Blastable
Key Point: This is how fascism comes to America, not with jackboots and salutes (although there have been salutes, and a whiff of violence) but with a television huckster, a phony billionaire
, a textbook egomaniac "tapping into" popular resentments and insecurities, and with an entire national political party - out of ambition or blind party loyalty, or simply out of fear - falling into line behind him.
Washington Post: This is how fascism comes to America
By Robert Kagan
May 18 at 7:09 PM
Robert Kagan is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and a contributing columnist for The Post.
The Republican Party's attempt to treat Donald Trump as a normal political candidate would be laughable were it not so perilous to the republic. If only he would mouth the party's "conservative" principles, all would be well.
But of course the entire Trump phenomenon has nothing to do with policy or ideology. It has nothing to do with the Republican Party, either, except in its historic role as incubator of this singular threat to our democracy. Trump has transcended the party that produced him. His growing army of supporters no longer cares about the party. Because it did not immediately and fully embrace Trump, because a dwindling number of its political and intellectual leaders still resist him, the party is regarded with suspicion and even hostility by his followers. Their allegiance is to him and him alone.
And the source of allegiance? We're supposed to believe that Trump's support stems from economic stagnation or dislocation. Maybe some of it does. But what Trump offers his followers are not economic remedies - his proposals change daily. What he offers is an attitude, an aura of crude strength and machismo, a boasting disrespect for the niceties of the democratic culture that he claims, and his followers believe, has produced national weakness and incompetence. His incoherent and contradictory utterances have one thing in common: They provoke and play on feelings of resentment and disdain, intermingled with bits of fear, hatred and anger. His public discourse consists of attacking or ridiculing a wide range of "others" - Muslims, Hispanics, women, Chinese, Mexicans, Europeans, Arabs, immigrants, refugees - whom he depicts either as threats or as objects of derision. His program, such as it is, consists chiefly of promises to get tough with foreigners and people of nonwhite complexion. He will deport them, bar them, get them to knuckle under, make them pay up or make them shut up.
That this tough-guy, get-mad-and-get-even approach has gained him an increasingly large and enthusiastic following has probably surprised Trump as much as it has everyone else. Trump himself is simply and quite literally an egomaniac. But the phenomenon he has created and now leads has become something larger than him, and something far more dangerous.
Republican politicians marvel at how he has "tapped into" a hitherto unknown swath of the voting public. But what he has tapped into is what the founders most feared when they established the democratic republic: the popular passions unleashed, the "mobocracy." Conservatives have been warning for decades about government suffocating liberty. But here is the other threat to liberty that Alexis de Tocqueville and the ancient philosophers warned about: that the people in a democracy, excited, angry and unconstrained, might run roughshod over even the institutions created to preserve their freedoms. As Alexander Hamilton watched the French Revolution unfold, he feared in America what he saw play out in France - that the unleashing of popular passions would lead not to greater democracy but to the arrival of a tyrant, riding to power on the shoulders of the people.
This phenomenon has arisen in other democratic and quasi-democratic countries over the past century, and it has generally been called "fascism." Fascist movements, too, had no coherent ideology, no clear set of prescriptions for what ailed society. "National socialism" was a bundle of contradictions, united chiefly by what, and who, it opposed; fascism in Italy was anti-liberal, anti-democratic, anti-Marxist, anti-capitalist and anti-clerical. Successful fascism was not about policies but about the strongman, the leader (Il Duce, Der Fuhrer), in whom could be entrusted the fate of the nation. Whatever the problem, he could fix it. Whatever the threat, internal or external, he could vanquish it, and it was unnecessary for him to explain how. Today, there is Putinism, which also has nothing to do with belief or policy but is about the tough man who singlehandedly defends his people against all threats, foreign and domestic.
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To understand how such movements take over a democracy, one only has to watch the Republican Party today. These movements play on all the fears, vanities, ambitions and insecurities that make up the human psyche. In democracies, at least for politicians, the only thing that matters is what the voters say they want - vox populi vox dei. A mass political movement is thus a powerful and, to those who would oppose it, frightening weapon. When controlled and directed by a single leader, it can be aimed at whomever the leader chooses. If someone criticizes or opposes the leader, it doesn't matter how popular or admired that person has been. He might be a famous war hero, but if the leader derides and ridicules his heroism, the followers laugh and jeer. He might be the highest-ranking elected guardian of the party's most cherished principles. But if he hesitates to support the leader, he faces political death.
In such an environment, every political figure confronts a stark choice: Get right with the leader and his mass following or get run over. The human race in such circumstances breaks down into predictable categories - and democratic politicians are the most predictable. There are those whose ambition leads them to jump on the bandwagon. They praise the leader's incoherent speeches as the beginning of wisdom, hoping he will reward them with a plum post in the new order. There are those who merely hope to survive. Their consciences won't let them curry favor so shamelessly, so they mumble their pledges of support, like the victims in Stalin's show trials, perhaps not realizing that the leader and his followers will get them in the end anyway.
A great number will simply kid themselves, refusing to admit that something very different from the usual politics is afoot. Let the storm pass, they insist, and then we can pick up the pieces, rebuild and get back to normal. Meanwhile, don't alienate the leader's mass following. After all, they are voters and will need to brought back into the fold. As for Trump himself, let's shape him, advise him, steer him in the right direction and, not incidentally, save our political skins.
What these people do not or will not see is that, once in power, Trump will owe them and their party nothing. He will have ridden to power despite the party, catapulted into the White House by a mass following devoted only to him. By then that following will have grown dramatically. Today, less than 5 percent of eligible voters have voted for Trump. But if he wins the election, his legions will comprise a majority of the nation. Imagine the power he would wield then. In addition to all that comes from being the leader of a mass following, he would also have the immense powers of the American presidency at his command: the Justice Department, the FBI, the intelligence services, the military. Who would dare to oppose him then? Certainly not a Republican Party that laid down before him even when he was comparatively weak. And is a man like Trump, with infinitely greater power in his hands, likely to become more humble, more judicious, more generous, less vengeful than he is today, than he has been his whole life? Does vast power un-corrupt?
This is how fascism comes to America, not with jackboots and salutes (although there have been salutes, and a whiff of violence) but with a television huckster, a phony billionaire
, a textbook egomaniac "tapping into" popular resentments and insecurities, and with an entire national political party - out of ambition or blind party loyalty, or simply out of fear - falling into line behind him.
Eric Walker
walkere@dnc.org
732-991-1489
@ericmwalker


Hi Luis,
The Virginia Democratic Party is hosting an open house with state press and communications staffers from Kaine, Warner, the AG and Governor's office at their headquarters in Richmond this coming Tuesday (5/24). Deshundra and I would like to attend but also work from Richmond for the day, to make sure we aren't sitting in traffic if not necessary. DPVA has work space available for us.
Please let us know if there's any problems with this.
Thanks
__________
Shu-Yen Wei
Northeast Press Secretary
AAPI & Women's Media
Democratic National Committee
207-512-0005
weis@dnc.org


I don’t know how they write a profile piece without speaking to her.  This is about her leadership and management style. She cannot use the sweatshop comment if she does talk to them. I know it is in the book but still….
On Apr 28, 2016, at 12:10 PM, Ryan Banfill
> wrote:
Just so you guys are in the loop ...
Here's the last exchange I had with the Newsweek reporter. I'm trying to get a sense of the questions that are still out there that we can either address or punt.
If it seems appropriate for DWS to weigh in, then we'll explore that. He says it will only take 10 meaning in reality it will be 30 minutes.
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Ryan Banfill
>
Date: Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 12:03 PM
Subject: Re: Your DWS story
To: Taylor Wofford
>
I want to try to get the Congresswoman. It will be hard to do without some context. Give me a sense of what you want to ask her, as specific as possible. She will ask me that question and I'll need an answer.
On Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 11:49 AM, Taylor Wofford
> wrote:
What about Paikowsky or Pough? If the congresswoman's too busy, that's ok, but I would only need about 10 minutes with her on the phone. I'd rather that than written answers.
On Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 11:40 AM, Ryan Banfill
> wrote:
The Congresswoman's schedule is really tight. What are you looking to ask her? Maybe if you can give me 3 or 4 questions, I can get some answers for you?
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On Apr 28, 2016, at 11:17 AM, Taylor Wofford
> wrote:
It's a profile and a look at her primary race. If you can get me Steve Paikowsky, Tracie Pough or, of course, the congresswoman herself, I'd like to talk to them. Thanks again.
On Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 10:25 AM, Ryan Banfill
> wrote:
So, what's the gist of the story?
Do you need more?
On Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 10:12 AM, Taylor Wofford
> wrote:
Yep, filed last night. Not sure where it's at in the edit process.
On Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 9:46 AM, Ryan Banfill
> wrote:
Are you still writing?
Thanks,
Ryan
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>>
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)


Would you want to do his Fox News Radio show tomorrow night at 7:06 or 8:06 PM? Lmk!
Sent from my iPhone


Here's one we could still do tonight. I can be around to staff if she needs it. Would need to lock it in ASAP.
FOX NEWS - ELECTION SPECIAL
Who: DWS and Bret Baier
What:  Live, one-on-one, TV interview discussing tonight's primary and a look ahead to next week's primary.
Where: Fox News DC Bureau at 400 N. Capitol
When: 11pm hour ET
Staff: Pablo
Brief: Luis/Mark/Ryan
Length: 5-7 mins
Makeup: Yes, available at Fox News greenroom
Contact: TBD
Sent from my iPhone
> On May 10, 2016, at 3:46 PM, Banfill, Ryan
wrote:
>
> ROLE PRESS - OUTLET
> Who: (DWS and reporter)
> What:  describe topic of interview, the medium (radio or TV or print) and whether it is live or taped
> Where: Location (if it's phone, say so and who will connect and what the number is)
> When: Date and time
> Staff:
> Brief:
> Length: estimate even if you don't have exact hit
> Makeup: let dws know if it's needed and whether she must do it or station is providing
> Contact: best reporter contact (name, email, phone)
> DWS Approval - Date/Source


Sean Sorbie
Tracking Coordinator
Democratic National Committee
(727) 458-8583


For DWS briefing for tonight and tomorrow interviews. The top part is ALREADY vetted stuff with just new adds in yellow, so mostly new is the Q&A.
*         DWS Statement in Bullet format
Republicans Are Divided, a Historic Mess of Their Own Making
*         The list of Republican leaders who refuse to support Donald Trump got longer this week, with Ted Cruz joining the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Paul Ryan, and a slew of former GOP presidential candidates and Republican presidents who are equally dismayed at the chaos in their own party.
*         Paul Ryan even offered to step down as convention Chair if Trump wants him out.
*         The Republican Party has elevated extreme voices using divisive campaigns for years, and now they're stuck with Donald Trump's reckless and dangerous campaign as they tumble toward the general election. For years, GOP leaders have pushed a cynical and feckless political strategy that obstructs any kind of progress and exploits unfounded fears of immigrants, minorities, the poor, the LGBT community and more, all for political gain.
*         Exit polls for weeks have confirmed that Republicans believe their primary has been divisive, while three fourths of Democrats are excited about our primary and majorities would support either candidate.
*         Today in Nebraska only 3 percent of Republicans said their Party is united, and it was just 10 percent in West Virginia.
*         But we're not taking anything for granted, our two Democratic candidates have made it clear they'll hold Trump and Republicans up and down the ballot accountable heading toward November 8th, while sharing a vision for moving America forward with the American people. The contrast couldn't be clearer.
Trump / Ryan on the Economy and Taxes:
*         For years Republicans have sold hardworking Americans the empty promise of trickle-down economics, while strangling America's middle class with backwards policies that only enrich those at the very top.
*         While the media has reported that Trump offered to be flexible in his tax plan, he didn't. All Trump said is that he'll have to negotiate with Congress, which includes the very Republican leaders he doesn't get along with.
*         But this doesn't mean Trump is by any means moderate. His reckless tax plan is modeled on what the Republican Party has done for years, built on the same failed foundation of rewarding those at the top
by slashing the top income tax rate. Trump's plan would bring that tax rate to 25 percent from 39.6 percent
*         That would give
the "top 0.1% of income earners like himself an average tax cut of more than $1.3 million
*         Trump also plans to substantially
reduce the corporate tax rate from 35 to 15 percent, instead of fixing tax loopholes that allow some large companies to pay no federal income tax at all.
*         Republicans in Congress want to cut
the top tax rate to 25 percent. Paul Ryan and his colleagues would also cut corporate taxes down to 25 percent - making Trump's 15 percent plan even more extreme and the perfect example of why he's not promising anything better than the Ryan Budget, just potentially worse.
*         Trickle-down economics simply doesn't work. The last two times Republicans implemented this agenda, our country was left mired in recession and facing massive deficits. Not only does trickle-down economics slow down the economy, but it means we won't have the money to pay for things like education and infrastructure and health care
Trump/Ryan on Debt:
*         For years, Republicans in Congress recklessly threatened the full faith and credit of the United States and threatened to breach the debt ceiling, leading one credit rating agency to remark
that any protracted fight over the issue could endanger America's credit rating.
*         Trump agrees that the United States should consider
playing fast and loose with our nation's finances, even calling himself "the king of debt."
*         He also said, "you never have to default because you print the money." Such reckless positions, if implemented, could threaten America's standing in the world and lead to chaos in the global financial markets.
*         We saw what happened the last time a Republican president came in and made a mess of the economy. We have come too far since the Great Recession to hand the keys to the economy over to the folks who crashed it in the first place.
*         In conclusion, Donald Trump's reckless tax policies and his suggestion that we should play chicken with the country's finances are lifted directly from the same old failed Republican playbook. Trump can ignore reality and crown himself the "king of debt," but it's clear that his economic ideas, and those of his fellow Republicans are simply bankrupt. The American people and our economy can't afford a disastrous Trump presidency.
Q&A
Are you concerned that exit
polls today showed that 44% of West Virginia Sanders voters said that they would vote for Trump in November?
*         It's not our job to analyze our primary candidates and their campaigns. They can speak for themselves, and both have done a great job to date in reaching out to voters.
*         But we also have to make sure the voters in West Virginia understand what Donald Trump is promising, and it's to drag us back to where we were in 2008 with an economic policy that only focuses on tax cuts for those at the very top. Well as the last Republican left office our economy was losing 800,000 jobs a month, and countless Americans were losing their homes and savings. We have to make sure voters hear that.
*         We think we'll be able to do that heading into November.
Follow up: Does that mean you think you can win West Virginia even while seeing so much opposition to the positions Democrats have staked out?
*         West Virginia has voted Republican in the last four elections, but they still need to hear what's at stake.
*         This week we're seeing Donald Trump argue about which one of them can more quickly destroy our economy with variations on the same failed George W. Bush era tax cuts for the wealthy. We have to remind voters how our economy was doing in 2009 when that was the case, and it was 800,000 jobs lost, countless Americans losing their homes and savings.
Exit polls also showed two-thirds of West Virginia voters say they're very worried about the direction of the nation's economy in the next few years. Do you think it will be harder for Democrats if that is the case?
*         They should be worried about the economy, because if Trump gets into the White House, the GOP is going to drag us right back to where we were in 2008, when the last Republican Administration prioritized tax cuts for those at the very top...and left us losing 800,000 jobs a month. The economy is certainly what's at stake in this election, and it's clear Republicans would wipe out the progress we've made with the hard work of the American people under Democratic leadership.
*         Just last week we found out we're now at 74 straight months of private sector job growth, more than 14 million new jobs - including nearly a million in manufacturing --- and that could all be wiped out if we elect a Republican who drags us right back to where we were 7 years ago.
This wasn't a good day for the Democratic Party. Only a quarter of Democratic primary voters in West Virginia want the next president to continue Obama's policies, a strong group for Clinton to date; that's down from 54 percent on average in previous contests this year. Do you attribute that to overregulation on coal and Clinton's comments about putting coal miners out of work?
*         What we have to do is remind the American people of how far we've come.
*         We have to make sure the voters in West Virginia and across the country understand what Donald Trump is promising, and it's to drag us back to where we were in 2008. Remember that Republicans had done then what they want to do now, focus economic policy on tax cuts for those at the very top. Well as the last Republican left office our economy was losing 800,000 jobs a month, and countless Americans were losing their homes and savings.
*         Just last week we found out we're now at 74 straight months of private sector job growth, more than 14 million new jobs - including nearly a million in manufacturing --- and that could all be wiped out if we elect a Republican.
And are you concerned that a third of Democratic voters in preliminary exit poll results say that, given a Clinton-Trump or Sanders-Trump race, they'd vote for Trump? That's a third of your voters choosing Donald Trump.
*         West Virginia has voted Republican for the last four presidential elections, so we understand the electoral dynamics there. But we're looking at the national trends, and what we've seen over the past several weeks is that exit poll after exit poll has shown in state after state that majorities of Democratic voters would support either of our candidates and as much as three fourths are excited about our primary.
*         We're seeing a lot of chaos in the Republican Party right now, with their party's senior leaders and vulnerable candidates trying to avoid their convention. That's unprecedented chaos, and it's a reminder that we as Democrats are in a much stronger position. But we're not going to take anything for granted, we're going to hold Trump and Republicans up and down the ballot every single day from now till November.
[SigDems]
Luis Miranda, Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
202-863-8148 - MirandaL@dnc.org
- @MiraLuisDC


I'm think I'm going to shape this as a DNC diversity story, not a DNC process one. Any objections?
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On May 2, 2016, at 5:30 PM, Walker, Eric
> wrote:
I’m not totally opposed to the idea but it would have to be somewhat controlled. We could set up a ‘demo’ where we pretend that Trump just said a really offensive thing and then the process of clipping video and getting a release out the door…
From: Wei, Shu-Yen
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 5:24 PM
To: Manriquez, Pablo; Walker, Eric
Subject: RE: Interview request
Looping in Eric on this, not sure how the clearance process goes on this stuff
From: Manriquez, Pablo
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 5:07 PM
To: Wei, Shu-Yen
Subject: Fwd: Interview request
Begin forwarded message:
From:
>
Subject: Interview request
Date: May 2, 2016 at 12:02:14 PM EDT
To:
>
Hey Pablo, hope all is well. Quick question. I saw the Univision clip about RNC and DNC rapid response set-ups ( Would it be possible to talk to Akshai Bhatnagar, who was among those interviewed in the segment, a bit more about his work? What goes into it, what he looks for? I’d love to build on my previous story about DNC efforts, and I think this might be one way to do that. Thank you!
Best,
Luciana
Luciana Lopez
Correspondent, Reuters 2016 Campaign Team
646 223 6319 (o)
646 937 1750 (m)
luciana.f.lopez@thomsonreuters.com

Pablo Manriquez
Democratic National Committee
Phone: 202.572.5488
Email: pablo@dnc.org
web: democrats.org
Twitter: @Pablo_DNC


Watch here
From: Sarge, Matthew
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 9:39 AM
To: Comm_D
Subject: Video Request: Ron Paul on CNN
On now
Wouldn't vote for Trump


Thanks I'll reach out to them.
On May 3, 2016, at 10:23 PM, Miranda, Luis
> wrote:
Sanders camp pushing for the debate:
Begin forwarded message:
From: Michael Briggs
>
Date: May 3, 2016 at 10:15:09 PM EDT
To:
>
Subject: NEWS: Sanders Statement on Indiana Primary Win
Reply-To: Michael Briggs
>
Sanders Statement on Indiana Primary Win
May 3, 2016
Contact: Michael Briggs (802) 233-8653
NEW ALBANY, Ind. - U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders issued the following statement on Tuesday after The Associated Press projected that he won the Indiana primary:
"I want to thank the people of Indiana for the great upset victory that they gave us tonight. This is the 18th state that we have won, and we expect more victories in the weeks to come.
"The Clinton campaign thinks this campaign is over. They're wrong. Maybe it's over for the insiders and the party establishment, but the voters in Indiana had a different idea. The campaign wasn't over for them. It isn't over for the voters in West Virginia. It isn't over for Democrats in Oregon, New Jersey and Kentucky. It isn't over for voters in California and all the other states with contests still to come.
"We understand that we have an uphill climb to victory but we have been fighting uphill from the first day of this campaign. We are in this campaign to win and we're going to fight until the last vote is cast. There is nothing I would like more than to take on and defeat Donald Trump, someone who must never become president of this country.
"The voters in the remaining contests deserve a chance to compare my record and Hillary Clinton's record on creating jobs, raising the minimum wage, war and peace, the need for health care for all, breaking up big banks, combating climate change and other critical issues. To help voters make the best-informed choice possible, I hope that Secretary Clinton will agree to a date and place for a debate in California."
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Paid for by Bernie 2016
PO Box 905 - Burlington, Vermont 05402, United States
Luis Miranda, Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
202-863-8148 - MirandaL@dnc.org
- @MiraLuisDC
From: Erik Smith
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 3:00 PM
To: Miranda, Luis
Cc: Debbie Wasserman Schultz; Dacey, Amy; Lindsey Reynolds; Lisa Garcia; Tracie Pough
Subject: Re: update on May debate...
Sure I can do that.
I suspect the Sanders campaign would use any condition from us as an excuse not to work with dnc. Then it would just be a matter of whether or not Clinton blinks like Sanders did in NH with MSNBC.
Let me know how you would like me to proceed.
On May 2, 2016, at 2:33 PM, Miranda, Luis
> wrote:
Thanks Erik. Is there a way we can lay a marker down in terms of dates so we don't come down to the wire again? It's hard for any network to get traction on these tight turnarounds, and it isn't great for us either. Should we consider a deadline or at least suggest that we have a next round of conversations by x date and shoot to have it finalized no less than 10 days out, for example? It could be used as an excuse for either of the campaigns to back out, which can be good or bad.
From: Erik Smith
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 2:25 PM
To: Debbie Wasserman Schultz; Dacey, Amy; Miranda, Luis; Lindsey Reynolds; Lisa Garcia; Tracie Pough
Subject: update on May debate...
I know you guys haven't heard from me in a while, but Jess and I have been trying to move the ball forward without much success.
Enclosed is our update:
Sanders:  I have been in touch with Sanders telling them we would like to work with them to schedule a DNC-sponsored debate.  Mark Longabaugh responded with the following last week:  "Erik, let me get with the team and discuss.  Thanks for reaching out.  Best, Mark"
Clinton:  Charlie told me the Clinton position is they will not participate in any debate without DNC sponsorship.  They want the May debate to be scheduled and coordinated by the DNC.  I have not shared that with Sanders camp yet, I'm waiting on them to come back after they discuss internally.
Please let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks,
Erik


Starting now
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Shu-Yen Wei
Northeast Press Secretary
AAPI & Women's Media
Democratic National Committee
207-512-0005
weis@dnc.org


He falls under me in org, no longer you, so I'll deal with it. Did HR help with TJ? Has that improved?
[SigDems]
Luis Miranda, Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
202-863-8148 - MirandaL@dnc.org
- @MiraLuisDC
From: Walker, Eric
Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 11:29 AM
To: Miranda, Luis
Subject: Re: Pablo showing up today?
At what point do we elevate to HR? You asked me to hold TJ accountable for the same thing. Bad behavior just leads to worse behavior.
On May 10, 2016, at 11:25 AM, Miranda, Luis
> wrote:
We called him, he hasn't responded.
Luis Miranda, Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
202-863-8148 - MirandaL@dnc.org
- @MiraLuisDC
From: Walker, Eric
Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 11:23 AM
To: Miranda, Luis
Subject: Pablo showing up today?
We need monitoring done tonight. As per yesterday's conversation, if we're rewarding his incompetence/insubordination by taking him off of sunday rotation, least we can do is would make him do more monitoring. Has he reached out to you about why he isn't here?
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Sullivan, Erin"
>
Date: May 10, 2016 at 11:10:43 AM EDT
To: Research_D
>
Subject: WV/NE Monitoring
Hello all,
Thank you to those of you who volunteered to monitor, it is much appreciated. As per usual please take notes in the caucus-primary group and send video requests via email for interviews with candidates/staff/surrogates/family/leadership. Channel assignments are below. Be on the lookout for good commentary about Trump/GOP and if there are any issues at polling places in WV or NE. Polls close at 7:30 PM ET in West Virginia and 9:00 PM ET in Nebraska.  Monitoring goes until 11pm however if election results are not in by that time we will need to monitor past 11pm.
One note on Trump interviews. So far Trump is doing an interview with O'Reilly at 8pm tonight. The person who is assigned Fox News is assigned to monitor election coverage. Sarge will take care of watching and taking notes for the Trump interview mentioned above. Please let me know if you have questions.
Tuesday Night (7pm-11pm)
Livestreams: Oslund
CNN: Comms
MSNBC: Comms
Fox News: Miller
Wednesday Morning (In Office at 7:30am)
CNN: Haxo
MSNBC: Comms
Fox News: Kane
Thank you,
Erin


Smoke and Mirrors
The Republican Establishment is struggling to come to terms with Donald Trump as their standard-bearer, claiming that he doesn't truly represent their values. But from the Donald's opposition to raising the minimum wage to his tax cut plan, Trump has been the answer to House Speaker Paul Ryan's prayers.
Trump's populist appeal masks his shallow understanding of how the economy actually works, despite his insistence that he can "make America great again." Claiming the U.S. can never default on its debt because we can always print more money or that he can negotiate partial debt payments with foreign creditors is as reckless as it is inaccurate.
In Trump's world, that's business as usual. Trump's businesses have repeatedly gone bankrupt, leaving investors, contractors and small businesses on the hook for his bad business decisions.
Let's not fool ourselves. The only deal to be had with Donald Trump is a bad one. Making America great doesn't require smoke and mirrors.
[158 words]
[SigDems]
Deshundra Jefferson, Southern Regional Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
JeffersonD@dnc.org
| (202) 863-8112


Wasserman Schultz’s liberal challenger set to announce $1M haul
Politico // Marc Caputo
Tim Canova, the upstart liberal who’s challenging Democratic National Committee chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz for her congressional seat, is about to become a million-dollar candidate.
Fueled by small-dollar donors who give to Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, Canova said that, by the weekend, he’ll be on pace to have raised $1 million since he officially entered the race Jan. 7.
The source of the money is a point of pride for Canova, who was criticized last month by Wasserman Schultz for getting out-of-state donations.
“We have more donations in the State of Florida than Debbie Wasserman Schultz. This is a reflection that our progressive message is spreading here in South Florida,” Canova, who first announced his cash haul on WPLG Local 10 in Miami, told POLITICO Florida via email late Tuesday.
Wasserman Schultz’s campaign couldn’t be reached.
The surprising big-dollar Democratic primary between the party leader and the liberal political newcomer has transfixed political observers in Florida and Washington, and is widely seen as a proxy fight between Sanders and Democratic rival Hillary Clinton.
For months, Wasserman Schultz has fought a rearguard action against Sanders’ backers who claim she’s using her post as DNC chair to help Clinton, a charge the congresswoman denies.
In the congressional race, the association with Clinton isn’t likely a bad thing for Wasserman Schultz. Clinton beat Sanders by about 69-30 percent in South Florida’s 23d Congressional District.
Wasserman Schultz is seen as a formidable candidate by Democratic insiders, but some are starting to believe in Canova.
“Debbie Wasserman Schultz is going to have a run for her money — a million bucks worth and counting,” said a longtime Florida Democratic Party activist who lives in the district.
The mammoth haul for the political newcomer isn’t a big shock for those who watched Canova, a Nova Southeastern University law professor, pull in an eye-popping $537,000 in the first quarter of fundraising that ended March 31. Wasserman Schultz reported raising $575,000 during that period. Canova’s campaign on Friday said via email that he received another $300,000 in April alone, and that’s after President Barack Obama endorsed Wasserman Schultz.
In its Friday email about its April fundraising, the Canova campaign said it received 17,756 individual contributions in the month, that the overall average contribution was just $18.76 and that of the 23,404 total donors as of the end of April, only nine "have maxed out.”
The campaign says it soon will have 50,000 contributions from 25,000 individual donors.
Canova’s fundraising prowess has alarmed backers of Wasserman Schultz, who has been in only one Democratic primary, in 1992, when she successfully ran for state representative. Since then, Wasserman Schultz won election as state senator and then a member of Congress without Democratic opposition in safe Democratic seats. When she faced Republicans, she dispatched them with relative ease.
Wasserman Schultz is the first Jewish woman from Florida to serve in Congress, a point of pride in her heavily Jewish Democratic district. And though she’s popular with many Democrats and is well-known for taking care of her district, South Florida Democrats say she has spent more time at home because of the threat from Canova, who has been aided by an outside liberal group that has savaged Wasserman Schultz for supporting a bill tied to the payday lending industry.
With the local and national media’s eyes now on him, Canova’s calling out Wasserman Schultz for not debating him.
“She's been dodging the question and has refused to commit to any debates,” Canova said. “Surely she should know that in a democracy, debates are the lifeblood of elections.”
Raising $1 million in five months helps a campaign as well.


Outgoing call to +1 (202) 738-0059 (Other)
+1 (202) 738-0059
Other:  +1 (202) 738-0059
Microsoft Lync


roger, thanks!
Sent from my iPhone
On May 18, 2016, at 3:19 PM, Price, Jenna
> wrote:
Another request.
From: Robinson, Jason
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 3:13 PM
To: DNC Press
Subject: DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz/ CNN Interview Request
Hi Press,
Hope all is well. I am reaching out to see if DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz may be available for an interview on New Day this Saturday May 21st anytime in the 6am-9am or 10am est hour? Please let me know when you have an opportunity and I will coordinate all details.
Best,
Jason Robinson
CNN Editorial Producer
212-275-9541
917-371-2680


Lisa Lerer
National Political Reporter
Associated Press
202.641.9574 (o)
202.794.0233 (m)
llerer@ap.org
Twitter: @llerer
Gchat: llerer@gmail.com


SL: Sign ‘o The Times
With Donald Trump’s recent sweeping victories, it’s clear he’s the only candidate that can win the Republican nomination. As a result, the GOP remains in chaos and a few recent events mean that things won’t be getting any better.
Last night, Ted Cruz and John Kasich announced they’ve entered an unusual agreement
to save their failing campaigns— dividing their efforts in states with upcoming primaries to stop Trump from clinching more victories. Of course, it’s too little, too late.
Kasich and Cruz’s desperate attempts to thwart Trump’s inevitable nomination doesn’t end with the new agreement. The two candidates, who are now mathematically eliminated and are hoping to stop Trump at their convention in Cleveland, are now attempting to change the story and generate buzz by talking about possible running mates. Yes, really. On Sunday, Kasich said
it’s possible he will name his vice presidential pick by June, ahead of the Republican Party’s convention in July. Cruz has already begun
using campaign resources to look at possible running mates.
And pandering to any audience he speaks to, Cruz has resorted to flip flopping
his policy positions, saying anything to stop Trump. From immigration to tax policy, Cruz’s campaign promises have been altered in an effort to keep up with Trump.
“Look past their desperate attempts to stay relevant and remember that Kasich and Cruz have no chance of winning the nomination without plunging their party into further chaos at their convention in Cleveland. The GOP is still in denial – Trump hasn’t taken over the party, their leadership over the years has promoted the divisive policies allowed Trump to flourish.” – DNC National Press Secretary Mark Paustenbach


He supported Martin O'Malley. Might be problematic for DNC.
From: Manriquez, Pablo
Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 7:19 PM
To: Comm_D
Subject: Video Request: Rep Stallwell on SIRIUS XM Patriot Radio
Hit time 10:40PM ET tonight
Host: David Webb
Pablo Manriquez
Democratic National Committee
Phone: 202.572.5488
Email: pablo@dnc.org
web: democrats.org
Twitter: @Pablo_DNC


[Project Vantage]
IN-HOUSE SCHEDULE
LAST UPDATED 4/29/2016 5:52:59
All times are Eastern Standard Time
SIGNIFICANT UPDATES (Full Schedule Below):
FRIDAY, APR 29, 2016
NEW BERNIE SANDERS: 04/29/2016, 12:00 PM: Rally. Sanders will speak about trade and the closing of the Indianapolis Carrier plant, which announced controversial plans to move most of its Indiana jobs to Mexico earlier this year. Indiana State House 200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN [wthr.com]
NEW CARLY FIORINA: 04/29/2016, 2:45 PM: Retail stop with Heidi Cruz Good's Candy Shop 1423 W 53rd Street, Anderson, IN [Eventbrite]
NEW TED CRUZ: 04/29/2016, 7:00 PM: Retail Stop Pie Pan Restaurant 905 North Park Drive, Evansville, IN [Eventbrite]
NEW TED CRUZ: 04/29/2016, 10:00 AM: Hannity Town Hall with Carly Fiorina Indiana War Memorial Pershing Auditorium 31 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN [eventbrite]
NEW TED CRUZ: 04/29/2016, 3:30 PM: Rally Kyles 1 500 Missouri Avenue, Jeffersonville, IN [Eventbrite]
NEW TOM COTTON: 04/29/2016, Meeting with Rex Platt from Jacksonville with SourceAmerica Washington, DC [@SenTomCotton]
NEW TOM COTTON: 04/29/2016, Meeting with Arkansas members of the National Education Association Washington, DC [@SenTomCotton]
SATURDAY, APR 30, 2016
NEW BERNIE SANDERS: 04/30/2016, Appearance at White House Correspondents Dinner Washington Hilton Washington, DC
NEW CARLY FIORINA: 04/30/2016, 1:45 PM: Rally Serendipity at Perry Crossing 2499 Perry Crossing Way, Plainfield, IN [eventbrite]
SUNDAY, MAY 01, 2016
NEW BERNIE SANDERS: 05/01/2016, 7:00 PM: Rally The Century Center 120 S Saint Joseph St, South Bend, IN [Sanders Campaign]
NEW DONALD TRUMP: 05/01/2016, 4:00 PM: Rally Allen County War Memorial Fort Wayne, IN [Trump Campaign]
MONDAY, MAY 02, 2016
NEW BERNIE SANDERS: 05/02/2016, 2:30 PM: Rally Purdue University 2101 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN [Sanders Campaign]
NEW DONALD TRUMP: 05/02/2016, 7:00 PM: Rally Century Center South Bend, IN [Trump Campaign]
NEW HILLARY CLINTON: 05/02/2016, Breaking Down Barriers Tour in Appalachia KY [Clinton Campaign]
NEW HILLARY CLINTON: 05/02/2016, Breaking Down Barriers Tour in Appalachia WV [Clinton Campaign]
TUESDAY, MAY 03, 2016
NEW HILLARY CLINTON: 05/03/2016, Breaking Down Barriers Tour in Appalachia OH [Clinton Campaign]
WEDNESDAY, MAY 04, 2016
NEW JOHN KASICH: 05/04/2016, 5:30 PM: Fundraiser with Bob Erlich Crowne Plaza 173 Jennifer Rd, Annapolis, MD [Invite]
SATURDAY, MAY 07, 2016
NEW DONALD TRUMP: 05/07/2016, Possible Visit OR
FULL SCHEDULE:
LAST UPDATED 4/29/2016 5:52:59
All times are Eastern Standard Time
FRIDAY, APR 29, 2016
GOP EVENTS
NEW CARLY FIORINA: 04/29/2016, 2:45 PM: Retail stop with Heidi Cruz Good's Candy Shop 1423 W 53rd Street, Anderson, IN [Eventbrite]
DONALD TRUMP: 04/29/2016, 3:00 PM: Speech at California GOP State Convention Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport 1333 Old Bayshore Way, San Francisco, CA [@RonNehring]
JOHN KASICH: 04/29/2016, 10:30 PM: Speech at California GOP State Convention Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport 1333 Old Bayshore Way, San Francisco, CA [@RonNehring]
JOHN KASICH: 04/29/2016, 5:00 PM: Town Hall Parc 55 55 Cyril Magnin Street, San Francisco, CA [commonwealthclub.org]
RAFAEL CRUZ: 04/29/2016, 10:00 PM: A Conversation with Rafael Cruz Cornerstone Church 1545 Fulton St, Fresno, CA [eventbrite]
NEW TED CRUZ: 04/29/2016, 7:00 PM: Retail Stop Pie Pan Restaurant 905 North Park Drive, Evansville, IN [Eventbrite]
NEW TED CRUZ: 04/29/2016, 10:00 AM: Hannity Town Hall with Carly Fiorina Indiana War Memorial Pershing Auditorium 31 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN [eventbrite]
NEW TED CRUZ: 04/29/2016, 3:30 PM: Rally Kyles 1 500 Missouri Avenue, Jeffersonville, IN [Eventbrite]
NEW TOM COTTON: 04/29/2016, Meeting with Rex Platt from Jacksonville with SourceAmerica Washington, DC [@SenTomCotton]
NEW TOM COTTON: 04/29/2016, Meeting with Arkansas members of the National Education Association Washington, DC [@SenTomCotton]
04/29/2016, California GOP State Party Convention CA
04/29/2016, Virginia GOP State Party Convention VA
DEMOCRAT EVENTS
NEW BERNIE SANDERS: 04/29/2016, 12:00 PM: Rally. Sanders will speak about trade and the closing of the Indianapolis Carrier plant, which announced controversial plans to move most of its Indiana jobs to Mexico earlier this year. Indiana State House 200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN [wthr.com]
SATURDAY, APR 30, 2016
GOP EVENTS
CARLY FIORINA: 04/30/2016, 10:30 PM: Speech at California GOP State Convention Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport 1333 Old Bayshore Way, San Francisco, CA [@RonNehring]
NEW CARLY FIORINA: 04/30/2016, 1:45 PM: Rally Serendipity at Perry Crossing 2499 Perry Crossing Way, Plainfield, IN [eventbrite]
DONALD TRUMP: 04/30/2016, (Canceled) Courting delegates at VA GOP Convention Harrisonburg, VA [WaPo]
JOHN KASICH: 04/30/2016, 2:00 PM: Town Hall New Venture Hall 201 S. Market Street, San Jose, CA [eventbrite]
TED CRUZ: 04/30/2016, 8:30 PM: Evening reception Santa Barbara, CA [keyt.com]
TED CRUZ: 04/30/2016, 3:00 PM: Speech at California GOP State Convention Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport 1333 Old Bayshore Way, San Francisco, CA [@RonNehring]
TED CRUZ: 04/30/2016, Rally Montecito, CA [keyt.com]
TED CRUZ: 04/30/2016, Private event with Young Republicans Santa Barbara, CA [keyt.com]
04/30/2016, Arizona GOP State Party Convention AZ
04/30/2016, Delaware GOP State Party Convention DE
DEMOCRAT EVENTS
NEW BERNIE SANDERS: 04/30/2016, Appearance at White House Correspondents Dinner Washington Hilton Washington, DC
SUNDAY, MAY 01, 2016
GOP EVENTS
NEW DONALD TRUMP: 05/01/2016, 4:00 PM: Rally Allen County War Memorial Fort Wayne, IN [Trump Campaign]
JEFF SESSIONS: 05/01/2016, 3:00 PM: Commencement Address University of Alabama Propst Arena Von Braun Center, Huntsville, AL [www.change.org]
TED CRUZ: 05/01/2016, 8:30 PM: Rally (Keep the Promise PAC) LaPorte Civic Auditorium La Porte, IN [eventbrite]
DEMOCRAT EVENTS
NEW BERNIE SANDERS: 05/01/2016, 7:00 PM: Rally The Century Center 120 S Saint Joseph St, South Bend, IN [Sanders Campaign]
HILLARY CLINTON: 05/01/2016, Keynote Speaker for 61st Annual Detroit Branch NAACP Fight For Freedom Fund Dinner Cobo Conference Center 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI [Press Conference]
MONDAY, MAY 02, 2016
GOP EVENTS
NEW DONALD TRUMP: 05/02/2016, 7:00 PM: Rally Century Center South Bend, IN [Trump Campaign]
DOUG DUCEY: 05/02/2016, Gov. Doug Ducey will tout Arizona education excellence in his keynote address to the second annual Southwest Pathways Conference Doubletree Resort Scottsdale, AZ [Phoenix Business Journal]
TED CRUZ: 05/02/2016, 7:30 PM: Rally (Keep the Promise PAC) Indiana State Fairgrounds - Exposition Hall 1202 E 38th St, Indianapolis, IN [eventbrite]
TED CRUZ: 05/02/2016, 2:00 PM: Rally (Keep the Promise PAC) Grand Wayne Convention Center 120 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN [eventbrite]
DEMOCRAT EVENTS
NEW BERNIE SANDERS: 05/02/2016, 2:30 PM: Rally Purdue University 2101 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN [Sanders Campaign]
NEW HILLARY CLINTON: 05/02/2016, Breaking Down Barriers Tour in Appalachia KY [Clinton Campaign]
NEW HILLARY CLINTON: 05/02/2016, Breaking Down Barriers Tour in Appalachia WV [Clinton Campaign]
TUESDAY, MAY 03, 2016
DEMOCRAT EVENTS
NEW HILLARY CLINTON: 05/03/2016, Breaking Down Barriers Tour in Appalachia 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
NEW 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
TOM COTTON: 05/06/2016, 6:00 PM: SC GOP 2016 Silver Elephant Dinner. Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC [eventbrite]
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]
NEW 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]
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, OK GOP Fundraiser Oklahoma City, OK [tulsaworld.com]
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
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
CARLY FIORINA: 05/24/2016, 2016 Prescott Bush Awards Dinner Stamford, CT [@CTGOP]
OTHER EVENTS
05/24/2016, Washington State Republican Primary WA
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
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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Plus Luis. This looks really great!
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On May 16, 2016, at 6:02 PM, Bhatnagar, Akshai
> wrote:


For Immediate Release
May 9, 2016
Contact - DNC Press 202-863-8148
DNC Chair Statement on Republican Senator Admitting Senate Republicans Should do Their Job on Supreme Court
WASHINGTON - DNC Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz issued the following statement on Senator Jeff Flake's comments this weekend on Meet the Press that if Republicans lose the presidential election they "ought to approve [Chief Judge Garland] quickly:"
"Senator Flake's comments are a reminder that Republicans are playing political games with the Supreme Court. Chief Judge Garland is the most qualified nominee to immediately serve on the Supreme Court, with more federal judicial experience than any other nominee in history, he should get a fair hearing and a vote. That the GOP has nominated a reckless and dangerous candidate in Donald Trump who lacks the temperament and judgment to serve -- much less appoint a Supreme Court justice -- should be enough for Republicans in the Senate to do their job now, not recklessly leave a Supreme Court seat unfilled until November."
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Begin forwarded message:
From: "Carly Fiorina"
>
Date: April 27, 2016 at 8:13:32 PM EDT
To: Eric Bennett
>
Subject: Why I accepted:
Reply-To: carly.f@tedcruz.org
Today, I am proud to announce that I have accepted Ted Cruz's offer to be his Vice Presidential nominee.
[Cruz For  President]
Eric,
Today, I am proud to announce that I have accepted Ted Cruz's offer to be his Vice Presidential nominee.
As a loyal supporter, I want to tell you why:
It's clear the media elites are ready to anoint Donald Trump as the Republican nominee before this race is even over. It's also clear, that Donald Trump's nomination would be a disaster for America.
If Trump is our nominee, conservatives will be forced to choose between two liberals in November: both corrupt, both big government crony capitalists, and both part of the system that has gotten us in the mess we're in.
Worse, if we nominate Donald Trump, we would be guaranteeing four years of Hillary Clinton in the White House.
That's why I'm asking you to please stop what you are doing right now and commit to joining our campaign by making a special, urgent contribution.
STAND WITH TED AND CARLY
Over the past weeks, I've traveled the country with Senator Cruz and his wife Heidi. I have come to know him and his family.
I know the Ted Cruz the media won't tell you about – the loving father, the devoted husband, the movie buff. (Did you know he can recite every single line from The Princess Bride?)
Ted Cruz is a constitutional conservative who has made enemies in both parties – because he's dared to stand up to bipartisan corruption in Washington.
He has fought tirelessly to change the system. And I know, if elected, he will bring back American jobs, protect our constitutional freedoms, and defend our nation.
Our country is being taken away by the elites, the crony capitalists, and the special interests that have captured both parties. They want to take away what we treasure about this nation.
And without your immediate support – they will get away with it.
With your help, Ted and I can stop them – but only if you will join us right now by making an immediate and urgent contribution to show your support.
STAND WITH TED AND CARLY
As you have heard me say before, we need to take our country back. I believe Ted Cruz is the man to lead that fight now. And I am prepared to give everything I have to ensure we defeat Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
Make no mistake: this is a fight now. Ted and I can't do this without your help.
But this fight is about all of us.
It's about whether we want our kids to be able to get a good paying job when they get out of school. It's about whether we want to turn our backs on religious liberty and our second amendment. It's about whether we want to live in a nation that secures its borders and calls Islamic terrorism by its name.
Eric, it's about the future of the American people, the character of our nation, and the great country we must rebuild together.
This is why we fight.
I would consider it a personal favor if you would join us by making an urgent contribution right now. Please join us.
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DAILY VIDEO UPDATE – 5/9/16
BOB CORKER
Interview: 5/6/2016: WTVC (ABC) - Chattanooga, TN spoke with Sen. Bob Corker about supporting Donald Trump and offering his advisement on foreign policy. [Watch
]
5/7/2016: WSMV (NBC) - Nashville, TN reported that Sen. Bob Corker has offered to advise Donald Trump on foreign policy. [Watch
]
CHRIS CHRISTIE
Commentary: 5/9/2016: WPXI (NBC) - Pittsburgh, PA reported that Gov. Chris Christie will lead a transition team for the Donald Trump administration if Trump wins the presidential nomination. [Watch
]
RICK SCOTT
Commentary: 5/9/2016: CW18 WKCF - Orlando, FL reported that Gov. Rick Scott’s controversial trip to California cost taxpayers $6,000, which was used for radio ads criticizing the state’s minimum wage increase. [Watch
]
JEFF SESSIONS
Commentary: 5/7/2016: WAAY (ABC) - Huntsville, AL Sen. Jeff Sessions says he will support whichever Vice President Donald Trump chooses, but does not believe it will be him. Sessions said he would be willing to serve in some capacity in a Trump administration. [Watch
]
DONALD TRUMP
Commentary: 5/6/2016: CLTV - Chicago, IL reported that Donald Trump will testify on fraud charges involving Trump University after the presidential election. [Watch
]
5/6/2016: WTOL (CBS) - Toledo, OH spoke with Sen. Rob Portman, who said he supports Donald Trump. [Watch
]
5/6/2016: KPTM (FOX) - Omaha, NE had a report that Americans should celebrate and embrace different cultures, contrary to Donald Trump’s inflammatory rhetoric. [Watch
]
5/8/2016: WPLG (ABC) - Miami, FL This Week in South Florida panel discussed Donald Trump’s challenges in general election given his high unaffordability among Hispanics, African Americans, and women, as well as other groups Trump has insulted. [Watch
]
5/9/2016: Bay News 9 - Tampa Bay, FL reported that Donald Trump is dancing around the topic of taxes and has reversed his stance on raising taxes on the wealthy. [Watch
]
5/9/2016: WKRG (CBS) - Mobile, AL reported that Donald Trump says party unification is not necessary for him to achieve the presidency. [Watch
]
5/9/2016: WCFT (ABC) - Birmingham, AL reported that Donald Trump may have to testify in the lawsuit regarding Trump University. [Watch
]
5/9/2016: WFMZ (MeTV) - Philadelphia, PA reported that Donald Trump knows that in order to win the presidential nomination he must unify the Republican Party, but his stance on certain issues in the party is causing more of a divide. [Watch
]
5/9/2016: Northwest Cable News - Seattle, WA reported on Donald Trump’s events in Washington. [Watch
]
5/9/2016: KCPQ-SEA (FOX) - Seattle, WA reported on Donald Trump’s events in Washington. [Watch
]
5/9/2016: KIRO-SEA (CBS) - Seattle, WA reported on Donald Trump naming Gov. Chris Christie head of his transition team. [Watch
]
Tracking: DONALD TRUMP: 05/06/2016, 10:00 PM: Rally Lane Event Center 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene, OR [OPB] [Tracked]
DONALD TRUMP: 05/07/2016, Rally Spokane, WA [seattletimes.com] [Tracked]
DONALD TRUMP: 05/07/2016, Rally Near Vancouver, WA [seattletimes.com] [Tracked]
DONALD TRUMP: 05/12/2016, Meeting with Paul Ryan RNC Washington, DC [@NickKalmanFN] [Tracker scheduled]


Donald Trump said this morning
that as president he’d “put in legislation into what I’d have to do” on banning Muslims entering the United States and made it clear
that he is “not softening his stance at all.”
See below for our release yesterday that further outlines his ongoing support for this dangerous position that only makes America less safe.
________________________________
From: DNC Press
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2016 1:23 PM
To: DNC Press
Subject: Donald Trump’s Ongoing Support for a Muslim Ban
Donald Trump’s ongoing support for his dangerous ban on Muslims entering the United States remains strong, despite broad agreement that such a divisive measure would only make America less safe. It is clear that Donald Trump does not have the temperament or judgment needed to occupy the White House.
·         When asked whether he would stick by his ban in the general election, Trump said
, “I don't care if it hurts me. I'm doing the right thing when I do this.”
·         According to interviews
with The New York Times, Trump plans to have his Muslim ban in place within his first 100 days as President.
·         Trump’s website still notes
that he “is calling for a total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States until our country’s representatives can figure out what is going on. According to Pew Research, among others, there is great hatred towards Americans by large segments of the Muslim populations.”
·         Trump has said
he did not care if his call to ban all Muslims from entering the United States was “politically incorrect.” He argued that, “We Have No Choice. We Have. No. Choice.”
·         This week, after Donald Trump reiterated his plan to ban Muslims from entering the U.S., London’s newly-elected mayor Sadiq Khan rejected
the insulting idea that he could be one of Trump’s “exceptions.”
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are we doing this one or not?
On Apr 22, 2016, at 7:15 PM, Manriquez, Pablo
> wrote:
WHO: Luis and Jake Tapper
WHAT: TBD
WHEN: Any day Weds - Fri, o'clock hour
WHERE: In Studio
Sent from my iPhone
Sent from my iPhone
Pablo Manriquez
Democratic National Committee
Phone: 202.572.5488
Email: pablo@dnc.org
web: democrats.org
Twitter: @Pablo_DNC


Sounds like a great segment for us, though missed the beginning
Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S®4, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone


Bumping for approval
On May 9, 2016, at 8:41 PM, Walker, Eric
> wrote:
Minor eds. Plus mark and Luis for signoff
On May 9, 2016, at 8:23 PM, Helmstetter, TJ
> wrote:
Happystate Democrats Slam Trump-Ryan Tax Plan During Event Held Earlier Today
Earlier today, Happystate Democratic Chairman Ronald McDonald, joined by state Senator Grimace and others, held a press conference to discuss the negative effects that the Trump-Ryan tax plan would have on our state’s economy and how it would harm ordinary Happystate residents.
Donald Trump has exposed himself as reckless and dangerous on the American economy. His comments over the last few days promise to undermine the role of the United States as a major economic power and potentially threaten the global financial system. But Trump's dangerous ideas are just an extension of the misguided stances of Paul Ryan and the Republicans in Congress, who have pushed tax cuts for the rich, cuts for the middle class, and repeatedly threatened the full faith and credit of the United States.
“Donald Trump’s reckless tax policies and his suggestion that we should play chicken with the country’s finances are lifted directly from the same old failed Republican playbook.,” said Ronald McDonald, chairman of the Happystate Democratic Party.
“Trump can ignore reality and crown himself the king of debt, but it’s clear that his economic ideas, and those of his fellow Republicans are simply bankrupt. The American people and our economy can’t afford a disastrous Trump presidency,” said state Senator Grimace.
"Donald Trump's plan to give our hard-earned tax money away to the rich means there's less money to spend on things we care about like quality schools and safe facilities for our kids,” said Birdie, whose elementary school children would be harmed by the type of policies the Trump-Ryan plan advocates.
Over 50 anti-Trump demonstrators held signs at the press conference that said “Reject the Trump-Ryan Agrnda.” Photos are available here: www.LINK.url
The message of the press conference was clear: Donald Trump can’t hide from the GOP’s obsession with trickle-down economics. Yesterday, Trump tried to dismiss concerns about his reckless tax plan, which would reward those at the top
by slashing the top income tax rate to 25 percent from 39.6 percent, claiming that “the rich” are “probably going to end up paying more.”
In reality, such a move would give
the “top 0.1% of income earners like himself an average tax cut of more than $1.3 million (versus $2,700 for those in the middle class).” And just this morning, Trump once again confirmed
that he would, in fact, lower taxes on the wealthiest of Americans. Trump also plans to substantially
reduce the corporate tax rate to 15 percent, even beyond the reckless plan put forth by Republican Speaker Paul Ryan.
That’s not all Trump has in common with Ryan. Paul Ryan also said that Planned Parenthood shouldn’t get a “red cent
” in funding. Trump, of course, supported shutting down
the government to defund Planned Parenthood.
When it comes to immigration, we all know that Trump would build a wall
on the Mexican border; Paul Ryan has said that he supports such a wall and has voted for building one “repeatedly
.”
###
TJ Helmstetter
Deputy Director of Regional and Specialty Media
Democratic National Committee
202.863.8022 – desk
973.464.9224 – cell
HelmstetterT@DNC.org


Watch here
-----Original Message-----
From: Manriquez, Pablo
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 4:10 PM
To: Comm_D
Subject: Video Request: Luis on CNN
Est hit time - 4:20
Sent from my iPhone


This is awesome!!
Sent from my iPhone
On May 17, 2016, at 1:39 PM, Pratt Wiley
> wrote:
Connecticut will become the 5th state to implement automatic voter registration (joining Oregon, California, Vermont, and West Virginia).   Unlike the other states, Connecticut is implementing the law administratively rather than administratively.
BREAKING: Connecticut To Automatically Register 400,000 Voters
BY ALICE OLLSTEIN
MAY 17, 2016 12:41 PM
On Tuesday, Connecticut became the fifth state in the nation to approve a system where residents are automatically registered to vote every time they visit a Department of Motor Vehicles, following the lead of Oregon, California, West Virginia, and Vermont. The state is the first, however, to implement the policy administratively
rather than passing a bill through the legislature.
Secretary of the State Denise Merrill told ThinkProgress that an estimated 400,000 eligible voters will be added to the rolls.
“It shouldn’t be a big effort on anyone’s part to register to vote,” she said. “And once people take that first affirmative step of registering, it’s like their first act of citizenship. It makes them really go seek out info about elections and makes them much more likely to vote.”
The Secretary of State’s office and the Connecticut DMV hammered out a memorandum of understanding over the past few months to share data in order to register voters. While the automatic system is still in the works over the next two years, the Connecticut DMV will reach out more aggressively to voters and give them the option to register at all DMV offices, by mail, or on the DMV’s mobile app.
The majority of the automatically registered voters in Oregon are excluded from the state’s closed primary
because they were designated as “unaffiliated” and did not take the extra step of mailing in a form to choose a party. Connecticut will avoid this problem by having the DMV collect data on party affiliation during the automatic registration process.
“The only limitation is that this only works for people with a drivers license or state ID,” Merrill said. “So there is still is group of people we’re not going to reach. Personally, I think that once you turn 18 and you’re a citizen you should automatically be a voter. But about 70 percent of population has some sort of license or ID from the DMV, so this moves us one step closer to covering everybody.”
The new automatic system may help the state shake off a a lawsuit
the Justice Department authorized in April over the state’s “widespread noncompliance” with federal laws regarding voter registration. An investigation found that Connecticut DMVs were largely failing to offer voters a chance to register when they applied for drivers licenses or updated their addresses. Many offices were only offering this option if residents specifically requested it, though they are required by law to offer it to everyone.
Though the state began working on the automatic registration plan before the lawsuit was filed, Merrill told ThinkProgress: “We’re hoping it makes a difference and [the Justice Department] can see we’re making real progress.”
President Obama won Connecticut by fewer than 300,000
votes in 2012. If the state meets its goal in adding 400,000 new voters to the rolls over the next few years, those voters could easily sway a future election.

Pratt Norton Wiley
National Director of Voter Expansion
Democratic National Committee
w. 202-488-5029
m. 617-953-8579
wileyp@dnc.org
@prattwiley


My take
"Well, that was awkward. Paul Ryan - the highest-ranking Republican in the country, and chair of the Republican National Convention - just said he can't support Dangerous Donald Trump's nomination for president. Even Ryan recognizes that Trump's dangerous rhetoric is about to start poisoning down-ballot races, including his own in Wisconsin. But he and his fellow House Republicans have no one to blame but themselves: they paved the way for the GOP to become the party of Trump with their own extreme rhetoric, divisive policies, and obstruction. But bring a hazmat suit if you're one of the remaining Republican leaders still planning to stand with your nominee - Trump has gone radioactive."
From: Walker, Eric
Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2016 4:41 PM
To: Miranda, Luis; Paustenbach, Mark; Freundlich, Christina; Walsh, Tom
Subject: Paul Ryan quote for comms approval
For approval
"The chair of the Republican National Convention and the highest-ranking Republican official in the country just said he couldn't support his party's nominee for president. That's a shocker - since Ryan and his fellow House Republicans paved the way for Trump with their extreme rhetoric, divisive policies, and obstruction. No matter how hard he tries to run away from Trump, Ryan can't protect his colleagues from the downballot destruction that their party's nominee will cause. P.S. - Ryan's district is only R+3. Might want to start shoring up your home base."
From: Walker, Eric
Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2016 4:32 PM
To: Kauffman, Nathan; Comm_D
Subject: RE: FLAG: Paul Ryan said he cannot endorse/support Trump right now
Quick statement:
"The chair of the Republican National Convention and the highest-ranking Republican official in the country just said he couldn't support his party's nominee for president. That's a shocker - since Ryan and his fellow House Republicans paved the way for Trump with their extreme rhetoric, divisive policies, and obstruction. No matter how hard he tries to run away from Trump, Ryan can't protect his colleagues from the downballot destruction that their party's nominee will cause. P.S. - Ryan's district is only R+3. Might want to start shoring up your home base."
From: Kauffman, Nathan
Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2016 4:04 PM
To: Comm_D
Subject: FLAG: Paul Ryan said he cannot endorse/support Trump right now

@jaketapper
Breaking -- @SpeakerRyan
tells @CNN
he cannot endorse/support @realDonaldTrump
right now -- turn on #TheLead
--
Nathan Kauffman
DNC Research Associate
574-849-4726


The media hits all went well today but on CBS radio she did hit Trump on Foreign Policy including saying that Trump said we should be neutral on Israel, which given what Bernie said could open us
[SigDems]
Luis Miranda, Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
202-863-8148 - MirandaL@dnc.org
- @MiraLuisDC


From: Clifford, Tyler (CBC)
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 2:46 PM
Subject: PRESS RELEASE: Remarks by CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield At Press Conference Unveiling New GAO Report on Modern-Day Segregation in Public Schools
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
May 17, 2016
Remarks by CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield At Press Conference Unveiling New GAO Report on Modern-Day Segregation in Public Schools
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) gave remarks at a press conference to commemorate the 62nd Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education and unveil a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on contemporary racial and socioeconomic segregation and disparities in K-12 public schools.  Committee on Education and the Workforce Ranking Member Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Committee on the Judiciary Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (MI-03), along with retired Congressman George Miller, first requested this report in May 2014 to identify actions needed to reduce segregation and disparities in public schools.  The GAO gathered data from the U.S. Department of Education and found that inequities in public schools are the result of race, poverty, and housing segregation patterns.
Remarks by CBC Chairman Butterfield, as prepared for delivery, follow:
62 years ago today the Supreme Court took a monumental step to correct the precedent established in Plessy v. Ferguson of "separate but equal." The landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision struck Plessy down and held that "separate was inherently unequal."  At that time, segregation was the law and subjected generations of students of color to inferior education, dilapidated facilities, and significantly reduced resources in order to fulfill a racist and oppressive agenda.
After the Brown v. Board decision, it took years of resistance and federal action to integrate schools.  But now six decades later, we have seen public schools seemingly regress back to the segregated state we saw during the Jim Crow era.  Overt racism has now turned to institutional racism creating structural barriers that have countered the positive impact of the Brown v. Board decision.
Racial and socioeconomic segregation in public schools has nearly doubled since 2000 and has occurred primarily in schools where more than 75 percent of the students are Black or Hispanic and eligible for free or reduced lunch.  What's more alarming is that three out of five high-poverty schools have high concentrations of students of color.  Folks, there is a problem with our education system and we need to take immediate action to restore our promise to provide equal access to educational opportunity.
The CBC has been fighting to address not only the racial wealth gap, but also the achievement and opportunity gaps that continue to widen.  These gaps pose dire economic consequences for communities of color-we must work to counter these disparities and also to address the school-to-prison pipeline which disproportionately affects African American students.  Friends, we have work to do.
I want to thank my colleagues Ranking Member John Conyers and Ranking Member Bobby Scott for their leadership in calling for this GAO report.  It will require deliberate decisions and efforts to achieve true equity in education and equality for all students in our schools.  I call on my colleagues in the House and the Senate to join us in our efforts to create better schools for our youth.
# # #
Since its establishment in 1971, Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) have joined together to empower America's neglected citizens and address their legislative concerns. For more than 40 years, the CBC has consistently been the voice for people of color and vulnerable communities in Congress and has been committed to utilizing the full Constitutional power and statutory authority of the United States government to ensure that all U.S. citizens have an opportunity to achieve the American Dream. To learn more about the Congressional Black Caucus, visit
Media inquiries: Tyler Clifford at (202) 226-9776 or Tyler.Clifford@mail.house.gov
Tyler Clifford
Interim Communications Director
Congressional Black Caucus
202-226-9776
Tyler.Clifford@mail.house.gov


Definitely no to MJ. What about meeting up with Zucker?
On Apr 25, 2016, at 1:08 PM, Paustenbach, Mark
> wrote:
Below are some ideas both for a possible New York trip on Monday and Tuesday and going forward. Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Election (and Some Personal Background)
[    ]  TV: Charlie Rose
[    ]  TV: Today Show (Savannah)
[    ]  TV: GMA (Robin Roberts / News and Breast Cancer)
[    ]  OFF-THE-RECORD: NYTimes / Political Editor (Carolyn Ryan) with Political Reporters (Maggie Haberman, Nick Confessore, et al)
[    ]  OFF-THE RECORD: CBS News / President (David Rhodes)
[    ]  Morning Joe (Chair is not interested)
Personal Background
-  Congressional softball game/breast cancer
-  Kids going off to college
-  Longest serving female DNC chair
[    ]  People Magazine
[    ]  Parenting Magazine
[    ]  SELF
[    ]  AARP Magazine
[    ]  MORE
[    ]  American Way Magazine (American Airlines) -- What’s in her bag?
Mark Paustenbach
National Press Secretary &
Deputy Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
W: 202.863.8148
paustenbachm@dnc.org


Looks great. Tweaks in yellow.
Mark Paustenbach
National Press Secretary &
Deputy Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
W: 202.863.8148
paustenbachm@dnc.org
From: Freundlich, Christina
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 3:32 PM
To: Walker, Eric; Miranda, Luis; Paustenbach, Mark
Subject: RE: Draft release for Comms approval: New poll shows Democratic disunity is a myth
Bumping this - this is still good to send out tomorrow. need mark/ luis signoff.
From: Walker, Eric
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 1:01 PM
To: Freundlich, Christina; Miranda, Luis; Paustenbach, Mark
Subject: Draft release for Comms approval: New poll shows Democratic disunity is a myth
SL: Democrats Remain United "New poll shows Democratic disunity is a myth"
Body: A new CBS/NYT poll
shows that Democrats are more united today than in May of 2008, disproving the myth of Democratic disunity the latest indication that the party is united and energized heading into the 2016 election.
The poll showed that more than 70 percent of both Senator Sanders' supporters and Secretary Clinton's supporters would vote for the other Democratic candidate in a general election.  and  and roughly the same number and 72 percent of Senator Sanders' supporters said they would vote for Secretary Clinton, and 78 percent of Senator Sanders' supporters said they would vote for Secretary Clinton. In May of 2008, polling found only 60 percent of Clinton supporters said they would vote for then-Senator Obama, who was eventually later elected to in a landslide victory.
Furthermore, the poll shows that 80 percent of Democrats are "mostly hopeful" about the future of the Democratic Party, as opposed to only 55 percent of Republicans. 43 percent of Republicans are also "mostly discouraged" about the future of the Republican party.
This echoes what we've seen in exit poll after exit poll after exit poll:
Indiana
:
Three-quarters of Democrats in the state say they've been energized by the nomination contest between former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. But nearly 6 in 10 Republicans say they think their party has been divided by the battle being fought by billionaire Donald Trump, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Ohio Gov. John Kasich.
Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut
:
Democratic voters, unlike Republicans, said the primary season had energized their party. Two-thirds or more of Democrats who cast ballots in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Connecticut said their party was more energized, while less than one-third said it was divided, exit polls showed.
New York
:
Almost 6 in 10 New York Republican voters say their party has been divided by the nomination process, while only 3 in 10 Democratic voters say the same about their party's primaries. Less than 4 in 10 GOP voters say they've been energized, exit polls show, compared with two-thirds of Democratic voters who say that about their side.
It's clear that heading into the 2016 elections, Democrats are united and energized, while Republicans are disillusioned and discouraged.


Agreed
Sent from my iPhone
On May 10, 2016, at 8:00 PM, Walker, Eric
> wrote:
I can send an alert to the state parties not to respond to this inquiry. Examiner is a right wing rag
From: Patrice Taylor
Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 7:58 PM
To: Wei, Shu-Yen; Greene, Julie
Cc: PrimaryandCaucus_D
Subject: Re: Washington Examiner delegate inquiry
Adding Julie Greene who manages the delegate certification process
On May 10, 2016, at 7:56 PM, Wei, Shu-Yen
> wrote:
Ok, this is sketchy. Anyone else seen this Washington Examiner request from other state parties?
From: Leigh Appleby
Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 7:52 PM
To: Wei, Shu-Yen
Subject: Fwd: Washington Examiner delegate inquiry
I'm sure you guys have seen these?
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Madeleine Morgenstern
>
Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Subject: Washington Examiner delegate inquiry
To: Leigh Appleby
>
Hi Leigh,
I'm just circling back on this. The Washington Examiner is assembling a list of names and emails of all of the delegates who will be at the DNC. Who should I connect with to get the Connecticut Democrats' information?
Thanks,
Madeleine Morgenstern
On Tue, Apr 5, 2016 at 2:48 PM, Madeleine Morgenstern
> wrote:
Hi Leigh,
This is Madeleine Morgenstern at the Washington Examiner magazine. We're in the early planning stages for the souvenir issue we'll be handing out at the convention in July. Among other things, we'll be publishing the names and email addresses of all the delegates in the magazine. Not only will it be a keepsake of their time there, it'll allow them to reach out to each other during the week.
I'm trying to find out who I specifically need to talk to for this information from the Connecticut Democrats and when I should be requesting that info.
If I can help or answer any questions, feel free to write back or call me at (202) 459-4912
.
Thank you,
--
Madeleine Morgenstern
Digital Editor | The Washington Examiner
(c) 818.261.0581
| @MadeleineinDC
--
Madeleine Morgenstern
Digital Editor | The Washington Examiner
(c) 818.261.0581 | @MadeleineinDC
--
Leigh Appleby
Communications Director
Connecticut Democratic Party
30 Arbor Street, #404
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 818-1824
lappleby@ctdems.org


The research teams at DNC and HFA are going to join forces on media monitoring starting Monday morning. Corinne can tell you more, but basically this means you will be getting national TV clips in real time and we won't have to send around the articles about Trump ourselves.
Our inboxes may get a bit more hairy but comms and text research will be relieved of a chunk of the media monitoring work which is GREAT! The video team will be even busier so buy them beer, donuts, bagles....
Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Corinne will give more thorough information/instructions on Monday.


Can you move WSJ up 30 mins? We have a 1pm finance lunch.
On Apr 28, 2016, at 12:18 PM, Paustenbach, Mark
> wrote:
Kate, here is an outline of what we’re pursuing for Monday and Tuesday.
Monday
3:45pm                                    (tentative) Meeting with Bloomberg News editors OR Free time
4:45pm                                    (confirmed) “With All Due Respect” / Arrival Bloomberg TV studio for hair and makeup
5:20pm-5:45pm          Hit Time
5:50pm                        Leave Bloomberg Studio
Tuesday
7-9am                          (tentative) Network Morning Show
10am                           (tentative) MSNBC / Meeting with Mike Brzezinski and Phil Griffin
12pm                           (just figuring out time) Meeting with Wall Street Journal editors and reporters
4pm                             (just figuring out time) Meeting with Buzzfeed
Mark Paustenbach
National Press Secretary &
Deputy Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
W: 202.863.8148
paustenbachm@dnc.org


and check out what Merkley said:

[
Will Bernie Sanders burn it all down?
www.washingtonpost.com
Top Sanders adviser Tad Devine offers some cryptic comments about what's next.


This morning on Fox and Friends, Donald Trump accused
Ted Cruz’s father of helping with JFK’s assassination – “parroting a National Enquirer story claiming that Rafael Cruz was pictured with Lee Harvey Oswald handing out pro-Fidel Castro pamphlets in New Orleans in 1963.”
While we’re on the subject of the GOP’s presumptive standard bearer just spouting nonsense he reads on the internet or in the tabloids, here are some of the other conspiracy theories that Donald Trump’s “good brain” felt it was necessary to entertain. The fact that he has even considered any of these theories proves that once again, Dangerous Donald lacks the judgment and temperament to serve as president.
·         Donald Trump speculates that Justice Antonin Scalia was murdered
. He wasn’t.
·         Trump questioning whether
President Obama was born in America, and then sending private investigators
to Hawaii to look into it – still cited as one of the greatest
conspiracy theories of all time. The President was born in Hawaii.
·         Trump thinks
that vaccination causes autism. It doesn’t.
·         Trump claims
that thousands of American Muslims cheered when the World Trade Center collapsed. Didn’t happen.
·         Trump thinks
that the “concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive.” Nope.
·         Trump repeatedly telling
a hoax story about an American general executing Muslim prisoners with bullets covered in pig’s blood. Also not true.
·         After being told it wasn’t true, Trump doubled-down
on his claim that a man who tried to rush on stage at one of his rallies was associated with ISIS – because
“all I know is what is on the internet.”
So if we’re to believe the Internet, we’re still waiting on Trump to address these other pressing issues of our time:
·         Whether the United States landing on the moon was a hoax
.
·         Whether the Beatles never existed
.
·         Whether Britney Spears was a staffer
in the George W. Bush White House.
·         Whether The Earth is still flat
.
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She is referred to and addressed Secretary Clinton in every article, news report, interview, debate, etc
On Tue, May 3, 2016 at 6:37 PM -0700, "Miranda, Luis"
> wrote:
One fix. Senator is a title that stays with you. Secretary does not, so we really should be referring to her as Senator Clinton.

[SigDems]
Luis Miranda, Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
202-863-8148 – MirandaL@dnc.org
- @MiraLuisDC
From: Crystal, Andy
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 9:08 PM
To: Miranda, Luis; RR2
Cc: Banfill, Ryan; Paustenbach, Mark; Walker, Eric; Walsh, Tom
Subject: RE: FOR REVIEW: Post-Indiana Primary Talking Points
looks good, couple eds
________________________________
From: Miranda, Luis
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 8:48 PM
To: RR2
Cc: Banfill, Ryan; Paustenbach, Mark; Walker, Eric; Walsh, Tom
Subject: FOR REVIEW: Post-Indiana Primary Talking Points
Post-Indiana Primary Talking Points
May 3, 2016
Topline Message:
•         The results of the primaries in Indiana are the culmination of a disastrous week for the Republican Party.
•         With Ted Cruz’s capitulation, the GOP’s problems now extend far beyond their convention.
•         Donald Trump simply doesn’t have the judgment or temperament to be President, and the American people know it.
•         In Indiana, like in other primaries over the past few weeks, the vast majority of Democratic primary voters said our primary had energized them, and majorities would support either one of our strong candidates. A majority of Republicans, on the other hand, conceded that their primary has been divisive and 53% said they feel betrayed by the Republican Party.
•         The next President of the United States will be nominated at our Democratic convention in Philadelphia.
Republicans Had Their Worst Week Ever
•         In just seven days, Republicans saw their former House Speaker call one of their candidates ‘Lucifer in the flesh,’ watched a desperate, mathematically-eliminated campaign announce a Vice Presidential pick and get ridiculed for it, and then kicked off the Indiana primaries with accusations that Ted Cruz’s father was tied to Lee Harvey Oswald. That last allegation was made by Dangerous Donald Trump based on a tabloid story he saw in the National Enquirer.
•         Now the GOP is stuck with the tabloid-touting reality TV star as their presumptive nominee, a divisive candidate whose ugly campaign rhetoric is tied to dangerous proposals that would drag America backwards and make our country less safe.
•         More than 7 out of 10 Democrats are energized by our primary. Last week, in Connecticut and Pennsylvania respectively, 67% and 71% of Democrats reported feeling energized by our primary. Today in Indiana it was three-quarters of Democratic voters who said our primary has energized our party, and a majority of Democrats who voted today expressed support for either one of our candidates.
•         In Indiana, exit polls showed that 53 percent of Republican primary voters say they feel betrayed by the Republican Party. A majority of Republicans concede that their primary has been divisive, and easily a third of Republicans would prefer to stay home or support an alternative candidate than vote for Trump in November.
•         And the Republican Party is less popular than it’s been in more than two decades.
A Crisis of Their Own Making
•         For years, GOP leaders have pushed a cynical and feckless political strategy that exploits unfounded fears of immigrants, minorities, the poor, the LGBT community and more, all for political gain.
•         They have sold hardworking Americans the empty promise of trickle-down prosperity, while strangling America’s middle class with backwards economic policies that only enrich those already at the top.
•         Donald Trump’s impending nomination after Tuesday’s results is the ultimate, sad culmination of the success of that strategy. Trump is the modern Republican Party.
•         While the Republican establishment comes to terms with their nominee, even some of them are acknowledging Trump is dangerous and lacks the judgment to be Commander in Chief.
o   Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on Sunday said that he’s troubled by the fact that Donald Trump doesn’t listen to anyone, and raised serious questions about Trump on foreign policy. Between his contradictions and threatening our most important alliances, Donald Trump would put our country on a dangerous path.
Democrats United
•         Democrats will emerge united from our primary and our convention.
•         Both Senator Secretary Clinton and Senator Sanders have been clear they’ll work hard in November to ensure we don’t let a Republican like Trump drag our country backward.
We’ve cautioned our candidates to maintain a tone that helps us build toward the general election, recognizing that as we funnel down the home stretch of any campaign the intensity level will rise.
•         Ultimately, Secretary Clinton and Senator Sanders are drawing sharp differences with one another, but their differences remain focused on how to best move America forward.
•         Because the Party’s platform is a statement of our values, the DNC is committed to an open, inclusive and representative process. Both of our campaigns will be represented on the Platform Drafting Committee, and just as we did in 2008 and 2012, the public will have opportunities to participate.
•         Democrats know that we’re stronger when more voices are heard, and when we stand together to move our country forward, we’ll see that in Philadelphia at our convention.
Dangerous Donald Trump is Reckless, Lacks the Temperament and Judgment to Serve
•         The Economy: Trump’s unfounded predictions
of recession and warnings against investing in the stock market are reckless, and economists have already predicted his policies could start an international trade war and cause a global recession.
•         Foreign Policy: Trump’s threat to pull back from our most important military alliances
in NATO sends a dangerous message, which is particularly troubling in light of his past praise of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
•         Nuclear Proliferation: Trump has refused to say he wouldn’t use nuclear weapons on European territory, then suggested South Korea
and Japan should either develop nuclear weapons or pay the United States for protection against North Korea.
•         On abortion: Trump has taken multiple positions on abortion - from a dangerous and offensive call to punish women who get an abortion, to saying he would allow states to restrict women’s rights, to saying abortion laws are set but he would eliminate them with judicial appointments.
The GOP’s Problem with Women Voters
•         All of the Republican candidates have made it clear that the GOP doesn’t stand with women.
•         Donald Trump is viewed unfavorably by 7 out of 10 women after an ugly primary in which he has regularly made offensive comments and shown a deep disrespect for women.
•         John Kasich said that he wants to see Roe v. Wade repealed
, and when asked what kind of punishment that would lead to, he evaded the question by saying that it should be left to the states.
•         Ted Cruz said that even if a woman has been brutally raped, she should be forced to carry the pregnancy caused by her attacker to term.
•         In the past, the Republican candidates have opposed ensuring equal pay, family leave, and voted against the Violence Against Women Act.
•         Last month we marked Equal Pay Day, the day in 2016 when women’s earnings have caught up with men’s earnings from 2015. On average we women earn 79 cents to their dollar, and it’s worse for women of color. All of the Republican presidential candidates would stand against protections that ensure greater equality in the workplace.
•         John Kasich has consistently belittled women and said that we don’t need workplace protections, just a ‘change of heart’ among major employers.
•         Ted Cruz voted against the Paycheck Fairness Act three times and ridiculed the legislation as a ‘show vote.’
•         Donald Trump stated that women would have pay equity if they did ‘as good a job’ as men.
Advantage, Democrats
•         Democrats are winning where it matters.
•         Senator Clinton has earned more votes, well over XX 12 million – and far ahead of Donald Trump – while Senator Sanders has  earned more than XX 9 million votes (well ahead of Ted Cruz and John Kasich), while also garnering more than seven million individual campaign contributions from low dollar donors.
•         If there is an enthusiasm gap, it clearly favors Democrats.
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Luis Miranda, Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
202-863-8148 – MirandaL@dnc.org
- @MiraLuisDC