviewees.
On May 4, 2016, at 4:45 PM, Guggenheim, David
> wrote:
Can this happen tonight?
From: Guggenheim, David
Sent: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 6:10 PM
To: 'ManriquezP@dnc.org
'
>
Subject: Re: Debbie Wasserman Schultz
It would be Mark Thompson for about 15 minutes.
From: Manriquez, Pablo
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 05:47 PM
To: Guggenheim, David
Subject: Re: Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Checking! Thanks, David! How long would the segment be? Would you be interviewing?
Sent from my iPhone
On May 3, 2016, at 5:41 PM, Guggenheim, David
> wrote:
My evening show has been covering this Clinton fundraising issue.  They’d like to speak with Wasserman Schultz – tonight I’m sure would be out but if she could do it tomorrow at 8pm that would be lovely.
David
From: Tomasetti, Matt
Sent: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 4:53 PM
To: Guggenheim, David
>
Subject: Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Looking to have DWS discuss the allegations of ‘money-laundering’ by the Hillary Victory organization, as reported by Politico.

Available & Flexible Timeslots:
TONIGHT – 6:30, 7p, 8p hour
WEDNESDAY – 8pm
THURSDAY – 7p, 8p
FRIDAY – 7p, 8p
Matt Tomasetti
Executive Producer
‘Make It Plain’
SiriusXM Progress 127
1221 6th Avenue, 37th Flr.
NY, NY 10020
Tel: 212.901.6542
Cel: 908.803.2208
Pablo Manriquez
Democratic National Committee
Phone: 202.572.5488
Email: pablo@dnc.org
web: democrats.org
Twitter: @Pablo_DNC
Pablo Manriquez
Democratic National Committee
Phone: 202.572.5488
Email: pablo@dnc.org
web: democrats.org
Twitter: @Pablo_DNC
Pablo Manriquez
Democratic National Committee
Phone: 202.572.5488
Email: pablo@dnc.org
web: democrats.org
Twitter: @Pablo_DNC


Hi all,
Think it'd be a good idea for us to hit the Trump/Ryan joint statement, and get our perspective in stories. Drafted something below.
DNC National Press Secretary Mark Paustenbach issued the following statement:
"Donald Trump and Speaker Ryan didn't have to issue a joint statement for the American people to know that they are on the same page and believe in the same dangerous and divisive agenda.  The fact of the matter is that despite some personal disagreements, they both support the old Republican playbook of cutting taxes for the rich at the expense of middle-class families, they both oppose measures like equal pay and paid family leave, and they both support reckless policies that would only to drag America back into a recession. We simply can't afford to go back to losing 800,000 jobs a month as the last Republican president left office."
--
Walter Garcia
Western Regional Press Secretary
Democratic National Committee (DNC)
Email: GarciaW@dnc.org
Twitter: @WalterGarcia231
[SigDems]


From: Evan Lukaske  On Behalf Of Evan Lukaske
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 4:29 PM
To: Wei, Shu-Yen
Subject: Jeanie Forrester's Economic Plan? Lower Wages for Granite Staters
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May 16, 2016
Contact: elukaske@nhdp.org
Jeanie Forrester's Economic Plan? Lower Wages for Granite Staters
Concord, N.H. – Today, State Senator and gubernatorial candidate Jeanie Forrester pitted herself squarely against hard-working Granite Staters looking for better wages and a higher quality of life.
Asked whether she would sign a bill raising New Hampshire’s minimum wage—currently tied for having the lowest minimum wage in the nation
— Forrester said, “I would not. I believe that government should stay out of what a business does.”
Forrester voted to repeal
New Hampshire’s minimum wage in 2011 and voted against
an increase as recently as February. While Forrester's so-called economic plan acknowledges that “wages have been relatively flat over the past decade,” her record and her new push today to abolish the minimum wage would only make things worse for hardworking Granite Staters.
“Jeanie Forrester’s outrageous opposition to raising the minimum wage reveals she’s sticking to the same failed, discredited trickle-down economic policies of the past that devastated our economy and the middle class,” said NHDP Chair Ray Buckley. “The GOP primary is fast becoming a contest over who can recklessly become closest to far-right ideology and show how out-of-touch they are with mainstream Granite Staters.”
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Hey Eric,
Thanks for presenting, we're excited to have you. What you outline here regarding format and timeline is perfect, thank you! If I may make a suggestion on content - we have a presentation earlier in the day on the election environment and Trump - is it possible for you to focus your session on best practices for working with press (all experience levels, most have a few cycles of experience) and then talk about specific tactics/strategies for increasing earned media? We're absolutely open to other suggestions as well, but want to avoid too much Trump talk in one day. Carolyn will be addressing how DLCC can be a resource.
Mari Borden
Political Director
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee
Cell: 202-503-8265
Office:202-449-6740
borden@dlcc.org
1225 Eye St NW, Suite 1250
Washington, DC 20005
________________________________
From: Walker, Eric
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2016 12:22 PM
To: Palermo, Rachel; Mari Borden; Carolyn Fiddler; Paustenbach, Mark; Miranda, Luis
Subject: RE: DLCC training -- a request.
Hey all – thanks. I can put together a quick ppt or handout on best practices but agree – I think that this would work best if there were minimal comments in the beginning and then it was more of a discussion.
I’ll do a 101 on best comms practices and then a little bit on how this election provides such a unique opportunity with our friend Mr. Trump.
Can get you something by noon tomorrow. Sorry for delay but I’ve been OOO for Passover and I’m playing catch up.
Sound good?
From: Palermo, Rachel
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2016 2:47 PM
To: Mari Borden; Carolyn Fiddler; Paustenbach, Mark; Miranda, Luis
Cc: Walker, Eric
Subject: RE: DLCC training -- a request.
Hi everyone, we’ve had a slight change in plans. Eric Walker (cc’d) will now be speaking at the presentation. He is the DNC Deputy Communications Director. He will be in touch about what he plans to do for the presentation. Thanks!
Best,
Rachel
--
[DNC]
Rachel Palermo
Democratic National Committee
PalermoR@dnc.org
202-863-8041
From: Mari Borden
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2016 2:28 PM
To: Carolyn Fiddler; Paustenbach, Mark; Palermo, Rachel; Miranda, Luis
Subject: Re: DLCC training -- a request.
Importance: High
Mark,
Please let us know what you're planning to do for your presentation this Wednesday from 1pm - 1:45pm and again from 2pm - 2:45pm. We want to be sure we can accommodate your needs. Thanks again for your participation!
Mari
Mari Borden
Political Director
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee
Cell: 202-503-8265
Office:202-449-6740
borden@dlcc.org
1225 Eye St NW, Suite 1250
Washington, DC 20005
________________________________
From: Carolyn Fiddler
Sent: Friday, April 22, 2016 3:12 PM
To: Mari Borden; Paustenbach, Mark; Palermo, Rachel; Miranda, Luis
Subject: RE: DLCC training -- a request.
Hi Mark,
Just wanted to check in and see if you had any questions about next week's training. What sort of presentation do you have in mind?
Best,
Carolyn
-------- Original message --------
From: Mari Borden
>
Date: 4/18/16 11:18 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: Carolyn Fiddler
>, "Paustenbach, Mark"
>, "Palermo, Rachel"
>, "Miranda, Luis"
>
Subject: Re: DLCC training -- a request.
Thanks, Carolyn. Thanks Mark, we really appreciate your time. Everything Carolyn mentions below is spot-on. Also, to clarify, we're asking for one presentation to be repeated twice - the second 45 minute block will be the same material as the first. This is borderline TLTR, but I thought some additional context would be helpful...
A little more about who will be in the room:
*   Primarily Caucus Directors and their Finance Directors and Political/Field staff. These folks aren't working on any one campaign, but rather overseeing the campaign effort for the chamber.
*   Experience levels vary but most will have 2-4 cycles under their belts.
*   There will be approximately 20 states represented.
Session goals:
*   Highlight best practices/do's don'ts for working with press (for all skill levels)
*   Provide insight to good/creative/new tactics for increasing earned media
*   Encourage discussion among and questions from attendees
*   Highlight ways DLCC can be a resource (Carolyn will cover this!)
*   Anything else you think is important! You're the expert :)
Please send slides/handouts by COB Friday 4/22
Thanks again, looking forward to meeting you next week. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Mari
Mari Borden
Political Director
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee
Cell: 202-503-8265
Office:202-449-6740
borden@dlcc.org
1225 Eye St NW, Suite 1250
Washington, DC 20005
________________________________
From: Carolyn Fiddler
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 5:00 PM
To: Paustenbach, Mark; Palermo, Rachel; Miranda, Luis
Cc: Mari Borden
Subject: RE: DLCC training -- a request.
Hi Mark,
Really excited you can help us out with this training! I’ve copied Mari Borden, one of the political directors who’s organizing the curriculum, to help answer any questions I miss here.
The training sessions are two small breakouts, back-to-back blocks of 45 minutes each. We estimate about 15 or so participants in each session, so it’ll be more of a small group discussion. Different participants will bring different levels of experience to the training, and some may bring none at all, so a one-size-fits-all presentation may not work as well as a sort of back-and-forth exchange, but you’re of course welcome to approach this however you prefer. I’ll be on hand for both sessions to get things started and can help out during the training any way you’d like me to. If you end up using slides, we’d be much obliged if you could get them to us by Friday, as well as any handouts you may want to distribute (we’re happy to take care of printing).
Mari, please let me know if I missed anything, and Mark, don’t hesitate to reach out if you have more questions!
Best,
Carolyn
Carolyn Fiddler
National Communications Director
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee
202.556.1693
From: Paustenbach, Mark
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 11:07 AM
To: Palermo, Rachel
>; Carolyn Fiddler
>; Miranda, Luis
>
Subject: RE: DLCC training -- a request.
Hi Carolyn,
Great to e-meet you.
Happy to help; just let me know how I might be of assistance.
Will I be presenting in front of a large group with slides, etc. or will this be for smaller breakout sessions? For how long would you like me to speak and will there also be a Q&A portion?
All best,
Mark
Mark Paustenbach
National Press Secretary &
Deputy Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
W: 202.863.8148
paustenbachm@dnc.org
From: Palermo, Rachel
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 10:37 AM
To: Carolyn Fiddler; Miranda, Luis
Cc: Paustenbach, Mark
Subject: RE: DLCC training -- a request.
Great. I’ve added him onto the email chain here.
--
[DNC]
Rachel Palermo
Democratic National Committee
PalermoR@dnc.org
202-863-8041
From: Carolyn Fiddler
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 10:35 AM
To: Palermo, Rachel; Miranda, Luis
Subject: RE: DLCC training -- a request.
Hi Rachel,
That sounds great. I’ve never worked with Mark, but I’m looking forward to connecting with him.
Best,
Carolyn
Carolyn Fiddler
National Communications Director
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee
202.556.1693
From: Palermo, Rachel
Sent: Friday, April 15, 2016 6:04 PM
To: Carolyn Fiddler
>; Miranda, Luis
>
Subject: RE: DLCC training -- a request.
Hi Carolyn,
Unfortunately Luis will likely be unavailable, but our National Press Secretary Mark Paustenbach is free. If Luis is out from his event early enough, he can also join. Does that sound ok?
Rachel
--
[DNC]
Rachel Palermo
Democratic National Committee
PalermoR@dnc.org
202-863-8041
From: Carolyn Fiddler
Sent: Friday, April 15, 2016 5:40 PM
To: Miranda, Luis
Cc: Palermo, Rachel
Subject: RE: DLCC training -- a request.
Hi Rachel,
Just wanted to check in to make sure we’re all set on this and see if there are any question I can answer.
Thanks!
Carolyn Fiddler
National Communications Director
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee
202.556.1693
From: Miranda, Luis
Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2016 3:32 PM
To: Carolyn Fiddler
>
Cc: Palermo, Rachel
>
Subject: RE: DLCC training -- a request.
Hi Carolyn, sounds good. Copying Rachel to help lock it in.
________________________________
From: Carolyn Fiddler [fiddler@dlcc.org]
Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2016 3:30 PM
To: Miranda, Luis
Subject: DLCC training -- a request.
Hi Luis,
I know you must be crazy busy in New York right now – hope everything is going well!
I believe I mentioned (just in passing, though) at our meeting a couple of weeks ago that the DLCC is holding its Caucus Staff Summit (our big biannual training that brings in state legislative campaign staffers from all over the country) in DC fairly soon, and I was hoping you might like to be a part of our training curriculum. We have two back-to-back breakout sessions on Working With The Press on Wednesday, April 27, between 12:45 and 2:30 p.m., and I’d love it if you were to come and train our folks on the basics of handling media outreach and press interaction. The staffers in attendance will be of various experience and skill levels, but I expect most will have little in the way of communications background.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Best,
Carolyn
Carolyn Fiddler
National Communications Director
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee
1225 Eye St. NW, Suite 1250
Washington, DC 20005
202.556.1693
www.dlcc.org


Apologies if this already went around. Happening now


[Project Vantage]
IN-HOUSE SCHEDULE
LAST UPDATED 5/3/2016 2:52:19
All times are Eastern Standard Time
SIGNIFICANT UPDATES (Full Schedule Below):
TUESDAY, MAY 03, 2016
NEW BERNIE SANDERS: 05/03/2016, 7:30 PM: Rally Big Four Lawn, Waterfront Park Louisville, KY [Sanders Campaign]
NEW CARLY FIORINA: 05/03/2016, 8:00 AM: Retail Stop with Heidi Cruz Lincoln Square Pancake Westfield, IN [eventbrite]
NEW HILLARY CLINTON: 05/03/2016, 10:30 AM: Discussion on Substance Abuse and Addiction University of Charleston, Erma Byrd Gallery 2300 Maccorkle Ave SE, Charleston, WV [Clinton Campaign]
NEW TED CRUZ: 05/03/2016, 7:00 PM: Election Night Watch Party Crowne Plaza Hotel - Downtown Union Station (Grand Ballroom) 123 W Louisiana St, Indianapolis, IN [FOX59]
NEW TED CRUZ: 05/03/2016, 11:30 AM: Retail stop with Carly Fiorina and Heidi Cruz Wolf's BBQ 408 North Main St, Evansville, IN [eventbrite]
FRIDAY, MAY 06, 2016
NEW REINCE PRIEBUS: 05/06/2016, 8:00 AM: Politico breakfast Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill 400 New Jersey Ave Nw, Washington, DC [politico.com]
SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2016
NEW DONALD TRUMP: 05/15/2016, UPenn Graduation. Philadelphia, PA [WSJ]
NEW JOE BIDEN: 05/15/2016, UPenn Graduation. Philadelphia, PA [WSJ]
THURSDAY, JUN 16, 2016
NEW JEFF SESSIONS: 06/16/2016, Keynote at 2016 SIA Government Summit The Westin City Center Washington, DC [prweb.com]
FULL SCHEDULE:
LAST UPDATED 5/3/2016 2:52:19
All times are Eastern Standard Time
TUESDAY, MAY 03, 2016
GOP EVENTS
NEW CARLY FIORINA: 05/03/2016, 8:00 AM: Retail Stop with Heidi Cruz Lincoln Square Pancake Westfield, IN [eventbrite]
DONALD TRUMP: 05/03/2016, Election Night Event Trump Tower 725 5th Ave, New York, NY [@katieglueck]
NEW TED CRUZ: 05/03/2016, 7:00 PM: Election Night Watch Party Crowne Plaza Hotel - Downtown Union Station (Grand Ballroom) 123 W Louisiana St, Indianapolis, IN [FOX59]
NEW TED CRUZ: 05/03/2016, 11:30 AM: Retail stop with Carly Fiorina and Heidi Cruz Wolf's BBQ 408 North Main St, Evansville, IN [eventbrite]
DEMOCRAT EVENTS
NEW BERNIE SANDERS: 05/03/2016, 7:30 PM: Rally Big Four Lawn, Waterfront Park Louisville, KY [Sanders Campaign]
NEW HILLARY CLINTON: 05/03/2016, 10:30 AM: Discussion on Substance Abuse and Addiction University of Charleston, Erma Byrd Gallery 2300 Maccorkle Ave SE, Charleston, WV [Clinton Campaign]
HILLARY CLINTON: 05/03/2016, 1:45 PM: Remarks on Jobs and the Economy Jackie O's Production Brewery 25 Campbell St, Athens, OH [Clinton Campaign]
OTHER EVENTS
05/03/2016, Indiana Democratic Primary IN
05/03/2016, Indiana Republican Primary IN
WEDNESDAY, MAY 04, 2016
GOP EVENTS
JOHN KASICH: 05/04/2016, 5:30 PM: Fundraiser with Bob Erlich Crowne Plaza 173 Jennifer Rd, Annapolis, MD [Invite]
TED CRUZ: 05/04/2016, 10:30 PM: Fundraiser Redmond, WA [piercegop.org]
THURSDAY, MAY 05, 2016
GOP EVENTS
05/05/2016, North Carolina GOP State Party Convention NC
FRIDAY, MAY 06, 2016
GOP EVENTS
NEW REINCE PRIEBUS: 05/06/2016, 8:00 AM: Politico breakfast Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill 400 New Jersey Ave Nw, Washington, DC [politico.com]
TOM COTTON: 05/06/2016, 12:00 PM: Rally for John McCain with Sens. Tom Cotton of Arkansas, Joni Ernst of Iowa, Cory Gardner of Colorado, David Perdue of Georgia and Dan Sullivan of Alaska McCain Campaign HQ 1702 E Highland Ave, Phoenix, AZ [eventbrite]
TOM COTTON: 05/06/2016, 6:00 PM: SC GOP 2016 Silver Elephant Dinner. Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC [eventbrite]
TOM COTTON: 05/06/2016, Fundraiser for John McCain with Joni Ernst of Iowa, Cory Gardner of Colorado, David Perdue of Georgia and Dan Sullivan of Alaska Phoenix, AZ [azcentral.com]
SATURDAY, MAY 07, 2016
GOP EVENTS
DONALD TRUMP: 05/07/2016, Rally Spokane, WA [seattletimes.com]
DONALD TRUMP: 05/07/2016, Rally Puget Sound Region, WA [Seattletimes.com]
DONALD TRUMP: 05/07/2016, Rally Near Vancouver, WA [seattletimes.com]
DONALD TRUMP: 05/07/2016, Possible Visit OR
05/07/2016, South Carolina GOP State Party Convention SC
OTHER EVENTS
05/07/2016, Guam Republican Primary GU
05/07/2016, Guam Democratic Primary. GU
MONDAY, MAY 09, 2016
GOP EVENTS
DOUG DUCEY: 05/09/2016, Launching a summer reading initiative BASIS Phoenix Central School Phoenix, AZ [education.azgovernor.gov]
JEFF SESSIONS: 05/09/2016, 2:30 PM: Senate Armed Services: Subcommittee on Airland SR-232A Washington, DC
TOM COTTON: 05/09/2016, 2:30 PM: Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Airland SR-232A Washington, DC
05/09/2016, Connecticut GOP State Party Convention Hartford, CT
TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2016
GOP EVENTS
TOM COTTON: 05/10/2016, 11:00 AM: Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel. SD-G50 Washington, DC
TOM COTTON: 05/10/2016, 3:30 PM: Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities SD-G50 Washington, DC
OTHER EVENTS
05/10/2016, Republican Primaries: Nebraska and West Virginia
05/10/2016, West Virginia Democratic Primary. WV
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016
GOP EVENTS
TOM COTTON: 05/11/2016, 9:30 AM: Senate Armed Services full committee markup of The National Defense Authorization Act for FY2017 SR-222 Washington, DC
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016
GOP EVENTS
TOM COTTON: 05/12/2016, 9:30 AM: Senate Armed Services full committee markup of The National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2017 SR-222 Washington, DC
05/12/2016, Texas GOP State Party Convention TX
FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2016
GOP EVENTS
CARLY FIORINA: 05/13/2016, 7:00 PM: Oklahoma Republican Party 2016 Gala Skirvin Hotel 1 Park Ave, Oklahoma City, OK [ok.gop]
NIKKI HALEY: 05/13/2016, 7:30 PM: Keynote at Tennessee GOP Statesman Dinner Music City Center Grand Ballroom Nashville, TN [
TOM COTTON: 05/13/2016, 9:30 AM: Senate Armed Services full committee markup of The National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2017 SR-222 Washington, DC
05/13/2016, Mississippi and Maryland GOP State Party Conventions
SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2016
GOP EVENTS
PAUL RYAN: 05/14/2016, Keynote at Wisconsin GOP Convention KI Convention Center 333 Main St, Green Bay, WI [minnesta.cbslocal.com]
05/14/2016, Nebraska and Oklahoma GOP State Party Conventions
SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2016
GOP EVENTS
NEW DONALD TRUMP: 05/15/2016, UPenn Graduation. Philadelphia, PA [WSJ]
DEMOCRAT EVENTS
NEW JOE BIDEN: 05/15/2016, UPenn Graduation. Philadelphia, PA [WSJ]
MONDAY, MAY 16, 2016
GOP EVENTS
TED CRUZ: 05/16/2016, Miami-Dade GOP Lincoln Day Dinner. Invites sent out to other candidates. NOTE: No exact date yet. Miami-Dade County, FL [Miami Herald]
OTHER EVENTS
05/16/2016, Bridgegate Corruption Trial NJ [NJ.com]
TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2016
OTHER EVENTS
05/17/2016, Democratic Primaries: Kentucky and Oregon.
05/17/2016, Oregon Republican Primary OR
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2016
GOP EVENTS
05/18/2016, Kentucky State Party Convention will occur before 5/18/2016 KY
05/18/2016, New York GOP State Party Convention NY
THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2016
GOP EVENTS
05/19/2016, Washington GOP State Party Convention WA
05/19/2016, Illinois and Minnesota GOP State Party Conventions
FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2016
GOP EVENTS
05/20/2016, Iowa, Missouri, New Mexico, and Vermont GOP State Party Conventions
SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016
GOP EVENTS
JEFF SESSIONS: 05/22/2016, 6:30 PM: TN GOP Fundraiser Embassy Suites 1200 Conference Center Blvd, Rutherford, TN [invite]
TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2016
GOP EVENTS
BOB CORKER: 05/24/2016, 10:00 AM: Senate Banking Committe: Understanding the Role of Sanctions Under the Iran Deal 538 Dirksen Washignton, DC [www.banking.senate.gov]
CARLY FIORINA: 05/24/2016, 2016 Prescott Bush Awards Dinner Stamford, CT [@CTGOP]
TOM COTTON: 05/24/2016, 10:00 AM: Senate Banking Committe: Understanding the Role of Sanctions Under the Iran Deal 538 Dirksen Washignton, DC [www.banking.senate.gov]
OTHER EVENTS
05/24/2016, Washington State Republican Primary WA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2016
GOP EVENTS
BOB CORKER: 05/25/2016, 2:30 PM: Senate Banking: Understanding the Role of Sanctions Under the Iran Deal: Administration Perspectives Washington, DC [www.banking.senate.gov]
TOM COTTON: 05/25/2016, 2:30 PM: Senate Banking: Understanding the Role of Sanctions Under the Iran Deal: Administration Perspectives Washington, DC [www.banking.senate.gov]
THURSDAY, JUN 02, 2016
GOP EVENTS
06/02/2016, Idaho GOP State Party Convention Nampa, ID
FRIDAY, JUN 03, 2016
GOP EVENTS
06/03/2016, Wisconsin and Georgia GOP State Party Conventions
SATURDAY, JUN 04, 2016
GOP EVENTS
06/04/2016, Oregon GOP State Party Convention OR
OTHER EVENTS
06/04/2016, Virgin Islands Democratic Caucus VI
SUNDAY, JUN 05, 2016
OTHER EVENTS
06/05/2016, Puerto Rico Democratic Caucus. PR
TUESDAY, JUN 07, 2016
OTHER EVENTS
06/07/2016, Democratic Primaries: California, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, South Dakota, North Dakota
06/07/2016, Republican Primaries: California, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, South Dakota, North Dakota
THURSDAY, JUN 09, 2016
GOP EVENTS
06/09/2016, E2 Summit hosted by Mitt Romney. Will go June 9 to June 11 Stein Eriksen Lodge 7700 Stein Way, Deer Valley, UT [Email]
06/09/2016, Faith and Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority Conference. Goes to June 11. Omni Sheraton 2500 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC [Email]
TUESDAY, JUN 14, 2016
OTHER EVENTS
06/14/2016, District of Columbia Democratic Primary Washington, DC
THURSDAY, JUN 16, 2016
GOP EVENTS
NEW JEFF SESSIONS: 06/16/2016, Keynote at 2016 SIA Government Summit The Westin City Center Washington, DC [prweb.com]
MONDAY, JUL 18, 2016
GOP EVENTS
07/18/2016, Republican National Convention Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland, OH
TUESDAY, JUL 19, 2016
GOP EVENTS
07/19/2016, Republican National Convention Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland, OH
WEDNESDAY, JUL 20, 2016
GOP EVENTS
07/20/2016, Republican National Convention Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland, OH
THURSDAY, JUL 21, 2016
GOP EVENTS
07/21/2016, Republican National Convention Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland, OH
FRIDAY, AUG 12, 2016
GOP EVENTS
08/12/2016, Red State Gathering Aug 12-14 Denver, CO [email]
TUESDAY, AUG 23, 2016
GOP EVENTS
DONALD TRUMP: 08/23/2016, Washington Post Trump Book release [WaPo]
MONDAY, SEP 26, 2016
OTHER EVENTS
DEBATE: 09/26/2016, 1st Presidential Debate Wright State University Dayton, OH [Commission on Presidential Debates]
TUESDAY, OCT 04, 2016
OTHER EVENTS
DEBATE: 10/04/2016, Vice-Presidential Debate Longwood University Farmville, VA [Commission on Presidential Debates]
SUNDAY, OCT 09, 2016
OTHER EVENTS
DEBATE: 10/09/2016, 2nd Presidential Debate Washington University in St. Louis St. Louis, MO [Commission on Presidential Debates]
WEDNESDAY, OCT 19, 2016
OTHER EVENTS
DEBATE: 10/19/2016, 3rd Presidential Debate University of Nevada, Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV [Commission on Presidential Debates]
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Overview
Less than 100 days to go until the July conventions, Democrats are poised to head into the general election energized and enthusiastic regardless of who our nominee is, while Republicans are embroiled in a bitter, divided fight better suited for a reality show than a Presidential election. This week, as voters headed to the polls in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maryland and Delaware, exit polls continue to show Democratic excitement. In Connecticut and Pennsylvania respectively, 67% and 71% of Democrats reported feeling energized by our primary. At the same time, nearly six in ten Pennsylvania Republican voters said their primary had divided their party. Democratic voters are proud of their candidates, and it shows each time they go to the polls.
This weekend, Washington joins to celebrate the press corps at the White House Correspondents Dinner. Take a look back and relive the glory of President Obama's exposing Donald Trump just five years ago. In that time, not much has changed. Trump's foreign policy address this week, was only further evidence that the GOP frontrunner would be dangerous as commander in chief and is no more qualified for the presidency today than when he was negotiating disputes between Lil' John, Meatloaf, and Gary Busey on Celebrity Apprentice.
WATCH
2016 Republican Presidential Candidates
Donald Trump
With Donald Trump's recent victories, it's clear he's the only candidate that can win the Republican nomination. As a result, the GOP remains in chaos and recent developments signal things aren't getting any better. This week, Donald Trump proved that even a teleprompter can't help him sound reasonable or knowledgeable when it comes to foreign policy. His uninformed, inflammatory and dangerous remarks throughout his campaign have caused alarm among foreign leaders and policy experts, and proved he would be unpredictable and untrustworthy when it comes to foreign policy, making Americans less safe in the process. Take a look at how foreign policy analysts feel about Donald Trump.
WATCH
To make matters worse, Trump has said he would dismantle our existing military framework and threaten key alliances around the world. Donald Trump continues to lack the judgment, experience and temperament to be our next commander-in-chief.
Ted Cruz
No closer to the Republican nomination, even after five more primary contests, the fading Cruz campaign made a desperate announcement that Carly Fiorina would join the ticked as Cruz's Vice Presidential nominee. From a politician that is most known for shutting down the government, it's fitting that Cruz would select a running mate best known for almost shutting down Hewlett-Packard, a great U.S. company. Under Carly Fiorina, Hewlett-Packard's stock lost over half of its value, earning her status as one of the "Worst American CEOs of all Time." She laid off 30,000 workers but still received a $40 million golden parachute upon being fired. The only foreign policy experience Carly Fiorina can speak of is outsourcing American jobs to other countries and selling computer equipment to Iran in violation of international sanctions. Together or apart, neither Ted Cruz nor Carly Fiorina have the track record to serve as our next president.
John Kasich
John Kasich and Ted Cruz announced a bizarre and unusual agreement to save their failing campaigns by dividing their anti-Trump efforts this week. Cruz agreed to focus on Indiana while Kasich would ramp up his efforts in Oregon and New Mexico. It didn't matter much that it was too little, too late, though when the agreement fell apart almost as soon as it was announced. Having no mathematical chance of winning the nomination without a chaotic convention contest, this was Kasich and Cruz's last desperate attempt to stay relevant in a GOP primary that keeps rewarding the party's most divisive candidate - Donald Trump.
Important Polls
*        A poll
released by Vox shows that Donald Trump viewed favorably by just 34 percent of women overall.
*        A poll
conducted by the Harvard University Institute of Politics shows that only 25% of  young voters, between the ages of 18-29, would vote for Donald Trump
*        A poll
conducted by the Pew Research Center found that more than 60 percent of the American public has an unfavorable opinion of the Republican Party, which is the highest that the party's negative rating has been since 1992.
*        A poll
conducted by the Pew Research Center shows that 62% of Americans have an unfavorable view of the GOP compared to 33% who view the party in a favorable manner.
What people are writing in the states
*        On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party released the following statement regarding Pat Toomey's endorsement of Ted Cruz. "Given Ted Cruz's objectionable record, it's hard to understand how anyone thinks he's fit to be president," said Preston Maddock, spokesman for the Pennsylvania Democratic Party. "He is so obstructionist and wildly partisan, that even Mitch McConnell disapproves. By voting for Cruz today, Pat Toomey revealed what he often tries to hide to Pennsylvanians - how extreme his record truly is." Read the full statement here
.
*        On Wednesday, Connecticut Democratic Party Executive Director Alynn Woischke released a statement regarding State House Republican Leader Themis Klarides's endorsement of Donald Trump. "With Donald Trump's crushing victory in the Republican primary Tuesday, it is now clear where the Connecticut Republican Party stands. It is no longer the party of reasoned debate and moderation, but has fully transformed into the party of Trump. "With House GOP Leader Themis Klarides standing firmly behind the party standard-bearer and channeling his hate-filled rhetoric, we have to ask whether she will follow Trump's lead in pushing the caucus to adhere to Trumps policies." Read the full statement here
.
*        On Friday, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence formally endorsed Ted Cruz for the Republican Presidential Primary. John Zody, Chairman of the Indiana Democratic Party, stated, "Mike Pence's endorsement of Ted Cruz is no surprise as both politicians have built their careers obsessing over a social agenda rather than focusing on economic issues most important to Hoosiers. After Mike Pence signed the embarrassing and unnecessary RFRA law that could cost our state $250 million and will continue to scare jobs away from Indiana, Ted Cruz supported the governor and advocated that the federal government adopt a similar law. Mike Pence signed one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the nation; Ted Cruz has said rape victims should be forced to carry pregnancies to term. Ted Cruz has campaigned for president on an extremist, divisive ideology, and Mike Pence has put that same extreme ideology into practice, causing Indiana to fall behind the rest of the nation." Read the full statement here
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Why wouldn't it be TJ? Regional press in the midwestern region.
From: Miranda, Luis
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 4:46 PM
To: Helmstetter, TJ; Manriquez, Pablo; Walker, Eric; Paustenbach, Mark
Subject: RE: Booking request: DWS this Friday for Detroit radio
Walker, you up for it?
Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S(r)4, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone
-------- Original message --------
From: "Helmstetter, TJ"
>
Date: 04/27/2016 4:43 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: "Manriquez, Pablo"
>, "Miranda, Luis"
>, "Walker, Eric"
>, "Paustenbach, Mark"
>
Subject: Booking request: DWS this Friday for Detroit radio
Hey guys - I think they'll probably take a spokesperson, doesn't need to be Debbie. But passing along for you to decide.
From: karenmorgan@thewriteeidea.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 4:41 PM
To: Helmstetter, TJ
Subject: DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Hello T.J.
I am sorry I didn't get a chance to meet you when you were in Flint for the debate but maybe we will meet at the Democratic Convention.
I am contacting you because Bankole Thompson Editorial Columnist at The Detroit News and host on Detroit's newest radio station Superstation 910 am ( he is a former host on WDET public radio in Detroit where he interviewed the chair on what was then an overcrowded Republican field of candidates and the difference between that race and the Democratic race) would like to interview Rep. Schultz on his show Friday April 29, 2016. He would like to discuss the recent caucuses as well as Ted Cruz's decision to name Carly Fiorina as his running mate and their attraction to potential voters.
Redline airs every Friday from 12:00m-2:00pm. We would prefer to have her at 1:00pm as that is our most listened to hour but we will take her anytime she is available during the show. If she is not available this week, perhaps she could join us next week.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter,
Karen Morgan
Producer
Redline
(313) 377-0673


Watch here
From: "Sarge, Matthew"
>
Date: Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 11:24 AM
To: Comm_D
>
Subject: Video Request: Barry Bennett on CNN


Around 3:30 PM
From: Wei, Shu-Yen
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 3:41 PM
To: Comm_D
Subject: Video Request: Scottie Nell Hughes on CNN
Trying to spin the woman card comment and being challenged by Baldwin who mentions that Trump plays the man card
__________
Shu-Yen Wei
Northeast Press Secretary
AAPI & Women's Media
Democratic National Committee
207-512-0005
weis@dnc.org


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In yet another effort to dismantle women’s health, the Republican-led Oklahoma Legislature passed
an unconstitutional bill, over the objections of their lone physician legislator, that would making performing an abortion a felony and prevent any doctors who have performed an abortion from practicing in the state.
This is just the latest example of Republicans across the country
taking their cues from Donald Trump, who has a decades-long record of denigrating women and promoting misogyny. He stated that
“there has to be some form of punishment” for women who get abortions and would take away
a woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions.
“Donald Trump talks about punishing women for abortions, but Republican legislatures in states like Oklahoma are actually doing it. State lawmakers have enacted hundreds of abortion restrictions over the past few years, making more dangerous for women to obtain abortion and health services. Democrats will continue to stand against Republican politicians getting involved in a woman’s personal health decisions.” - Amy Dacey, CEO for the DNC
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Hey there,
Reupping this. Heard elsewhere DNC has already begun hiring field organizers in key states, etc. - would love to do a story on that.
Francesca Chambers
White House Correspondent
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From: Francesca Chambers
Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2016 4:43 PM
To: Paustenbach, Mark; 'Miranda, Luis'
Subject: Preparations for Trump?
Hey guys,
Happy Sunday.
I didn't get a chance to write about the charirwoman's comments at the Alaska convention this morning - I'm stretched thin, filling in for our reporter who normally covers the Sunday shows while she's on vacation and on a flight to Puerto Rico to cover the election - but I'd really like to do a piece working off of her speech that details what the DNC is doing to prepare for Trump.
If there's anything you could share, I'd be happy to do this over email or over the phone. The piece I have in mind would strictly deal with what the national party is doing so it can be prepared unlike Republicans, as the chairwoman mentioned.
Thanks, please let me know if this is something you can help with, or if you have any other story ideas for me. My colleague comes back Tuesday, so I'll be back on my own beat and on the hunt for good content!
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Panel:
Does Trump have to pivot to win?
Mary Katherine: he cannot pivot
Andre Bauer: says that Dems have been more successful at bringing people in the party; Trump is doing that for the GOP
Tanden: there is no playbook for a Trump candidacy
MK: Trump's policy positions depend on who is asking him
BJ: Celebrities generally win, Jesse Ventura, Schwarzenegger, etc
AB: people are starved for something new
Tanden: Trump has the highest negatives (HRC is second or third)
MK: Trump might have hit his ceiling
Who should DJT pick for veep?
MK: Mike Rowe, 2nd choice Gingrich
BJ: Michael Steele
AB: Me (Tapper: we didn't prepare for that); Mary Fallin
NT: Ted Cruz (party needs to be put back together)
From: Wei, Shu-Yen
Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2016 9:27 AM
To: Comm_D
Subject: RE: Chain for CNN SOTU
More restrained Donald Trump, but can he resist temptation to revert back.
Q: can he be more restrained?
A: DJT takes issues to another level to encourage dialogue
Q: wall with Mexico
A: people jump on the bandwagon after trump talks about it and takes the heat for it
Q: will you woo delegates for your father?
A: not necessarily, people should know that their vote might not matter. People don't need this archaic system, delegates are party establishment and elites. Delegates are you being bought
Q: are you going to woo delegates?
A: We don't want to do that if we don't need to. (Seems to say that he and his siblings won't be in the delegate process; Ted Cruz is buying delegates; establishment would rather hand victory to HRC
Q: Question on Cruz ad hitting Trump on transgender bill
A: Ted Cruz is desperate; Trump has already taken on the PC police. Cruz going along with what Trump has already said
Q: Would Trump raise the min. wage?
A: States are different; you have to ask him; pivots to Trump wanting to bring jobs back. When there are good jobs, you don't have to worry about the min wage
Q: Why hasn't your vetting process for Veep begun?
A: says that it could be someone who has run for president
From: Wei, Shu-Yen
Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2016 9:13 AM
To: Comm_D
Subject: RE: Chain for CNN SOTU
Veepstakes beginning
HRC already compiling list, list flashes on the screen (15-20 names)
Sanders up now
Q: Should you and HRC be first on each other's VP list?
A: Sanders pivots to economic inequality -->that's what americans care about
Q: should you or E. Warren be on the veep list to highlight those issues?
A: economic inequality, higher education; veep needs to have those in mind too
Q: What is your response to David Plouffe telling you to call it quit?
A: He is working for HRC, we are giving everyone in the states a voice; debate helps turnout
Q: Do you have a path to the nom? What states can you win?
A: doesn't say speculate states, mentions CA. It's going to be hard
Q: ISIS question; is the U.S. at war again, should congress pass another reauthorization?
A: we need another reauthorization, but cannot be a perpetual vote, hits HRC on her Iraq vote
Q: HRC carried low income household, even though you have an income inequality message; you say that poor people don't vote
A: Need to overturn Citizens United; people are disillusioned; campaign is  all about getting people in the process
Q: are you surprised that you lose low income voters to HRC?
A: I am surprised by how well we've done
Q: Is it appropriate that Rosario Dawson talked about Monica Lewinsky?
A: Rosario is great, pivots to large corporations paying their fair share
Q: presses on Lewinsky; should his surrogates be commenting on that.
A: says he had no idea what exactly Dawson said; we should worry about climate change instead
Donald Jr. on next
From: Wei, Shu-Yen
Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2016 9:01 AM
To: Comm_D
Subject: Chain for CNN SOTU
Starting now
__________
Shu-Yen Wei
Northeast Press Secretary
AAPI & Women's Media
Democratic National Committee
207-512-0005
weis@dnc.org


Good evening,
AP has called the Democratic senatorial primary race for Chris Van Hollen.
V/r,
Elias Gonzalez | Political Staff Assistant |  Veterans Outreach Desk
Democratic National Committee
O: (202) 488-5006 | C: (202) 657-1649
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From: Gonzalez, Elias
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 9:08 PM
To: Gonzalez, Elias
Subject: FW: Primaries in DE, MD, and PA
Good evening,
Below are the current results:
Delaware-1st Congressional District (Democratic Primary)
0% Reporting
Bryan Townsend
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Lisa Blunt Rochester
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Sean Barney
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Mayoral - Baltimore, MD (Democratic Primary)
0% Reporting
Mack Clifton
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Gersham Cupid
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Sheila Dixon
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Elizabeth Embry
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Patrick Gutierrez
0% of total vote
0 Votes
DeRay Mckesson
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Nick Mosby
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Catherine Pugh
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Carl Stokes
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Cindy Walsh
0% of total vote
0 Votes
David Warnock
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Wilton Wilson
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Calvin Young
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Mayoral - Baltimore, MD (Republican Primary)
0% Reporting
Armand Girard
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Chancellor Torbit
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Brian Vaeth
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Alan Walden
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Larry Wardlow
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Maryland-4th Congressional District (Democratic Primary)
0% Reporting
Anthony Brown
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Warren Christopher
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Matthew Fogg
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Glenn Ivey
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Joseline Pena-Melnyk
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Terrence Strait
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Maryland-4th Congressional District (Republican Primary)
0% Reporting
Robert Broadus
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Rob Buck
0% of total vote
0 Votes
George McDermott
0% of total vote
0 Votes
David Therrien
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Maryland-8th Congressional District (Democratic Primary)
0% Reporting
David Anderson
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Kumar Barve
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Dan Bolling
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Ana Sol Gutierrez
0% of total vote
0 Votes
William Jawando
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Kathleen Matthews
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Jamie Raskin
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Joel Rubin
0% of total vote
0 Votes
David Trone
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Maryland-8th Congressional District (Republican Primary)
0% Reporting
Dan Cox
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Jeffrey Jones
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Elizabeth Matory
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Aryeh Shudofsky
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Shelly Skolnick
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Maryland-Senatorial (Democratic Primary)
0% Reporting
Freddie Dickson
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Donna Edwards
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Ralph Jaffe
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Theresa Scaldaferri
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Charles Smith
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Violet Staley
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Blaine Taylor
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Ed Tinus
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Chris Van Hollen
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Lih Young
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Maryland-Senatorial (Republican Primary)
0% Reporting
Chris Chaffee
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Sean Connor
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Richard Douglas
0% of total vote
0 Votes
John Graziani
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Greg Holmes
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Joe Hooe
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Chrys Kefalas
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Mark McNicholas
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Lynn Richardson
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Anthony Seda
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Richard Shawver
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Kathy Szeliga
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Dave Wallace
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Garry Yarrington
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Pennsylvania-2nd Congressional District (Democratic Primary)
16% Reporting
Chaka Fatah-Incumbent
45% of total vote
11,138 Votes
Dan Muroff
4% of total vote
914 Votes
Brian Gordon
12% of total vote
2,890 Votes
Dwight Evans
39% of total vote
9,567 Votes
Pennsylvania-8th Congressional District (Democratic Primary)
0% Reporting
Shaughnessy Naughton
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Steve Santasiero
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Pennsylvania-8th Congressional District (Republican Primary)
0% Reporting
Brian Fitzpatrick
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Steve Andy Warren
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Marc Duome
0% of total vote
0 Votes
Pennsylvania-Attorney General (Democratic Primary)
7% Reporting
John Morganelli
51% of total vote
4,537 Votes
Josh Shapiro
39% of total vote
17,637 Votes
Stephen Zappala
10% of total vote
23,265 Votes
Pennsylvania-Attorney General (Republican Primary)
7% Reporting
John Rafferty
77% of total vote
2,920 Votes
Joseph Peters
23% of total vote
863 Votes
Pennsylvania--Senatorial
7% Reporting
Joe Sestak
25% of total vote
23,071 Votes
Kathleen McGinty
40% of total vote
36,211 Votes
John Fetterman
24% of total vote
21,520 Votes
V/r,
Elias Gonzalez | Political Staff Assistant |  Veterans Outreach Desk
Democratic National Committee
O: (202) 488-5006 | C: (202) 657-1649
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Rally with Ted Cruz
Thursday, May 5
1:00 PM EDT
Cedar Park School
16300 112th Ave. NE
Bothell, WA 98011

Best,
Sean Sorbie
Tracking Coordinator
Democratic National Committee
Office: (202) 488-5004
Cell: (727)458-8583
[SigDems]


Fine here.
[SigDems]
Luis Miranda, Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
202-863-8148 - MirandaL@dnc.org
- @MiraLuisDC
From: Christopher, Rebecca
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 2:02 PM
To: Crystal, Andy; Video-Vetting_d
Cc: Bagchi, K.J.; Wei, Shu-Yen
Subject: Re: For approval: 9 AAPI videos
Comms, are you good with these? Thank you!
From: "Crystal, Andy"
>
Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 7:05 PM
To: Rebecca Christopher
>, Video-Vetting_d
>
Cc: "Bagchi, K.J."
>, "Wei, Shu-Yen"
>
Subject: RE: For approval: 9 AAPI videos
Good here
From: Christopher, Rebecca
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 1:20 PM
To: Video-Vetting_d
Cc: Bagchi, K.J.; Wei, Shu-Yen
Subject: For approval: 9 AAPI videos
Hi everyone,
We've packaged up the next 9 videos for AAPI heritage month in one video so you don't have to open 9 separate files. Let me know if you have any questions - otherwise KJ & co will use these over the course of this month. Thank you!


Can we get that exchange on DNC Clips from Cuomo's extended question about whether he supports the GI bill, up until Trump says - "NO - I want to bring jobs back to this country. I want to make this country go again."
Video title: Donald Trump Opposes Current G.I. Bill
Eric Walker
walkere@dnc.org
732-991-1489
@ericmwalker


On May 15, 2016, at 12:53 AM, DNC Press
> wrote:
For Immediate Release
May 14, 2016
Contact: DNC Press – 202-863-8148
Prepared Remarks for Delivery: DNC Chair Rep. Wasserman Schultz at Alaska State Convention
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA -- Tonight, DNC Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz addressed the Alaska State Convention. Below you will find excerpts as prepared for delivery:
“As chair of the DNC, I’ve committed myself to getting to know my fellow Democrats with visits to all fifty states – and I’ll be honest, it’s been a little easier to reach those lower forty-eight.
…
“But I know I’m not the only one here tonight who travelled a great distance to be at the convention – I understand there are even as many as 40 high school students coming all the way from Juneau, and who registered to be delegates – let’s give them a hand for being the future of our party.
“And let me just thank everyone else here who has travelled from across our country’s largest state to show your support.
“Your enthusiasm, energy, your commitment, and your dedication to our party will make all the difference on Election Day.
…
“So we’ve taken the 50-state strategy that Howard Dean pioneered when he was Chair of the National Party – and we’ve gone even further –
“Providing more funding; more infrastructure; more rocket fuel to keep the engines of our state parties firing on all cylinders and holding Republicans in office and in elections accountable.
“That means that here in Alaska the DNC helps fund direct mail campaigns to reach voters and help get them to the polls on Election Day.
“We fund salaries for critical staff under our state party partnerships. In fact, Kay Brown can tell you, she was one of the first State Party Partnership employees we ever hired.
“Since 2009, the DNC has directly provided the Alaska Democratic Party more than $625,000 in direct support.
“But it’s not just the funding -- the DNC has been out-pacing the GOP in how we offer direct support to our state parties with training, and bench-building; we share our deep research and communications capabilities in Alaska and across the country.
“Since 2013, we have quintupled the size of our digital team, to boost fundraising and provide training and support to our state parties.
“We’ve organized a team of experts in messaging, branding, and polling to review the way we communicate, and we’ve built an in-house Communications team to hold Republicans accountable every single day.
“We’ve built out a state-of-the-art media monitoring operation to track and inform our rapid response operation.
“Our teams are providing training, disseminating best practices, sharing technology and design assets, and building community among State Party staff and the rest of the Democratic family.
“And combined with our national, state-of-the-art voter file, which we’ve been building out for years, we have a real edge that’s going to help carry us to victory.
“And we’ve done it all while paying off more than $20 million in debt after winning the 2012 presidential election and re-electing Barack Obama.
“But of course, our number one advantage comes from our candidates, and the contrast they’re offering Alaska voters and the American people.
“I couldn’t be more proud of the two candidates at the top of our ticket.
“From Day One, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton have been running smart, substantive campaigns focused on the issues that matter.
“We’ve watched them engage honestly with voters, answer thoughtfully at town halls and debates, and deliver an aspirational message that speaks to the hopes and dreams of the American people…
“And no matter which one of our candidates becomes the nominee, we will be united coming out of our convention and headed toward Election Day.
“In the words of Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders ‘Trump will not be president.’
…
“At the DNC we are not going to make the same mistake his Republican opponents made.
“We’re ready for Trump.
“Ready to hold him accountable for the damage he’s doing as a candidate and the damage he’s promising he would do as president.
“Just this week, Trump met with Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell to show that despite their nasty, mud-slinging primary, they’re getting ready to sing ‘kumbaya’ and give us everything they’ve got.
“And what they’ve got is the same old playbook: the same failed trickle-down economic policies that preceded the Great Recession under the last Republican president.
“So Trump isn’t something new – he’s just the old Republican brand, but with a little extra bronzer on – he’s that much move dangerous.
“He only looks out for himself. He lacks the temperament and judgment to be commander in chief. And every aspect of his presidency would harm our country and damage our standing in the world.
“Even as a candidate, Trump has damaged America’s relationships across the globe.
In the White House, he would make America less safe.
“He has no foreign policy experience – but don’t worry about that - he said he’ll rely on his ‘good brain,’ instead of listening to experts.
“He has a decades-long record of denigrating women, which is why seven out of ten women disapprove of his candidacy.
“He exploits racial anxieties and cultural fears. His rallies have sparked violence against people of color, protestors, and the media.
“Recent reports found that bullying at schools is on the rise as a result of his hateful rhetoric. He’s making our communities less safe and he’s only a candidate!
“And while he tries to paint a picture of his wealth and business success, his record is riddled with examples that he prefers to turn a quick buck even when it comes at the expense of workers.
“But much of this the same old playbook gave George W. Bush two terms, so we have to treat Trump’s candidacy as a real threat because it is!
…
“I’m inspired here tonight – I wish everyone could see how much dedication the Democrats of Alaska have.
“Don’t believe for a second that just because the pundits like to paint Alaska red and say it isn’t a battleground state means you’re sidelined.
“In every presidential election since 2000, the percentage of Alaskans casting their vote for the Democrat has increased – from 27% in 2000 to more than 40% in 2012.
“This has already been an exciting election year nationally – working together, I know we can Dump Trump and, eventually turn Alaska Blue.
“I know we can count on you to keep working hard throughout this election.
“So thank you for all you’ve done to support our party, and thank you for everything you will do to bring us all the way to victory in November.
“Now on to victory! Thank you, Alaska Democrats!”
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Hey dude:
Will let you know if I encounter any last minute openings.  The tickets have been tougher than usual this year bc so many reporters seem to be inviting their campaign sources - so the pool of potential invitees is somewhat larger than usual.  But, if something opens up, I will absolutely keep them in mind.
Thanks for reaching out.  Hope all is well over there.
Josh
-----Original Message-----
From: Miranda, Luis
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 11:25 AM
To: Earnest, Joshua R. R. EOP/WHO
Subject: WHCD?
Hey Josh, I'm already in at WHCD as is the Chair. However, if you have extra slots you get for those back tables for junior staff, it would be great if we could take care of extra DNC comm staffers who as you know I've made sure are aggressive about touting the progress we've made over the last 7 years.
*         Eric Walker, Deputy Communications Director, walkere@dnc.org
*         Rachel Palermo, Press Assistant, PalermoR@dnc.org
*         Pablo Manriquez, Media Booker, ManriquezP@dnc.org
*         Jenna Price, Press Assistant, PriceJ@dnc.org
Thanks for anything you can do. Hope you're well. - Luis.
Luis Miranda, Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
202-863-8148 - MirandaL@dnc.org
- @MiraLuisDC


From: Kate Houghton
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 1:14 PM
To: Walsh, Tom
Cc: Bonosky, Garret; Debbie Wasserman Schultz; Miranda, Luis; Guerra, Liana; Tracie Pough; Banfill, Ryan; Anita Dunn; Hilary Rosen
Subject: Re: Notes for 5.20.16 DWS ASDC Speech tp edits - 1-Annotated
Ready to print.
On May 20, 2016, at 12:59 PM, Walsh, Tom
> wrote:
Got it - working on it
From: Bonosky, Garret
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 12:59 PM
To: Debbie Wasserman Schultz; Miranda, Luis; Walsh, Tom
Cc: Guerra, Liana; Tracie Pough; Banfill, Ryan; Kate Houghton; Anita Dunn; Hilary Rosen
Subject: RE: Notes for 5.20.16 DWS ASDC Speech tp edits - 1-Annotated
Attached are:
1.     'DWS ASDC Speech - START WITH THIS' --> use this as your base document to edit
2.     'DWS ASDC Speech tp edits' PDF --> these are the Chairwoman's edits --> Tom make these first
3.     'DWS ASDC Speech - SKD edits' --> Tom these are the edits that Anita and Hilary sent over; make these last
Tom --> after making the edits please reply all and send on this thread.
Kate --> please print in Philadelphia (2 copies) and we will do speech prep when we arrive.
From: Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 12:48 PM
To: Miranda, Luis; Bonosky, Garret; Walsh, Tom
Cc: Guerra, Liana; Tracie Pough; Banfill, Ryan; Kate Houghton; Anita Dunn; Hilary Rosen
Subject: Re: Notes for 5.20.16 DWS ASDC Speech tp edits - 1-Annotated
Yes, we are.
Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.
From: Miranda, Luis
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 12:38 PM
To: Bonosky, Garret; Walsh, Tom
Cc: Guerra, Liana; Debbie Wasserman Schultz; Tracie Pough; Banfill, Ryan; Kate Houghton; Anita Dunn; Hilary Rosen
Subject: RE: Notes for 5.20.16 DWS ASDC Speech tp edits - 1-Annotated
Biggest thing for me is that we should drop the paragraph on the Egypt Air crash entirely.
________________________________
From: Bonosky, Garret
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 12:34 PM
To: Walsh, Tom
Cc: Guerra, Liana; Debbie Wasserman Schultz; Tracie Pough; Banfill, Ryan; Kate Houghton; Miranda, Luis; Anita Dunn; Hilary Rosen
Subject: Re: Notes for 5.20.16 DWS ASDC Speech tp edits - 1-Annotated
Tom - Also have additional changes Anita sent; I will send over shortly, make the chairwoman's changes now and then make the Anita edits I send shortly.
Garret Bonosky
Deputy Director
Office of the Chair
Democratic National Committee
On May 20, 2016, at 12:26 PM, Walsh, Tom
> wrote:
Thanks, working on it
-----Original Message-----
From: Guerra, Liana
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 12:25 PM
To: Bonosky, Garret; Debbie Wasserman Schultz; Tracie Pough; Banfill, Ryan; Kate Houghton; Walsh, Tom; Miranda, Luis
Cc: Anita Dunn; Hilary Rosen
Subject: RE: Notes for 5.20.16 DWS ASDC Speech tp edits - 1-Annotated
Attached is the word doc
-----Original Message-----
From: Bonosky, Garret
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 12:24 PM
To: Debbie Wasserman Schultz; Tracie Pough; Banfill, Ryan; Kate Houghton; Walsh, Tom; Miranda, Luis
Cc: Anita Dunn; Hilary Rosen; Guerra, Liana
Subject: RE: Notes for 5.20.16 DWS ASDC Speech tp edits - 1-Annotated
Looping in Liana who has the most recent edited word document.
Liana will send to Tom; Tom will edit (with the notes from document attached to this email) and then will send to Kate who will print on the ground on Philadelphia
-----Original Message-----
From: hrtsleeve@gmail.com
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 12:07 PM
To: Bonosky, Garret; Tracie Pough; Banfill, Ryan; Kate Houghton; Walsh, Tom; Miranda, Luis
Cc: Anita Dunn; Hilary Rosen
Subject: Notes for 5.20.16 DWS ASDC Speech tp edits - 1-Annotated
Here is revised draft with my edits. Tom, Luis and Ryan, I want to review with you why the speech had to be dramatically edited so we are on the same page going forward. Thanks for everyone's help.
Annotation Summary for: 5.20.16 DWS ASDC Speech tp edits - 1-Annotated
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Comment: elect a Democrat, once again.
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Comment: originally,
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Comment: happened?
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Comment: And Hillary declared it a terrorist act yesterday too.
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Marked up using iAnnotate PDF on my iPad


Part 1
Part 2
From: "Wei, Shu-Yen"
>
Date: Monday, May 16, 2016 at 5:09 PM
To: Comm_D
>
Subject: RE: Video Request: Sen. Barrasso of WY on CNN
Dodging the women question
From: Wei, Shu-Yen
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 5:09 PM
To: Comm_D
Subject: Video Request: Sen. Barrasso of WY on CNN
Now, talking about his support of DJT
__________
Shu-Yen Wei
Northeast Press Secretary
AAPI & Women’s Media
Democratic National Committee
207-512-0005
weis@dnc.org


Outgoing call to +1 (650) 279-8415 (Other)
Duration: 04 Seconds
+1 (650) 279-8415
Other:  +1 (650) 279-8415
Microsoft Lync


Here’s our updated guidance and the quote I’m using:
On the record:
On the Record:
“The suggestion there’s anything unusual about our joint victory funds has no basis in the law or reality, as recognized by numerous independent experts that have looked at this. The fact is both campaigns signed on to similar agreements. While only one campaign is currently using their joint victory fund we encourage both of our campaigns to identify opportunities to support the national and state Democratic parties now so that we can continue to build the infrastructure to help elect Democrats up and down the ballot in November.” – DNC Communications Director
On Background:
·         The money raised by the joint victory funds, even when the money goes to the DNC, still helps state parties. The funds help strengthen, for example, our national voter file and communications, research and digital support for state parties and down ballot candidates. That includes training across a variety of areas, for example, and access to media monitoring and rapid response support. This is helping the Party right NOW build the infrastructure we need for the general election.
·         Politico got it wrong. Their claim that state parties only get to keep 1 percent of all the money being raised is incorrect and comparing apples and oranges. They reference the total amount of money that has been raised, but of that, many millions have been raised for state parties and just haven’t been distributed to them yet (nor has it gone to the DNC or anywhere else). Because this is money for the general election, and coordinated campaigns are just now starting to be built at state parties, it is perfectly understandable that not all of the HVF money owed to state parties would have been distributed yet.
·         We had JFA’ s with the Obama campaigns in 2008 and 2012, and the Kerry campaign in 2004. And while the funds are going to the DNC right now to build tools and capacity for the general election, there will be a point when the funds stay in the states to fund coordinated campaigns that are now beginning to get organized.
·         That’s why experts have agreed there’s nothing unusual about the victory funds. Rick Hasen, an influential academic on campaign finance, posted an analysis on the Election Law Blog that addressed this issue. Hasen states in the article that “it is hard to see what provision of the law” is at issue. As the blog points out, “legally” the criticism of the fund “seems weak.”
·         We welcome any effort by our candidates to help raise money for the DNC and state parties.
·         Similar agreements were set up with both the Clinton campaign and the Sanders campaign early in the cycle, precisely because of the urgency to build a strong national infrastructure now that will help elect Democrats up and down the ballot in November. The Sanders campaign has not used theirs.
·         These arrangements are not new or unusual. Similar joint fundraising committees were established with our Democratic candidate in both 2008 and 2012. And again, both campaigns have signed on and have the option of using joint victory funds.
·         And let’s be clear, neither the DNC nor state parties are subsidizing fundraising through these committees for either campaign. For whatever each campaign raises under the agreement that then goes to their campaign, that campaign pays a directly proportional amount for the cost of that fundraising.
[SigDems]
Luis Miranda, Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
202-863-8148 – MirandaL@dnc.org
- @MiraLuisDC
From: Zac Petkanas
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 4:59 PM
To: Miranda, Luis; Josh Schwerin
Cc: Paustenbach, Mark
Subject: Re: FW: FLAG: NEWS: Politico Exposes Clinton Campaign ‘Money-Laundering’ Scheme
Wow. This slipped through my email. Looping Josh, who is handling on our end.
On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 1:53 PM, Miranda, Luis
> wrote:
Hi Christina and Zac. It was great to see you both this weekend. I’m sure you already saw the Sanders release calling the HVF money laundering and want to make sure we’re in touch. How are you guys responding? We’re going to focus on our talking points (see below):
•         We welcome any effort by our candidates to help raise money for the DNC and state parties.
•         Similar agreements were set up with both the Clinton campaign and the Sanders campaign early in the cycle, precisely because of the urgency to build a strong national infrastructure now that will help elect Democrats up and down the ballot in November. The Sanders campaign has not used theirs.
•         It’s important to note, the funds that the DNC and state parties get through the joint victory funds help strengthen, for example, our national voter file and communications, research and digital support for state parties and down ballot candidates. That includes training across a variety of areas, for example, and access to media monitoring and rapid response support. This is helping us NOW to build infrastructure for the general election.
These arrangements are not new or unusual. Similar joint fundraising committees were established with our Democratic candidate in both 2008 and 2012. And again, both campaigns have signed on and have the option of using joint victory funds.
And let’s be clear, neither the DNC nor state parties are subsidizing fundraising through these committees for either campaign. For whatever each campaign raises under the agreement that then goes to their campaign, that campaign pays a directly proportional amount for the cost of that fundraising.
•         Rick Hasen, an influential academic on campaign finance, posted an analysis on the Election Law Blog that addressed this issue. Hasen states in the article that “it is hard to see what provision of the law” is at issue. As the blog points out, “legally” the criticism of the fund “seems weak.”
From: Brinster, Jeremy
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 12:09 PM
To: Comm_D
Subject: FLAG: NEWS: Politico Exposes Clinton Campaign ‘Money-Laundering’ Scheme
Weaver calls Joint Fundraising Committee “money-laundering” scheme
From: Michael Briggs
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 12:07 PM
To: Brinster, Jeremy
Subject: NEWS: Politico Exposes Clinton Campaign ‘Money-Laundering’ Scheme
[Image removed by sender. Bernie 2016]
Politico Exposes Clinton Campaign ‘Money-Laundering’ Scheme
May 2, 2016
Contact: Michael Briggs (802) 233-8653
BURLINGTON, Vt. – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ campaign manager, Jeff Weaver, on Monday criticized a Hillary Clinton campaign fundraising scheme that state party leaders told Politico
has been used as a self-serving “money-laundering" conduit.
Despite Clinton’s pledges to rebuild state parties, Politico found that less than 1 percent of the $61 million raised by the Victory Fund has stayed in the state parties’ coffers.
“Secretary Clinton is looting funds meant for the state parties to skirt fundraising limits on her presidential campaign,” Weaver said. “We think the Clinton campaign should let the state parties keep their fair share of the cash.”
Sanders’ and Clinton’s primary campaigns both raised about $26 million in April, but Politico documented how the Hillary Victory Fund, a supposedly joint fundraising committee, has been exploited to inflate her presidential primary campaign.
“Secretary Clinton has exploited the rules in ways that let her high-dollar donors like Alice Walton of Wal-Mart fame and the actor George Clooney and his super-rich Hollywood friends skirt legal limits on campaign contributions,” Weaver added. “If Secretary Clinton can't raise the funds needed to run in a competitive primary without resorting to laundering, how will she compete against Donald Trump in a general election?”
The Sanders campaign first raised questions about the arrangement in an April 18 letter from Brad Deutsch, the attorney for Sanders’ campaign, to U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the chair of the DNC.
"Hillary Clinton says that campaign finance reform is one of the most important issues facing our country but her campaign's use of the Victory Fund to essentially launder money proves otherwise," Weaver said. "You cannot exploit a broken campaign finance system one day and vow to get big money out of politics the next."
Sanders last month raised money for three progressive Democratic candidates for the House of Representatives. Unlike the Hillary Victory Fund, every dollar went directly to helping the candidates. The senator has also raised significant sums for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.
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Hope everyone is doing well! This may turn out to not be a big deal but there is a FB page event that I was just made aware of (see link below my message). It has over 5K that plan to attend a march at our Convention in PA. Thought I should give you a heads up on it.
Also, thank you Madame Chair for standing up for our Democratic values via your statement and interview. Many of us greatly appreciate it!!!

Isabel
Isabel Framer
CEO, Language Access Consultants, LLC

Office: 330-665-5752
Cell: 330-608-6994
Sent from my iPad


Following up:
POLITICAL DEPARTMENT: Pennsylvania Political Briefing --> what is the status?
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Aaron --> Can you provide the missing info for the JAHM reception?
FINANCE: Scott --> Can you provide the missing info for the Finance event?
From: Bonosky, Garret
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 5:02 PM
To: House Anna Stolitzka; Kate Houghton; Kroll, Amy (KrollA@dnc.org); Guerra, Liana (GuerraL@dnc.org); Herries, Rebecca (HerriesR@dnc.org); Gottschalk-Marconi, Emily; Wei, Shu-Yen; Walsh, Tom; Walker, Eric; Paustenbach, Mark; Miranda, Luis; Shapiro, Alexandra; Marquez, Karina; Comer, Scott; Wilson, Erin; Moore, Colby; Raul Alvillar (AlvillarR@dnc.org); Scott, Jillian; Davis, Marilyn; Weinberg, Aaron; Rivera, PaaWee; Meloy, Sean; Gomez, Bridgette; Maureen Garde (GardeM@dnc.org); Maggard, Lindsey (MaggardL@dnc.org); Fernandez, Miles; Mohib, Laila; Domino, Cate; Burke, Morgan; Trierweiler, Sonja; Manriquez, Pablo; Ryan Banfill (ryban1001@gmail.com); courtney@dwsforcongress.com; Kate Houghton; Kroll, Amy (KrollA@dnc.org); Guerra, Liana (GuerraL@dnc.org); House Anna Stolitzka; Lindsey Reynolds (ReynoldsL@dnc.org); Marquez, Karina; Weinberg, Aaron; Paustenbach, Mark; Walker, Eric; Walsh, Tom; Rivera, PaaWee; Davis, Marilyn; Weinberg, Aaron; Scott, Jillian; Maureen Garde (GardeM@dnc.org); Maggard, Lindsey (MaggardL@dnc.org); Mohib, Laila; Gomez, Bridgette; Fernandez, Miles; Meloy, Sean; Comer, Scott; Marquez, Karina
Subject: RE: CHAIR TRAVEL SKETCH: 2016.05.05-2016.05.06 - PHL
>>
Thursday, May 5, 2016 - Los Angeles, CA (PST) / Philadelphia (EST)
PENNSYLVANIA POLITICAL BRIEFING: DUE 5/3/16 @ 7:30am EST
PENNSYLVANIA BIOS: DUE 5/3/16 @ 7:30am EST
4:30am PST-5:20am PST      to be booked - Savoya to Drive DWS to
5:20am PST-6:20am PST      DO NOT SCHEDULE - Check-in/Go through security/board
6:20am PST-2:38pm PST      DWS/GJB/RB Flight to PHL - American Airlines 700
Depart LAX: 6:20am PST
Arrive PHL: 2:38pm EST
DWS Confirmation #: ULDWKG
DWS Seat #: 23A
GJB Confirmation #: BDWELY
GJB Seat #: 6A
RB Confirmation #: CQHCUI
RB Seat #: 8F
2:38pm PST-3:00pm PST      DO NOT SCHEDULE - Deboard/Get Bags/Meet Driver
3:00pm EST-5:00pm EST      OPEN TIME
3:00pm EST-3:30pm EST      DRIVE TIME
3:30pm EST-4:30pm EST      to be confirmed - REMARKS DNC COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - JAHM PHILADELPHIA EVENT (3:00pm EST-5:00pm EST)
Location:
Number and Audience Description:
Call Time: 3:00pm EST
DWS Arrival Time: 3:30pm EST
Greeted by:
Format:
·         Speaking Order: XX --> XX --> DWS --> XX
·         Speaking Length:
·         Q&A:  Yes/No
·         Post-Remarks:  ex: Press Gaggle/mix and mingle
Press:    OPEN/CLOSED
Sound:  Podium/Microphone/Teleprompter etc.
Room Setup:  Standing/Seated Event, Speaking during dinner, etc
Hold Space: N/A
Attire: Business
Staff Attendees: Garret / Aaron Weinberg
Advance: Aaron Weinberg
Briefing: Aaron Weinberg DUE 5/3/16 @ 7:30am EST
Speech/Remarks Writer: Tom Walsh
Organization Contact Information:
4:30pm EST-5:00pm EST      BUFFER TIME
5:00pm EST-5:15pm EST      Drive Time (XX Minutes)
5:15pm EST-7:00pm EST      DNC FINANCE RECEPTION (5:00pm EST-7:00pm EST) --- TBD
Staff: Kate / Garret / Scott
Briefing: Scott Comer DUE 5/3/16 @ 7:30am EST
7:00pm EST-7:15pm EST      TBD to Drive DWS to TBD (XX Minutes)
7:15pm EST-8:00pm EST      REMARKS DNCC RECEPTION (6:00pm EST-8:00pm EST ---
Kimmel Center, Tier 2 Lounge
Location: Kimmel Center, Tier 2 Lounge
Number and Audience Description:
Call Time: 6:00pm EST
DWS Arrival Time: 7:15pm EST
Greeted by:
Format:
·         Speaking Order:
o   Leah Daughtry
o   Mayor Kenney
o   Governor Rendell
o   DWS
·         Speaking Length:
·         Q&A:  Yes/No
·         Post-Remarks:  ex: Press Gaggle/mix and mingle
Press:    OPEN/CLOSED
Sound:  Podium/Microphone/Teleprompter etc.
Room Setup:  Standing/Seated Event, Speaking during dinner, etc
Hold Space:
Attire:
Staff Attendees: Garret / Kate
Advance:
Briefing: Kate DUE 5/3/16 @ 7:30am EST
Speech/Remarks Writer: Tom Walsh
Organization Contact Information:
RON                                        DWS/GJB/KH/AK/GB Hotel --- Warwick Hotel in Rittenhouse Square --- 220 South 17th Street Philadelphia, PA 19103
DWS Confirmation #: 10862134
RB Confirmation #: 10862123
KH Confirmation #: 10863812
GJB Confirmation #: 10863814
Friday May 6, 2016 - Philadelphia, PA (EST)
9:00am EST-9:15am EST      Grab and Go Breakfast
9:15am EST-9:30am EST      Drive Time
9:30am EST-10:15am EST    DNCC Pennsylvania Convention Center Tour
10:15am EST-10:45am EST  Drive Time
10:45am EST-11:45am EST  Wells Fargo Center Tour
11:45am EST-12:00pm EST  Drive/Walk time to lunch
12:00pm EST-1:00pm EST    DNCC Briefing and Lunch --- Xfinity Live! 1100 Social
1:15pm EST-2:30pm EST      to be confirmed / NEW TIME - DWS4C Lunch
Staff: Courtney Whitney
Briefing: Courtney Whitney DUE 5/3/16 @ 7:30am EST
3:00pm EST-3:30pm EST      Drive time to TBD, Wilmington, DE (37 minutes)
3:30pm EST-4:30pm EST      REMARKS DNC Finance WLF Leadership Discussion and Finance Training--- TBD, Wilmington, DE
Location:
Number and Audience Description:
Call Time:
DWS Arrival Time:
Greeted by:
Format:
·         Speaking Order: XX --> XX --> DWS --> XX
·         Speaking Length:
·         Q&A:  Yes/No
·         Post-Remarks:  ex: Press Gaggle/mix and mingle
Press:    CLOSED
Sound:  Podium/Microphone/Teleprompter etc.
Room Setup:  Standing/Seated Event, Speaking during dinner, etc.
Hold Space: N/A
Attire: Business Casual
Staff Attendees: Garret Bonosky / Alex Shapiro
Advance: Alex Shapiro
Briefing: Scott Comer DUE 5/3/16 @ 7:30am EST
Speech/Remarks Writer: Tom Walsh (no formal remarks but talking points advised)
Organization Contact Information: Claire Olszewski, OlszewskiC@dnc.org
, 202-550-3790
4:00pm EST-5:00pm EST      Drive time to PHL Airport (XX Minutes)
5:00pm EST-6:15pm EST      DO NOT SCHEDULE - Check-in/Go Through Security/Board
6:15pm EST-9:18pm EST      DWS Flight to FLL - American Airlines 1974
Depart PHL: 6:15pm EST
Arrive FLL: 9:18pm EST
Confirmation #: AEWBBF
Seat: 5F
6:45pm EST-8:40pm EST      FYI - Ryan Flight to CLT - American Airlines 892
Depart PHL: 6:45pm EST
Arrive CLT: 8:40pm EST
From: Bonosky, Garret
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2016 3:07 PM
To: House Anna Stolitzka; Kate Houghton; Kroll, Amy (KrollA@dnc.org
); Guerra, Liana (GuerraL@dnc.org
); Herries, Rebecca (HerriesR@dnc.org
); Gottschalk-Marconi, Emily; Wei, Shu-Yen; Walsh, Tom; Walker, Eric; Paustenbach, Mark; Miranda, Luis; Shapiro, Alexandra; Marquez, Karina; Comer, Scott; Wilson, Erin; Moore, Colby; Raul Alvillar (AlvillarR@dnc.org
); Scott, Jillian; Davis, Marilyn; Weinberg, Aaron; Rivera, PaaWee; Meloy, Sean; Gomez, Bridgette; Maureen Garde (GardeM@dnc.org
); Maggard, Lindsey (MaggardL@dnc.org
); Fernandez, Miles; Mohib, Laila; Domino, Cate; Burke, Morgan; Trierweiler, Sonja; Manriquez, Pablo; Ryan Banfill (ryban1001@gmail.com
)
Subject: CHAIR TRAVEL SKETCH: 2016.05.05-2016.05.06 - PHL
>>
Thursday, May 5, 2016 - Los Angeles, CA (PST) / Philadelphia (EST)
POLITICAL BRIEFING:         DUE May 3, 2016 @ 7:30am EST
BIOS:                                      DUE May 3, 2016 @ 7:30am EST
4:30am PST-5:20am PST      to be booked - Savoya to Drive DWS to
5:20am PST-6:20am PST      DO NOT SCHEDULE - Check-in/Go through security/board
6:20am PST-2:38pm PST      to be booked - DWS Flight to PHL - American Airlines 700
Depart LAX: 6:20am PST
Arrive PHL: 2:38pm EST
Confirmation #:
Seat #:
2:38pm PST-3:00pm PST      DO NOT SCHEDULE - Deboard/Get Bags/Meet Driver
3:00pm EST-5:00pm EST      OPEN TIME
3:00pm EST-3:30pm EST      DRIVE TIME
3:30pm EST-4:30pm EST      to be confirmed - REMARKS DNC COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - JAHM PHILADELPHIA EVENT (3:00pm EST-5:00pm EST)
Location:
Number and Audience Description:
Call Time:
DWS Arrival Time:
Greeted by:
Format:
·         Speaking Order: XX --> XX --> DWS --> XX
·         Speaking Length:
·         Q&A:  Yes/No
·         Post-Remarks:  ex: Press Gaggle/mix and mingle
Press:    OPEN/CLOSED
Sound:  Podium/Microphone/Teleprompter etc.
Room Setup:  Standing/Seated Event, Speaking during dinner, etc
Hold Space:
Attire:
Staff Attendees:
Advance:
Briefing:
Speech/Remarks Writer:
Organization Contact Information:
4:30pm EST-5:00pm EST      BUFFER TIME
5:00pm EST-5:15pm EST      Drive Time (XX Minutes)
5:15pm EST-7:00pm EST      DNC FINANCE RECEPTION (5:00pm EST-7:00pm EST) --- TBD
Staff: Kate / Garret / Scott
Briefing: Scott Comer
7:00pm EST-7:15pm EST      TBD to Drive DWS to TBD (XX Minutes)
7:15pm EST-8:30pm EST      DNCC RECEPTION --- TBD
Staff: Kate / Garret
Briefing: Kate
RON                                        TBD
Friday May 6, 2016 - Philadelphia, PA (EST)
9:00am EST-11:30am EST    DNCC Convention Walk Through
11:30am EST-12:00pm EST  Drive Time to TBD (XX Minutes)
12:00pm EST-1:30pm EST    to be confirmed - DWS4C Lunch
Staff: Courtney Whitney
Briefing: Courtney Whitney
1:30pm EST-2:30pm EST      Drive time to TBD, Wilmington, DE (37 minutes)
2:30pm EST-4:00pm EST      REMARKS DNC Finance WLF Leadership Discussion and Finance Training--- TBD, Wilmington, DE
Location:
Number and Audience Description:
Call Time:
DWS Arrival Time:
Greeted by:
Format:
·         Speaking Order: XX --> XX --> DWS --> XX
·         Speaking Length:
·         Q&A:  Yes/No
·         Post-Remarks:  ex: Press Gaggle/mix and mingle
Press:    CLOSED
Sound:  Podium/Microphone/Teleprompter etc.
Room Setup:  Standing/Seated Event, Speaking during dinner, etc.
Hold Space: N/A
Attire: Business Casual
Staff Attendees: Garret Bonosky / Alex Shapiro
Advance: Alex Shapiro
Briefing: Scott Comer
Speech/Remarks Writer: Tom Walsh (no formal remarks but talking points advised)
Organization Contact Information: Claire Olszewski, OlszewskiC@dnc.org
, 202-550-3790
4:00pm EST-5:00pm EST      Drive time to PHL Airport (XX Minutes)
5:00pm EST-6:15pm EST      DO NOT SCHEDULE - Check-in/Go Through Security/Board
6:15pm EST-9:18pm EST      to be booked - DWS Flight to FLL - American Airlines 1974
Depart PHL: 6:15pm EST
Arrive FLL: 9:18pm EST
Confirmation #:
Seat:
Note: the 8:50pm EST flight no longer shows up as an option from PHL to FLL or MIA
9:18pm EST-9:40pm EST      DO NOT SCHEDULE - Deboard/Get Bags/Meet Driver
9:40pm EST-10:05pm EST    TBD to Drive DWS to TBD (25 Minutes)


Thanks blasting shortly.
From: Lykins, Tyler
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 1:04 PM
To: Freundlich, Christina; RR2
Subject: RE: good for research -- kasich dropout statement
Good
From: Freundlich, Christina
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 12:55 PM
To: RR2
Subject: good for research -- kasich dropout statement
For Immediate Release
May 4, 2016
Contact - DNC Press 202-863-8148
DNC Chair's Statement on Reports That John Kasich is Suspending his Campaign for President
"With Governor Kasich out of the race, any remaining hope the GOP had of concealing its true colors behind his comparatively friendly-faced candidacy has evaporated. But make no mistake, the extreme policies for which he has long fought, are virtually indistinguishable from those of Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, and the rest of the modern Republican Party.
"Under Kasich, Ohio's job growth has trailed the national average for 40 straight months. He promised to fight any federal increase in the minimum wage. And he has one of the most extreme anti-choice records of any governor in the country, having signed legislation that shut down half the abortion clinics in his state.
"For years, Republican leaders have employed a divisive political strategy to compel people to vote out of distrust, suspicion and hate - rewarding those at the top and denigrating women, minorities, the LGBT community and more in the process. The result is the cynical, divided, bickering Republican base we see now. Today, the only energy left in the Republican primary isn't for anything, it's against everything that doesn't line up with their extreme views. The obstruction and broken government we're seeing in Washington is the result.
"The contrast couldn't be more stark. Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are fighting for the American people - for higher wages, for more opportunity, for a level playing field and for a brighter future. Our voters are energized, enthusiastic, and optimistic because our candidates are committed to moving America forward. And that's why we're going to win on Election Day in November."
###


Well now......LAT hit got placed regardless! Hooray! As Claire mentioned, he's going to be there in spirit still.
Orange County Democrats to GOP: Bring it on
By SEEMA MEHTA
, LOS ANGELES TIMES
As national Republicans leaders prepare to open a training office in Orange County on Wednesday, Democrats are responding by noting that the one-time GOP stronghold is no longer the bastion of California conservatism it once was.
Republicans still hold an 8-point advantage over Democrats in the percentage of registered voters in the county, but that lead is about one-third what it was in 1992. And since Donald Trump
became a force in the presidential contest, twice as many Democrats have registered to vote than Republicans, according to the Democratic Party of Orange County.
"Although our local party has worked hard to make significant inroads with targeted registration programs the past several years, the truth is, Donald Trump has become our best marketing tool," said party Chairman Henry Vandermeir. "He's insulted pretty much every constituency in this county, which has helped drive Democratic registration to new highs."
Vandermeir made the comments on the eve of the opening of a Republican Leadership Initiative office in Stanton. The initiative was formed in 2015 to recruit and train field staffers to supplement party get-out-the-vote efforts in key states and has so far trained nearly 3,000 fellows.
From: Garcia, Walter
Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 10:02 PM
To: Comm_D
Subject: EVENT UPDATE: RNC Chairman in OC tomorrow -- might not be happening after all
Just got off phone with CA reporter, who said that OC GOP Chairman told him Priebus' trip to OC was no longer happening.
Will look to get additional confirmation.


And to clarify: this is the same toolkit for those meetings with CE/political. I’ll forward it to them as well. So they should come to the meetings with their lists and with ideas for surrogates in battlegrounds. If your meeting is later this week, be sure to touch base today so we can get these events off the ground.
Rachel
--
[DNC]
Rachel Palermo
Democratic National Committee
PalermoR@dnc.org
202-863-8041
From: Walker, Eric
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 9:18 AM
To: Regional Press
Subject: FW: Press events re: this week’s Trump/Ryan meeting
Hey Regionals – please start calling your battleground state comms directors this morning to get these events off the ground.
You should also be interfacing with your counterparts in CE / Political to make sure they are engaged and helping with the lift – can also be a broader discussion about preparing lists / comms plans for the general.
Thanks all
From: demcommunications@googlegroups.com
On Behalf Of Walker, Eric
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 9:13 AM
To: demcommunications@googlegroups.com
Subject: [COMMUNICATIONS] Press events re: this week’s Trump/Ryan meeting
Hey everyone –
Tomorrow, Donald Trump is coming to Washington D.C. to meet with Paul Ryan, Reince Priebus, and Mitch McConnell. The Ryan meeting is the highlight because Ryan has withheld his endorsement of Trump thus far. This is an ideal opportunity to highlight the historic mess that is the Republican Party, with the Speaker of the House of Representatives not ready to fully endorse his Party’s nominee, and a slew of former GOP presidential candidates, former Republican presidents and vulnerable Senate and House candidates trying to distance themselves from their standard bearer.
We’re asking state party communications directors to put together events around Thursday morning’s Trump-Ryan meeting to deliver the message that while Trump and Ryan may have a personal disagreement, they are both pushing the same divisive and dangerous agenda. We’re also asking state party communications directors to echo these events with op-eds and letters to the editor in local papers, and surrogates on television and radio.
Attached please find a packet with materials to put together an event. In this packet you’ll find:
·         Sample talking points / message guidance
·         A sample advisory
·         A sample press release
·         A sample op-ed
·         Four sample letters to the editor
DNC can offer national surrogates to appear via satellite or phone on local television and radio broadcasts to amplify the message. Please reach out to walker@dnc.org
if you would like to book one of our surrogates. Members of Congress and Senators who are currently in Washington can also use our studio to do local hits.
Here’s what we’re looking for in terms of event logistics:
·         Types of speakers:
o   State Party Chairs, Vice-Chairs, and EDs
o   Local Elected Officials
o   Allied Groups – Planned Parenthood, NAACP, Mi Familia Vota, etc.
o   Labor
o   People sharing personal stories
·         About 15-20 supporters
·         Signs that say “Reject the Trump-Ryan Agenda” – we have a mockup that can be found here
.
·         A big push to get local TV to the event – studies show that local TV is the dominant player in most markets and Americans trust local TV news about 20 points more than they trust national TV news.
The Republican Party has elevated offensive policies and extreme voices using divisive campaigns for years, and now they’re stuck with Donald Trump’s reckless and dangerous campaign heading into the general election. We have to make sure we hold Republicans in Congress and in every state accountable for their Party’s dysfunction as they chaotically tumble toward the general election.
And while Republicans argue, Democratic voters are overwhelming in agreement that our primary has been exciting, and large majorities would support either one of our candidates.
This meeting is also a reminder that what Trump has promised and what Republicans up and down the ballot have pushed for is the same brand of trickle-down economic policies that help those at the top while costing hardworking Americans. It’s the same old Republican playbook of cutting taxes for the rich at the expense of middle-class families, opposing measures like equal pay and paid family leave, and reckless policies that would only to drag America back into a recession
. We can’t afford to go back to losing 800,000 jobs a month as the last Republican president left office.
Eric Walker
walkere@dnc.org
732-991-1489
@ericmwalker
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-----Original Message-----
From: Walker, Eric
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 2:55 PM
To: Miranda, Luis; Wei, Shu-Yen
Subject: Will be 5 min late for meeting - sorry