As of right now, I understand the Members who are being invited are still being worked on.
Kate / Liana --> do you have any updates on the members being invited?
From: Ivana Griacova
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 1:55 PM
To: Bonosky, Garret
Cc: Abigail Omojola; Guerra, Liana; Sarah Guy; Steve Pierce; Cynthia Jasso-Rotunno; Davey McKissick; Kate Houghton; Kroll, Amy; Miranda, Luis; Banfill, Ryan; Palermo, Rachel; Walsh, Tom
Subject: Re: DATES/TIMES: Narrative Project Working Dinner - 5/25 @ 7:30pm EST
Thank you, Garret.
Can you please let us know whom outside of the DNC, Raben and us is invited to the meeting?
Thanks!
--
Ivana Griacova
Senior Operations Associate
Hattaway Communications, Inc.
202.266.3329
www.hattaway.com
Helping visionary leaders & organizations achieve great things.
On Tue, May 17, 2016 at 1:48 PM, Bonosky, Garret
> wrote:
This will occur at 7:30pm EST on 5/25 instead due to the Chairwoman’s availability. Will circle back with location.
From: Bonosky, Garret
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 1:41 PM
To: 'Abigail Omojola'
Cc: Ivana Griacova; Guerra, Liana; Sarah Guy; Steve Pierce; Cynthia Jasso-Rotunno; Davey McKissick; Sonia Ahmed; Kate Houghton; Kroll, Amy; Miranda, Luis; Banfill, Ryan; Palermo, Rachel; Walsh, Tom
Subject: RE: DATES/TIMES: Narrative Project Working Dinner - 5/23 @ 7:30pm EST
Great thank you everyone. We will circle back with a location once confirmed.
From: Abigail Omojola
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 12:34 PM
To: Bonosky, Garret
Cc: Ivana Griacova; Guerra, Liana; Sarah Guy; Steve Pierce; Cynthia Jasso-Rotunno; Davey McKissick; Sonia Ahmed; Kate Houghton; Kroll, Amy; Miranda, Luis; Banfill, Ryan; Palermo, Rachel; Walsh, Tom
Subject: Re: DATES/TIMES: Narrative Project Working Dinner - 5/23 @ 7:30pm EST
Hi Garret,
This will work for the Raben Group. Right now, I can confirm that Francella Chinchilla and Jamal Simmons will attend.
Best,
Abby
___________________
ABIGAIL OMOJOLA |  SENIOR ASSOCIATE  |  THE RABEN GROUP
1341 G ST NW, 5TH FLOOR  |  WASHINGTON DC 20005
202 930 6810
DIRECT  |  202 466 8585
MAIN  |  504 610 2043
CELL
AOMOJOLA@RABENGROUP.COM
|  WWW.RABENGROUP.COM
On Tue, May 17, 2016 at 11:06 AM, Bonosky, Garret
> wrote:
5/25 at 6:15pm EST in DC works for the Chairwoman, and Hattaway. Ryan is unable to attend but Luis should be good to attend on behalf of DNC Comms (adding Tom Walsh to this thread to also attend).
Raben Group – does this work on your end?
The convention team is on here for awareness purposes; not required to attend this narrative project dinner.
From: Bonosky, Garret
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 11:45 AM
To: 'Ivana Griacova'
Cc: Guerra, Liana; 'Abigail Omojola'; Sarah Guy; 'Steve Pierce'; 'Cynthia Jasso-Rotunno'; 'Davey McKissick'; 'Sonia Ahmed'; Kate Houghton; Kroll, Amy; Miranda, Luis; Banfill, Ryan; Palermo, Rachel
Subject: RE: DATES/TIMES: Narrative Project Working Dinner - 5/23 @ 7:30pm EST
Hi everyone – circling back as there is now a DCCC conflict on the same night and time of the narrative working dinner; does 5/25 at 6:15pm EST work for everyone in DC?
I am adding Luis Miranda (DNC National Communications Director) and Ryan Banfill, the Chairwoman’s Senior Communications Advisor. Luis / Ryan --> let me know if this date works for you as well since you should both attend as well.
From: Bonosky, Garret
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2016 1:58 PM
To: 'Ivana Griacova'
Cc: Guerra, Liana; Abigail Omojola; Sarah Guy; Steve Pierce; Cynthia Jasso-Rotunno; Davey McKissick; Sonia Ahmed; Kate Houghton; Kroll, Amy
Subject: RE: DATES/TIMES: Narrative Project Working Dinner - 5/23 @ 7:30pm EST
Great thank you
From: Ivana Griacova
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2016 1:30 PM
To: Bonosky, Garret
Cc: Guerra, Liana; Abigail Omojola; Sarah Guy; Steve Pierce; Cynthia Jasso-Rotunno; Davey McKissick; Sonia Ahmed; Kate Houghton; Kroll, Amy
Subject: Re: DATES/TIMES: Narrative Project Working Dinner - 5/23 @ 7:30pm EST
Thanks Garret!
Let's have Doug Hattaway and Steve Pierce from our end.
Best,
Ivana
--
Ivana Griacova
Senior Operations Associate
Hattaway Communications, Inc.
202.266.3329
www.hattaway.com
Helping visionary leaders & organizations achieve great things.
On Mon, Apr 25, 2016 at 12:38 PM, Bonosky, Garret
> wrote:
Thanks everyone. We are confirmed for 5/23 at 7:30pm EST. will circle back with location later.
Hattaway --> Confirmed. Let us know who all will be joining
Raben Group --> Confirmed. Let us know who all will be joining
Liana --> Kate is confirmed. Tracie is not required to attend and will not be at the meeting.
Sarah --> Since it is just the narrative project working dinner Leah is not required to be in attendance.
From: Ivana Griacova [mailto:igriacova@hattaway.com
]
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2016 9:42 AM
To: Guerra, Liana
Cc: Bonosky, Garret; Abigail Omojola; Sarah Guy; Steve Pierce; Cynthia Jasso-Rotunno; Davey McKissick; Sonia Ahmed; Kate Houghton; Kroll, Amy
Subject: Re: DATES/TIMES: Narrative Project Working Dinner - 5/23 @ 7:30pm EST
Good morning all:
This will work for the Hattaway team.
Best,
Ivana
--
Ivana Griacova
Senior Operations Associate
Hattaway Communications, Inc.
202.266.3329
www.hattaway.com
Helping visionary leaders & organizations achieve great things.
On Mon, Apr 25, 2016 at 8:41 AM, Guerra, Liana
> wrote:
Good morning –
Yes, this works for Kate. Tracie will not be in this meeting.
Best,
Liana
From: Bonosky, Garret
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2016 6:40 AM
To: Abigail Omojola
Cc: Sarah Guy; Guerra, Liana; Steve Pierce; Cynthia Jasso-Rotunno; Davey McKissick; Ivana Griacova; Sonia Ahmed; Kate Houghton; Kroll, Amy
Subject: Re: DATES/TIMES: Narrative Project Working Dinner - 5/23 @ 7:30pm EST
Thanks Abby
Liana - does this work for Tracie/Kate?
Sarah - does this work for Leah?
Hattaway - does this work on your end?
Garret Bonosky
Deputy Director
Office of the Chair
Democratic National Committee
On Apr 24, 2016, at 5:34 PM, Abigail Omojola
> wrote:
Garret,
That will work for The Raben Group.
Thanks,
Abby
___________________
ABIGAIL OMOJOLA |  SENIOR ASSOCIATE  |  THE RABEN GROUP
1341 G ST NW, 5TH FLOOR  |  WASHINGTON DC 20005
202 930 6810
DIRECT  |  202 466 8585
MAIN  |  504 610 2043
CELL
AOMOJOLA@RABENGROUP.COM
|  WWW.RABENGROUP.COM
On Sun, Apr 24, 2016 at 10:07 AM, Bonosky, Garret
> wrote:
Does 5/23 at 7:30pm EST work?
Garret Bonosky
Deputy Director
Office of the Chair
Democratic National Committee
On Apr 22, 2016, at 12:16 PM, Bonosky, Garret
> wrote:
We will check for another date/time and circle back. thanks.
From: Abigail Omojola
Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2016 11:29 AM
To: Bonosky, Garret
Cc: Sarah Guy; Guerra, Liana; Steve Pierce; Cynthia Jasso-Rotunno; Davey McKissick; Ivana Griacova; Sonia Ahmed; Kate Houghton; Kroll, Amy
Subject: Re: DATES/TIMES: Narrative Project Working Dinner - 5/10 or 5/18
Hi Garret,
Jamal will be out on his honeymoon between the 14th and 20th, so unfortunately the 18th won't work. If there is no way to do the May 10, let me know.
Abby
___________________
ABIGAIL OMOJOLA |  SENIOR ASSOCIATE  |  THE RABEN GROUP
1341 G ST NW, 5TH FLOOR  |  WASHINGTON DC 20005
202 930 6810
DIRECT  |  202 466 8585
MAIN  |  504 610 2043
CELL
AOMOJOLA@RABENGROUP.COM
|  WWW.RABENGROUP.COM
On Thu, Apr 21, 2016 at 11:11 AM, Bonosky, Garret
> wrote:
Following up on this to see if we can lock in 5/18 and start reaching out to members.
From: Bonosky, Garret
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 3:58 PM
To: 'Abigail Omojola'
Cc: Sarah Guy; Guerra, Liana; Steve Pierce; Cynthia Jasso-Rotunno; Davey McKissick; Ivana Griacova; Sonia Ahmed; Kate Houghton; Kroll, Amy
Subject: RE: DATES/TIMES: Narrative Project Working Dinner - 5/10 or 5/18
Hi Abigail – is there any way you can make the 18th work on your end? It works for everyone else and it would also make sense to do this working dinner after the CHC meeting is completed and the proposed date for that is 5/11.
From: Abigail Omojola
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 2:33 PM
To: Bonosky, Garret
Cc: Sarah Guy; Guerra, Liana; Steve Pierce; Cynthia Jasso-Rotunno; Davey McKissick; Ivana Griacova; Sonia Ahmed; Kate Houghton; Kroll, Amy
Subject: Re: DATES/TIMES: Narrative Project Working Dinner - 5/10 or 5/18
Hi Garret,
Unfortunately, May 18th won't work on The Raben Group's end. The 10th does work for us though.
Best,
Abby
___________________
ABIGAIL OMOJOLA |  SENIOR ASSOCIATE  |  THE RABEN GROUP
1341 G ST NW, 5TH FLOOR  |  WASHINGTON DC 20005
202 930 6810
DIRECT  |  202 466 8585
MAIN  |  504 610 2043
CELL
AOMOJOLA@RABENGROUP.COM
|  WWW.RABENGROUP.COM
On Tue, Apr 19, 2016 at 2:09 PM, Bonosky, Garret
> wrote:
Great; thanks Sarah and Liana
Abigail --> let me know if this works for Raben group and then we can move forward and get this out to members
From: Sarah Guy [mailto:sguy@demconvention.com
]
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 2:01 PM
To: Guerra, Liana; Bonosky, Garret; Steve Pierce
Cc: Cynthia Jasso-Rotunno; Davey McKissick; Ivana Griacova; Sonia Ahmed; Abigail Omojola; Kate Houghton; Kroll, Amy
Subject: RE: DATES/TIMES: Narrative Project Working Dinner - 5/10 or 5/18
Hey Garret,
5/18 works for LDD.
Best,
Sarah
From: Guerra, Liana
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 1:59 PM
To: Bonosky, Garret
>; Steve Pierce
>
Cc: Sarah Guy
>; Cynthia Jasso-Rotunno
>; Davey McKissick
>; Ivana Griacova
>; Sonia Ahmed
>; Abigail Omojola
>; Kate Houghton
>; Kroll, Amy
>
Subject: RE: DATES/TIMES: Narrative Project Working Dinner - 5/10 or 5/18
Hi Garret –
Kate is available for this working dinner. Tracie will not be joining. Thank you!
Best,
Liana
From: Bonosky, Garret
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 12:43 PM
To: Steve Pierce
Cc: Sarah Guy; Cynthia Jasso-Rotunno; Davey McKissick; Ivana Griacova; Sonia Ahmed; Abigail Omojola; Kate Houghton; Guerra, Liana; Kroll, Amy
Subject: RE: DATES/TIMES: Narrative Project Working Dinner - 5/10 or 5/18
Thanks Steve
Abigail --> would 5/18 at 7:30pm EST work for Raben?
Sarah Guy --> would 5/18 at 7:30pm EST work for Leah?
Liana --> Does 5/18 at 7:30pm EST work for Kate and Tracie?
From: Steve Pierce
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 12:36 PM
To: Bonosky, Garret
Cc: Sarah Guy; Cynthia Jasso-Rotunno; Davey McKissick; Ivana Griacova; Sonia Ahmed; Abigail Omojola; Kate Houghton; Guerra, Liana; Kroll, Amy
Subject: Re: DATES/TIMES: Narrative Project Working Dinner - 5/10 or 5/18
Hi Garrett,
It looks like either date could potentially work for the Hattaway team, although 5/18 would be the more preferable of the two.
Thanks!
--
Steve Pierce
Senior Associate
Hattaway Communications, Inc.
202.688.2468
www.hattaway.com
Helping visionary leaders & organizations achieve great things.
On Tue, Apr 19, 2016 at 8:41 AM, Bonosky, Garret
> wrote:
Hi Everyone – do either of the dates/times below work for a narrative project working dinner in Washington, DC with a small group of members for you?
5/10 --> 7:30pm EST
5/18 --> 7:30pm EST
Garret Bonosky
Deputy Director, Office of the Chair
Democratic National Committee


North Carolina and Mississippi See Tourist Backlash After L.G.B.T. Laws
The reaction has been swift.
The singer Bryan Adams
canceled his concert in Mississippi
in protest against what he called an "anti-L.G.B.T." law, and the actress Sharon Stone
decided not to film a movie there. In North Carolina
, Bruce Springsteen
,Ringo Starr
, Pearl Jam
and Ani DiFranco
have canceled shows in response to a law regulating transgender bathroom access.
While the celebrity response is drawing considerable attention, the travel industry in each state is more concerned about lower-profile visitors: the everyday tourists who have already begun canceling trips or planning vacations elsewhere.
Both states have been hit by hotel cancellations from tourists who spend a combined tens of billions of dollars annually, and though the effect is difficult to quantify so early on, local hotels, tourist boards, industry associations and government officials fear that a boycott will continue to dampen business. Making matters tougher for the businesses, the Foreign Office in Britain has issued
an advisory for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender travelers going to the two states based on the laws.
The effect is already being felt in North Carolina, which last month passed a law that limits transgender people to using bathrooms that match the sex on their birth certificates. Tourism is a crucial driver of the economy in the state, the sixth most-visited in the country, where domestic travelers spent a record $21.3 billion in 2014, according to Visit North Carolina, the state's tourist board.
In Charlotte, which has a large convention center, more than 20 conventions have either canceled or are no longer considering holding their event in the state, resulting in a loss so far of around $2.5 million, according to the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority
.
The Westin Charlotte
, a Starwood property next to the convention center, is also seeing a dip. "Over 55 percent of our business comes from groups, and 11 groups have pulled us from consideration" because of the law, said David Montgomery, the property's director of sales and marketing at the hotel, which has hung a large banner that says "Always Welcome" on its exterior, part of a campaign by the local tourism authority.
Dr. Barbara Risman, a sociology professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago and the former president of the Southern Sociological Society, a Virginia-based group dedicated to sociological research, recently canceled the group's conference of 1,200 attendees at the Westin, scheduled for 2019, because of the law. "We don't want to spend our money in a state that discriminates against the L.G.B.T. community," she said, "and since our members often bring their families along to the conferences and stay in the destination for a few days after for fun, we're talking about tourist dollars from airfare, hotel rooms and meals not going to Charlotte."
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Gov. Pat McCrory of North Carolina, though, says a Charlotte ordinance set in motion the law he signed last month. Mr. McCrory, whose office did not respond to requests for comment, said on "Meet the Press" recently
that the law was an attempt to counter a city ordinance banning discrimination against gays, lesbians, bisexual and transgender people.
Regardless of the locus of the political tensions, the cancellations are being reported statewide. Marriott International
, with 134 properties across its portfolio of brands in North Carolina, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
, with 20, are also seeing canceled reservations. In an email, Ken Siegel, Starwood's chief administrative officer and general counsel, said, "Anecdotally, we know that some guests have canceled bookings at our North Carolina properties after the law passed to take their business outside of the state."
Thomas Maloney, the senior director of government affairs for Marriott, said its properties' handful of cancellations may not have a big financial effect now, but the brand was taking a longer view. "The biggest risk we are looking to measure is not cancellations right now but bookings that don't come in down the line," he said.
Smaller companies are not being spared, either. "We've had several guests, who stated that they are not gay or transgender, cancel their stay with us because of this issue," said Amanda Sullivan, the director of marketing and public relations at the Old Edwards Inn and Spa, a Relais & Chateaux property
in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Mississippi is facing its own backlash among tourists in response to a law that allows people to discriminate against gays, lesbians, bisexual and transgender people based on religious grounds. Like North Carolina, the state is highly dependent on its travel industry. In 2015, travel and tourism total employment - direct, indirect and induced - was 117,685, or 10.5 percent of statewide employment, according to Visit Mississippi.
Gov. Phil Bryant of Mississippi did not respond to requests for comment but said on Twitter that hotel occupancy rates at non-casino hotels had risen compared with those a year ago. Anecdotal evidence suggests that the trend may not hold.
Linda G. Hornsby, the executive director of the Mississippi Hotel & Lodging Association
, a group of more than 300 hotels, said that her organization's member hotels had reported some cancellations.
One family who will not be coming had plans to visit Delta blues attractions and Bay St. Louis, according to Mike Cashion, the executive director of theMississippi Hospitality & Restaurant Association
, who wrote a letter to the Mississippi House of Representatives relaying the immediate and worrisome effect on the travel industry because of the state's bill. "That family is going to New Orleans and Galveston instead, and they are not an isolated example," he said.
Jay Hughes
, a Democratic member of the Mississippi House of Representatives for District 12, which includes the city of Oxford, famous for its rich literary culture, also reported seeing several cancellations. "Tourism is not a cottage industry for us. It is a key economic driver, and the economic toll of people not coming to visit our state" because the law "is unpredictable and definitely real," he said.
Oxford, in particular, is a big tourist draw. With a population of only around 20,000, the visitor spending there in 2015 was $134.8 million, according to the local tourist council, Visit Oxford
.
Travel industry executives and officials in North Carolina and in Mississippi are attempting to counter the message that they say the legislation delivers. Mr. Hughes on April 12 introduced the Mississippi Economic Tourism and Recovery Act to the House, which would prevent businesses and individuals from discriminating against the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
Marriott International's president and chief executive, Arne Sorenson, is one of several heads of hospitality companies who have signed an openletter
to Mr. McCrory of North Carolina asking for the repeal of the bathroom law. That letter was written by the Human Rights Campaign
, the nation's largest gay rights organization, and Equality
North Carolina, the state organization working to secure equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender North Carolinians.
Christopher J. Nassetta, president and chief executive of Hilton Worldwide
, and Tom Mangas, chief executive of Starwood, also signed the letter. Mr. Nassetta signed a similar letter
the Human Rights Campaign wrote to Mr. Bryant of Mississippi asking for the law to be repealed.
Local tourist organizations, too, are taking action. On April 13, the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority launched an Always Welcome
campaign to convey the city's inclusive culture. Businesses around town are participating by posting banners and signs with the Always Welcome logo.
The Mississippi travel industry is also expressing a welcoming attitude in dealing with the effects of the bill that was passed there on March 30. Linda G. Hornsby of the Mississippi Hotel and Lodging Association said: "The first thing we did after the bill was passed was to put up a banner on our website that says, 'Everyone Is Welcome Here,' because that's how we feel. This law is not what Mississippi is about."


Hello, I currently out of the office with limited access to email until Thursday, May 5. I will do my best to answer any urgent messages in a timely manner. Thank you for your patience.
Best,
Jessica


[Project Vantage]
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NEW DONALD TRUMP: 05/12/2016, Meeting with lawyers Jones Day Washington, DC
NEW HILLARY CLINTON: 05/12/2016, meet with HIV/AIDS health advocates in New York to discuss the epidemic in the United States and globally. New York, NY [NYT]
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FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2016
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2016
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SATURDAY, JUN 11, 2016
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TOM COTTON: 05/12/2016, 2:00 PM: Senate Intelligence Committee Hearing (Closed) Hart 219 Washington, DC [www.intelligence.senate.gov]
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05/12/2016, Texas GOP State Party Convention TX
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JEFF SESSIONS: 05/13/2016, 9:30 AM: Senate Armed Services: Closed business meeting to continue to markup the proposed National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2017. SR-222 Washington, DC
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05/13/2016, Mississippi and Maryland GOP State Party Conventions
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SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2016
GOP EVENTS
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GOP EVENTS
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OTHER EVENTS
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TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2016
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TOM COTTON: 05/19/2016, 11:45 AM: Remarks on Crime and Justice in America Hudson Inst 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 400, Washington, DC [www.hudson.org]
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FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2016
GOP EVENTS
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MARCO RUBIO: 05/20/2016, 12:30 PM: NRA Leadership Forum Kentucky Expo Center Louisville, KY [www.nraam.org]
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MIKE PENCE: 05/20/2016, 12:30 PM: NRA Leadership Forum Kentucky Expo Center Louisville, KY [www.nraam.org]
MITCH MCCONNELL: 05/20/2016, 12:30 PM: NRA Leadership Forum Kentucky Expo Center Louisville, KY [www.nraam.org]
PAUL RYAN: 05/20/2016, 12:30 PM: NRA Leadership Forum Kentucky Expo Center Louisville, KY [www.nraam.org]
TREY GOWDY: 05/20/2016, 12:30 PM: NRA Leadership Forum Kentucky Expo Center Louisville, KY [www.nraam.org]
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TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2016
GOP EVENTS
BOB CORKER: 05/24/2016, 10:00 AM: Senate Banking Committe: Understanding the Role of Sanctions Under the Iran Deal 538 Dirksen Washignton, DC [www.banking.senate.gov]
CARLY FIORINA: 05/24/2016, (Campaign suspended)2016 Prescott Bush Awards Dinner Stamford, CT [@CTGOP]
TOM COTTON: 05/24/2016, 10:00 AM: Senate Banking Committe: Understanding the Role of Sanctions Under the Iran Deal 538 Dirksen Washignton, DC [www.banking.senate.gov]
OTHER EVENTS
05/24/2016, Washington State Republican Primary WA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2016
GOP EVENTS
BOB CORKER: 05/25/2016, 2:30 PM: Senate Banking: Understanding the Role of Sanctions Under the Iran Deal: Administration Perspectives Washington, DC [www.banking.senate.gov]
NEW DONALD TRUMP: 05/25/2016, RNC fundraiser in the evening hosted by Thomas Barrack Jr Barrack Resiedence 5050 Happy Canyon Rd, Los Angeles, CA [www.washingtonpost.com]
TOM COTTON: 05/25/2016, 2:30 PM: Senate Banking: Understanding the Role of Sanctions Under the Iran Deal: Administration Perspectives Washington, DC [www.banking.senate.gov]
TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2016
GOP EVENTS
DONALD TRUMP: 05/31/2016, Rally in May. Exact Date Unknown San Diego, CA [www.10news.com]
WEDNESDAY, JUN 01, 2016
GOP EVENTS
JASON GREENBLATT: 06/01/2016, Trump's Jewish advisor will hold a Q&A session at the J-Biz Expo and Business Conference NJ Convention & Exposition Center 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison, NJ [@jacobkornbluh]
THURSDAY, JUN 02, 2016
GOP EVENTS
06/02/2016, Idaho GOP State Party Convention Nampa, ID
DEMOCRAT EVENTS
HILLARY CLINTON: 06/02/2016, Fundraiser in early evening Philadelphia, PA [Invite]
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]
SATURDAY, JUN 11, 2016
GOP EVENTS
NEW DONALD TRUMP: 06/11/2016, Oil tycoon Boone Pickens is slated to host a reception for a pro-Donald Trump super PAC at his Texas ranch next month. The event will be sponsored by Great America PAC. (No indication Trump will be present) North Amarillo, TX [politico.com]
TUESDAY, JUN 14, 2016
OTHER EVENTS
06/14/2016, District of Columbia Democratic Primary Washington, DC
THURSDAY, JUN 16, 2016
GOP EVENTS
JEFF SESSIONS: 06/16/2016, 9:45 AM: Keynote at 2016 SIA Government Summit The Westin City Center Washington, DC [prweb.com]
FRIDAY, JUN 17, 2016
GOP EVENTS
NEW MARSHA BLACKBURN: 06/17/2016, NHGOP Fundraiser. Cocktail reception and auction Manchester, NH
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]
MONDAY, NOV 28, 2016
GOP EVENTS
DONALD TRUMP: 11/28/2016, Trump University Trial Date
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May 18, 2016
Sample TWEETS:
Instead of giving our military certainty, the @HouseGOP is again asking for a vote on a blatant, dangerous & irresponsible #budget gimmick.
.@HouseDemocrats
firmly believe in a strong national defense. #Budget must meet challenges of our time & provide certainty to our military.
Dishonest & dangerous tactic. @HouseGOP's #budget gimmick is harmful to our military. Hinders its ability to plan & prepare for the future.
Abundantly clear that @HouseGOP isn't focused on the safety of Americans in their defense bill that targets LGBT people. #DoYourJob
In dead-of-the-night markup, @HouseGOP added an amendment to the defense bill that enables LGBT discrimination w taxpayer funds. It's wrong.
#DoYourJob, @HouseGOP // @Slate: Republicans Really Need to Stop Withholding #Zika Funding →
For months, @HouseGOP has blocked action on @POTUS' urgent request for emergency funds to confront the rapid spread of the #Zika virus.
.@HouseGOP
is blocking action to help children facing lifelong damage from drinking poisoned water. Let's address #FlintWaterCrisis!
.@HouseGOP
voted twice last week to block vital new resources to address the #opioid epidemic that kills 78 Americans every day. #DoYourJob!
Everything you need to know about how the @USDOL's new overtime rule works. →  #ThanksObama
RT -- @USDOL: How does our new #OTrule work? Your questions answered:
Link:
RT -- @vj44: Congratulations to Eric Fanning, confirmed by the Senate today as our new @SECARMY! @USArmy
Link:
RT -- @CDCgov: Follow these steps to protect yourself, your family, & your community from #Zika.
Link:
According to @EconomicPolicy, the new #OTrule will benefit 6.4 million women, half of those who benefit:
FACT of the day:
"Millennials are disproportionately affected by the overtime rule because they tend to be in the lower end of the wage spectrum… The share of salaried 25-to-34-year-olds directly benefiting from overtime protections will jump from 9.1 percent now to 38.4 percent under the new threshold."  - Jordan Yadoo, Millions of Millennials May Benefit From New Rule on Overtime, Bloomberg
Link:
CLIP of the day:
Department of Labor: It’s about time on overtime.
Link:
QUOTE of the day:
"It is simply stunning that House Republicans have decided to make targeting LGBT Americans a priority in the Defense Authorization bill.  The overly broad Russell amendment, added by Republicans in a dead-of-night committee mark-up, would have the effect of overturning President Obama’s historic executive order protecting LGBT workers in federal contracts, therefore enabling discrimination with taxpayer funds."  - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi
Link:
HASHTAGS to use:
#Budget
#Zika
#Opioid
#WeSeeYou
#EqualityForward
#MiddleClassFirst
#PuertoRico
#WomenSucceed
#20MillionStrong
#ACAworks
#DoYourJob
#SCOTUSnominee
#ProtectSeniors
#FlintWaterCrisis
#ActOnClimate
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I have not. Patrice should this be a secretary office request?
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


Need links for a couple of these. Thanks!
SL: Donald Trump was cheerleader-in-chief for a housing market crash so he could make money
Body: Yesterday, CNN revealed that Trump was hoping for a housing crash so that he could benefit financially.
"I sort of hope that happens," Trump said in 2006
, predicting the 2008 housing crash that cost millions of Americans their homes, savings and jobs.
But this wasn't a slip of the tongue - Trump had been cheerleading for a housing market crash and a recession for years so he could benefit financially at a time when Americans were suffering.
"Cheerleading for a recession that cost millions of Americans their homes, jobs and savings shows how little regard Donald Trump has for working people in this country. Until Trump releases his tax returns, there's no telling how much he pocketed during the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression." - DNC National Press Secretary Mark Paustenbach
2007: TRUMP SAID HE WAS "EXCITED" FOR A REAL ESTATE BUBBLE BECAUSE HE HAD ALWAYS MADE MORE MONEY THAT WAY
2006: TRUMP IMPLIED PEOPLE WHO TALKED ABOUT A REAL ESTATE BUBBLE WERE ACTUALLY JUST AFRAID OF HARD WORK
2005: TRUMP PRESENTED THE "SO-CALLED HOUSING BUBBLE" AS AN INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
2004: TRUMP BRAGGED THAT HE HAD "ALWAYS MADE A LOT OF MONEY IN BAD MARKETS"
Eric Walker
walkere@dnc.org
732-991-1489
@ericmwalker


Attached again ‹ I can swing by if you still can¹t open?
On 5/6/16, 5:20 PM, "Walker, Eric"
wrote:
>Sory this isn't popping up for me for some reason. Can you resend
>
>
>
>On May 6, 2016, at 3:59 PM, Christopher, Rebecca
>wrote:
>
>Hi everyone,
>
>Attached is a script for a new video we¹d like to use to mop up some more
>taco bowl engagement, and demonstrate the Trump actually isn¹t trying.
>
>Let me know if you have any flags and thank you!
>


Trump on New Day:
Attacks on HRC?
-          “This is a nice way to start off the interview. First of all, you should congratulate me.”
-          Calls CNN the Clinton network
-          Says trade was the first thing he came out with, not attacks on HRC
-          HRC wants to put coal miners out of business
Maintaining the G.I Bill the way it is, as opposed to cutting it?
-          Will do nothing to hurt our vets
-          HRC thinks vets are getting too much
Is that a yes that you support current G.I. Bill?
-          No. I want to bring jobs back
-          Hits Clinton on NAFTA
-          (Cuomo corrects him that Bush 41 was also responsible for NAFTA)
Why attacking Clintons on infidelity and women’s card?
-          Retribution for what she said. She’s playing the womens card
-          He was the worst abuser of women
-          Impeached for lying
-          She can’t talk about me
Sarah Palin on Paul Ryan?
-          I guess she’s endorsing somebody that’s opposing Paul Ryan
-          I’ve always liked Ryan. Then I got blindsided
-          People are tired of being lied to. Like HRC with 3am phone call and Benghazi
Contradicting past positions. Taxes on the wealthy.
-          NBC misrepresented me
-          “I put in the biggest tax decrease of anybody running for office by far. Okay? And many people think it's great. And if anything I was criticized because it's too steep a cut”
-          That really is just a proposal, because we have to negotiate a deal
-          May have to increase on the wealthy (above what is in my proposal), but will not go up on middle class
-          Everyone will still get a cut
Buying back of debt
-          If we can buy back debt at a discount, we should do that
-          You never have to default, because you print the money
-          “I’m the king of debt… I love debt… debt is tricky. It’s dangerous.”
-          The NYT printed it wrong… So much misreporting
-          Criticizes Jennifer Rubin
From: Bhatnagar, Akshai
Sent: Monday, May 09, 2016 7:46 AM
To: Kauffman, Nathan; Comm_D
Subject: RE: Video request: Donald J. Trump on Cnn at 7am.
Watch here
From: Kauffman, Nathan
Sent: Monday, May 09, 2016 6:28 AM
To: Comm_D
Subject: Video request: Donald J. Trump on Cnn at 7am.
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Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump
)
5/9/16, 12:27 PM
I will be interviewed on @CNN
at 7:00 A.M.
Aka 1pm in Amsterdam, in case y'all were curious.
Download
the Twitter app
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And please send a fileshare after the call, thanks!
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[DNC]
Rachel Palermo
Democratic National Committee
PalermoR@dnc.org
202-863-8041
From: Garcia, Walter
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 11:13 AM
To: Price, Jenna; Comm_D
Subject: RE: Video Request: NRA Press Call Tomorrow at 11:15 AM ET
Re-upping this. Thx
From: Price, Jenna
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 12:36 PM
To: Comm_D
Subject: Video Request: NRA Press Call Tomorrow at 11:15 AM ET
Participant Dial In
(888) 527-0604
Conference ID
17881996
Jenna Price
Democratic National Committee
pricej@dnc.org
215-578-9696
[SigDems]


Do we know what it’s about? Research team circulated it this afternoon
From: Bernie 2016 Press
>
Date: April 30, 2016 at 1:34:36 PM EDT
To:
>
Subject: NEWS: Sanders to Hold Press Conference in Washington
Reply-To: Bernie 2016 Press
>
[Bernie 2016]
Sanders to Hold Press Conference in Washington
April 30, 2016
Michael Briggs (802) 233-8653
WASHINGTON -- Sen. Bernie Sanders on Sunday will host a press conference in the the District of Columbia, one year after he launched his campaign. Sanders was a 60-point underdog on April 30, 2015, but now leads Hillary Clinton in some national polls and is looking ahead to primaries and caucuses in 14 states, territories and the District of Columbia.
Sunday, May 1
2:30 p.m. Press Conference, National Press Club Ballroom, 529 14th Street, NW, 13th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20045
Information for the public: This event is closed to the public.
For security reasons, please do not bring bags and limit what you bring to small, personal items like keys and cell phones. Weapons, sharp objects, chairs, and signs or banners on sticks will not be allowed through security.
For planning purposes, not for publication:
Media entrance: 14th Street
Media pre-set: Noon – 1 p.m.
Media doors: 1:30 p.m.
Final media access: 2 p.m.
Contact for logistical and planning purposes only: Hannah Sherman (202) 277-1788, hsherman@berniesanders.com
Press interested in covering this event must RSVP by filling out this form
no later than Sunday, May 1 at 8 a.m. EST.
###


Blastable in the am. Ht Andy

Truly, Donald Trump knows nothing. He is more ignorant about policy than you can possibly imagine, even when you take into account the fact that he is more ignorant than you can possibly imagine. But his ignorance isn’t as unique as it may seem: In many ways, he’s just doing a clumsy job of channeling nonsense widely popular in his party, and to some extent in the chattering classes more generally.
Last week the presumptive Republican presidential nominee — hard to believe, but there it is — finally revealed his plan to make America great again. Basically, it involves running the country like a failing casino
: he could, he asserted, “make a deal” with creditors that would reduce the debt burden if his outlandish promises of economic growth don’t work out.
The reaction from everyone who knows anything about finance or economics was a mix of amazed horror and horrified amazement. One does not casually suggest throwing away America’s carefully cultivated reputation as the world’s most scrupulous debtor — a reputation that dates all the way back to Alexander Hamilton
.
The Trump solution would, among other things, deprive the world economy of its most crucial safe asset, U.S. debt, at a time when safe assets are already in short supply.
Of course, we can be sure that Mr. Trump knows none of this, and nobody in his entourage is likely to tell him. But before we simply ridicule him — or, actually, at the same time that we’re ridiculing him — let’s ask where his bad ideas really come from.
First of all, Mr. Trump obviously believes that America could easily find itself facing a debt crisis. But why? After all, investors, who are willing to lend to America at incredibly low interest rates, are evidently not worried by our debt. And there’s good reason for their calmness: federal interest payments
are only 1.3 percent of G.D.P., or 6 percent of total outlays.
These numbers mean both that the burden of the debt is fairly small and that even complete repudiation of that debt would have only a minor impact on the government’s cash flow.
So why is Mr. Trump even talking about this subject? Well, one possible answer is that lots of supposedly serious people have been hyping the alleged threat posed by federal debt for years. For example, Paul Ryan, the speaker of the House, has warned repeatedly about a “looming debt crisis.”
Indeed, until not long ago the whole Beltway elite seemed to be in the grip of BowlesSimpsonism, with its assertion that debt was the greatest threat facing the nation.
A lot of this debt hysteria was really about trying to bully us into cutting Social Security and Medicare, which is why so many self-proclaimed fiscal hawks were also eager to cut taxes on the rich. But Mr. Trump apparently wasn’t in on that particular con, and takes the phony debt scare seriously. Sad!
Still, even if he misunderstands the fiscal situation, how can he imagine that it would be O.K. for America to default? One answer is that he’s extrapolating from his own business career, in which he has done very well by running up debts, then walking away from them.
But it’s also true that much of the Republican Party shares his insouciance about default. Remember, the party’s congressional wing deliberately set about extracting concessions from President Obama, using the threat of gratuitous default via a refusal to raise the debt ceiling.
And quite a few Republican lawmakers defended that strategy of extortion
by arguing that default wouldn’t be that bad, that even with its access to funds cut off the U.S. government could “prioritize” payments, and that the financial disruption would be no big deal.
Given that history, it’s not too hard to understand why candidate Trump thinks not paying debts in full makes sense.
The important thing to realize, then, is that when Mr. Trump talks nonsense, he’s usually just offering a bombastic version of a position that’s widespread in his party. In fact, it’s remarkable how many ridiculous Trumpisms were previously espoused by Mitt Romney in 2012, from his claim
that the true unemployment rate vastly exceeds
official figures to his claim that he can bring prosperity by starting a trade wa
r with China.
None of this should be taken as an excuse for Mr. Trump. He really is frighteningly uninformed; worse, he doesn’t appear to know what he doesn’t know. The point, instead, is that his blithe lack of knowledge largely follows from the know-nothing attitudes of the party he now leads.
Oh, and just for the record: No, it’s not the same on the other side of the aisle. You may dislike Hillary Clinton, you may disagree sharply with her policies, but she and the people around her do know their facts. Nobody has a monopoly on wisdom, but in this election, one party has largely cornered the market in raw ignorance.


Hey-Jenna and I are starting a new system once we have our summer interns start. We have 5 interns confirmed now and are working on confirming a 6th.  If you have an intern project, please ask us and we'll send it to an intern with capacity, or email the intern directly and cc us. That way we'll stay in the know about how much they have on their plates and we'll help them prioritize.
We only have Levi here over the next few weeks so keep in mind that we have less capacity. He'll be primarily working on press lists. If you have projects for him, keep Jenna and I in the loop.
Thanks!
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[DNC]
Rachel Palermo
Democratic National Committee
PalermoR@dnc.org
202-863-8041


Way to not include how many years or any details about them CNN
From: Bennett, Eric
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 7:30 PM
To: Comm_D
Subject: Carly Fiorina submitting tax returns to Ted Cruz for vetting - CNNPolitics.com

Story highlights
Washington (CNN)Carly Fiorina and a handful of other possible vice presidents for Ted Cruz are submitting tax returns, said a source familiar with the process Tuesday, another step in the Texas senator's vetting process.
Cruz's campaign has not ruled out naming a vice presidential candidate before he wins the GOP nomination. And Fiorina, a popular Cruz surrogate and a former presidential candidate, quickly emerged this week as someone the Cruz campaign confirmed it was vetting.
Fiorina's team said Monday that she was being vetted and going through the "standard stuff," but a Fiorina spokesman on Tuesday did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Earlier on Tuesday, however, Cruz distanced himself from another possible vice president: Ohio Gov. John Kasich, with whom Cruz has struck an unusual pact in several of the remaining states on the calendar.
"I think that is very, very premature. I respect John Kasich, he is a good and capable man, but I think at this point we've made a decision about allocation of resources," Cruz said to Indiana radio host Tony Katz, pushing back on the idea that the alliance could be a precursor to a ticket. That's an idea that has been pushed by at least one major Cruz donor
.
Cruz trails Donald Trump in the delegate race, but it is possible that no GOP nominee will reach the convention with the 1,237 delegates needed to clinch the nomination on the first ballot. Delegates there will also choose the vice presidential nominee on a separate ballot.
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Trump’s income tax returns once became public. They showed he didn’t pay a cent.
By Drew Harwell May 20 at 9:45 AM
The last time Donald Trump’s income-tax returns were made public, the bottom line was striking: He had paid the federal government $0 in income taxes.
The disclosure, in a 1981 report by New Jersey gambling regulators, revealed that the wealthy Manhattan investor had for at least two years in the late 1970s taken advantage of a tax-code provision popular with developers that allowed him to report negative income.
Today, as the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, Trump regularly denounces corporate executives for using loopholes and “false deductions” to “get away with murder” when it comes to avoiding taxes.
“They make a fortune. They pay no tax,” Trump said last year on CBS. “It’s ridiculous, okay?”
The contrast highlights a potentially awkward challenge for Trump.
He has built a political identity around his reputation as a financial whiz, even bragging about his ability to game the tax code to pay as little as possible to the government — a practice he has called the “American way.” Moreover, he has aggressively pursued tax breaks and other government supports to bolster his real estate empire. But that history threatens to collide with his efforts to woo working-class voters who resent that they often pay higher tax rates than the wealthy who benefit from special loopholes.
Trump’s personal taxes are a mystery. He has refused to release any recent returns, meaning the public cannot see how much money he makes, how much he gives to charity and how aggressively he uses deductions, shelters and other tactics to shrink his tax bill.
Trump, who said last week on ABC that his tax rate is “none of your business,” would be the first major party nominee in 40 years to not release his returns.
In an interview this week, Trump said that he has paid “substantial” taxes but declined to provide specifics.
He reiterated that he fights “very hard to pay as little tax as possible.”
“One of the reasons is because the government takes your money and wastes it in the Middle East and all over the place,” he said.
Trump’s contradictory approaches have been apparent for years.
He criticized the 2012 Republican nominee, Mitt Romney, for delaying the release of his returns. Romney, a former private-equity executive, had come under fire for paying a low tax rate because most of his income came from investments.
“It’s a great thing when you can show that you’ve been successful, and that you’ve made a lot of money,” Trump said at the time.
Romney eventually released returns showing that, for his 2011 taxes, he chose not to take certain deductions, bringing his tax rate more in line with that of average Americans.
Trump, early in his campaign, seemed ready to give voters a look at his tax filings.
In January, he said on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that he was ready to disclose his “very big . . . very beautiful” returns.
But as his campaign gained momentum, Trump backed away from his promise. He first claimed that ongoing audits by the Internal Revenue Service prevent disclosure.
Then last week, he told the Associated Press that voters are not interested in seeing his tax filings and that “there’s nothing to learn from them.”
Trump’s new position has unnerved some tax experts, who see value in the tradition of transparency by presidential contenders.
“At some point, he could be the tax-collector-in-chief. He’d supervise the IRS, making sure all of us live up to our own tax responsibilities,” said Joe Thorndike, a director at Tax Analysts, a nonpartisan, nonprofit group that specializes in tax policy. “People deserve to know . . . how a person like that plays the game.”
Trump’s stance has become an issue in the campaign.
Romney said on Facebook last week that refusing to release the returns should be “disqualifying” for any nominee and speculated that Trump’s returns could be hiding a “bombshell of unusual size.”
Trump’s likely Democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton, who has disclosed decades of tax returns, released a 60-second ad last week asking, “What’s Donald Trump hiding?”
“You’ve got to ask yourself: ‘Why doesn’t he want to release it?’ ” Clinton said at a New Jersey rally last week. “Yeah, well, we’re gonna find out.”
Bob McIntyre of the liberal group Citizens for Tax Justice suspects Trump’s tax returns, if made public, would undermine the political image the candidate has crafted of a brilliant businessman with what his campaign has called “tremendous cash flow.”
Trump may be worried that “he’d show very little income on his tax returns compared to his wealth claims,” McIntyre said, adding that Trump’s returns could also show that he “writes off everything he has in his life — the hairdo, the plane — as business expenses.”
Trump has repeatedly said that he would be open to sharing his returns. In 2011, he said he would release them after Barack Obama released his long-form birth certificate but never did after the certificate’s release. In 2014, he said he would “absolutely” release them “if I decide to run for office.” Last year, he said he would release them when “we find out the true story on Hillary’s emails.”
To back his refusal, Trump has released a letter from his tax lawyers that said his tax returns had been audited by the IRS since 2002, and that audits on the returns since 2009 were still underway.
The lawyers’ letter also said returns from 2002 to 2008 had been closed administratively by the IRS, meaning their audits had been completed. Trump said in an interview he would still not release those returns because “they’re all linked.”
But experts say that Trump is free to release his tax records. President Richard Nixon released his returns while under audit. Nothing, including an audit, “prevents individuals from sharing their own tax information,” an IRS spokesman said.
The only window into Trump’s handling of his income taxes came during the 1981 New Jersey report after Trump’s application for a casino license.
State records show that Trump claimed that his combined income in 1978 and 1979 was negative $3.8 million, allowing him to pay no taxes. A few years earlier, he had told the New York Times he was worth more than $200 million.
Tax analysts say it is possible that Trump pays very low income taxes, or no taxes at all, using tactics available to wealthy investors and developers, such as depreciating the value of real estate.
When asked this week whether he pays income taxes, Trump said, “I will give that to you as soon as I get my audit finished.” He added later, “But with that being said, when you’re in the real estate business, you do have certain tax advantages.”
Trump has benefited from public money by aggressively seeking large tax reductions at developments including Trump Tower.
His first major development, the Grand Hyatt Hotel in midtown Manhattan built in partnership with Chicago’s wealthy Pritzker family, was made possible with the help of a New York City tax subsidy worth $400 million over 40 years, according to city records.
It was New York’s first-ever tax abatement for a commercial property, secured by Trump with help from his developer father’s political allies, according to “The Deals and the Downfall,” a biography on Trump’s developments by investigative reporter Wayne Barrett.
Trump has defended his use of public tax assistance to boost private projects. He said opponents of such government supports, including some conservatives, are out of touch with reality.
“The true conservative philosophy is that a thing like that shouldn’t happen. But they’re in the world of the make-believe,” Trump said in an interview. “The real world is that without certain tax abatements, you have a choice. The job could get built . . . or you don’t have to have anything. It could just go stagnant, and a town can die.”
Trump’s strategy to ease his company’s tax burden has resulted in sore feelings in some communities, where local governments rely heavily on tax receipts from large businesses.
In Ossining, N.Y., home to a Trump National Golf Club, town officials say that a tax break being sought by the company would cost their coffers more than $200,000 a year.
In seeking the reduction, Trump’s lawyers have claimed that the club is worth far less than the roughly $15 million value assessed by the city.
Trump’s lawyers have filed papers with the state claiming that the “full market value” of the property is $1.4 million. The same golf course appears on Trump’s new financial disclosure form released this week as part of his presidential campaign — valued by him at more than $50 million.
Trump lawyer Alan Garten did not respond to questions about the discrepancy.
Ossining Town Supervisor Dana Levenberg, a Democrat, expressed frustration that Trump seemed to be gaining “at other people’s loss.”
“It’s hard to look at someone who talks about their wealth frequently and think they got that successful on other people’s backs,” she said.


I misspoke, the segment should air between 5-6:30 pm tonight
From: Wei, Shu-Yen
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 1:19 PM
To: Comm_D
Subject: Video Request: RI chair on local CBS affiliate
WPRI At 3 pm today
Thanks
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Shu-Yen Wei
Northeast Press Secretary
AAPI & Women's Media
Democratic National Committee
207-512-0005
weis@dnc.org


Talked to Walker, so research, let me know when you’re good and we’ll get it out. Thank you!
From: Rebecca Christopher
>
Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 6:30 PM
To: "Freundlich, Christina"
>, "Walker, Eric"
>
Cc: "Geller, Eddie"
>, Video-Vetting_d
>
Subject: Re: For Approval: GOP doesn¹t appreciate teachers
Cut attached, let me know how it’s looking!
From: Rebecca Christopher
>
Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 5:56 PM
To: "Freundlich, Christina"
>, "Walker, Eric"
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Cc: "Geller, Eddie"
>, Video-Vetting_d
>
Subject: Re: For Approval: GOP doesn¹t appreciate teachers
Apologies, please look at this instead! I’ll have a cut of the video in a moment.
From: "Freundlich, Christina"
>
Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 4:50 PM
To: Rebecca Christopher
>, "Walker, Eric"
>
Cc: "Geller, Eddie"
>, Video-Vetting_d
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Subject: RE: For Approval: GOP doesn’t appreciate teachers
Ah sorry
From: Christopher, Rebecca
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 4:50 PM
To: Walker, Eric
Cc: Freundlich, Christina; Geller, Eddie; Video-Vetting_d
Subject: Re: For Approval: GOP doesn’t appreciate teachers
we're going to talk about this in a few minutes. thank you!
On May 3, 2016, at 4:45 PM, Walker, Eric
> wrote:
I weighed in on separate chain. This is not the product we need
On May 3, 2016, at 4:45 PM, Freundlich, Christina
> wrote:
Bumping this, luis?
From: Geller, Eddie
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 3:38 PM
To: Video-Vetting_d
Subject: For Approval: GOP doesn’t appreciate teachers
Hi everyone,
Attached is a script for a video Comms requested about how the GOP doesn’t appreciate teachers — let us know if you have any flags and thank you!


See attached for the media briefings for DWS for Monday (Bloomberg Politics meeting and "With All Due Respect") and Tuesday (Wall Street Journal and Buzzfeed). Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Mark
Mark Paustenbach
National Press Secretary &
Deputy Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
W: 202.863.8148
paustenbachm@dnc.org


He doesn't have to release them because he "has no political experience" and is not a politician?
Trump "doesn't want to give out that information to the general public and have a whole nightmare situation with opposition research trying to pick holes through the return."
On May 11, 2016, at 2:40 PM, Dillon, Lauren
> wrote:
The rush is pretty verbatim on the tax returns piece.
>> He spent a fraction of what the other folks spent in the primary process and they lost. So you can kind of extrapolate what he needed for that and probably come up with a up in number as you did for what he would probably need given how big a name he is, which you of course recognize. So let me ask you about the tax return issue. He has said that he will not release his tax returns, at least not before the general election. The billionaire businessman saying that there is nothing to learn from those returns. But do you think he should release them for the sake of transparency? Because every candidate has done that since 1976. So why not?
SCARAMUCCI:  Well, I think it is an unusual circumstance where you got a billionaire running for the presidency. This would be the first entrepreneur to enter directly into the White House. Remember, this is the first person, except for Dwight Eisenhower -- so we're going back 50, 60 years -- that would enter the presidency without any political resume. I think what candidate trump is saying is that the tax returns are super complicated. So he wants to break precedent with that 40-year status and I think he's built up a pretty good case for that and good evidence for the American people.
>> But Anthony, what's the case -- I'm sorry to jump in on you, but I guess what is the case? I personally don't think that he necessarily should have to. And it is an optional issue. However, there is going to be a lot of pressure on him and people are going to say, we've heard Donald Trump talk a lot about the fact that he pushes the limits, that he doesn't want to pay any more taxes than he absolutely has to. He's been somewhat creative, in a way. So what would be in there that he wouldn't want people to see?
SCARAMUCCI: Well, I think it has to do with three things. The complication of the return, the fact that he's under an audit, he feels that he doesn't want to give out that information to the general public and have a whole nightmare situation with opposition research trying to pick holes through the return. I think the more meaningful thing is he's trying to get the American public to focus on the policies that could heal the economy and create the middle class jobs, Martha, that, frankly, my mom and dad experienced when I was growing up. So we've hollowed out the middle of the United States. The economic pain that's out there is being felt not only by the Donald Trump supporters, but also the Bernie Sanders supporters on the other side of the aisle. And so his attitude is why focus on this? It is non-material issue to my campaign. If it were something illegal, the Department of Justice or IRS would bring something against him. It is clearly not an illegal thing. His attitude is, what you just said -- it is optional. Let's make it optional.
>> All right.
SCARAMUCCI:  You have the option not to do it.
From: Bhatnagar, Akshai
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 2:28 PM
To: Sarge, Matthew; Comm_D
Cc: DJTspeaks@hillaryclinton.com
Subject: RE: Video Request: Scaramucci on Fox News
Watch here
From: Sarge, Matthew
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 2:22 PM
To: Comm_D
Cc: DJTspeaks@hillaryclinton.com
Subject: RE: Video Request: Scaramucci on Fox News
Scaramucci on Fox News
Says Trump will need less money than traditional candidates
First entrepreneur to go straight into White House
Tax Returns?
-          Too complicated
-          Doesn’t want to open them up to opposition research poking holes
-          Wants to focus instead on creating middle-class jobs
-          Non-material issue to the campaign
-          Optional. Clearly not a legal issue, because IRS would do something
From: Sarge, Matthew
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 2:19 PM
To: Comm_D
Subject: Video Request: Scaramucci on Fox News
Talking Trump finance operation


I sent you edits at 10:41, why didn't you incorporate them?
[SigDems]
Luis Miranda, Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
202-863-8148 - MirandaL@dnc.org
- @MiraLuisDC
From: Miranda, Luis
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 10:41 AM
To: Paustenbach, Mark
Subject: RE: Talking Points -- NEED BACK BY 11AM
[SigDems]
Luis Miranda, Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
202-863-8148 - MirandaL@dnc.org
- @MiraLuisDC
From: Paustenbach, Mark
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 9:59 AM
To: Miranda, Luis
Subject: Talking Points -- NEED BACK BY 11AM
Importance: High
5.2.16 TALKING POINTS
Topline Message:
Last week in five states we saw Democrats voting with enthusiasm for the candidate they like most - and Republicans holding their noses and casting their votes for the candidate they dislike least.
*         In Pennsylvania, exit polling showed that 71 percent of Democratic voters felt their primary had energized the party while 58 percent of Republican voters said their primary had divided the party. That's what we saw in New York, where just 39% of Republicans thought their campaign has energized their party while in Wisconsin 4 out of 10 Republican primary voters said they fear what a Trump presidency would do to our country. And roughly a third would rather stay home, vote for a third party, or vote for a Democrat than support either Trump or Cruz.
*        That's stunning, but it tells you that Democrats are heading into November in a far stronger position than Republicans.
On the other side, it's hard to pick what's been a stranger story the past week -- Trump changing his mind on whether to act Presidential, or Ted Cruz teaming up with Carly Fiorina in a last ditch - and inevitably unsuccessful - effort to stop Trump.
Trump's is gaining momentum.
*      He reached over 50% in the last week's five contests, even hitting 60% in two of those (Delaware and Rhode Island).
*      And, heading into tomorrow's primary in Indiana, it's clear that Trump is close to wrapping up the GOP nomination. According to the latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll, Trump leads in Indiana by 15 points [Trump 49%, Cruz 34%, Kasich 13%]. This is despite Cruz's superior campaign infrastructure in the state.
Republicans are going to have to come to terms with Trump being their nominee and what that means. Just yesterday former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, who served under both a Republican and Democratic Administration, 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, it's clear Dangerous Donald lacks the judgement and temperament to serve as our next Commander in Chief.
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.
It's clear that when we get through our conventions, Democrats will emerge united having nominated the next president, while the GOP will have to wallow in the chaotic mess of their own making.
Sanders Comments Yesterday About a Contested Convention / Arizona Lawsuit
*         We're going to be united at our convention, and we're confident in our process, which was in place well before we knew who would run this cycle and which has been fair to all of our candidates.
*    It's not our job to handicap the race, our candidates will determine the future of their own campaigns. Both Senator Clinton and Senator Sanders have been clear they'll work hard in November to ensure we don't let a Republican like Trump or Cruz drag our country backward. So I'm confident we'll be united.
*         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.
*         They're focused on how to make sure our government reflects the values of the American people, that we have an economy and a democracy that are inclusive, and that we respect everyone in America.
*         If you want to talk about a rigged process, we're doing that too. The Democratic National Committee and our Senatorial Campaign Committee are suing officials in Arizona whose decisions led to voters having to wait for hours to vote during their March primaries, and many to be disenfranchised as a result. We want to make sure that doesn't happen in November.
*         If you want to talk about rigging elections, that's the real example, and it's a serious problem and we're glad both our candidates have expressed interest addressing attempts to make it harder for the American people to vote.
*         In Maricopa County, officials reduced the number of polling locations to just 1 for every 21,000 people. That's seven times what it was in other parts of the state, and it shows you the magnitude of the efforts to make it harder to vote that Republicans are championing all across the country.
*         And it's not just Arizona, you had a member of Congress from Wisconsin, Glenn Grothman, who flat out said that they expected they could now win Wisconsin because of the Voter ID law. It was his Kevin McCarthy moment, and the type of rigging of the system we're not going to put up with.
*         When voters go to the polls in November, they can be certain that the Democratic nominee will have the temperament and judgment to serve as commander in chief, and that's not something you can say about the Republican candidates.
Joint Fundraising Committees
*         We welcome any effort by our candidates to help raise money for the DNC and state parties, which is why stood up similar agreements for joint victory funds with both the Clinton campaign and the Sanders campaign early in the cycle.
*         The DNC is the only entity that will be able to closely coordinate with our eventual nominee, and we took these important steps because of the urgency to build a strong national infrastructure NOW that will help elect Democrats up and down the ballot in November.
*         It's important to note, the funds that the DNC and state parties get through the joint victory funds help strengthen, for example, our national voter file and communications, research and digital support for state parties and down ballot candidates. That includes training across a variety of areas, for example, and access to media monitoring and rapid response support. This is helping us build infrastructure for the general election.
*         These arrangements are not new or unusual. Similar joint fundraising committees were established with our Democratic candidate in both 2008 and 2012. And again, both campaigns have signed on and have the option of using joint victory funds.
*      ***The DNC remains committed to our state parties. Since 2009, the DNC has sent $24.5 million to the states for the State Partnership Program and $170 million to states for all purposes.***
*      And let's be clear, neither the DNC nor state parties are subsidizing fundraising through these committees for either campaign. For whatever each campaign raises under the agreement that then goes to their campaign, that campaign pays a directly proportional amount for the cost of that fundraising.
Chaos in Cleveland vs Our Next President in Philadelphia
We're less than 100 days from the July conventions, and it's clear that Democrats will emerge united, while Republicans are embroiled in drama better suited for a reality show than a contest for the presidency.
Both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are dedicated to supporting the eventual Democratic nominee.
*         Last week, Senator Sanders said at a town hall on MSNBC that he will do everything in his power to make sure no Republican gets into the White House in November.
*         And Secretary Clinton has been clear about her commitment to unifying the party and the need to build on the progress we've made under Democratic leadership over the last 7 years.
*         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.
Compare that to the Republicans.
*         This week, the increasingly desperate Cruz and Kasich campaigns forged an unusual alliance to stop Trump, but it barely lasted as long as the announcement that it was happening.
*         A majority of Trump supporters said they would abandon the Republican Party if he loses the nomination and runs as a third-party candidate.
*         Even Republican leaders are afraid of going near their radioactive convention. You've already seen Republican candidates in tight races, like Senator Kirk in Illinois and John McCain - the GOP nominee eight years ago - say they will not attend their own convention in Cleveland. But don't let them fool you, they're not any better than the top of their ticket.
Clinton's Speeches and Sanders' Taxes
*         Our job at the Party isn't to handicap our own primary, we're not going to referee.
*         There are real differences, but they're with the Republicans, and while you have to expect that the candidates are going to draw sharp differences, they're also highlighting what a much better option voters have with Democrats.
*         Just look at the issue of taxes as millions of Americans filed last week, but most of them didn't get to take advantage of special loopholes or get special breaks. Yet every single Republican plan for the economy is based on tax cuts for those at the very top of the income scale. It's exactly the economic policy that the Bush Administration had as they drove us toward the great recession.
*         So ultimately those are the differences that will matter most in November.
GOP Frontrunner Trump is Reckless and Dangerous
*         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.
Cruz
*         The vast majority of his Republican colleagues can barely muster a straight face to say anything nice or positive about him!
*         Lindsey Graham crassly talked about how no one in the Senate would object if he was killed on the Senate floor, and said that endorsing him over Trump was the equivalent of choosing to get poisoned over being shot.
*         Senator Jim Risch of Idaho - TWICE - gave one of the most passive, non-endorsement endorsements I've ever seen.
*         It's going to be very difficult for Senators and Congress members to run alongside a presidential nominee they really don't like!
The GOP's Problem with Women Voters
Trump is viewed unfavorably by 7 out of 10 women, but both of his primary opponents would also alienate women voters with their policies as the nominee.
*         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.
*         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 equal pay, family leave, and voted against the Violence Against Women Act.
Earlier this 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 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 we did 'as good a job' as men.
Republicans to Blame for Trump and His Down Ballot Impact
It's fitting that Donald Trump is the standard-bearer of a party that has relied on divisive politics and scapegoating for electoral gain for so long. Since 2004 they've used gay marriage as a wedge issue, demonized immigrants and stoked fears about border security. They've given birthers like Trump a pass, and fueled the Tea Party with lies about a total government takeover of healthcare and the economy. Then while in office, the only thing Republicans have done in Washington over the last seven years is obstruct. Trump IS the Republican Party.
Advantage, Democrats
Despite all the media attention that Republican frontrunner Trump gets with his say-anything strategy, Democrats are winning where it matters.
*         Senator Clinton has earned more than 10 million votes - Over a million more than Donald Trump - while Senator Sanders has  earned more than 8 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.
*         Overall fundraising shows a Democratic edge, with Democrats raising a total of $72.1 million in February and 67.5 million in March, eclipsing Republicans' fundraising, which amounted to less than $12 million for Cruz, $6
million for Trump, and just $3.4 million for Kasich in February.
*         And while Trump continues to claim that he is self-funding his campaign, his latest report with the FEC
shows that he has loaned his campaign $24 million throughout this election cycle, while he raising just $34 million from outside contributors and loans for the entire cycle.
*         Democrats will have the strongest candidate in November. Period. And we are poised to take back the Senate and make serious gains in the House.
Broad Contrast and Infrastructure
*         We have been building an infrastructure and operation that will work regardless of who the Republicans nominate. We see the numbers of course; it's clear Trump is far ahead of his competitors, and we're ready for him if he makes it through what is shaping up to be a train wreck of a convention.
*         But we don't think taking on Trump is fundamentally different from any of the others.
*         At least with Trump, he's not shy about exposing what the Republican brand has truly become. Ted Cruz and John Kasich are every bit as extreme as their party's front-runner, they just hide it a bit better.
*         They promise the same extreme agenda on women's rights, they deny the threat of climate change, and they oppose fixing a broken immigration system with a path to citizenship.
*         They all want to drag America back to the failed economic policies of the last Republican president who left office losing 800,000 jobs a month and having plunged our country into the Great Recession.
*         And they've all been just as offensive in their rhetoric, using language that alienates our allies, helps ISIS recruit terrorists, and makes America less safe.
*         So if it is Trump, we're ready. Maybe it's Cruz, but it's hard to see how that comes together in the end. But regardless we're building a ground game and an infrastructure that's ready to challenge him on every single position he's taking on the campaign trail, and that holds him accountable for what those positions would actually mean for the American people.


5/17/2016 NATIONAL VIDEO REPORT
CBS
This Morning
There was a report about the Oregon and Kentucky Democratic primaries. [Watch
]
There was a report about Donald Trump's interview with Megyn Kelly and the possibility of a third party run as alternative to Trump. [Watch
]
John Dickerson discussed Donald Trump's aggressive attacks on Sec. Hillary Clinton and Clinton's attacks on Trump that target women voters. [Watch
]
CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley
There was a report about the possibility of a third party run as an alternative to Donald Trump. [Watch
]
ABC
Good Morning America
There was a report about the Oregon and Kentucky Democratic primaries. [Watch
]
There was a report about Donald Trump threatening to sue the New York Times and his lack of preparation in responding to attack ads against him. [Watch
]
Matthew Dowd and Kellyanne Conway discussed attack ads against Donald Trump that highlight offensive things he's said about women. [Watch
]
ABC World News with David Muir
There was a report about Rowanne Brewer Lane's comments that the New York Times mischaracterized her comments about Donald Trump in their story. The report also discussed recent attacks on Trump from Pres. Barack Obama, Prime Minister David Cameron, and Sec. Hillary Clinton. [Watch
]
There was a report about whether Donald Trump undervalued his assets and exploited tax loopholes. [Watch
]
NBC
Today
There was a report about a new poll showing a tight race in a potential Sec. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump matchup and Clinton's recent attacks on Trump. [Watch
]
Chuck Todd discussed Sec. Hillary Clinton's comments about Pres. Bill Clinton's possible role in the White House and Donald Trump's campaign strategy against Clinton. They also discussed Clinton's possible running mates, saying Sen. Sherrod Brown and Sen. Tim Kaine are the frontrunners. [Watch
]
There was a report about Rowanne Brewer Lane's comments that the New York Times mischaracterized her comments about Donald Trump in their story. [Watch
]
CNN
New Day
There was a report on Donald Trump's treatment of women and on former Sec. Hillary Clinton shifting towards the general election. [Watch
]
There was a report on what is at stakes for the Democrats tonight in two primaries. [Watch
]
There was a report on the media relentlessly attacking Donald Trump and his personal life.
[Watch
]
There was a report on the Republican Party possibly searching for a third party candidate. [Watch
]
There was a report on if Donald Trump will uphold conservative principles. [Watch
]
There was an interview with Michael Cohen. [Watch
]
There was an interview with Gov. Greg Abbott. [Watch
]
There was an interview with Jeff Weaver. [Watch
]
Situation Room
There was an interview with Scottie Nell Hughes. [Part One
, Part Two
]
OutFront
There was an interview Katrina Pierson. [Watch
]
AC 360
There was an interview with Gov. John Kasich. [Watch
]
MSNBC
Morning Joe
Nicolle Wallace said no candidate is more obsessed with public polling than Donald Trump. [Watch
]
Katty Kay called Donald Trump's foreign policy unreliable. [Watch
]
Steve Schmidt said that the Republican Party has become increasingly reliant on high-school educated white-male voters. [Watch
]
Jonathan Capehart criticized Rep. Paul Ryan for not doing more to alleviate poverty and income inequality. [Watch
]
There was a discussion on Donald Trump's temperament and personality. Dr. Dan McAdams said Trump has no values or goals to govern and that he is only concerned with winning the presidency. [Watch
]
Hardball With Chris Matthews
There was an interview with Jeff Weaver. [Watch
]
FOX
Fox and Friends
There was an interview with Anthony Scaramucci. [Watch
]
There was an interview with Newt Gingrich. [Watch
]
There was a report on the Kentucky and Oregon primaries. The hosts discussed tension within the Democratic Party due to Sec. Hillary Clinton losing states yet remaining ahead in delegates. [Watch
]
There was a report on Gov. John Kasich not endorsing Donald Trump and Sen. Marco Rubio's late night Twitter rant. [Watch
]
There was a report that Sec. Hillary Clinton's coal comments will likely hurt her less in Kentucky than they did in West Virginia. [Watch
]
There was a report on Donald Trump hiring pollster Tony Fabrizio despite saying he doesn't want or need pollsters. [7AM
, 8AM
]
There was a report on Judicial Watch's plan to depose aides of Sec. Hillary Clinton regarding her email server. The report also discussed whether the Barack Obama administration was dishonest about the Iran Deal. [Watch
]
Larry Sabato said the DNC has been "stacked in favor" of Sec. Hillary Clinton. Sabato also said Clinton will need to do something with the platform at the convention and with her vice presidential pick to please supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders. [Watch
]
There was a report on President Barack Obama saying Donald Trump is not qualified to appoint a Supreme Court judge. [Watch
]
There was a debate over President Barack Obama's order to allow transgender children to use the bathroom of their choice in public schools. [Watch
]
On the Record with Greta van Sustren
There was an interview with Omarosa. [Watch
]
The Kelly File
There was an interview with Donald Trump Jr. [Watch
]
There was an interview with Barbara Res and Senada Adzem. [Watch
]
There was an interview with Mike Huckabee and Dan Senor. [Watch
]
Hannity
There was an interview with Rowanne Brewer Lane. [Watch
]
There was an interview with Newt Gingrich. [Watch
]
There was an interview with Ben Carson. [Watch
]
FBN
Mornings with Maria
Gov. Mike Huckabee sat down for an interview. [Watch
]
Gov. Haley Barbour sat down for an interview. [Watch
]
PBS
PBS NewsHour
There was a political panel on the state of the upcoming Democratic and Republican primaries. [Part 1
] [Part 2
]
There was a segment on Secretary John Kerry's visit with the United Nations. [Watch
]
There was a segment on President Barack Obama honoring 13 law enforcement officers with the Medal of Valor. [Watch
]
UNIVISIÓN
¡Despierta América!
There was a report on tonight's presidential primaries. [Watch
]
Noticiero Univisión
There was a report on the New York Times story about how Donald Trump has behaved with women in private, with harsh criticisms of Trump from Miss Universe 1996 Alicia Machado. [Watch
]
There was a report on Sec. Hillary Clinton's comments on President Bill Clinton's role in a potential Clinton administration, followed by a report on Sen. Bernie Sanders' visit to Puerto Rico. [Watch
]
California's expansion of Medi-Cal to include undocumented children began Monday. [Watch
]
Noticiero Univisión: Edición Nocturna
There was a report on the New York Times story about how Donald Trump has behaved with women in private. [Watch
]
A new California law allows undocumented immigrants to earn previously-prohibited professional licenses. [Watch
]
TELEMUNDO
Noticiero Telemundo
There was a report on the New York Times story about how Donald Trump has behaved with women in private, followed by a report on a new California law allows undocumented immigrants to earn previously-prohibited professional licenses. [Watch
]
ENTERTAINMENT
NBC
The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
Jimmy Fallon talked about the state of the Democratic and Republican primaries. [Watch
]
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers talked about the state of the 2016 Republican and Democratic primaries. [Watch
]
In the segment "A Closer Look," Seth Meyers talked about Donald Trump's fake publicist scandal. [Watch
]
CBS
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Stephen Colbert talked about Donald Trump and his campaign in his opening monologue. [Part1
] [Part 2
]
Stephen Colbert talked about the state of the Democratic and Republican primaries. [Watch
]
Comedy Central
The Daily Show
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Larry Wilmore talked about the state of the Republican Party and Donald Trump's latest campaign scandal. [Watch
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Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
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I think the hook is - once again - trump lying. Because I think he said at the beginning of the campaign that he would LOSE money by doing the prez race.
From: Freundlich, Christina
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 11:34 AM
To: Roberts, Kelly; RR2
Subject: RE: Trump making money off his campaign
Okay we are doing this. I am drafting shortly.
From: Freundlich, Christina
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 10:41 AM
To: Roberts, Kelly; RR2
Subject: RE: Trump making money off his campaign
What do folks think about turning this into a release? I think it could work.
From: Freundlich, Christina
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 10:22 AM
To: Roberts, Kelly; RR2
Subject: RE: Trump making money off his campaign
This is great, thanks Kelly
From: Roberts, Kelly
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 10:21 AM
To: RR2
Subject: Trump making money off his campaign
Some of his past comments on making money off the campaign, plus a couple examples of him acting more like a sleazy salesman than a candidate
TRUMP REPEATEDLY BRAGS ABOUT MAKING MONEY OFF OF HIS PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGNS
10/31/15: Donald Trump Bragged That He Actually Made A Profit Running For President - "If I Net It Out, I'm At Like A Million Bucks." "I'm Running for President. I have spent less money than any other candidate running for president and I'm number one. Now think of it. No think of it. No, think of 'em. So I've spent - and a big part of what I've spend is my airplane which I get reimbursed for. So that shows here - but I actually - so I've spent even less than people think. You have to put down market value. You play, whatever the hell it is, so they put it down there - so it's actually even better. But I've spent less money than any other candidate. We're number one. Others have spent 28 million. I think if I net it out, I'm at like a million bucks, right? So far it's been a good deal." [Trump Campaign Rally, Norfolk VA, 10/31/15]
In His Book, "Crippled America" Donald Trump Said His Income Rose Since He Entered The Presidential Race. In Donald Trump's book "Crippled America," "He reports that his net worth has gone up since he entered the presidential race and estimates it at more than $10 billion, considerably higher than where Bloomberg's Billionaires Index puts it. Trump, who is running a populist campaign, says his income for 2015 'will exceed $600 million.'" [Bloomberg, 10/27/15
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Donald Trump Said His Presidential Campaign Benefitted His Business "Because Of The Excitement Factor," Which He Said Was "Even More Of An Asset Internationally." "'I'm still running a business. It's doing phenomenal, and the hotels are doing even better because of the excitement factor,' he told The Post from his office on the 26th floor. The campaign, he says, is 'even more of an asset internationally. I have many projects all over the world and for those partners, in China, India and other countries, they read about the [presidential campaign] and they see the big picture,' Trump said. 'It's had a positive impact.' [New York Post, 1/24/16
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Trump In 2000: "I'm The Only Candidate Who Makes Money When He Runs." "There may be many reasons to run for president of the United States, but the chance to turn a profit on the campaign trail is generally not one of them. Unless the office-seeker happens to be Donald J. Trump. 'I'm the only candidate who makes money when he runs,' said Mr. Trump, who is toying with seeking the Reform Party's nomination for president. Mr. Trump commands $100,000 a speech, he said, adding, with his trademark hyperbole, that he was the highest-paid lecturer in the country." [New York Times, 1/9/00]
*         Trump Cited Paid Speeches He Was Making At Tony Robbins' Seminars While On The Campaign Trail And Said "It's Very Possible That I Could Be The First Presidential Candidate To Run And Make Money On It." "Trump had inked a deal with Tony Robbins, the frighteningly upbeat motivational speaker, by which Robbins would pay Trump $1 million to give ten speeches at his seminars around the country. Crucially, Trump had timed his political stops to coincide with Robbins' seminars, so that he was 'making a lot of money' on those campaign stops. 'It's very possible that I could be the first presidential candidate to run and make money on it,' Trump said, adding that 'there's no way a good businessman' would have blown the kind of money Steve Forbes had. I wondered whether Trump was proposing his own special version of campaign finance reform here. I also wondered where he was planning to come up with the $100 million he was promising to spend if nominated, considering that his cash flow seemed much more precarious than he claimed." [Fortune, 4/3/00
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TRUMP REPEATEDLY TOUTS HIS PROPERTIES AND BOOKS AT HIS CAMPAIGN EVENTS
New York Times: "Virtually Every Trump Speech Includes A Reference To One Of His Hotels Or Casinos" And Sales Of His 1987 Book Skyrocketed After He Repeatedly Touted It On The Trail. "Virtually every Trump speech includes a reference to one of his hotels or casinos; recently he heaped praise on the Doral, the luxury golf resort outside Miami he acquired in 2012. He often suggests that the Obama administration should have read his book 'The Art of the Deal' before negotiating the Iran nuclear agreement. (As Mr. Wilson suspected, sales of that 1987 best seller have lately skyrocketed, from 3,000 copies in 2014 to 47,000 in 2015.)" [New York Times, 2/5/16
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Trump Once Held A Campaign Press Conference, Then Led The National Media On A Tour Of His New Hotel. "It was billed as a campaign event, but all Donald Trump wanted to do was show off his fancy new property. Trump led a horde of national media on a literal runaround of the hotel he's building in the Old Post Office, just blocks from the White House he hopes to soon call home. 'Let's take a tour. Nobody asked about the hotel!' he declared as he concluded a half-hour press conference, leading a swarm of close to 200 reporters through the half-finished site. Even hardened Trump reporters shook their heads at the absurdity of his latest stunt." [Mashable, 3/21/16
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*         HEADLINE: "And  Now, For A Commercial Break, Donald Trump Pitches His D.C. Hotel" [Washington Post, 3/21/16
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TRUMP ONCE ESSENTIALLY TURNED A PRESS CONFERENCE INTO AN INFOMERCIAL
HEADLINE: "Trump Infomercial Captivates Networks" [Politico, 3/9/16
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Politico: Trump's Press Conference "Veered Into Sales Pitches For His Own Product Lines ... Touting His Wines, Steaks, Golf Courses, And Even His Water." "All three networks stuck with Trump's long press conference even as it veered into sales pitches for his own product lines, despite the fact that Hillary Clinton, who had won the Mississippi primary in a landslide and was neck-and-neck in Michigan, spoke at the same time... What struck many critics like Elleithee was that Trump wasn't even making much news. He was mostly just riffing. He took questions from reporters but also veered into long digressions touting his wines, steaks, golf courses, and even his water." [Politico, 3/9/16
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HEADLINE: "Donald Trump Spent Election Night Pitching Trump Products That You Can't Buy Anymore" [Vox, 3/9/16
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TRUMP LOANED HIS CAMPAIGN MONEY, BUT TECHNICALLY HE COULD PAY HIMSELF BACK WITH FUTURE DONATIONS
HEADLINE: "Trump Campaign Could Use New Donations to Pay Donald Trump $36M for Loan" [NBC News, 5/13/16
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