RNC AND DONALD J. TRUMP CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCE JOINT AGREEMENTS
Lew Eisenberg selected to lead fundraising effort for Trump Victory along with Trump Campaign Finance Chair Steven Mnuchin
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) May 17, 2016 - Today, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus announced the RNC and Donald J. Trump for President have entered into joint fundraising agreements (JFAs). The agreements will allow the Donald J. Trump for President campaign to raise funds the national party will use to elect Republicans at all levels this cycle.
"The RNC is excited to team up with the Trump campaign to expand the robust ground, data, and digital operation we have in place to elect Republicans up and down the ballot," said Chairman Priebus. "Donald Trump knows the importance of keeping our Republican majorities at the local, state, and national level and these joint fundraising agreements are another vital step in making that happen. Donald Trump has received millions more votes than any candidate in the history of the Republican Party and we are confident that will carry forward into the general election."
Mr. Trump said, "We are pleased to have this partnership in place with the national party. By working together with the RNC to raise support for Republicans everywhere, we are going to defeat Hillary Clinton, keep Republican majorities in Congress and in the states, and Make America Great Again."
RNC Finance Chairman Lew Eisenberg has been selected to be the Finance Chair of Trump Victory. Eisenberg will work closely with Trump Campaign Finance Chair Steven Mnuchin to ensure a successful fundraising apparatus through November.
"Lew Eisenberg is going to do an outstanding job leading this effort," said Chairman Priebus. "Lew has already helped the RNC raise a record $135 million in support this cycle, and I have every confidence his track record of success will continue in this new role."
Background:
The Republican National Committee and Donald J. Trump for President are entering into two joint fundraising agreements that will establish two joint fundraising committees: Trump Victory and the Trump Make America Great Again Committee.
Trump Victory is a joint fundraising committee between the RNC, Donald J. Trump for President, and the State Republican Parties in the following states: Arkansas, Connecticut, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
The Trump Make America Great Again Committee is a joint fundraising committee between the RNC and Donald J. Trump for President.
The max contribution an individual can give to Trump Victory is $449,400.


Adding Steve Paikowsky.  This has moved from being about a nice little grandma in Nevada who was just serving her party and doing the right thing to a war between DWS and
Sanders. That is not good for the party or Debbie.  If we have something new to discuss like the platform yes. If we don't or we need to cool off then why are we putting her out there?   This is like the tulsi DWS debate issue. This is not a good look.
- TP
On May 19, 2016, at 12:21 PM, Banfill, Ryan
> wrote:
+Tracie & Luis
Luis thinks it’s a good idea but wants to make sure Tracie is comfortable.
From: hrtsleeve@gmail.com
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 12:17 PM
To: Kate Houghton
Cc: Banfill, Ryan; Anna Stolitzka; Bonosky, Garret
Subject: Re: INTERVIEW REQUEST: FACE THE NATION
Is Luis recommending I do this?
DWS
On May 19, 2016, at 11:56 AM, Kate Houghton
> wrote:
They want you at 1030am which works for your flight schedule but may make you late to the Weston Dem Club.  No a big deal but a flag.
On May 19, 2016, at 11:48 AM, Banfill, Ryan
> wrote:
What:             DWS INTERVIEW – CBS “FACE THE NATION”
When:             Around 10:40am EST, Sunday, May 22 (show starts at 10:30am EST)
Where:           TCL in Davie (or can be remote from anywhere)
Format:          Live
Who:              YOU, Anchor/John Dickerson
Topic:            State of the Race and NV Dem Convention
Staff:               TBD
Contact:          Jill Jackson, jacksonjk@cbsnews.com
, (o) 202-997-4213
Note:               With the Egyptian Air plane crash, bookings are still very much up in the air.
DWS Approval:


Absolutely, great work!
From: Walker, Eric
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 12:29 PM
To: Helmstetter, TJ; RR2; Video-Vetting_d
Cc: Jakubiec, Matthew
Subject: RE: APPROVE: Hb2 video reel
awesome
From: Helmstetter, TJ
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 12:26 PM
To: RR2; Video-Vetting_d
Cc: Jakubiec, Matthew
Subject: APPROVE: Hb2 video reel
Thanks Matt - I love this. Team?
Final Draft:
Script:
Clip 1
Parker: "On the bathroom bill, this to me seems to be such a bogus issue, I'm not sure what they are afraid of." [Meet the Press, NBC, 4/17/16; VIDEO
]
*Flash*
Clip 2
Parker: "They're being fed some sort of false, crazy narrative of what this is." [Meet the Press, NBC, 4/17/16; VIDEO
]
Clip 3
Wallace: "Here is what the fact checking group PolitiFact found. 'We haven't found any instance of criminals convicted of using transgender protections as cover in the United States.'" [Fox News Sunday, Fox News, 4/24/16; VIDEO
]
Clip 4
Hewitt: "This is not our terrain, we should not fight it." [Meet the Press, NBC, 4/17/16; VIDEO
]
Clip 5
Bacon: "I just think the Governor of North Carolina, the legislature, missed the boat here." [Meet the Press, NBC, 4/17/16; VIDEO
]
Clip 6
Krauthammer: "To me what's puzzling here. I really don't understand, this is a solution in search of an issue. I mean do we really have an epidemic of transgenders being evil in bathrooms across the country? I haven't heard of a single case." [Special Report, Fox News, 4/21/16; VIDEO
]
Clip 7
Williams: "In fact, one of the police chiefs in North Carolina said that he had been in the police force 40 years, he had never dealt with this issue. So he said, you know, as if people are creating a problem in search of a solution." [Fox News Sunday, Fox News, 4/24/16; VIDEO
]
TJ Helmstetter
Deputy Director of Regional and Specialty Media
Democratic National Committee
202.863.8022 - desk
973.464.9224 - cell
HelmstetterT@DNC.org


With edits. Specialty hit for Iowa, LGBT, Women - not national. Good for research
From: Helmstetter, TJ
Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2016 11:42 AM
To: Walker, Eric; Paustenbach, Mark; Miranda, Luis; Freundlich, Christina
Subject: APPROVE: Grassley hit
To: LGBT list, Iowa list.
SL: Grassley Floats SCOTUS Pick That Would Help Trump "Punish" Women
Last week, Chuck Grassley said it would be a "gamble
" to let Donald Trump fill the Supreme Court vacancy. But it seems Grassley is now fine with the most dangerous presidential nominee in history - a man who said women should be "punished
" for an abortion - shaping the court for generations. Yesterday
, Grassley said Trump would nominate "the right type of people" and specifically cited Judge William Pryor as someone Trump might appoint.
Let's take a look at some of Judge Pryor's greatest hits:
*         Pryor called
Roe v. Wade "the worst abomination in the history of constitutional law."
*         Pryor opposes
abortion even in cases of rape or incest.
*         Pryor urged
Congress to repeal Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.
*         Pryor was the only
Attorney General in the nation to file an amicus brief to the Supreme Court arguing that the federal remedy for victims of sexual assault in the Violence Against Women Act was unconstitutional.
*         In 2005, Lambda Legal called Pryor "the most demonstrably antigay judicial nominee in recent memory
."
*         Editorial boards across the country denounced
George W. Bush's nomination of Pryor to the Eleventh Circuit.
"No one is more qualified to immediately serve on the Supreme Court than Chief Judge Merrick Garland. The fact that Chuck Grassley refuses to give him a fair hearing or up-and-down vote betrays his constitutional responsibility. The fact that Grassley is waiting for Donald Trump to fill the seat with a divisive extremist like William Pryor who will implement Trump's plan to 'punish
' women for abortions is downright shameful. Grassley and the Senate Republicans need to do their jobs and confirm Chief Judge Garland rather than playing political games that put our democracy's checks and balances at risk." - TJ Helmstetter, DNC spokesperson
TJ Helmstetter
Deputy Director of Regional and Specialty Media
Democratic National Committee
202.863.8022 - desk
973.464.9224 - cell
HelmstetterT@DNC.org


Jeh Johnson and Michael mcCaul
From: Walker, Eric
Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2016 9:31 AM
To: Comm_D
Subject: Re: Fox news sunday 5/22/16
Rep Michael McCaul
Many signs point to terrorism
Concerned about security at ME airports like Cairo. Concerned about inside job.
Greatest hits against obama/Hillary on ISIS. JV team, Libya failed state, etc.
Sponsored SAFE Act. Need to look at getting from countries
Don't think you can ban an entire population from coming into United States.
Ban would cause in muslim community a bit of a backlash that can help recruiting efforts.
On May 22, 2016, at 9:19 AM, Walker, Eric
> wrote:
Jeh Johnson
Today, U.S. may have killed senior Taliban leader mullah monsur
Egypt air?
Can't rule out terror. We are participating in search. Black box hasn't been found.
Any flights coming to US have to be screened to US standards.
Muslim ban counterproductive. Need to build bridges to Muslim communities.
TSA
In response to lines - Not going to shortcut aviation security. More people flying - healthier economy. 30 min avg wait time but sometimes there are spikes. Need airlines to help us with this.
Shouted down at gtown commencement over deportations.
We live in a noisy democracy.


sry meant 7:15-7:20
Sent from my iPhone
On May 3, 2016, at 7:22 PM, Manriquez, Pablo
> wrote:
Video Request: 7:35 to 7:40 they walk through the Fox News exit poll which basically shows that Republicans are doomed and Democrats are excited. Segments ends at 7:40PM EST
Pablo Manriquez
Democratic National Committee
Phone: 202.572.5488
Email: pablo@dnc.org
web: democrats.org
Twitter: @Pablo_DNC


Just one more, can we add "Chief" to the brackets in the topper. Thanks all
Sent from my iPhone
On May 8, 2016, at 3:55 PM, Lykins, Tyler
> wrote:
Some tweaks below thanks to Andy.
From: "Manriquez, Pablo"
>
Date: Sun, 8 May 2016 14:47:31 -0400
To: "Miranda, Luis"
>
Cc: "Crystal, Andy"
>, Comm_D
>, RR2
>, "Banfill, Ryan"
>
Subject: Re: Jeff Flake on SCOTUS
Adding Ryan from Chair’s team to make sure she gets this ASAP. Thanks!
On May 8, 2016, at 2:26 PM, Miranda, Luis
> wrote:
Let's hit this. Plus RR2
DNC 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 on Meet the Press today that if Republicans lose the presidential election they "ought to approve [Judge Garland] quickly:"
"Senator Flake's comments today 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 experpience than any other nominee in history, America’s history and as the Constitution requires, 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 wait till November."
###
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-------- Original message --------
From: "Crystal, Andy"
>
Date: 05/08/2016 2:13 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: Comm_D
>
Subject: Jeff Flake on SCOTUS
[   daveweigel (@daveweigel
)
5/8/16, 11:13 AM
Jeff Flake on Garland (on MTP), just straight giving the game away: "If we lose the election then we ought to approve him quickly."
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the Twitter app
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Pablo Manriquez
Democratic National Committee
Phone: 202.572.5488
Email: pablo@dnc.org
web: democrats.org
Twitter: @Pablo_DNC


Video: Can we have an FTP link for the call clipped to when it actually started (around 9:20)?
NC Radio station said they missed the call but would like to run some comments.
Thanks!
From: Price, Jenna
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 8:59 AM
To: Comm_D
Subject: RE: Video Request: NC Voting Rights Press Call Today at 9:00 AM ET
Starting soon.
From: Price, Jenna
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 7:22 AM
To: Comm_D
Subject: Video Request: NC Voting Rights Press Call Today at 9:00 AM ET
Participant Dial In
(888) 710-8192
Conference ID
1920715
Jenna Price
Democratic National Committee
pricej@dnc.org
215-578-9696
[SigDems]


Watch here
From: Sarge, Matthew
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2016 5:09 PM
To: Comm_D
Cc: DJTspeaks@hillaryclinton.com
Subject: Video Request: Pierson on Fox Business
On now


FYI, this morning on CNN Jeff Weaver was asked about the protests and threats of violence in Nevada. He begins by saying Sanders supporters should "act in a civil way" but then goes on to hit the state party. Here is a transcript:
Jeff Weaver--
... Well, look, the senator has been very clear, people who are supporting the senator should act in a civil way. They should obviously fight within the context, and by fight, I mean contest if there is a convention, they should be there, they should present their case. And then they should let the votes fall where they may. The situation in Nevada is a little bit different. Obviously no context justifies any kinds of threat or violence. But you know, we have been obviously campaigning in Nevada for almost a year, because of, you know, it's one of the early states. The state party there has a lot of problems. They've run things very poorly. It has been done very undemocratically. And there seems to be an unwillingness on the part of the Nevada democratic party to bring in all of the new people that Bernie Sanders has brought into the process. If you read some of the reports from what went on there, the chair was clearly ignoring votes from the floor at the Clark county democratic convention in Nevada. They tried to arrest their own credentials chair, because she was being too fair to the Sanders people. I mean, it is dysfunctional or worse out there in the Nevada state democratic party. Obviously it is not a reflection of all Democrats in Nevada, but the party hierarchy, there's a lot of problems there. I mean they had a convention where they didn't have enough chairs for the number of people who were supposed to be there. Obviously you're trying to exclude people if the room is too small for the anticipated audience. So there is a lot of work to be done. We could have a whole show on the Nevada state democratic party. But regardless -
Chris Cuomo, CNN--
You're making the same case that Trump seems to be making, the system is set up against Sanders, the Democrats are against him, and that he should run for a third party.
Is Trump right?
Jeff Weaver--
No, Trump is wrong. You know, we have interacted with state parties all across the country. And some are more fair than others. Some are, I have to say, some are extremely fair. It just happens in Nevada not to be the case.
Mark Paustenbach
National Press Secretary &
Deputy Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
W: 202.863.8148
paustenbachm@dnc.org
From: Spolarich Jr., Gary
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 8:47 AM
To: Sarge, Matthew; Comm_D
Subject: RE: Video Request: Jeff Weaver on New Day
Watch here
From: Sarge, Matthew
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 8:33 AM
To: Comm_D
Subject: Video Request: Jeff Weaver on New Day
On now. Thanks


Got it. Will let you know. Still finalizing things.
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On May 20, 2016, at 12:49 PM, Miranda, Luis
> wrote:
We're not, we're asking you to give it to him.
________________________________
From: April Mellody [amellody@demconvention.com
]
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 12:46 PM
To: Miranda, Luis
Cc: Paustenbach, Mark
Subject: Re: Getting on same page
Do not give this to Greg please.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 20, 2016, at 12:18 PM, Miranda, Luis
> wrote:
Hi April, how is it possible that we're supposedly rolling this out today but we've seen no draft release, no timeline, and it's already 12:17 on a Friday. Is this happening? If so, can we please consider giving Sargent the first bite to get a good first story out there?
Can I have him call you? We had been working him for weeks in general on writing up something positive, we think he'd play ball.
________________________________
From: April Mellody [amellody@demconvention.com
]
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 10:22 AM
To: Miranda, Luis; Paustenbach, Mark
Subject: RE: Getting on same page
Of course.  Will absolutely provide.  I am in a meeting but will call to regroup shortly.
From: Miranda, Luis
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 10:22 AM
To: Paustenbach, Mark
>; April Mellody
>
Subject: RE: Getting on same page
Yeah, look, April, we don't care who does this. If you guys want to handle the roll out from Philly, that's fine. We just need details, timing, Q&A, key talking points, and whether we need to do any follow up on booking from our end.
________________________________
From: Paustenbach, Mark
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 10:19 AM
To: Miranda, Luis; April Mellody
Subject: RE: Getting on same page
Luis and April, hope you're both doing well. I think the best reporter to give the news to ahead of time is Greg Sargent at the Washington Post. But, the specific reporter is not as important as getting it to an outlet before the news breaks so we can help control the narrative on the front end. Otherwise this may likely get spun in a not-so-helpful way. We should also get Rep. Cummings on the phone with that reporter.  Thanks again, Mark
Mark Paustenbach
National Press Secretary &
Deputy Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
W: 202.863.8148
paustenbachm@dnc.org
From: Miranda, Luis
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 10:02 AM
To: April Mellody; Paustenbach, Mark
Subject: Getting on same page
April, we need the written out roll out plan, and we need to see if we can place a story FIRST rather than just dropping a press release to make sure the first story out of the gate is as helpful as possible. Even if it's for today. Please loop us both in. thanks.


Panel: Brit Hume, Amy Walter, George Will, Bob Woodward.
Woodward, WaPo has 20 people working on Trump.
Woodward: Correct. We're doing a book and we're doing stories. Equivalent effort will be made on HRC. It's traditional. We need to tell people everything we can find out.
Equal effort for HRC?
Not number of people, it's who is working on it. Goal is best obtainable version of the truth. Biography is character. With Trump, every business deal. He said on tax returns 500 entities.
Brit, do you think probing into Trump is legitimate and what about complaints that mainstream media trying to sink Trump and help HRC?
Hume: It's legitimate. Utterly legitimate. When you think of Trump is a newcomer to politics, who's record unexplored, worthwhile. I hope similar attempt made on HRC but mainstream media showing little interest in stories like Benghazi. NYT broke story about Clinton Foundation but thread largely lost.
Woodward: it will be done. You can't do this in afternoon. Jeff Bezos said to editor of WaPo you will have resources to do this on both candidates.
George Wallace: Trump fired back about NYT story, here is his tweet! Amy, does this add to Trump's problem with women voters?
Amy Water: Doesn't help. Women not happy with his past statements but most concerned about his overall judgment, worried he will get us in trouble with the rest of the world. Less concerned about past but what he would do as president. You will hear much more about that from Dems/HRC.
Where they asked about Clintons?
Walter: In focus groups? Women are not in love with HRC, their support is more anti-Trump.
Wallace: How do you think Trump's charm offensive is going with GOP?
Will: A lot of GOPers making semantic somersaults, saying they vote but do not endorse for Trump. The mating dance between Trump/Ryan interesting. I'll bet statement issued was written before the meeting. Ryan and Trump have fundamental differences in how they view presidential power.
Wallace: A source close to Ryan said Trump said he understood separation of powers, where his authority is.
Will: If he gets that then he knows what he is promising at rallies can't be done.
Wallace: A number of conservatives can't stomach Trump and looking for a 3rd party candidate.
Will: You can't beat something with nothing. Everyone has said no.
Walter: I'm looking at percentage of GOP voters who say they will support Trump. It's at 72 percent. If it gets to 90, doesn't matter what big republicans are saying.
From: Miller, Lindsey
Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2016 9:31 AM
To: Comm_D
Subject: RE: Fox News Sunday
Gingrich and Tim Huelskamp debate on backing Trump, VP stakes for Newt
You already said you won't let your son watch Trump because of language. Does this add to your concerns about his character? Should Cruz come back?
Huelskamp: It's not just me but millions of parents trying to raise their kids and their presidential candidate demeaning to women, vulgar, crass. The best thing about Trump is he isn't HRC.
What do you make of these reports Newt?
Gingrich: For NYT to have reports on Bill Clinton flying around with pedophile and dismissing SS tells you everything you need to know about NYT and WaPo. Trump makes no claims about life before running. 16 other people competed because voters decided they wanted Trump.
Huelskamp do you trust Trump as conservative?
Huelskamp: Not a conservative, look at life, marriage and family. He suggested appointing pro-choice sister to Supreme Court. We don't want HRC making nominations but Trump has a problem with soccer moms and football dads. When you live and die by the media, tough election.
Newt: Trump not traditional conservative and never claimed to be. But he has said he will nominate very conservative judges. Working with Federalist society for speech on judiciary. HRC represents 8 years of bad government in DC and 100 years of left-wing court. Is Trump more dangerous than HRC? Any rational conservative can vote for him.
Huelskamp: We're being told vote for lesser of two evils. But there are millions who might just not vote for someone who demeans women. NYT not a surprise. He is vulgar and crass. My son could never say the things Trump says. People might be worried about statements about women. On the court, he is all over the place. No certainty in his positions.
Newt: Certain he would be more conservative than HRC. Why does he get more votes than any Republican in history? Country is desperate to overturn bureaucracy in DC.
When it comes to economic issues like trade, immigration, entitlement reform, what's your biggest problem with Trump?
Huelskamp: Wants to raise taxes on the rich. Slamming down the border shut is not conservative. Conservatives want to compete in the world. His positions change in the same speech. People don't want someone flexible. Trump's stands will change. Trump flexible on abortion, which is very damaging for values voters who might stay home.
Issue of flips. No question Trump has changed positions. (clip of Trump changing position on banning Muslims). Doesn't flexibility become a problem?
Newt: One of Trump's problems is he speaks 1.5 hours off cuff and you will have moments you regret. Reagan signed immigration bill because it controlled border. On trade, good for us to be tougher on trade. When you hear Chinese stole $360 billion in intellectual property from us, it's a good thing to be tougher.
Huelskamp: Trump has no clear position on anything. It isn't he talks for long time, it's that he says different things as he talks. Conservatives do not demean women. We have a chance to take out Clinton machine but nominating someone with no values.
He will be nominee. If Trump vs HRC, what will you for?
Huelskamp: I don't think it matters what I think.
Matters to me!
Huelskamp: I don't know. I need to talk to my wife. We're both so upset. Why does he have to talk like that and demean women? All words, no actions. Better than HRC? He is. Didn't work out well for Romney in 2012.
Newt, lot of speculation about you being VP. If he asks you, you'll say yes?
Newt: I'd sit down and talk about it. What does he think the job involved? If he can convince me it is doable and serious, we'd be hard pressed not to say yes.
Do you want to do it?
Newt: Certainly it's a hard challenge. I lead interesting, exciting life. I could be lured into a new path.
From: Miller, Lindsey
Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2016 9:15 AM
To: Comm_D
Subject: Fox News Sunday
Reince (this is pretty brutal)
NYT article on Trump and women and repeated instances of Trump insulting women. Bother you?
A lot of things bother me and I'm the wrong person to ask that question
Why is that? That's your nominee
We've been working on this primary for a year and I think these stories that come out, people don't care. People look at Trump and Clinton and say 'how will bring earthquake to DC?' Bigger issue if stones being thrown at glass houses. Trump's personal life not something people looking it, not surprised Trump has girlfriends
Whether he mistreated women, made unwanted advances, humiliated women. I don't understand why you think people don't care, will you look into this?
Not saying people don't care. He is where he is because he is much different from traditional candidate. Everything bothers me but I don't know the ruth of this. Trump will have to answer questions on this. After a year of different stories, nothing applies. All I'm saying. Bigger question is who represents something who brings more efficient accountable DC, career politician or outsider with potentially some flaws?
Question of character is important. Trump brings up Clintons' character. Trump used to pretend to be John Miller. (plays clip and Trump denial) Trump admitted it was him in 90s and testified as such. Real question, what do you say to women voters who will hear this?
I think each individual person should evaluate our nominee based on answers he gives but also look at what's at stake and whether HRC will bring change. A story of 30 years ago is not the most important thing when you look at HRC and Clinton Foundation being charged with exchanging access to cash, Benghazi, instead we're talking about this planted story. Old playbook isn't applying in this election. I get that this is interesting but it won't move dial.
Trump's refusal to release tax returns until audit complete. Won't give effective tax rate. Every nominee since Nixon has released their returns. Transparency we can expect?
I'm not sure. Romney released taxes late and payed a dear price for it playing games and it turned out to not be good for us in 2012. But I don't know if Americans care. He will benefit or suffer based on if they do. So far most things voters don't care about. Who will blow up system and bring change? People are angry and want something done and think Trump can do it.
Don't you think HRC has been vetted. Isn't it legitimate to look at who Trump is? Bob Woodward says 20 reporters at the Post looking at Trump. We don't know much about him.
I'm not saying it's not legitimate, I just don't think it will affect peoples view of Trump. I don't have a problem with reporters looking at things but they should look at HRC and her treatment of women and how she acted at Foundation and Benghazi. There is a reason HRC still stuck in the mud. Issues that apply to Trump so big and fundamental and universal that these individual things, I don't think they will hit him.
Trump met with Paul Ryan. You were in the room. Yesterday Ryan spoke to GOP state convention and said he was not ready to endorse Trump. (clip) How confident are you Ryan will endorse and how long will that take?
I don't speak for Ryan but I can tell you both guys came in expecting a good meeting and left after a great meeting. I'd be surprised if we didn't get there soon. Ryan wouldn't say the things he said just to say them. He wants to understand Trump.
Report today that a number of conservatives are talking about 3rd party bid. How seriously do you take that?
I take it seriously but law makes it difficult. They could hijack another party but it's a suicide mission because you are throwing 8 years down WH and 100 years on the Supreme Court. Other ways to get assurances on things they are worried about.
What would you say to Mitt Romney and Bill Kristol?
Consider the ramifications on Supreme Court. Talk to Trump and get assurances on judges.


Oh wow
Thank you huge help
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On May 11, 2016, at 5:25 PM, Dillon, Lauren
> wrote:
Document on Every Voice thanks to Andy on my team.
Let us know if you have questions.


WDTN's story from this morning:

From: Helmstetter, TJ
Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 11:46 AM
To: Palermo, Rachel; Regional Press
Cc: Debose, Levi
Subject: RE: Featuring states and the Trump-Ryan agenda toolkit
Odds are against Iowa with Trump agenda
Andy McGuire // Des Moines Register
It's disappointing to see so many national Republicans race to pledge their support for Donald Trump. His recklessness would put our economy at risk, compromise relations with foreign allies - threatening our national security - and leave America's working families behind. Trump lacks the experience, demeanor and judgment to be president of the United States. This week Trump met with House Speaker Paul Ryan, and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, in an effort to unify their party. The media circus that preceded their meeting is no surprise: recent exit polls show most Republicans agree that their primary has been bitterly divisive. But the truth is that divisive rhetoric is nothing new to Trump's Republican Party.
Iowa GOP leaders urge support behind Trump
Mark Tauscheck // KCCI
State Democrats met with the press before the Republican fundraiser and said they're hopeful Trump's rhetoric and values will deter voters away from the party."Americans should be very afraid of a Trump presidency, but they should also be very afraid of this modern Republican Party, which is the source of Trump's values," said Julie Stauch, a member of NARAL."All those values of not being inclusive, of not believing in equality, those came from the Republican Party, and he's simply a product of that," said Andy McGuire, chair of the Iowa Democratic Party.
From: Palermo, Rachel
Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 11:23 AM
To: Regional Press
Cc: Debose, Levi
Subject: Featuring states and the Trump-Ryan agenda toolkit
Importance: High
Hey-we're going to feature work from state parties on the Trump-Ryan agenda toolkit this week in the Week on the Campaign Trail (which goes to dnc staff, state party cds, talkers, and our national press list). If your parties did a release or got clips from pressers, please send them to me and Levi so we make sure we grab it and give them recognition. We're also going to compile them in a running google doc, which we will add next week's toolkit press releases and clips to as well. A lot went around and I don't want to miss any. We also integrate clips. Please respond back to this chain with links. Thanks!
Rachel
--
[DNC]
Rachel Palermo
Democratic National Committee
PalermoR@dnc.org
202-863-8041


White House poised to create first monument to gay rights
WASHINGTON POST // JULIET EILPERIN
President Obama is poised to declare the first-ever national monument recognizing the struggle for gay rights, singling out a sliver of green space and part of the surrounding Greenwich Village neighborhood as the birthplace of America's modern gay liberation movement.
While most national monuments have highlighted iconic wild landscapes or historic sites from centuries ago, this reflects the country's diversity of terrain and peoples in a different vein: It would be the first national monument anchored by a dive bar, surrounded by a warren of narrow streets that long has been regarded the historic center of gay cultural life in New York.
Federal officials, including Interior Secretary Sally Jewell, National Park Service director Jonathan B. Jarvis and Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), will hold a listening session on May 9 to solicit feedback on the proposal. Barring a last-minute complication--city officials are still investigating the history of the land title--Obama is prepared to designate the area part of the National Park Service as soon as next month, which commemorates gay pride.
The protests at the site, which lasted for several days, started in the early morning of June 28, 1969 after police raided the Stonewall Inn, which was frequented by gay men. While patrons of the bar, which is still in operation today, had complied in the past with these crackdowns, that time it sparked a spontaneous riot by both bystanders and those who had been detained.
While national monument designations are partly symbolic, backers of the move said it could bolster the fight against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, which led to the landmark 2015 Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage.
A plaque noting the site of the 1969 Stonewall Riots is affixed to the front of The Stonewall Inn, in New York's Greenwich Village, on May 29, 2014. (Richard Drew/AP)
"We must ensure that we never forget the legacy of Stonewall, the history of discrimination against the LGBT community, or the impassioned individuals who have fought to overcome it," said Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), who has co-authored legislation that would make it a national park, in a statement. "The LGBT civil rights movement launched at Stonewall is woven into American history, and it is time our National Park system reflected that reality."
The president himself has described Stonewall as a critical event along the nation's path to become "a more perfect union," both in his second inaugural speech and when celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the march on Selma.
Interior Department spokeswoman Amanda Degroff said Obama "has made clear that he's committed to ensuring our national parks, monuments and public lands help Americans better understand the places and stories that make this nation great," though at the moment the administration has no official announcement on the designation.
Noting that Jewell and Jarvis are attending next week's public meeting at the invitation of Nadler as well as other federal, state and local officials, Degroff added, "Insights from meetings like this one play an important role in identifying the best means to protect and manage significant sites like Christopher Park, whether a designation is established by Congress or through executive authority."
Nadler and Sen. Kristen Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) have asked the president to protect the site under the 1906 Antiquities Act. In a sign of how much has changed since 1969, the three officials who represent the area - city councilman Corey Johnson, state assembly member Deborah Glick and state senator Brad Hoylman - are all openly gay and endorse the idea of making it a monument, as does the local community advisory board.
The decision to recognize a critical moment in the fight for gay rights, at a time when politicians in several states are moving to strip away legal protections for transgender, gay, lesbian and bisexual residents, enjoys considerable support within the administration. But the path to declaring the monument has been a complicated one, largely because the site involves private property and a dense urban area where land use planning is never simple.
But late last month New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) signed legislation, backed by New York City mayor Bill de Blasio (D) and several state lawmakers, that would allow the city to transfer ownership of Christopher Park to the federal government should it become designated as a monument. That patch of green, spanning less than two-tenths of an acre, lies opposite the Inn.
In the same way Chicago's Pullman National Monument--which Obama declared last year to highlight the struggle for labor and civil rights in the late 1880s--encompasses a federally-owned former railroad car factory and part of the surrounding neighborhood, the proposed monument would include several streets that served as a battlefield between activists and law enforcement.
"History's messy," said David Stacy, government affairs director of the Human Rights Campaign, whose group has pushed for the designation along with others such as the National Parks Conservation Association and Gill Foundation. "This raised the consciousness of people throughout the country. It said to people, you don't have to be quiet. You don't have to stay in the closet."
The site has become a gathering place for victories in the fight for LGBT equality: Many came there after key rulings in 2014 and 2015, and Cuomo officiated at a same-sex wedding outside the Stonewall Inn last summer.
Gill Foundation president and CEO Courtney Cuff, whose group helped fund a two-year study to identify what LGBT sites might qualify for National Park Service recognition, said a monument designation would mean "interpreters will be talking to visitors about the LGBT community and the contributions of the LGBT movement writ large."
Hoylman, who lives in the neighborhood with his husband and five year-old daughter Silvia, has brought her there and "tried to explain her how important it is to her daddy and her papa."
"The president has mentioned Stonewall along with Selma and Seneca Falls in his second inagural. So it's fitting that he would be the president to bring his forward," he said. "It's breathtaking how far we've come, in so short a time."


Watch here
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To: Comm_D
Subject: Video Request: Michael Cohen on PolicyMic on Facebook Live
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From: Isaac Wright
Sent: Friday, April 29, 2016 3:06 PM
To: Isaac Wright
Subject: VIDEO: TRUMP’S “WOMAN CARD” COMMENT “A COMPLETE TURNOFF”
VIDEO: TRUMP’S “WOMAN CARD” COMMENT “A COMPLETE TURNOFF”
Donald Trump’s comments that Hillary Clinton is playing the “woman card” have offended women and “really damaged” the Republican Party brand. Democrats and Republicans agree that it is insulting and ridiculous to imply that Hillary Clinton’s only qualification for president is that she is a woman.
Voters say they are “scared to death” of a candidate setting that kind of tone in an election. And some in the media have described Trump’s comment as a “complete turnoff” and said the comment makes Mitt Romney’s “binders full of women
” comment in 2012 “seem quaint.”
Bottom line: “Every time [Trump] talks about women, he’s literally repelling them.”
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Hey Luis, did Wasserman Schultz put out a statement responding to Sanders' endorsement of Canova and his criticism of her etc? I can't find it if she did.


Let's add them. We'll have them shortly.
[SigDems]
Luis Miranda, Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
202-863-8148 - MirandaL@dnc.org
- @MiraLuisDC
From: Walker, Eric
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 6:43 PM
To: Miranda, Luis; Kroll, Amy; Davis, Marilyn; Alvillar, Raul; Comer, Scott; Moore, Colby; Paustenbach, Mark; Shestopal, Olivia; Scott, Jillian
Cc: Kate Houghton; Bonosky, Garret; Guerra, Liana
Subject: RE: Briefing book needs for tomorrow May 4th
Hey guys I'm just waiting on Post-Indiana Primary TPs before inserting them into the briefings that Walter has completed. Once that happens I'll send over to this crew, or I can send over without the TPs. Let me know - thanks
From: Miranda, Luis
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 11:39 AM
To: Kroll, Amy; Davis, Marilyn; Alvillar, Raul; Comer, Scott; Moore, Colby; Paustenbach, Mark; Shestopal, Olivia; Scott, Jillian
Cc: Kate Houghton; Bonosky, Garret; Guerra, Liana; Walker, Eric
Subject: RE: Briefing book needs for tomorrow May 4th
Walker will submit the Los Angeles briefing since it's for regional media. Copying him here.
[SigDems]
Luis Miranda, Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
202-863-8148 - MirandaL@dnc.org
- @MiraLuisDC
From: Kroll, Amy
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 11:35 AM
To: Davis, Marilyn; Alvillar, Raul; Miranda, Luis; Comer, Scott; Moore, Colby; Paustenbach, Mark; Shestopal, Olivia; Scott, Jillian
Cc: Kate Houghton; Bonosky, Garret; Guerra, Liana
Subject: Briefing book needs for tomorrow May 4th
Good morning everyone - Please find a list of the Chair's briefing book needs for May 4th below.
The following FINAL briefs for Wednesday must be submitted to the Chair's office team by 6PM TODAY for upload to the Chair's briefing book:
Mark/ Ryan:
DNC Comms Interview - Los Angeles Daily News
DNC Comms Interview - Univision Leon Krauze
Ali:
CA political brief


Great. We’ll blast it out.
[SigDems]
Luis Miranda, Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
202-863-8148 – MirandaL@dnc.org
- @MiraLuisDC
From: Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 6:30 PM
To: Paustenbach, Mark
Cc: Kate Houghton; Tracie Pough; Miranda, Luis; Bonosky, Garret; Ryan Banfill (ryban1001@gmail.com)
Subject: Re: Draft Quote / Broward County
Here it is with my changes in the preamble and to my statement. Thanks everyone.
The Chairs of the Broward County Democratic Party, the Florida Democratic Party and the Democratic National Committee released the following statements condemning the vile, sexist remarks
made by Bob Sutton, the Chairman of the Broward County Republican Executive Committee:
"Mr. Sutton owes an apology to Hillary Clinton and the women of Broward County. He needs to resign. This is indicative of the open and blatant misogyny of the Republican Party in the era of Trump. There is no excuse for his behavior, and the outright contempt his comments have shown for women."
- Broward County Democratic Party Chair Cynthia Busch
“Without question, Mr. Sutton must apologize and resign immediately. Furthermore, Florida GOP Chairman Blaise Ingoglia must end his stunning silence and condemn this obscene rhetoric. To say that these vile, sexist comments have no place in our politics would be a profound understatement.”
- Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant
“While Republican Party leaders have long pushed policies that deny women their rights, Donald Trump’s ugly, misogynistic and divisive rhetoric is now giving the GOP permission to be derogatory and hateful. The comments today from this local Republican county chairman reveal how deeply sexism and chauvinism is embedded in the Republican Party. Comments like these are insulting to all women regardless of political party and have no place in our nation’s discourse. I call on my counterpart at the RNC to join me in condemning the use of any language that seeks to belittle and degrade women. Hopefully we can at least agree on that.”
- Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.
From: Paustenbach, Mark
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 6:16 PM
To: Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Cc: Kate Houghton; Tracie Pough; Miranda, Luis; Bonosky, Garret; Ryan Banfill (ryban1001@gmail.com
)
Subject: RE: Draft Quote / Broward County
+ Ryan again
Mark Paustenbach
National Press Secretary &
Deputy Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
W: 202.863.8148
paustenbachm@dnc.org
From: Paustenbach, Mark
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 6:15 PM
To: Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Cc: Kate Houghton; Tracie Pough; Miranda, Luis; Bonosky, Garret; Ryan Banfill
Subject: Draft Quote / Broward County
The Chairs of the Broward County Democratic Party, the Florida Democratic Party and the Democratic National Committee released the following statements condemning the sexist remarks
made by Bob Sutton, the Chair of the Broward County, Florida Republican Party.
"Mr. Sutton owes an apology to Hillary Clinton and the women of Broward County. He needs to resign. This is indicative of the open and blatant misogyny of the Republican Party in the era of Trump. There is no excuse for his behavior, and the outright contempt his comments have shown for women."
- Broward County Democratic Party Chair Cynthia Busch
“Without question, Mr. Sutton must apologize and resign immediately. Furthermore, Florida GOP Chairman Blaise Ingoglia must end his stunning silence and condemn this obscene rhetoric. To say that these vile, sexist comments have no place in our politics would be a profound understatement.”
- Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant
“While Republican Party leaders have long pushed policies that deny women of their rights, Donald Trump’s ugly, misogynistic and divisive rhetoric is now giving the GOP an excuse to be disrespectful. The comments today from this Republican Party County Chairman are insulting to all women regardless of political party and have no place in our nation’s discourse. I call on my counterpart at the RNC to join me in condemning the use of any language that seeks to belittle and degrade women.”
- Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz


I can try.  So you know.  I can't even get every producer on my cable show into the party.
Chuck Todd
NBC News
@chucktodd
On Apr 28, 2016, at 12:14 PM, Miranda, Luis
> wrote:
Hey Chuck, I know you’ve got a million things on your plate. But for Saturday’s MSNBC After Party, if you are able to get any extra names on the list, I would appreciate the chance for some of our junior staff to attend.
·         Eric Walker, Regional & Specialty Media, walkere@dnc.org
·         Rachel Palermo, Press Assistant, PalermoR@dnc.org
·         Pablo Manriquez, Media Booker, ManriquezP@dnc.org
·         Jenna Price, Press Assistant, PriceJ@dnc.org
Thanks for anything you can do. Hope you’re well. – Luis.
Luis Miranda, Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
202-863-8148 – MirandaL@dnc.org
- @MiraLuisDC


In Indiana, Cruz Mocks Trump's "Battles with Venereal Disease"

by Patrick Svitek
Bracing for a devastating loss in Indiana's primary, Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz is throwing the kitchen sink at frontrunner Donald Trump.
Hours before the polls close Tuesday in the Hoosier State, Cruz promised to tell reporters at a stop in Evansville "what I really think of Donald Trump" - before unloading on the billionaire as a "pathological liar," "utterly amoral" and a "serial philanderer."
"He doesn't know the difference between truth and lies," Cruz said in remarks that were broadcast live on national TV. "He lies - practically every word that comes out of his mouth. And in a pattern that I think is straight out of a psychology textbook, his response is to accuse everybody else of lying."
Cruz continued: "The man cannot tell the truth, but he combines with it being a narcissist, a narcissist at a level I don't think this country has ever seen. Donald Trump is such a narcissist that Barack Obama looks at him and goes, 'Dude, what's your problem?'"
Cruz did not let up, going on to call Trump "utterly amoral" while making reference to the billionaire's attacks on Cruz's wife. "Morality does not exist for him," Cruz said of Trump.
"Donald Trump is a serial philanderer, and he boasts about it," Cruz told reporters, referring to remarks Trump made to radio personality Howard Stern in 1997. "This is not a secret. He's proud of being a serial philanderer. I want everyone to think about your teenage kids. The president of the United States talks about how great it is to commit adultery, how proud he is, describes his battles with venereal disease as his own personal Vietnam."
Cruz's remarks came the same morning that Trump, in a TV interview, invoked a tabloid report that tied Cruz's dad Rafael to the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy. Cruz has previously denied the story.
On Tuesday, he mocked Trump's allegation.
"Let's be clear: This is nuts. This is not a reasonable position. This is kooky," Cruz said in Evansville. "While I'm at it, I should go ahead and admit yes, my dad killed JFK, he is secretly Elvis and Jimmy Hoffa is buried in his backyard."


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More Ohio ideas:
-          Hold a presser on the climate change/the environment somewhere near the Cuyahoga River, calling attention to Trump’s vow to dismantle EPA - according to OH history-
11. The Cuyahoga River has caught on fire at least 13 times;
it’s aptly nicknamed “The River That Caught Fire.” The river was one of the most polluted rivers in the country and would catch fire after sparks from the train would fall into the water. After a highly media-covered fire in 1969, Congress was inspired to clean up pollution across the country and established
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
-          Hand out placards with Trump’s face superimposed on the World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock (housed in Sugarcreek, OH)
-          Still fleshing this one out, Thomas Edison was born in Milan, OH. Hand out lightbulbs.. b/c the “lightbulb” hasn’t gone off yet with the GOP.. something like that..
From: Palermo, Rachel
Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2016 5:32 PM
To: Regional Press
Subject: RE: Counter convention sketch
Ideas:
*         Host a Democratic Happy Hour: need a break from the racism and the misogyny? Come join the Democrats at a Happy Hour.
*         Host Breakfast and serve Bailey’s and cereal
*         Flyers or missing persons folder for Republicans who aren’t there
*         Hand out masquerade masks for people who don’t want to be seen at the convention
*         Stage a Jerry Springer show
*         Meet with the hotel trades, SEIU, and Fight for 15 about staging a strike
*         Get liberal musicians involved (especially those from Ohio)
*         Host a concert that contrasts the GOP, such as Concert for Harmony, Unity, or Diversity
*         Utilize xAd for snapchat filters
*         Host a fake president’s panel: where presidents in movies gather and show they are more qualified than Trump to be president
*         Engage local radio
*         Have a unity conference with Sanders surrogates (See if ODP will host)
*         Hand out barf bags
*         Host a Happy Hour/Safe space for women to get away from the GOP’s sexism and misogyny
*         Use billboards or airport advertisements
*         Hold signs in airports about Trump as people exit planes for free advertising
*         Get Ohio athletes involved
To do beforehand:
*         Host a meeting with Ohio representatives at DNC to discuss plan
*         Reach out to David Wilhelm (Mark)
*         Brainstorm with Marketing Dept. over Trump
*         Reach out to advocacy groups (women, afam, etc)  to see who will have a presence
*         See if we can use university spaces in Cleveland
--
[DNC]
Rachel Palermo
Democratic National Committee
PalermoR@dnc.org
202-863-8041
From: Palermo, Rachel
Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2016 3:41 PM
To: Regional Press
Subject: Counter convention sketch
Counter Convention Plan Sketch
[
Overview
The Republican National Convention will take place in Cleveland, Ohio from Monday, July 18 through Thursday, July 21, 2016. Our operationwill consist of a campaign on the ground in Cleveland, from Headquarters, and in battleground and other states to amplify a message that sets the record straight on what viewers will see at the convention.
The plan begins with setting the tone in Cleveland before the convention kicks off with activities previewing the most likely and most outrageous falsehoods we expect to hear at the RNC.
We will deploy a core team to Cleveland to establish a fixed location for daily press conferences, as well as a mobile rapid response hub for special events. A rotating cast of senior party leaders and officials will participate each day in our events, and we will pair party leaders and elected officials with real people whose stories reflect what’s at stake in the coming election.
We will also lay the groundwork with state parties to hold events that include notable officials and real people in their key markets to echo our message and set themes of the day. We will integrate these activities into a social media campaign to deliver content about everything we’re doing to as large an audience as possible.
We also intend to produce advertising for Cleveland and key markets to coincide with specific themes each day, which will include both radio and online advertising.[
Message Summary
#DemCentral and #DemMobile Rapid Response Hubs
We propose having a fixed office space that enables us to hold press conferences, host breakfasts, and serve as our war room, ideally situated close to the center of the Republican convention’s activities.
In addition, we propose having a mobile rapid response hub (a wrapped RV) to serve as a mobile billboard, backdrop for events at different locations, and green room to prepare staff, validators, and real people in advance of any events. It can also serve as a meeting space for one-on-one interviews. The RNC used a similar prop to great effect at one of our conventions. It provides mobility, which is key to going to reporters when they can’t come to you, and the ability to reach press from outside states that attend state-delegation breakfasts/activities.
Tentative Schedule
Monday,  July 11
*** RNC Summer Meeting begins in Cleveland this week
DNC Component
Activity
Location
Press
*         Morning press conference to lay out what to expect at Republican convention, preemptive rebuttal of their main arguments
*         Introduce the RV/Bus
*         Booking surrogates/validators throughout the day/week
*         Begin pitching preview of RV
At DNC Headquarters
DNC studio or news studio
We should check with ODP to see if David Pepper (and other Ohio surrogates) can be available throughout this week for on-location hits
Research
*         Monitoring RNC Platform Committee meeting and responding
*         Video?
Digital
*         Planned and rapid response emails to supporters
*         @DNCPress Tweets of press event
Advertising
*         Teasing that we’ll do some advertising without being specific in our presser
Regional (Outside Cleveland)
*         Local press statements and events echoing the message on five falsehoods to expect at next week’s GOP convention
Localized for all 50 states
Marketing
HQ
Tuesday, July 12
DNC Component
Activity
Location
Press
*         Booking surrogates / validators on TV nationally and regionally
*         RV/Bus Tour
*         Deploy staff and prep venues
*         MSNBC TOWN HALL ON VOTING RIGHTS - PRESS CONFERENCE ON VOTER PROTECTION
*         DNC studios
*         And in local media markets across the country
*         DC→Philly→Pitt→Youngstown→Steubenville→Zanesville→Columbus→Cincy→Dayton→Lima→Toledo→Cleveland
TBD
Research
Digital
Marketing
HQ
Wednesday, July 13
DNC Component
Activity
Location
Press
*         Booking surrogates / validators on TV nationally and regionally
*         RV/Bus Tour
*         Deploy staff and prep venues
*         MSNBC TOWN HALL ON VOTING RIGHTS - PRESS CONFERENCE ON VOTER PROTECTION
*         DNC studios
*         And in local media markets across the country
*         DC→Philly→Pitt→Youngstown→Steubenville→Zanesville→Columbus→Cincy→Dayton→Lima→Toledo→Cleveland
TBD
Research
Digital
Marketing
HQ
Thursday, July 14
DNC Component
Activity
Location
Press
*         Booking surrogates / validators on TV nationally and regionally
*         RV/Bus Tour
*         Deploy staff and prep venues
*         MSNBC TOWN HALL ON VOTING RIGHTS - PRESS CONFERENCE ON VOTER PROTECTION
*         DNC studios
*         And in local media markets across the country
*         DC→Philly→Pitt→Youngstown→Steubenville→Zanesville→Columbus→Cincy→Dayton→Lima→Toledo→Cleveland
TBD
Research
Digital
Marketing
HQ
Friday, July 15
DNC Component
Activity
Location
Press
*         Morning press conference to launch week of activities and highlight falsehoods to expect at convention - previewing the week directly from Cleveland
*         Booking surrogates/validators throughout the day
*         Interviews/Gaggle with RV backdrop near site of RNC
*         At fixed office/headquarters location in Cleveland
*         As required by fixed site interviews such as TV sat locations, or mobile if in front of RV in Cleveland
Research
*         TBD
*         Possible VP guessing game research
*         Video preview on RNCC
Digital
*         @DNCPress Tweets of Press events and introducing the RV
Advertising
*         Preview at press conference of ads we will be running
Cleveland
Regional (Outside Cleveland)
*         Local statements on ads that will begin running on Monday in their respective markets
*         Pitching local surrogates to local tv
5 battleground states
Marketing
HQ
***We should anticipate a lot of weekend activity and develop a plan/activities. All networks will be live. Most RNC members will already be in town because of their meeting the week before, but all the others will begin to arrive Friday.
Monday, July 18
DNC Component
Activity
Location
Press
*         Morning press conference to launch week of activities and highlight falsehoods to expect at convention - BREAKFAST THEMED AS “CEREAL & BAILEY’S BREAKFAST”
*         The very first meeting should be the Rules Committee Meeting and every network will be covering that live, so we will plan accordingly.
*         RV at the site of key state delegation breakfast with a surrogate from that state
*         Booking surrogates/validators throughout the day --- Interviews/Gaggle with RV backdrop near site of RNC
*         Rapid Response to outlandish comments made at convention/media
*         At fixed office/headquarters location
*         Florida or Ohio delegation breakfast?
*         As required by fixed site interviews such as TV sat locations, or mobile if in front of RV
*         In conjunction with Research as specifics happen
Research
*         Drop paper on how speakers that evening are as bad as Trump/Cruz
*         Monitor remarks for outlandish comments to respond to
Digital
*         Planned and rapid response emails to supporters
*         @TheDemocrats Twitter Rapid Response to voting/floor activity and planned content highlighting how all of the candidates being considered are bad, live-tweet keynote speech
*         Tweeters email highlighting digital themes for the convention
*         Launch rebranded gopbingo.com
*         @DNCPress Tweets of events
Advertising
*         Full page ad in Cleveland Plain Dealer with messaging specific to presumptive nominee or to convention chaos
*         Digital video and Gif ads echoing same message
*         Cleveland
*         5 battleground states
Regional (Outside Cleveland)
*         Advertising as detailed above
*         Local press conferences in states where we launch advertising
*         Other events in non-ad states
*         CONCERT FOCUSED ON DEM BASE VOTE FEATURING LATINO AND AF AM ARTISTS
5 battleground states
5 battleground states
As many states as possible
TBD - NYC? To compete on broadcast with first night press. Could also potentially be the weekend before heading into Cleveland...
Marketing
HQ
Tuesday, July 19
DNC Component
Activity
Location
Press
*         Morning press conference and breakfast for reporters
*         Pushback on Keynote Speaker
*         RV at targeted key state delegation breakfast with state-specific surrogate
*         Booking surrogates/validators throughout the day --- Interviews/Gaggle with RV backdrop near site of RNC
*         Rapid Response to outlandish comments made at convention/media
At fixed office/headquarters location
Colorado or Nevada
As required by fixed site interviews such as TV sat locations, or mobile if in front of RV
In conjunction with Research as specifics happen
Research
*         TBD, narrative hit on whoever the nominee/speakers will be
*         Monitor remarks for outlandish comments to respond to
Digital
*         Planned and rapid response emails to supporters
*         @TheDemocrats Twitter Rapid Response to floor activity/VP candidate speech, planned content hitting VP candidate
*         @DNCPress Tweets of Press events
Advertising
(ongoing for all 4 days of convention - will be adapted for VP pick if/when that becomes public)
*         Full Page Ad in Cleveland Plain Dealer calling on GOP convention to stand up to Trump
*         Digital video and Gif ads echoing same message
Cleveland
Cleveland plus 5 battleground states
Regional (Outside Cleveland)
*         Advertising as detailed above
*         Counter watch events to highlight falsehoods and how all speakers are as bad as Trump / Cruz or whoever.
5 battleground states
As many states as possible
Marketing
HQ
Wednesday, July 20
DNC Component
Activity
Location
Press
*         Morning press conference and breakfast for reporters
*         Push back on the VP pick
*         RV at targeted key state delegation breakfast with state specific surrogate
*         Booking surrogates/validators throughout the day --- Interviews/Gaggle with RV backdrop near site of RNC
*         Rapid Response to outlandish comments made at convention/media
At fixed office/headquarters location
Colorado or Nevada
As required by fixed site interviews such as TV sat locations, or mobile if in front of RV
In conjunction with Research as specifics happen
Research
*         Hit on the VP pick tied to the nominee
*         Monitor remarks for outlandish comments to respond to
Digital
*         Planned and rapid response emails to supporters
*         @TheDemocrats Twitter Rapid Response to floor activity/Presidential candidate speech, planned content hitting Presidential candidate
*         @DNCPress Tweets of Press events
Advertising
(ongoing for all 4 days of convention - will be adapted for VP pick if/when that becomes public)
*         Full Page Ad in Cleveland Plain Dealer calling on GOP convention to stand up to Trump
*         Digital video and Gif ads echoing same message
Cleveland
Cleveland plus 5 battleground states
Regional (Outside Cleveland)
*         Advertising as detailed above
*         Counter watch events to highlight falsehoods and how all speakers are as bad as Trump / Cruz, or whoever.
5 battleground states
As many states as possible
Marketing
HQ
Thursday, July 21
DNC Component
Activity
Location
Press
*         Morning press conference and breakfast for reporters
*         RV at targeted key state delegation breakfast with state specific surrogate
*         Booking surrogates/validators throughout the day --- Interviews/Gaggle with RV backdrop near site of RNC
*         Rapid Response to outlandish comments made at convention/media
At fixed office/headquarters location
Colorado or Nevada
As required by fixed site interviews such as TV sat locations, or mobile if in front of RV
In conjunction with Research as specifics happen
Research
*         Night of the nominee’s big speech. Hits will be focused on the nominee.
*         Monitor remarks for outlandish comments to respond to
Digital
*         Planned and rapid response emails to supporters
*         @TheDemocrats Twitter
*         @DNCPressz Tweets of Press events
Advertising
(ongoing for all 4 days of convention - will be adapted for VP pick if/when that becomes public)
*         Full Page Ad in Cleveland Plain Dealer calling on GOP convention to stand up to Trump
*         Digital video and Gif ads echoing same message
Cleveland
Cleveland plus 5 battleground states
Regional (Outside Cleveland)
*         Advertising as detailed above
*         Counter watch events to highlight falsehoods and how all speakers are as bad as Trump / Cruz or whoever
5 battleground states
As many states as possible
Staffing
RNC Summer Meeting 7/11 - 7/16
The RNC Summer Meeting will be held in Cleveland the week before the convention and include meetings of their Rules Committee and Platform Committee. As these meetings could generate a lot of press--and it is likely that a solid contingent of the press corp will be on the ground in advance of them--it may be prudent to send a few staff down to monitor and respond to things happening on the ground.
The Platform Committee will meet at the beginning of the week, and the Rules Committee will meet in the later part of the week.
Department
Number of Staff
Notes
Research
2-4 researchers
3 trackers
Communications
Digital
Republican National Convention 7/19 - 7/21
Department
Number of Staff
Notes
Research
12 researchers (including DNC & campaign)
3 trackers
Communications
Digital
Surrogates
We will identify surrogates for the national events, deferring to state parties to identify state surrogates.  Specific categories:
*         1 Week Out at DNC
o    DWS
o    DGA / DCCC / DSCC
*         RV/Bus Tour
o    DWS
o    TBD
*         Friday Before (Jul 15) in Cleveland
o    TBD
*         Day 1
o    TBD
*         Day 2
o    TBD
*         Day 3
o    TBD
*         Day 4
o    TBD
State Amplification
Here are the top 50 media markets (in order of size) within battleground states. We will develop an in-state operation for each of these.
1.    Philadelphia
2.    Washington D.C.
3.    Boston
4.    Atlanta
5.    Tampa-St. Pete (Sarasota)
6.    Phoenix
7.    Detroit
8.    Minneapolis-St. Paul
9.    Miami-Ft. Lauderdale
10.  Denver
11.  Cleveland-Akron (Canton)
12.  Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne
13.  St. Louis
14.  Charlotte
15.  Pittsburgh
16.  Raleigh-Durham (Fayetteville)
17.  Indianapolis
18.  Columbus, OH
19.  Kansas City
20.  Milwaukee
21.  Cincinnati
22.  Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville-Anderson
23.  West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce
24.  Las Vegas
25.  Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek
26.  Norfolk-Portsmouth-Newport News
27.  Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York
28.  Greensboro-High Point-Winston Salem
29.  Jacksonville
30.  Albuquerque-Santa Fe
31.  Wilkes Barre-Scranton-Hazleton
32.  Richmond-Petersburg
33.  Dayton
34.  Charleston-Huntington
35.  Green Bay-Appleton
36.  Roanoke-Lynchburg
37.  Tucson (Sierra Vista)
38.  Flint-Saginaw-Bay City
39.  Des Moines-Ames
40.  Toledo
41.  Portland-Auburn
42.  Madison
43.  Colorado Springs-Pueblo
44.  Cedar Rapids-Waterloo-Iowa City-Dubuque
45.  El Paso (Las Cruces)
46.  Greenville-North Bern-Washington
47.  Davenport-Rock Island-Moline
48.  Reno
49.  Tallahassee-Thomasville
50.  Lansing
Notes:
SEIU has office space in downtown Cleveland close to convention that can be the base of operations and host the wrapped mobile RV.
Live-staged activities on-site:
*         Jerry Springer “Live” fake show between Trump/Cruz/Kasich delegates - Jerry said he wanted to be involved
*         Fake debate between Trump and Cruz
*         Cleveland / Ohio delegation presser
*         House Tri-Caucus chairs press conference (CBC, CHC, CAPAC) - plus women’s caucus, LGBT caucus
Off-site activities:
*         Find a structurally-deficient bridge, have surrogates discuss how Republicans have fallen down on the job when it comes to infrastructure funding
o    Would need top-line surrogates for this - Anthony Foxx / Tom Perez
*         Infiltrate friendly union hotels and properties around the convention that Republicans will be patronizing to distribute “care” packages
*         Bracket Rob Portman’s “mini-convention”:
o    Get other Senators asked if they will boycott convention if Trump or Cruz is set to be the nominee
*         Pick one day to have press conferences in every media market in Ohio.
o    Message: While the Rs might be having fun bribing each other in Cleveland, Democrats are focused on the needs of Ohioans across the state.
*         Fast food worker strike around the city or just at franchises around convention.
*         Voter registration drive
Gimmicks to hand out:
*         Bribe packages
for delegates - “Cruz Cruises,” Trump steaks, Vodka, Water, etc., monopoly money, tickets to Trump’s failed USFL football team
*         “That’s why you leave a little tip
” envelopes - for Kasich’s comments about hotel workers - work with Hotel Trades on this
*         Bottles of dirty water from Sebring, OH
(had a lead crisis under Kasich’s watch a la Flint)
*         Care packages for folks who will be sick after Trump / Cruz nomination - with single-serve Advil, Alka-Seltzer, Pepto Bismol, Vitamin C
*         Reporter swag bag?
*         Clothespins so delegates can hold their nose voting for Trump/Cruz
*         Milk cartons with GOP faces - local Wisconsin farm
Paid Media:
*         Banner ads in the airport
*         Billboards on the highway from the airport to Quicken Loans Arena
*         Ads in restaurants and bars around town
*         Have places doing “drink specials”
Other ideas:
*         See if any Cavaliers, Browns, or Indians players would be interested in bracketing
*         WH / Administration ask - can they send any topline surrogates / cabinet secretaries?
*         Send letters to major companies who are boycotting RNC that they can invest in DNC and not be embarrassed (can work in companies leaving GOP states over social policies like Indiana Religious Freedom Act and HB2 in North Carolina)
*         Volunteers / interns in Trump costumes performing Trump things
*         Concert / Rock the Vote
Estimated Budget
Item
Description
Base Cost
Days / Multiples
Subtotal
Meeting Space
For pressers and war room
$450.00
7
$3,150.00
Bus
Wrapped Bus for Bus Tour and Mobile Visibility
$2,500.00
15
$37,500.00
Bus Wrapping
$10,000.00
1
$10,000.00
Online Ads
$0.00
Cleveland
Daily Online Presence
$15,000.00
4
$60,000.00
Ads in Other STates
5 Other Markets in Battlegrounds, 4 days
$20,000.00
20
$400,000.00
Travel
Travel for Staff
$0.00
Hotels
For 12 Staffers From Multiple Departments 6 Nts
$200.00
72
$14,400.00
Airfare
For 12 Staffers
$500.00
12
$6,000.00
Transportation
To from hotels / airport /
$150.00
12
$1,800.00
Billboards / Benches / Airport Ads
$0.00
Airport Billboards
In Cleveland
$20,000.00
4
$80,000.00
Battleground Billboards
5 Battlegrounds
$5,000.00
4
$20,000.00
Signs
At all events
$200.00
10
$2,000.00
Gimmicks
Dog whistles / printing / etc
$15.00
100
$1,500.00
TOTAL
$636,350.00
ADD TECH COSTS --- WIFI, MIFIS, POWER CORDS, PODIUM, BACKDROP
TVS
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[DNC]
Rachel Palermo
Democratic National Committee
PalermoR@dnc.org
202-863-8041


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From: Berns, Jeremy
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 5:15 PM
To: Comm_D
Cc: DJTspeaks@hillaryclinton.com
Subject: RE: Video Request: Lewandowski on CNN now
Lewandowski
Called the NYT story untrue
Q: Kasich not endorsing
Trump a unifier.
Need to ensure HRC isn't president
Don't think Kasich or anyone else is willing to have HRC be president
Q: Tone change?
Think American people are really smart. GOP turnout is up while Dem turnout is down
Q: Tax returns? Nothing restricting him of releasing
He is under a routine audit. Greta said she wouldn't advise her client to release their returns either
DJT just released PFD, largest of all time. Bernie asked for an extension. That's the difference between the two of them
Cant release taxes while under routine audit
Q: Charitable giving?
Its in there. PFD is much more detailed than the tax form
Most charitable giving is under personal account, but also his foundation.
Q: Most of the foundation money is actually from other people, then they disperse it to others
He has given over $100 million to charitable groups over the years
Said he gave $1 million to veterans groups
From: Berns, Jeremy
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 5:06 PM
To: Comm_D
Cc: DJTspeaks@hillaryclinton.com
Subject: Video Request: Lewandowski on CNN now


Ah, ok, thanks guys.
From: Miranda, Luis
Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2016 10:04 AM
To: Whitesides, John L. (Reuters News)
Cc: Paustenbach, Mark
Subject: RE: Wasserman Schultz statement
It went out from her campaign:
>>>
Contact: Ryan Banfill, (850) 933-7707
Statement by Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz on Senator Sanders endorsement of her primary campaign opponent
"I am so proud to serve the people of Florida's 23rd district and I am confident that they know that I am an effective fighter and advocate on their behalf in Congress.  Even though Senator Sanders has endorsed my opponent I remain, as I have been from the beginning, neutral in the Presidential Democratic primary. I look forward to working together with him for Democratic victories in the fall."
###
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From: John.Whitesides@thomsonreuters.com
Date: 05/22/2016 10:02 (GMT-05:00)
To: "Miranda, Luis"
>
Subject: Wasserman Schultz statement
Hey Luis, did Wasserman Schultz put out a statement responding to Sanders' endorsement of Canova and his criticism of her etc? I can't find it if she did.


According to Jonae, it is open press but the DNCC session on Friday morning is closed.
Luis has advised that him or Mark will be accompanying the chair.
From: Jefferson, Deshundra
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 9:39 AM
To: Helmstetter, TJ; Regional Press
Subject: RE: ASDC mtg in philly
I'll reach out to Jonae.
From: Helmstetter, TJ
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 9:34 AM
To: Regional Press
Subject: ASDC mtg in philly
Is it open press? Who is running point for reporters? Thanks
TJ Helmstetter
Deputy Director of Regional and Specialty Media
Democratic National Committee
202.863.8022 - desk
973.464.9224 - cell
HelmstetterT@DNC.org


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From: Walker, Eric
Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2016 9:19 AM
To: Comm_D
Subject: Fox news sunday 5/22/16
Jeh Johnson
Today, U.S. may have killed senior Taliban leader mullah monsur
Egypt air?
Can't rule out terror. We are participating in search. Black box hasn't been found.
Any flights coming to US have to be screened to US standards.
Muslim ban counterproductive. Need to build bridges to Muslim communities.
TSA
In response to lines - Not going to shortcut aviation security. More people flying - healthier economy. 30 min avg wait time but sometimes there are spikes. Need airlines to help us with this.
Shouted down at gtown commencement over deportations.
We live in a noisy democracy.


Hi Amy,
I am working with Ken Thomas at the AP on a story and he wants me to confirm that Jen O'Malley Dillon has an active role in helping set up the coordinated campaigns. We've only said before that she is a consultant to the DNC. Still the best way to respond?
Thanks,
Mark


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Begin forwarded message:
From: Kate Houghton
>
Subject: Five years later... an interesting reflection at best
Date: April 25, 2016 at 5:27:07 PM EDT
To: DWSChairOffice
>
A week from Thursday will be five years since DWS became DNC Chair.

Wasserman Schultz to lead DNC
[Debbie Wasserman Schultz is pictured at a rally in 2008. | AP Photo]
Wasserman Schultz will be the first female DNC chief in 15 years and the third in history.
President Barack Obama has chosen Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
as the incoming chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee
, the party announced late Tuesday.
Wasserman Schultz, 44, was chosen for her strength as a fundraiser and as a television messenger and for her clout in the crucial swing state of Florida, the sources said.
She will succeed Tim Kaine, who announced earlier Tuesday that he will run for U.S. Senate from Virginia.
The committee announced the choice in an email to members from Vice President Joe Biden.
“In selecting Debbie to lead our party, President Obama noted her tenacity, her strength, her fighting spirit and her ability to overcome adversity,” Biden wrote.
“President Obama expressed great admiration for her as a leader, and he was honored that she accepted this important challenge on behalf of the Democratic Party.”
Wasserman Schultz becomes the first female DNC chief in 15 years and the third in history.
The congresswoman is beloved by the Democratic rank and file for her aggressive, outspoken advocacy for liberal points of view. She’s frequently deployed as a surrogate, particularly to groups of women and Jewish voters.
“Since she was first elected to Congress in 2004, Debbie Wasserman Schultz has emerged as one of the most outspoken leaders in the Democratic Party,” Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, said in a statement.
“A strong voice for ordinary people who didn’t cause the recession but are too often asked to pay the price, Wasserman Schultz will be a great advocate for President Obama and for Democrats across the country who are fighting to grow the economy and create jobs for middle-class families.”
Democratic consultant Karen Finney, a former DNC communications director, called Wasserman Schultz “a fantastic choice.”
“She will be great, particularly as we head into the reelect, because she is a smart, tough woman and both an effective advocate and fundraiser for the Democratic Party,” Finney said.
A four-term member from the Fort Lauderdale area, Wasserman Schultz has moved aggressively to rise in the party ranks.
The final choice came down
to Wasserman Schultz and former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, Democratic sources said.
The choice of Wasserman Schultz over Strickland presents a party head whose strength will be in rallying the base rather than reaching out to Heartland swing voters.
It also heads off the possibility of a revolt by the party’s base over abortion issues: Wasserman Schultz is a strong supporter of abortion rights, whereas Strickland’s record on the issue is mixed.
“I love this choice,” Democratic strategist Mo Elleithee said. “Debbie is a huge rising star in the party. She’s one of the best surrogates we have, a tremendous fundraiser and organizer and has appeal with both the base and swing voters. She will be a huge asset on the campaign trail.”
Wasserman Schultz’s rise hasn’t always been smooth. Her attempt to take over as chairwoman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee was stymied last year.
She’s faced personal adversity, too, having been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008. She underwent seven operations without disclosing she was being treated even to friends until afterward, keeping up her congressional schedule all the while.
Strickland was seen as the safe pick, but some prominent Democratic women grumbled after his name was floated, suggesting that Obama needed a high-profile woman associated with his reelection bid.
Wasserman Schultz will face a challenge in juggling the DNC position with her congressional responsibilities and her own House reelection campaign.
Former DNC Chairman Don Fowler said Wasserman Schultz’s day job might mean she can’t devote “120 percent” of her time to the committee but predicted it won’t be a problem.
“She has a lot of energy and is smart as can be,” he said. “I think she clearly will be able to do both.”
Fowler called her “a strong, very bright, aggressive, talented person who has made her mark in Congress in a few short years like almost nobody else has done.”
In 2010, she raised nearly $2 million, easily winning reelection in her strongly Democratic district with 60 percent of the vote. She ended the cycle with $420,000 in her campaign account.
Democratic insiders said she was passed over for the DCCC position because of a split with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. Still, she was one of the congressional committee’s top fundraisers, bringing in more than $5 million.
One of her strengths, a Democratic strategist said, is that “she’s very loyal” — a quality prized by the Obama White House and the campaign constellation.
The strategist noted that Wasserman Schultz supported Hillary Clinton in the 2008 Democratic presidential primary.
“She fought to the bitter end for Sen. Clinton,” the strategist said. “And then, once it was clear that Sen. Obama was the nominee, she was out there advocating for him as aggressively as anyone else.”
Jonathan Martin contributed to this report.


Part 1
, Part 2
From: "Hancock, Kayla"
>
Date: Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 5:33 PM
To: Comm_D
>
Subject: Video Request: Kasich Rally In Portland, OR


Fair.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 11, 2016, at 8:12 PM, Miranda, Luis
> wrote:
All but that there needs to be an adult in the room. I have talked to him plenty.
Luis Miranda, Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
202-863-8148 – MirandaL@dnc.org
- @MiraLuisDC
From: Manriquez, Pablo
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 8:11 PM
To: Walker, Eric
Cc: Miranda, Luis; Paustenbach, Mark; Garcia, Walter
Subject: Re: Adrian Carrasquillo
Versus the GOP? Not really…he typically shoots down any oppo we pitch, no matter how legit. Even Holly couldn’t gift him legit Hispanic scoops that diminished Rubio and Jeb and/or built us up. We’ve spoken candidly about this with him before. His beat is Hispanics. On a personal level, he’s convinced we’re full of shit when it comes to his beat. Some reasons why —
He’s got a universe of consultants we always say we’ll hire and never do who see him as their top media POC for venting their version of real talk. These are the core of his sourcing this election cycle.
The GOP establishment has more than double the number of Hispanics we do proportionally and more than that in real numbers. He tends to hang out with Hispanics when he’s made the rounds this cycle. Ergo he hangs out with them and not us. What do they talk about? Us supposedly being full of shit when it comes to Hispanics.
After petitioning us for a 18 months for our diversity numbers, for some genius reason we gave the scoop on Alida’s data request to Darren Sands who, looking out for his boy, let him co-write it into a hit piece.
He finds it amusing that Hispanics never get to talk on the record with him. That we seem to need “an adult in the room” as it were, to talk to Buzzfeed. GOP-side there are over a dozen reliable Latina operatives who pitch, staff, spox, selfie, follow-up quickly and attentively with their every request. He’s a hero over there.
To wit — to him, he has exactly zero reasons to play nice with us. Make sense?
On May 11, 2016, at 6:34 PM, Walker, Eric
> wrote:
Does he EVER do this sort of shit about the republicans?
#.sr72VVd1x
Eric Walker
walkere@dnc.org
732-991-1489
@ericmwalker
Pablo Manriquez
Democratic National Committee
Phone: 202.572.5488
Email: pablo@dnc.org
web: democrats.org
Twitter: @Pablo_DNC


Got the statement to both Fabiola and Becerra's comm director over email and text, but couldn't reach them by phone. Also got it to all our talkers, including Donna who is on ABC.
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