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From: "Walsh, Tom"
Date: 05/16/2016 17:55 (GMT-05:00)
To: "Paustenbach, Mark"
, "Helmstetter, TJ"
, "Miranda, Luis"
Subject: RE: APPROVE: Sample infrastructure materials
New line in blue below.
From: Paustenbach, Mark
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 5:39 PM
To: Helmstetter, TJ; Miranda, Luis
Cc: Walsh, Tom
Subject: RE: APPROVE: Sample infrastructure materials
Thanks. I’ve taken out the references to Trump.
Tom, see part in bottom in yellow. Need a new closing line there.
Are there other materials we need to tweak re Trump?
Mark Paustenbach
National Press Secretary &
Deputy Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
W: 202.863.8148
paustenbachm@dnc.org
From: Helmstetter, TJ
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 5:34 PM
To: Paustenbach, Mark; Miranda, Luis
Cc: Walsh, Tom
Subject: RE: APPROVE: Sample infrastructure materials
From: Helmstetter, TJ
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 1:28 PM
To: Paustenbach, Mark; Miranda, Luis
Cc: Walsh, Tom
Subject: APPROVE: Sample infrastructure materials
Below: Four letters to the editor, a media advisory, and a press release. Missing an op-ed, Tom will get that to us shortly. Would like these to go out to the state parties TODAY.
For Planning Purposes Only
May XX, 2016
Contact: [Name], [Number/Email]
*MEDIA ADVISORY*
TOMORROW, [DATE] at [TIME] ET: Labor and Business Join Forces to Call for Increase in Infrastructure Investments
[CITY]- Our nation is in the midst of a worsening infrastructure crisis, but Republicans in Congress have refused to act to ensure safety on our roads and bridges. This week is National Infrastructure Week, which highlights the common interests of labor and business in calling for additional investments in infrastructure. Tomorrow, Democrats and leaders from the business and labor communities will call on GOP lawmakers to stop blocking bills that would fund much needed internal improvements for our country.
Join XXX, XXX, and XXX TOMORROW, [DATE] at [TIME] to call on [insert Republican Member of Congress] to fund maintenance on [INSERT STATE]’s public roads and bridges.
WHO: Labor and Business Leaders
WHAT: Press Conference on Infrastructure Funding
WHEN: TOMORROW,  [DATE], [TIME]
WHERE: [LOCATION]
For more information, please contact [state party comms director].
###
For Immediate Release
May XX, 2016
Contact: [Name], [Number/Email]
Labor and Business Leaders Call on Republican Lawmakers to Fund Much-Needed Infrastructure Improvements
[City]- Underfunding of public roads and bridges in the United States have put residents in danger of transit accidents on a daily basis. Yet Republican lawmakers like [INSERT GOP MEMBERS OF CONGRESS] repeatedly refuse to invest in our nation’s infrastructure. Labor and business leaders gathered today to call for funding to address this serious matter in honor of National Infrastructure Week.
“As a business owner, I find it unconscionable that our congressman has failed to make sure our roads and bridges are safe,” said XXXX. “It’s not a partisan issue to properly fund our transportation network, but he is making it one and putting his constituents in danger in the process.”
If Hitting House Member:
In 2012, XXXX supported a transportation bill that was strongly opposed by safety and environmental advocates. It would have covered only five percent of the funds needed to pay for the entirety of national mass transit repairs.
If Hitting Senator:
XXXX has repeated blocked bills to fund national infrastructure repairs. In 2011, XXXX blocked President Obama’s plan to allocate $60 billion in for much-needed highway, rail, transit and airport repairs and construction. And in 2015, XXXX helped defeat an amendment that would have allocated $478 billion in infrastructure investment while remaining deficit-neutral.
“If the roof of your house is leaking, you try to fix it immediately instead of waiting for the whole thing to cave in,” said XXXX. “[SENATOR or MEMBER]’s actions simply don’t make sense. He is putting our lives at risk for refusing to act.”
###
Letter 1
Editor
Under President Obama, we’ve seen 14 million new jobs created. But we can do even more if Republicans in Congress would agree to invest more in infrastructure projects – not only repairing our crumbling roads and bridges, but also wiring rural America and installing green energy infrastructure. These investments are what’s needed to create even more jobs while making our nation stronger.
Infrastructure shouldn’t fall victim to partisan political games. Investing in roads, bridges, railroads, and airports is fundamental to our economy. Expanding broadband internet access and installing wind and solar panels in communities across the country will build a stronger future and create millions of jobs. Investments in wiring rural America, in particular, would pay off in spades by allowing rural families to grow their businesses online, tapping into e-commerce in order to provide for their families.
Simply put, investing in infrastructure helps lift up hardworking families. When Republicans block infrastructure spending, they kill jobs, make our roads and bridges less safe, and block hardworking Americans from gaining internet access. We need to focus on efforts to grow America—not limit our progress because of political strife.
Sincerely,
Rachel Palermo
Letter 2
Editor:
The backbone of our country is our infrastructure. As our transportation networks crumble, public life suffers. Looking towards the future, I am concerned that our country is falling behind.
All investments in our infrastructure double as an investment for our country’s residents. Transportation is a vital engine of our economy, ensuring people can get to their jobs and that goods can get from businesses to customers. While we allow our bridges and roads to fall into disrepair, we are failing to meet the needs of our growing population and economy.
Recent opportunities to improve our nation's infrastructure have been thwarted by the political games of the Republican Party in Washington. On the other side of the aisle, Democrats are invested in creating jobs at home by ensuring our transportation network is safe and efficient, and by going a step further. Democratic efforts to invest in projects such as high-speed rail, renewable energy, and broadband internet would create millions of jobs while ensuring that our nation stays on the cutting-edge.
Previous generations recognized the necessity of infrastructure innovations and now is our opportunity to pay the same progress forward. Let’s put our family members, friends and neighbors to work and build the transportation network of tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Jenna Price
Editor:
As National Infrastructure Week kicks off, I am calling on Republican politicians including our representative, XXX, to stop blocking investments that would repair our crumbling infrastructure and create jobs. Our nations’ aging highways, bridges, and water systems are in urgent need of repair, but the Republicans continue to oppose the necessary investments which make our transportation system safer, create jobs, and alleviate congestion in and around our major cities.
The water crisis in Flint, Michigan is the most overt example of the GOP’s willingness to cut costs without any regard for the impact their ill-conceived decisions may have on a community. Michigan Governor Rick Snyder appointed the emergency mangers who decided to draw water from the polluted Flint River, and then Congressional Republicans doubled down on their failure by refusing to approve the funding needed to replace Flint’s corroded pipes.
Ignoring a problem won’t solve it. The AFL-CIO, the Chamber of Commerce and other groups recognize the need to repair, improve, and expand America’s crumbling infrastructure. It’s time for the GOP to do the same.
Sincerely,
Deshundra Jefferson
Editor:
National Infrastructure Week isn’t the sexiest of causes to celebrate – that much I know. But what I also know is this: infrastructure is fundamental to our economy and our daily lives. Think about it: every day we use bridges, roads, and airports to get around; every day we use the internet to connect with the world; and every day we use products that were created in factories and arrived safely to the stores we bought them in.
However, our nation’s infrastructure is crumbling. We need to make investments quickly or risk paying the consequences. Both Democratic candidates for president have detailed plans for investing in infrastructure that would create millions of jobs and give Americans the 21st century transportation network they deserve.
Republicans have had their way obstructing new investments in infrastructure for years. We need to elect leaders up and down the ballot who understand our prosperity can only grow when we have the infrastructure to support it.
The presumptive GOP nominee, Donald Trump? He hasn’t a clue. In fact, as it relates to infrastructure, the only concrete thing
we’ve heard he’ll do is build a “great wall” to keep out rapists and other criminals who are apparently making their way over in droves. Seriously. As Trump even declared at a campaign rally in Tampa, Florida, “You watch, and that wall will go up like magic.”
Our country doesn’t need a wall. What we need are bridges, and we need them now more than ever.  [We need to take out reference to the wall. Please tweak.]
Sincerely,
Walter Garcia
TJ Helmstetter
Deputy Director of Regional and Specialty Media
Democratic National Committee
202.863.8022 – desk
973.464.9224 – cell
HelmstetterT@DNC.org
From: Helmstetter, TJ
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 5:34 PM
To: Paustenbach, Mark; Miranda, Luis
Cc: Walsh, Tom
Subject: RE: APPROVE: Sample infrastructure materials
From: Helmstetter, TJ
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 1:28 PM
To: Paustenbach, Mark; Miranda, Luis
Cc: Walsh, Tom
Subject: APPROVE: Sample infrastructure materials
Below: Four letters to the editor, a media advisory, and a press release. Missing an op-ed, Tom will get that to us shortly. Would like these to go out to the state parties TODAY.
For Planning Purposes Only
May XX, 2016
Contact: [Name], [Number/Email]
*MEDIA ADVISORY*
TOMORROW, [DATE] at [TIME] ET: Labor and Business Join Forces to Call for Increase in Infrastructure Investments
[CITY]- Our nation is in the midst of a worsening infrastructure crisis, but Republicans in Congress have refused to act to ensure safety on our roads and bridges. This week is National Infrastructure Week, which highlights the common interests of labor and business in calling for additional investments in infrastructure. Tomorrow, Democrats and leaders from the business and labor communities will call on GOP lawmakers to stop blocking bills that would fund much needed internal improvements for our country.
Join XXX, XXX, and XXX TOMORROW, [DATE] at [TIME] to call on [insert Republican Member of Congress] to fund maintenance on [INSERT STATE]’s public roads and bridges.
WHO: Labor and Business Leaders
WHAT: Press Conference on Infrastructure Funding
WHEN: TOMORROW,  [DATE], [TIME]
WHERE: [LOCATION]
For more information, please contact [state party comms director].
###
For Immediate Release
May XX, 2016
Contact: [Name], [Number/Email]
Labor and Business Leaders Call on Republican Lawmakers to Fund Much-Needed Infrastructure Improvements
[City]- Underfunding of public roads and bridges in the United States have put residents in danger of transit accidents on a daily basis. Yet Republican lawmakers like [INSERT GOP MEMBERS OF CONGRESS] repeatedly refuse to invest in our nation’s infrastructure. Labor and business leaders gathered today to call for funding to address this serious matter in honor of National Infrastructure Week.
“As a business owner, I find it unconscionable that our congressman has failed to make sure our roads and bridges are safe,” said XXXX. “It’s not a partisan issue to properly fund our transportation network, but he is making it one and putting his constituents in danger in the process.”
If Hitting House Member:
In 2012, XXXX supported a transportation bill that was strongly opposed by safety and environmental advocates. It would have covered only five percent of the funds needed to pay for the entirety of national mass transit repairs.
If Hitting Senator:
XXXX has repeated blocked bills to fund national infrastructure repairs. In 2011, XXXX blocked President Obama’s plan to allocate $60 billion in for much-needed highway, rail, transit and airport repairs and construction. And in 2015, XXXX helped defeat an amendment that would have allocated $478 billion in infrastructure investment while remaining deficit-neutral.
“If the roof of your house is leaking, you try to fix it immediately instead of waiting for the whole thing to cave in,” said XXXX. “[SENATOR or MEMBER]’s actions simply don’t make sense. He is putting our lives at risk for refusing to act.”
###
Letter 1
Editor
Under President Obama, we’ve seen 14 million new jobs created. But we can do even more if Republicans in Congress would agree to invest more in infrastructure projects – not only repairing our crumbling roads and bridges, but also wiring rural America and installing green energy infrastructure. These investments are what’s needed to create even more jobs while making our nation stronger.
Infrastructure shouldn’t fall victim to partisan political games. Investing in roads, bridges, railroads, and airports is fundamental to our economy. Expanding broadband internet access and installing wind and solar panels in communities across the country will build a stronger future and create millions of jobs. Investments in wiring rural America, in particular, would pay off in spades by allowing rural families to grow their businesses online, tapping into e-commerce in order to provide for their families.
Simply put, investing in infrastructure helps lift up hardworking families. When Republicans block infrastructure spending, they kill jobs, make our roads and bridges less safe, and block hardworking Americans from gaining internet access. We need to focus on efforts to grow America—not limit our progress because of political strife.
Sincerely,
Rachel Palermo
Letter 2
Editor:
The backbone of our country is our infrastructure. As our transportation networks crumble, public life suffers. Looking towards the future, I am concerned that our country is falling behind.
All investments in our infrastructure double as an investment for our country’s residents. Transportation is a vital engine of our economy, ensuring people can get to their jobs and that goods can get from businesses to customers. While we allow our bridges and roads to fall into disrepair, we are failing to meet the needs of our growing population and economy.
Recent opportunities to improve our nation's infrastructure have been thwarted by the political games of the Republican Party in Washington. On the other side of the aisle, Democrats are invested in creating jobs at home by ensuring our transportation network is safe and efficient, and by going a step further. Democratic efforts to invest in projects such as high-speed rail, renewable energy, and broadband internet would create millions of jobs while ensuring that our nation stays on the cutting-edge.
Previous generations recognized the necessity of infrastructure innovations and now is our opportunity to pay the same progress forward. Let’s put our family members, friends and neighbors to work and build the transportation network of tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Jenna Price
Editor:
As National Infrastructure Week kicks off, I am calling on Republican politicians including our representative, XXX, to stop blocking investments that would repair our crumbling infrastructure and create jobs. Our nations’ aging highways, bridges, and water systems are in urgent need of repair, but the Republicans continue to oppose the necessary investments which make our transportation system safer, create jobs, and alleviate congestion in and around our major cities.
The water crisis in Flint, Michigan is the most overt example of the GOP’s willingness to cut costs without any regard for the impact their ill-conceived decisions may have on a community. Michigan Governor Rick Snyder appointed the emergency mangers who decided to draw water from the polluted Flint River, and then Congressional Republicans doubled down on their failure by refusing to approve the funding needed to replace Flint’s corroded pipes.
Ignoring a problem won’t solve it. The AFL-CIO, the Chamber of Commerce and other groups recognize the need to repair, improve, and expand America’s crumbling infrastructure. It’s time for the GOP to do the same.
Sincerely,
Deshundra Jefferson
Editor:
National Infrastructure Week isn’t the sexiest of causes to celebrate – that much I know. But what I also know is this: infrastructure is fundamental to our economy and our daily lives. Think about it: every day we use bridges, roads, and airports to get around; every day we use the internet to connect with the world; and every day we use products that were created in factories and arrived safely to the stores we bought them in.
However, our nation’s infrastructure is crumbling. We need to make investments quickly or risk paying the consequences. Both Democratic candidates for president have detailed plans for investing in infrastructure that would create millions of jobs and give Americans the 21st century transportation network they deserve.
The presumptive GOP nominee, Donald Trump? He hasn’t a clue. In fact, as it relates to infrastructure, the only concrete thing
we’ve heard he’ll do is build a “great wall” to keep out rapists and other criminals who are apparently making their way over in droves. Seriously. As Trump even declared at a campaign rally in Tampa, Florida, “You watch, and that wall will go up like magic.”
Our country doesn’t need a wall. What we need are bridges, and we need them now more than ever.
Sincerely,
Walter Garcia
TJ Helmstetter
Deputy Director of Regional and Specialty Media
Democratic National Committee
202.863.8022 – desk
973.464.9224 – cell
HelmstetterT@DNC.org


Also, flagging that the top political reporter in Nevada, Jon Ralston, published an article not so long ago in which he highlighted the fact that the NV Convention doesn't bode well for our Convention in July. Definitely something we should bear in mind going forward.

If what happens in Vegas happens in Philadelphia, the chances of a unified Democratic Party in the general election are virtually nonexistent and the odds of a President Trump suddenly don't look so long.
...
Clinton has a difficult needle-threading job keeping the Sanders voters in the tent as she moves towards November. But if Sanders does not soon disavow what his team here has overseen - and even the senator may not be able to douse the wildfire he lit - there is no reason to believe that what happened at the Paris in May will not happen at the Wells Fargo Center in July.
From: Miranda, Luis
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 7:22 PM
To: Garcia, Walter; Patrice Taylor; Paustenbach, Mark; April Mellody; Dacey, Amy; Federico, Courtney; Walker, Eric; Alvillar, Raul; Khan, Ali
Subject: FW: Bernie Sanders Supporters Voice Ire at Nevada Democratic Party - NYTimes.com
NYT is out with a story. We expect to see a letter from the State Party shortly that is submitted to the Chairs of the Rules & Bylaws committee, but that doesn't ask anything of the DNC, just to register their concerns about the behavior coming from some of the supporters, including death threats. Will circulate as soon as we have it.


Good for 9:30 pm 1 on 1.
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From:
>
Date: May 18, 2016 at 4:34:44 PM EDT
To: "Banfill, Ryan"
>
Cc: Kate Houghton
>, Anna Stolitzka
>, "Bonosky, Garret"
>
Subject: Re: For approval: Anderson Cooper at 9:30 tonight
Okay, good.
DWS
On May 18, 2016, at 4:25 PM, Banfill, Ryan
> wrote:
Yes 1 on 1.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 18, 2016, at 4:11 PM, "hrtsleeve@gmail.com
"
> wrote:
Is this one on one? I do not want to do it if panel asks me questions.
DWS
On May 18, 2016, at 4:05 PM, Banfill, Ryan
> wrote:
What:             TV – CNN “ANDERSON COOPER”
When:              Weds, 18 May
, 9:30 pm
Where:             DNC Studio
Format:           Live
Who:               Anderson Cooper, Anchor/Reporter
Topic:             Last night’s OR/KY results, the state of the party, looking ahead at California and ultimately the
general election
Staff:               Ryan
Contact:          XXX
DWS Approval:
Sent from my iPhone


Great, one small suggested edit. Could say “holding up” in reference to the Flint water crisis if you would rather use that example.
From: "Paustenbach, Mark"
>
Date: Tue, 3 May 2016 21:20:19 -0400
To: "Miranda, Luis"
>
Cc: "Walsh, Tom"
>, "Freundlich, Christina"
>, "Walker, Eric"
>, RR2
>, "Banfill, Ryan"
>
Subject: Re: DRAFT DWS CRUZ / TRUMP STATEMENT
Good
Mark Paustenbach
National Press Secretary &
Deputy Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
202.863.8148
paustenbachm@dnc.org
On May 3, 2016, at 9:18 PM, Miranda, Luis
> wrote:
For Immediate Release
May 3, 2016
Contact – DNC Press 202-863-8148
DNC Chair Statement on  Cruz Suspending Campaign and Trump Becoming Republican Presumptive Nominee
WASHINGTON – DNC Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz issued the following statement on Ted Cruz dropping out of the Republican primary and Donald Trump becoming the GOP’s presumptive nominee:
“Tonight, Donald Trump is the Republican Party. Ted Cruz may have been the least-liked politician in Washington, but Trump is one of the least liked men in America, and Democrats will hold him accountable for his offensive rhetoric, dangerous ideas, and lack of judgment every single day between today and November 8th.
“While Ted Cruz was known for obstruction, having forced a government shutdown that cost the U.S. economy $24 billion and even holding up opposing emergency aid for a region hit by a devastating hurricane, he didn’t stand up to Donald Trump until it was too late. None of the Republicans running for president did, because after years of elevating extreme voices in their party, they didn’t want to alienate them.
“The decades-old Republican strategy of exploiting unfounded fears of immigrants, minorities, the poor, the LGBT community and more, all for political gain, have laid the groundwork for Donald Trump. The Republican Party 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 looming nomination will be the ultimate, sad culmination of the results of that strategy.
“Democrats won’t hesitate to fight for the vast majority of the American people, who share our values of inclusion, hard work, dignity and opportunity for all, and we’ll hold Republicans on the ballot at every level accountable for their standard bearer. Voters will have a clear choice come November, and Americans of every stripe, including those disillusioned and disaffected by this year’s unprecedentedly nasty Republican primary have a home in the Democratic Party. Our voters are energized, enthusiastic, and optimistic because our candidates are committed to moving America forward. And that’s why we’re going to win on Election Day in November.”
###


Great - attached with a couple minor edits.
From: Walsh, Tom
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 5:27 PM
To: RR2
Subject: For Research - Draft Rawlings-Blake MI Dem Women Lunch Keynote


Panel: Matt Dowd, Donna Brazile, Cokie Roberts, Bill Kristol
Dowd: unpopularity contest
Donna: Trump has consolidated the GOP. Dems still in contentious primary.
Cokie: Young people off of Hillary completely.
Kristol: ¼ for trump, ¼ for Clinton, ½ wants an alternative
Cokie: Republican registration is up - should tell you something
Cokie: Bernie saying he can win is ridiculous - hasn't been challenged / no negative ads against him
Donna: has to focus on millennials. At the end of the day: white women will determine this election
Donna: Problem with Trump is that he'll flexible, he'll continue to change. Hillary won't change on this issue -
Cokie: people who are pro-gun wont vote for HRC. White women on the fence could look at her and be right about this.
Dowd: focus on guns shows huge culture war will be litigated in 2016 election
Donna: HFA has to run a campaign for the presidency - talk about big issues. Playing down to Trump's level is not going to work for her
Dowd: people don't vote on issues - they vote on values
Cokie: correct, which is why it's so troubling that Trump says tax returns are nobody's business.
GOP operatives Bill Kristol & Matthew Dowd both trying to give HFA advice on what to do.
Kristol: 15 percent threshold for debate. If you get a three way between Hillary, Trump and someone like Ben Sasse, all bets are off.
From: Sarge, Matthew
Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2016 10:15 AM
To: Bhatnagar, Akshai; Comm_D
Subject: RE: This Week
Bernie Sanders:
Can you lay out a credible path to stop HRC?
- Cites wins in Indiana, West Virginia, and Oregon
- Have to do very well to get to 50% of pledged delegates
- Super delegates should take a look at which candidate is better equipped for general
HRC has 3 million more votes and only needs 90 more pledged?
- Steep uphill climb
- "I don't want the American people voting for the lesser of two evils"
HRC the lesser of two evils?
- Well, I wouldn't describe it as that
- But both have high unfavorables
Will you be able to convince your supporters to back HRC over Trump?
- I have confidence that if HRC is prepared to stand up to corporate greed, be strong on climate change, and address income inqueality, I think she will win by a large number of votes
Will you push for those issues on the party platform?
- We will push for the most progressive agenda we can
Supporters planning protests in Philadephia?
- Rejects media coverage of Nevada
- No chairs being thrown, no violence, no one being rude
- People going to Philadeplphia have first amendment right to demonstrate
Open to being Hillary Clinton's VP?
- Too early to talk about that
- Currently running all over CA and NM to get every last vote
________________________________
From: Bhatnagar, Akshai
Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2016 9:51 AM
To: Comm_D
Subject: This Week
Bernie


State party defended better today:
________________________________
From: Garcia, Walter
Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2016 6:33 PM
To: Miranda, Luis
Cc: Jefferson, Deshundra; Wei, Shu-Yen; Palermo, Rachel
Subject: Re: Coverage of DWS in Alaska
Hundreds of Democrats Converge in Anchorage for State Democratic Party Convention
ANCHORAGE (KTUU) Hundreds of Alaska democrats are converging in Anchorage this weekend for the state party convention to decide who will represent the state at the national convention in July.
The first day of the weekend-long event kicked off Friday at UAA Student Union.
The convention follows the democratic caucus where Bernie Sanders won 81 percent of the vote in the March.
Hillary Clinton captured 21 percent of delegates.
Jake Hamburg, communications director for Alaska Democratic Party, said among party business items delegates will discuss possible changes to the caucus process.
"We saw some people wanting to participate, but just couldn't access a caucus location so we're exploring some ideas of doing remote caucus participation, or absentee process or maybe even going to a presidential preference poll," Hamburg said.
Greg Smith, a delegate from Juneau said there's always room for improvement.
"I think there is a group of people that feel like the process, the nomination process maybe isn't fully open, fully fair," Smith said. "You have to be a registered democrat to participate in that caucus, you have to have been free from 9:30 until noon on the day of the caucus so you know people are working and there's discussions going on about is there way to improve that."
Hamburg said much like the caucus in March, there's a record turnout for the state convention.
"We've not seen a turnout a turnout like this for a state convention, I think certainly in recent memory if not ever," Hamburg said. "There's just a lot of enthusiasm this year and because we have presidential campaigns active in Alaska they are making sure their folks turn out to the state convention."
Wanda Smith, a delegate from Anchorage said she's seen some differences in the voters who have turned out this year in comparison with 2008.
"We have more younger people that are out, there are more issues they're fired up over the issues they would like to see changed or implemented, they're excited about getting even more younger people to vote on issues that concern them, they seem to be more interested in politics and reality of life and life's issues," Smith said.
537 of 539 elected delegates have registered to attend the convention.
On Saturday, delegates will participate in the presidential fan out and elect District-Level delegates, party leader and elected official delegates and elect at large delegates along with alternates.
In the evening, ADP will host a reception with Democratic National Convention Chair, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz at the Dena'ina Civic & Convention Center.
A group of Alaska democrats who say they're not affiliated with any campaign said disagree with the party's leadership at the national level and DNC Chair, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz' treatment of Bernie Sanders supporters.
Ed Cullinane, a Sanders supporter is part of a group organizing an alternative event at the Egan Convention Center on Saturday.
"The alternative is about our displeasure with the keynote speaker at the democratic convention dinner after the dinner by the name of Debbie Wasserman Schultz," Cullinane said.
Hamburg said it's not uncommon to see tension in a contested election year and democrats should celebrate Debbie Wasserman Schultz coming to the state.
"We invited our national committee woman back in February of last year to come to Alaska and she accepted our offer to come and help us this time and we're just really excited that somebody from the national party would come to speak to Alaskans and provide her thoughts and I expect democrats will give her the respect that she deserves," Hamburg said.
Hamburg said on Friday it's the party's responsibility to remain neutral and he believes democrats will rally behind whoever wins the democratic nomination.
From: Walter Garcia
>
Date: Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 8:29 AM
To: "Miranda, Luis"
>
Cc: "Jefferson, Deshundra"
>, "Wei, Shu-Yen"
>, "Palermo, Rachel"
>
Subject: Coverage of DWS in Alaska
Starting chain.
Riled Sanders fans rise up as state Democratic convention begins
Alex DeMarban
, Alaska Dispatch News
Internal strife rocked the Alaska Democratic Party on Friday as it headed into its three-day state convention, with some members of the party that heavily favor Bernie Sanders over Hillary Clinton protesting the convention by planning an alternative event Saturday night.
“Alaska voters are an independent people and they don’t want to be told what to do,” said Ed Cullinane, a member of the state central committee from an Anchorage House district.
Cullinane helped organize the protest to the convention, where Democrats on Saturday will choose delegates to cast votes at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia in July.
Though Clinton appears poised for victory in the hard-fought race, Sanders supporters say he can still claim a win though it would take a surge of delegates.
The anti-convention event at the Egan Civic and Convention Center comes because Florida congresswoman and Democratic National Committee chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz plans to give the keynote speech at the convention in Anchorage Saturday, Cullinane said.
Alaskan Democrats gave Sanders 81.6 percent of their support in the March caucus. Many believe Wasserman Schultz has limited debates and unfairly allocated resources to give Clinton a boost, he said.
“A lot of us feel that Debbie Wasserman Schultz has displayed very unethical behavior,” he said.
At the state convention on Friday afternoon at the UAA Student Union, during an opening day filled with discussions on matters such as Medicaid expansion and climate change, supporters of both Sanders and Clinton said it was important for Alaska Democrats to unite as the national convention approaches.
“We all need to be respectful and find common ground,” said Shauna Thornton, a state delegate and “Bernie fan” who hopes to be selected as a national delegate from Alaska on Saturday.
Thornton, who is running for a state House seat on the Kenai Peninsula, said she’s not angry Wasserman Schultz is speaking.
“She was asked to come over a year ago, so what do you do? So I’ll attend and ask questions about her positions,” Thornton said.
Cullinane also launched a petition at MoveOn.org asking the Alaska party to “un-invite” Wasserman Schultz. It had 64 signatures Friday afternoon.
He said the anti-convention, which has no official name, will feature a teleconferenced appearance from Tim Canova, Schultz’ Democratic primary opponent in Florida. Plans also include a prerecorded presentation by Jane Sanders’ and a dunk tank with political activist Ray Metcalfe in the wet seat. The event will be held in Summit Hall at the Egan, starting at 6:30 p.m.
Wasserman's speech is planned for 8 p.m. Saturday at the Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center. She's also scheduled to attend a reception there at 6 p.m.
People need to put aside the “divisiveness” said Jennifer Smith, a state convention delegate from a Juneau district who supports Clinton because she’s “cool under fire” and well-versed on critical national issues.
“If you want to have an alternative convention then fine, but if you really want to have change in the party structure you should directly address it to (Wasserman Schultz), and not do it through protests,” she said.
Alaska Democratic Convention gets underway in Anchorage
By Lauren Maxwell
, KTVA Alaska
At the State Democratic Convention in Anchorage, one of the big jobs party leaders have is to elect delegates to attend the national convention in July, when the presidential nominee will be decided.
Back in March, candidate Bernie Sanders won the state’s Democratic caucus in a big way. All 16 of the state’s regular delegates who will go the national convention in Philadelphia are pledged to vote for him. But the state also has four super delegates who can vote for whomever they want.
Casey Steinau is one of the super delegates. Steinau is the chairman of the Alaska Democratic Party, but as a super delegate, she’s undeclared.
”I am the chairman of the party and I believe that it is my job to represent 100 percent of the Alaska Democrats and I take that roll very seriously,” Steinau said. “I don’t think my personal preferences should be influencing anyone.”
But the idea that super delegates can vote for whomever they want doesn’t sit well with many Democrats.
“I think there probably will be a resolution or a platform change or something coming out of this convention which says we don’t necessarily agree with this and we would ask the DNC to reassess it,” Steinau said.
Steinau said the resolution might ask to get rid of super delegates altogether or require them to vote for the person who won the state caucus.
Meanwhile, Ddemocrats who support Hilary Clinton are also attending the convention. Carolyn Lee with the Hilary for Alaska campaign said there are a lot of people who like both candidates.
“We are also getting a lot of Bernie supporters coming up and saying, ‘I’m going to be with Hilary in a couple of weeks but today I’m with Bernie,’” Lee said.
Steinau said she was hopeful Alaska Democrats would support whichever candidate wins the Party’s nomination.
“They both bring so much to the table and at the end of the day when that person is decided I know that we will come together as a united front.”


I'm only available for 12:30-1:30. We have a bunch of ideas but they're not very well organized yet.
Matt/Lauren are you guys still brainstorming with your teams or has that been completed?
The last time we got all of the departments together on this, we didn't make much progress. I'd rather meet when we have our ducks in a row a little better. a more detailed outline of what we want to do than just have everyone meet for the sake of meeting
From: Gottschalk-Marconi, Emily
Sent: Friday, May 06, 2016 10:27 AM
To: Walker, Eric; Miranda, Luis; Dillon, Lauren; Compton, Matt; Helmstetter, TJ; Smith IV, Malbert
Cc: Palermo, Rachel; Sullivan, Erin
Subject: RE: Counter Convention Check-In
Hello all,
I wanted to follow-up on meeting today. May I ask if folks are available during the windows below?
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thank you,
Emily
From: Walker, Eric
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 11:59 AM
To: Gottschalk-Marconi, Emily; Miranda, Luis; Dillon, Lauren; Compton, Matt; Helmstetter, TJ; Smith IV, Malbert
Cc: Palermo, Rachel; Sullivan, Erin
Subject: RE: Counter Convention Check-In
Per Luis, we are doing a Press brainstorm first at 3:30pm on Thursday. Based on what comes out of that, we can meet.
From: Gottschalk-Marconi, Emily
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 11:42 AM
To: Miranda, Luis; Dillon, Lauren; Compton, Matt; Helmstetter, TJ; Walker, Eric; Smith IV, Malbert
Cc: Palermo, Rachel; Sullivan, Erin
Subject: Counter Convention Check-In
Hi team,
I hope all is well. I wanted to touch base and see where everyone was with regard to the Counter Convention plan. May I ask if everyone would be available to touch base today or Friday?
Thank you,
Emily
Emily Gottschalk-Marconi
Special Assistant to the COO & Manager of Special Projects
Democratic National Committee
430 S. Capitol Street, SE Washington, D.C. 20003
202-863-8084 (o) | 202-318-2542 (f)
Gottschalk-MarconiE@dnc.org


Can I book the trip? Is Jenna coming?
Pablo Manriquez
Democratic National Committee
Phone: 202.572.5488
Email: pablo@dnc.org
web: democrats.org
Twitter: @Pablo_DNC


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Walter Garcia
Western Regional Press Secretary
Democratic National Committee (DNC)
Email: GarciaW@dnc.org
Twitter: @WalterGarcia231
[SigDems]


There was a panel discussion with Ron Fournier, Thomas Friedman, Doris Kearns Goodman, and Kristen Welker. [Watch
]
From: Bhatnagar, Akshai
Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2016 11:06 AM
To: Dieter, Austin; Comm_D
Subject: RE: Meet the Press
There was an interview with Sen. Ted Cruz. [Watch
]
From: Dieter, Austin
Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2016 10:50 AM
To: Comm_D
Subject: RE: Meet the Press
Panel
Fourier
Says Todd did a great job interviewing Cruz, and pushing him on not answering whether he will support Trump
Predicts that on Tuesday the race is over and we have to presumptive nominees.
Thomas Friedman
When it's a two-person race, Trump is going to get a lot more attention for things that are skipped over right now. So many of Trump's supporters seem to be listening through their gut and not through their ears.
Kristen Welker
When you talk to Cruz's Senate colleagues, the thing that sticks out is that none of them trust him.
Desire for a contested Republican convention seems to be slipping away.
From: Dieter, Austin
Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2016 10:46 AM
To: Comm_D
Subject: Meet the Press
Meet The Press
Trump needs just 47% of the remaining delegates to be over 1,237
Todd says Carly choice created very little buzz and the Cruz/Kasich pact has collapsed.
Interview with Ted Cruz
Cruz touts his wins prior to last Tuesday, says he won more republican votes in Wisconsin that Trump did in NY.
Deflects when asked if he'll get out of the race if he loses in Indiana, says the support for him in IN is surging.
Todd plays clips of Carly attacking Cruz on being any other politician, having dual-Canadian citizenship, and criticizing for shutdown. Cruz says she was running in a campaign just like anyone else, and that they did a long and extensive search to narrow down list for VP, and she had the knowledge, judgment, and character to do the job.
*         Carly's shattered glass ceilings her entire life.
HRC is a very smart and committed liberal, DJT can't criticize her policies because they're two sides of the same coin.
Todd plays Boehner comments. Cruz says during the gov't shutdown him and Lee tried to reach out to meet with Boehner and that Boehner said no; says he doesn't know Boehner at all and they never have worked together.
*         Says if you like Boehner, you like Trump, and that Boehner was probably auditioning to be Trump's VP candidate.
*         Ties HRC, Boehner, Trump together as all the same.
Todd: "Republican voters are the ones rejecting you, this isn't a media conspiracy"
*         Cruz will not answer whether he'd support Trump.
*         Cruz: The media is giving up millions of dollars by not having a debate, media wants Trump to win because the media is run by partisan democrats and created Trump phenomena and they won't hold him accountable. Asks when's the last time the media mentioned Trump's tax returns.
Todd pushes Cruz to say whether he will support Trump again. Cruz continues to just say that he will beat Trump and doesn't answer.
Hits Trump for foreign workers instead of Americans and clothes with his name on it that are made in Mexico and China.


SL: SHOT/CHASER: When Data Promises Get Trumped
SHOT: A press release from the RNC promises
to build the "largest and most sophisticated data-driven turnout operation in history."
CHASER: Washington Post
, 5 hours ago: "A Trump campaign will only increase the Democrats' advantage in data and analytics"
Sad!
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[DNC]
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Democratic National Committee
PalermoR@dnc.org
202-863-8041


The flier is attached.
The research resume drop will be Wednesday May 4th from 5 - 7 pm, here at the DNC.
The flier asks that people who would like to attend, submit their resume by 4/30 but we'll extend that deadline though this evening. We'd like to provide security a good list and manage the flow of this thing so it's important that people RSVP to ResumesR@dnc.org
Thanks for sharing this information!


Hey Luis,
A couple of quick questions: Did you guys put something out today or yesterday about the DNC's standing committees? Also, and relatedly, I don't think I'm on the DNC list right now. Can you add me?
Thanks!
Abby
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Abby D. Phillip
National Political Reporter
Washington Post
(Cell) 857-928-7338
Twitter: @abbydphillip


only flag:
Though Hillary Clinton continues to keep the contents of her Wall Street speeches under wraps, she has, to her credit, released years of tax returns.
think its fine though
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From: Paustenbach, Mark
Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2016 9:41 AM
To: Comm_D
Subject: NYT - Donald Trump’s Evasions on Taxes
Let's blast.
On duty Comms team member, please format and send to RR2.
Donald Trump’s Evasions on Taxes
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD
American politics has some silly and outdated traditions, but the disclosure of income tax returns by contenders for the presidency isn’t one of them. Beginning in 1952, candidates have been releasing their returns to assure voters that they have no conflicts of interests, that they are generous to those in need, and that they take their duties as citizens seriously by meeting their tax obligations to the government.
Donald Trump, the de facto Republican presidential nominee, so far has refused to follow suit. On Friday, he disagreed that Americans have a right to see his returns. Asked what his tax rate is during an interview
on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” he snapped, “None of your business.”
Mitt Romney — the 2012 presidential nominee who released his returns after Mr. Trump and others demanded it — points out how little data exists with which to gauge Mr. Trump’s fitness for office.
Mr. Trump has no record of military service. He has never held elected office. Born wealthy, he took over his father’s business and built a spotty track record. Disclosing his returns might enable Mr. Trump to support one of his main claims on the presidency: that he’s a negotiator so skilled it has made him a billionaire.
Yet Mr. Trump has a history of becoming irate when the subject of his income taxes comes up and belligerent when journalists have caught him misrepresenting his income and charitable contributions. A decade ago Mr. Trump sued one of them, Timothy O’Brien, an editor at Bloomberg View, for libel.
Mr. Trump lost, but in the course of the suit, he was ordered to provide his tax returns. He delayed for months, then produced documents so redacted with black marker that they looked “like crossword puzzles,” Mr. O’Brien wrote this week
. Mr. Trump finally produced more readable returns, but Mr. O’Brien said he was forbidden by court order to discuss specifics.
Though Hillary Clinton continues to keep the contents of her Wall Street speeches under wraps, she has, to her credit, released years of tax returns. And Mr. Trump, in the past, has been a stalwart advocate of disclosure. On Friday the Democratic National Committee released a video
of his televised promises, dating back years, to release his returns. The video includes an interview in which he notes that “everybody has done it for many, many years.”
Mr. Trump now says he won’t release his returns because he’s being audited. Such concern didn’t stop President Nixon from releasing several years of returns in 1973 — even though the Internal Revenue Service subsequently determined that the president owed nearly $500,000 in back taxes. (Mr. Nixon’s famous comment, “I’m not a crook,” didn’t refer to Watergate, but to rumors about tax avoidance, which turned out to be accurate.)
Mr. Trump also insists there’s nothing to learn from his taxes. If that’s the case, why doesn’t he trust the voters to come to that conclusion themselves?


Pennsylvania voters overwhelmingly oppose Sen. Pat Toomey's obstruction of Chief Judge Merrick Garland's Supreme Court nomination.
Today, the Constitutional Responsibility Project released its first television ad. The 30-second spot
showcases Sen. Toomey's (R-PA) unprecedented refusal to consider any Supreme Court nominee and calls on Sen. Toomey to put the Constitution before his politics. The ad will air in the Philadelphia media market over the Senate recess.
Additionally, the Constitutional Responsibility Project, in conjunction with the League of Conservation Voters, released a new survey of Pennsylvania voters conducted by Hart Research. The survey found that Pennsylvania voters support giving Judge Garland a hearing and an up-or-down vote and strongly disapprove of the positon Senate Republican leadership has taken on this matter.
"This poll shows that Pennsylvanians strongly believe that Senator Toomey and others must give the president's nominee both a fair hearing and a timely vote, and LCV members couldn't agree more.  Nearly 150,000 of them have signed a petition calling on the Senate to do its job, including nearly 5,000 in Pennsylvania alone," said Tiernan Sittenfeld, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, League of Conservation Voters.
A full memo from Hart Research Associates outlining the survey's findings and polling method can be found HERE
.
Key findings from the Constitutional Responsibility Project and the League of Conservation Voters survey include:
*   By a margin of 56 percent to 37 percent, Pennsylvania voters say the Senate should hold hearings and give Chief Judge Garland an up-or-down-vote.
*   Independent voters agree with this position by an event larger margin - 60 percent to 36 percent.
*   After voters hear the pros and cons on Senator Toomey's positon on the Supreme Court vacancy, feelings toward him become notably less favorable.
*   Independents move from a small net positive view of Toomey (24 percent positive, 18 percent negative) to a large net negative opinion of him (24 percent positive, 50 percent negative).
*   At the start of the survey, 43 percent of voters said they were inclined to vote for Senator Toomey over his Democratic challenger. After being told about his stance on Judge Garland's nomination, 46 percent of voters said they are less likely to support Senator Toomey.
*   16 percent of voters said they would be more open to voting for the Democratic challenger as a result of Senator Toomey's opposition to hearings and a vote for Judge Garland.
Wisconsin voters do not approve of Sen. Johnson's Supreme Court obstruction.
Roll Call
reports on a new poll finding that Sen. Ron Johnson's (R-WI) continued refusal to consider Chief Judge Garland's nomination runs counter to the values of Wisconsin voters.
"60 percent of likely Wisconsin voters want to see the president and Senate take action to fill the vacancy now... Roughly half of voters felt that by blocking Obama's nominee, senators were "trying to advance their party's agenda rather than doing what is right for the country."
After meeting with Chief Merrick Garland yesterday, Sen. Gary Peters lauds his "impeccable legal credentials.
The Detroit News
reports:
Sen. Peters (D-MI): "He comes to this nomination with ... impeccable legal credentials. On top of that, he has the benefit of already being confirmed for his current position with broad bipartisan support. So this is the type of candidate that certainly deserves to have a hearing.""
Chief Judge Garland is exactly the type of jurist we want on the Court.
Former U.S. solicitor general Ted Olson writes in the Wall Street Journal
:
Ted Olson, former U.S. solicitor general: "Mr. Garland is extraordinarily well qualified...Throughout his career, he has impressed his colleagues and his legal adversaries with his leadership, sense of fairness, and respect for the law. He has been a judge for 19 years and is now chief judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, considered by many to be the second-most-important court in the country. Scalia and three current justices also served on the D.C. circuit. By temperament, character and qualifications, Judge Garland is precisely the kind of jurist we want on the Supreme Court.  For Republicans, there is much to recommend giving Mr. Garland a good look, a respectful hearing and a vote on the merits."
Chief Judge Garland will approach the legal issues that face the disability community with thought and care.
Michael Waterston, an expert in disability and civil rights law, reviewed Chief Judge Garland's record and found him to be a thoughtful and fair jurist.
Michael Waterstone, disability and civil rights law expert: "How will Justice Garland rule on the important issues facing the disability community - things like whether websites need to be accessible to individuals who are blind, or how far employers need to go in providing accommodations to workers with disabilities, or whether voters with disabilities are entitled to secret and independent ballots, like everyone else? I don't know...But I do feel confident that Justice Garland would approach the questions carefully and thoughtfully, and without a predefined agenda against the rights of people with disabilities."[Loyola Law School, 4/28/16
]
A look ahead at a sampling of activity by our grassroots allies:
SATURDAY 4/30/16
Event: #DoYourJob Day of Action canvasses
Location: Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Dover, Keene and Portsmouth, NH
Time: 9AM local time
Host: AUFC-NH, NextGenNH, NH SEIU, PFAW-NH
Press Contact: Liz Purdy, 603-731-2200, liz@mepstrategies.com
Event: #DoYourJob Sen. Grassley Event
Location: Iowa Southwestern Community College, 1501 W Townline St, Creston, IA
Time: 12:00 PM local time
Host: Americans United for Change
Press Contact: Derek Eadon, derek@bluprintstrategies.com
SUNDAY 5/01/16
Event: #DoYourJob Sen. Grassley Event
Location: Tyson's Center Parking Lot, Sioux City, IA
Time: 12:00 PM local time
Host: Americans United for Change
Press Contact: Derek Eadon, derek@bluprintstrategies.com
MONDAY 5/02/16
Event: Press call to announce recess #DoYourJob recess events
Time: 11AM ET
Key briefers/speakers: Mary Kay Henry, SEIU International President; Cecile Richards, President, Planned Parenthood Federation of America; María Teresa Kumar, President & CEO, Voto Latino; Michael Brune, Executive Director, Sierra Club; Brad Woodhouse, President, Americans United for Change
Press Contact and RSVP information: Sara Lonardo, sara.lonardo@seiu.org
Event: #DoYourJob Sen. Grassley Event
Location: Davenport, IA
Host: Americans United for Change
Press Contact: Derek Eadon, derek@bluprintstrategies.com
Event: Don't Trump the Courts Harrisburg event
Location: Event outside of Sen. Toomey's office, 228 Walnut St # 1104, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Time: 10AM local time
Host: Americans United for Change
Press Contact: Aletheia Henry, 614-668-5116, aletheia@henryhigginsconsulting.com
Event: Don't Trump the Courts Philadelphia event
Location: Event outside of Sen. Toomey's office, 1628 John F Kennedy Blvd #1702, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Time: 4PM local time
Host: Americans United for Change
Press Contact: Aletheia Henry, 614-668-5116, aletheia@henryhigginsconsulting.com
TUESDAY 5/03/16
Event: Don't Trump the Courts Allentown event
Location: Event outside of Sen. Toomey's office, 1150 S Cedar Crest Blvd # 101, Allentown, PA 18103
Host: Americans United for Change
Press Contact: Aletheia Henry, 614-668-5116, aletheia@henryhigginsconsulting.com
Event: #DoYourJob Sen. Grassley Event
Location: Outside of Senator Grassley's Waterloo Office, 210 Waterloo Building 531 Commercial Street Waterloo, IA
Host: Americans United for Change
Press Contact: Derek Eadon, derek@bluprintstrategies.com
Event: #DoYourJob Sen. Blunt Event
Location: Outside of Senator Blunt's St. Louis Office, 7700 Bonhomme,Clayton, MO 63105
Host: Americans United for Change
Press Contact: Martin Casas, martcasas@gmail.com
Event: #DoYourJob Sen. Blunt Event
Location: Missouri State Capitol, 201 W Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO 65101
Host: Americans United for Change
Press Contact: Martin Casas, martcasas@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY 5/04/16
Event: Portsmouth #DoYourJob event
Location: Sen. Ayotte's Office, 14 Manchester Square, Ste 140
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Time: 12PM local time
Host: Americans United for Change
Press Contact: Lucas Meyer, 603-568-2511
Event: Des Moines #DoYourJob event
Location: Sen. Grassley's Office, 210 Walnut St #721, Des Moines, IA 50309
Time: 12PM local time
Host: Americans United for Change
Press Contact: Derek Eadon, 515-954-8630, derek@bluprintstrategies.com
Event: Springfield #DoYourJob event
Location: Sen. Blunt's office, 260 Russell Senate Office Bldg, Washington, DC 20510
Host: Americans United for Change
Press Contact: Martin Casas, martcasas@gmail.com
Event: Kansas City #DoYourJob event
Location: Sen. Blunt's office, 1000 Walnut Street, Suite # 1560
Kansas City, MO 64106
Host: Americans United for Change
Press Contact: Martin Casas, martcasas@gmail.com
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UPDATED:
In the afternoon, the President will deliver a statement on the economy and new steps to strengthen financial transparency and combat money laundering, corruption, and tax evasion. The President's statement at the top of the press briefing in the Brady Press Briefing Room will be open press.
12:05PM         THE PRESIDENT delivers a statement on the economy
Brady Press Briefing Room
Open Press
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[DNC]
Rachel Palermo
Democratic National Committee
PalermoR@dnc.org
202-863-8041
From: Garcia, Walter
Sent: Friday, May 06, 2016 10:00 AM
To: Palermo, Rachel; Comm_D
Subject: RE: White House and Congressional Schedule 5.6.2016
Flagging that VP is doing what POTUS did last week
Later in the morning, the Vice President will participate in the latest installment of "Live from the White House" by conducting a round of interviews with television anchors from Pittsburgh, Louisville, Nashville, Delaware, and Washington, DC to discuss the nomination of Chief Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court, and the importance of the Chief Judge receiving a fair hearing and up-or-down vote. These interviews are embargoed until 4:00PM EDT. The interviews will take place in Vice President's Ceremonial Office.
From: Palermo, Rachel
Sent: Friday, May 06, 2016 9:58 AM
To: Comm_D
Subject: FW: White House and Congressional Schedule 5.6.2016
White House and Congressional Schedule
Friday, May 6
President's Schedule
In the morning, the President and Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.
In the afternoon, the President will meet with Secretary of Defense Carter.  This meeting in the Oval Office is closed press.
In-Town Travel Pool
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Daily Caller
Radio: Talk Media News
EDT
9:30AM          In-Town Travel Pool Call Time
10:00AM        THE PRESIDENT and VICE PRESIDENT receive the Presidential Daily Briefing
Oval Office
Closed Press
4:00PM           THE PRESIDENT meets with Secretary of Defense Carter
Oval Office
Closed Press
Briefing Schedule
12:00PM         Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
Vice President's Schedule
In the morning, the Vice President will attend the President's Daily Briefing in the Oval Office.
Later in the morning, the Vice President will participate in the latest installment of "Live from the White House" by conducting a round of interviews with television anchors from Pittsburgh, Louisville, Nashville, Delaware, and Washington, DC to discuss the nomination of Chief Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court, and the importance of the Chief Judge receiving a fair hearing and up-or-down vote. These interviews are embargoed until 4:00PM EDT. The interviews will take place in Vice President's Ceremonial Office.
In the afternoon, the Vice President will depart Washington, DC en route Wilmington, Delaware.
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House
The House is expected to meet in a pro forma session.
Senate
The Senate is not in session.


Rachel-
I have learned that Alberto spoke with you and the problem is not solved.  So, I am closing the ticket.
Yared
Yared Tamene (ytamene@misdepartment.com)
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[ GOP DAILY ROUNDUP
4/28/16
DONALD TRUMP
TED CRUZ
EVENTS
DONALD TRUMP
FORMER TRUMP EMPLOYEE - I SAW HOW SEXISM BECAME TRUMP’S TRADEMARK: “Trump, of course, claims to be ‘great for women’. He has said this many times - and he mentions me as direct proof… But his rationale in hiring me was colored by his general opinion of the sexes. He said that men, in general, are better than women, but ‘a good woman is better than 10 good men’. He based this on the fact that women had to be smarter, try harder and work harder just to compete in a man’s world. I had proven to him that I had the markings of ‘a killer’, just the type to represent him on the construction site. I wonder if Trump still requires his female executives to be killers… Trump’s positions on the issues are anti-women on their face. He is opposed to reproductive freedom. This is a fundamental right and important to most women in the electorate. He is opposed to the Affordable Care Act, which has empowered women. He is opposed to raising the minimum wage, which affects women more than men. He is in favor of deporting undocumented migrants who have raised families in the United States. A cabinet full of women would not mitigate the impact of his stance on these matters.” [Barbara Res, The Guardian, 4/27/16
]
TRUMP’S NEW ENDORSERS - TYSON AND KNIGHT - SHOULD HORRIFY WOMEN: “As we have all come to know, celebrity billionaire and GOP frontrunner Donald Trump likes saying he's good for women. In fact, he likes saying it a lot. He likes women. Women like him. He knows what women want. And apparently, what they want is for convicted rapists and those who encourage people to ‘enjoy’ rape to be a part of his campaign. At his Indiana rally Wednesday night, Trump proudly announced endorsements from two of the ‘tough guys’ - Mike Tyson and Bobby Knight…Mike Tyson was convicted of rape in 1992 and originally sentenced to 10 years in prison (he served three). He is currently still registered as a Tier II sex offender… Meanwhile, in addition to his penchant from throwing chairs, Bobby Knight is a former basketball coach who once told NBC news correspondent Connie Chung that ‘I think if rape is inevitable, relax and enjoy it,’ which at this point is so associated with him I can only assume it’ll eventually work its way into his epitaph. Knight clarified that he was talking not about actual rape...? He added, ‘I'm not talking about that, about the act of rape. Don't misinterpret me there. But what I'm talking about is, something happens to you, so you have to handle it - now.’” [Bustle, 4/28/16
]
TRUMP’S WARPED WORLD VIEW: “victories, Donald Trump delivered a speech on Wednesday in Washington intended to clarify his foreign policy positions. That was needed, because his views on America’s role in the world have until now been expressed in tweets, interviews and remarks at rallies that have alarmed nearly every foreign ally of the United States… Mr. Trump repeatedly states outright falsehoods, often based on wrong assumptions. He’s been refuted before on his claim that the Islamic State is making ‘millions of dollars a week’ by selling Libyan oil. There is zero evidence of that. The nuclear deal with the United States and other major powers has not made Iran a ‘great power,’ nor has Tehran violated the conditions of that pact, as Mr. Trump has said.” [Editorial Board, New York Times, 4/27/17
]
POLITIFACT: TRUMP DID NOT WARN IRAQ WAR WOULD “DESTABILIZE THE MIDDLE EAST”: “Trump said, ‘I was totally against the war in Iraq, saying for many years that it would destabilize the Middle East.’ The record shows at best some early reservations about the war that evolved into opposition about a year after the war began. However, we find no evidence of Trump warning about regional destabilization before or after the war started. We rate this statement False.” [Politifact, 4/28/16
]
TRUMP FOREIGN POLICY SPEECH EARNS PRAISE IN RUSSIA: “Trump's speech was more than well-received in Russia. In Moscow's Red Square, passersby speaking to CNN praised the New York tycoon. And Russian politicians from President Vladimir Putin on down have been quoted saying favorable things about the GOP presidential front-runner. Putin recently called Trump ‘a brighter person, talented without a doubt.’ Trump returned the compliment saying: ‘I like him because he called me a genius. He said Trump is the real leader.’” [CNN, 4/28/16
]
TRUMP’S FOREIGN POLICY SPEECH DOES NOT IMPRESS EXPERTS: “But across the ideological spectrum, and even among natural allies, Trump's speech received a failing grade for coherence and drew snickering and scorn from foreign policy insiders who remain unconvinced that Trump is up to the job… The speech was ‘completely contradictory, in the sense that the first message is that we should make allies pay not just for the cost of having troops in their countries but for the entire defense that the U.S. provides to Europe and Asia, which he estimated at trillions of dollars. And then in the next breath, he said that the U.S. can't be relied on and needs to be a better ally,’ said Thomas Wright, a Brookings Institution fellow who has written extensively on Trump's foreign policy.” [Politico, 4/27/16
]
MANAFORT SAYS TRUMP HASN’T RULED OUT TAKING BIG DONOR MONEY IN GENERAL: “Trump has financed his campaign largely with his own money and small donations, swearing off large donors and super PACs. In an interview with Laura Ingraham on Thursday, Manafort said Trump was willing to help the Republican National Committee raise money if he becomes the nominee. ‘Well the point is that Donald Trump has been making on the campaign trail is that he’s financing his own campaign,’ Manafort said. ‘That’s very important for him to say now in his mind because he wants people to know that he owes nobody anything other than the American people, or the voters who are picking, choosing his candidacy.’” [Buzzfeed, 4/28/16
]
AT LEAST 35 OF PA’S 54 UNBOUND DELEGATES SAY THEY ARE VOTING FOR TRUMP AT CONVENTION: “NBC News reached out to all 54 delegate winners after the polls closed Tuesday night. Interviews reveal that as of Wednesday afternoon 35 said they intend to support Trump on the first ballot at the convention -- a number that could rise north of 40 when the final ten delegates are reached… In comparison, rival Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has so far only obtained the support of two delegates and Gov. John Kasich received none.” [NBC News, 4/27/16
]
STRUGGLES FOR POWER IN TRUMP’S CALIFORNIA CAMPAIGN: “Yet more than two weeks into the role, [Tim] Clark has still not met with Trump or even spoken with him on the phone. ‘I haven’t talked to him,’ he conceded, when pressed over the extent of his communications with the Republican frontrunner… Second in line for the job was Kathy Tavoularis, statewide director to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s re-election campaign and director of California’s delegation to the Republican convention in 2012… [Stuart] Jolly confirmed that he considered Clark but concluded there was no comparison. ‘I just didn’t think he was as qualified as Kathy,’ he said… Clark said he received the call on 8 April from ‘a representative of Mr Manafort’ asking if he wanted the job. The process thereafter was remarkably quick. Clark sketched a roadmap to victory for Trump in California and had a series of calls over the weekend with real estate mogul’s advisers in New York. By Monday morning, he said, the job was his.” [The Guardian, 4/28/16
]
ENDORSEMENT TRACKER - REP. JEFF MILLER [R-FL]: “Retiring U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller endorsed Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Thursday. ‘Donald Trump is the only person who has what it takes to shake up the status quo and entrenched bureaucrats in Washington DC,’ Miller, a Republican, said in a statement. ‘I am more and more convinced that he has the ability to reach in and right the wrongs in the Department of Veterans Affairs once and for all.’” [Politico Florida, 4/28/16
]
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TED CRUZ
CRUZ’S VIRGINIA CO-CHAIR TRAVELS TO SYRIA AND PRAISES ASSAD: “Sen. Ted Cruz's campaign co-chairman in Virginia has traveled to Syria and promised support for the government of President Bashar Assad, who U.S. officials have repeatedly said has lost the legitimacy to rule the war-torn country. Virginia state Sen. Dick Black's trip to a Middle Eastern country in the midst of a civil war and his comments in the face of official U.S. foreign policy are highly unusual for a state lawmaker. Black, an outspoken Republican, is a part-time state senator who has no role in official U.S. foreign policy. Still, he has met with Assad government officials and said he would advocate for better relationships between Assad and the U.S., according to the official Syrian news agency. ‘I will be Syria's voice,’ Black said, according to the news agency.” [AP, 4/27/16
]
BOEHNER: CRUZ IS “LUCIFER IN THE FLESH”…“I HAVE NEVER WORKED WITH A MORE MISERABLE SON OF A BITCH IN MY LIFE”: “Segueing into the topic, Kennedy asked Boehner to be frank given that the event was not being broadcasted, and the former Speaker responded in kind. When specifically asked his opinions on Ted Cruz, Boehner made a face, drawing laughter from the crowd. ‘Lucifer in the flesh,’ the former speaker said. ‘I have Democrat friends and Republican friends. I get along with almost everyone, but I have never worked with a more miserable son of a bitch in my life.’ Boehner described other Republican candidates as friends. In particular, the former speaker said he has played golf with Donald Trump for years and that they were ‘texting buddies.’” [Stanford Daily, 4/28/16
]
CARLY: TED AND I WILL STOP TRUMP: “I’m proud to announce that I’m joining Ted Cruz’s campaign as his nominee for Vice President… If Trump is our nominee, conservatives will be forced to choose between two liberals in November: both corrupt, both big government crony capitalists, both part of the system that has gotten us in the mess we’re in.” [Carly Fiorina, Medium Post, 4/27/16
]
CARLY ON HER PAST HITS ON CRUZ: “SOMETIMES YOU SAY THINGS THAT TURN OUT TO BE NOT TRUE”: “Rival Donald Trump had mocked the pairing, pointing out that Fiorina criticized Cruz when she was still in the presidential race. ‘You know, in a heated basketball game, since we're in the Hoosier state, players foul each other sometimes,’ Fiorina told ‘Fox and Friends.’ ‘In the heat of a political campaign, sometimes you says things that turn out to be not true,’ she added, noting that she voted for Cruz before she even endorsed him.” [The Hill, 4/28/16
]
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EVENTS
THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016
DONALD TRUMP: 1:00 PM Rally in Evansville, IN [14news.com], and 10:00 PM Rally in Costa Mesa, CA [Trump Campaign].
TED CRUZ: 11:00 AM Rally With Carly Fiorina in Fort Wayne, IN [wowo.com], 2:30 PM Retail stop with Carly Fiorina Lucchese's Italian in Elkhart, IN [eventbrite], and 4:30 PM Rally in South Bend, IN [wsbt.com].
FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2016
DONALD TRUMP: 3:00 PM Speech at California GOP State Convention in San Francisco, CA [@RonNehring].
TED CRUZ: TBD
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Lauren Hendricks


Thanks, is this for Wolf Blitzer hit?
From: Kate Houghton
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 1:08 PM
To: Miranda, Luis
Cc: Ryan Banfill; Paustenbach, Mark; Walsh, Tom; Walker, Eric; Kroll, Amy
Subject: Re: Talking Points for DWS
Amy - Please upload and flag for DWS.
On Apr 26, 2016, at 1:05 PM, Miranda, Luis
> wrote:
4.26.16 TALKING POINTS
Topline Message:
Today as millions of Americans in five states go to the polls, Democrats are voting with enthusiasm for the candidate they like most -- Republicans are holding their noses and casting their votes for the candidate they dislike least. We expect that today we’ll see the same thing we’ve seen throughout this campaign, our voters are energized with the serious and substantive primary we’ve had and two candidates who both have the judgment and temperament to serve; while Republican voters will continue to be dismayed with the chaos on their side.
•         In the last primary in New York, exit polls showed that nearly 7 out of every 10 Democratic voters believe that our primary has energized our party.
•         That’s because our two candidates have consistently offered strong, well thought-out visions for our country that would move America forward.
•         That’s consistent with Wisconsin where 7 out of 10 Democrats in those exit polls said they were excited or optimistic about both of our candidates.
•         That’s something we’re not seeing on the Republican side where serious questions have been raised about their understanding of the issues, not to mention their judgment and temperament given how ugly, divisive and insulting they’ve been.
•         Their own voters know it. Just 39% of Republicans in New York thought their campaign has energized their party. In Wisconsin 4 out of 10 Republican primary voters…let me say that again…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.
Update: Sanders Argued This Morning on CNN/New Day:
•         There is a Narrow Path to Victory: We have won 16 states so far and I'm looking forward to winning a number more. I think we have a path to victory and will fight this until the last vote is cast. … It's a narrow path, but do have a path, and the idea that we should not contest in California or a larger state, let the people of California determine what the agenda of the democratic party is and who the candidate for president should be is pretty crazy. So we're in this to the end.
•         I am a Strong General Election Candidate; Super Delegates May Ultimately Decide That’s Most Important: And I think that when you look at national polling, where in virtually every national and statewide poll, Bernie Sanders runs a lot better against Donald Trump and other Republican candidates than does Hillary Clinton. I think you've got super delegates there who say, you know what? We need a strong candidate. We need a candidate who can beat trump, maybe Bernie Sanders is that candidate.
•         At the Convention, We Will Push for Our Issues to be on the Platform: I think what the democratic process is about, Chris, is going to the convention and arguing about what the platform should be. … The winner, whether it is Secretary Clinton or myself, our job is then to go out to the American people on a platform that makes sense to the working families of this country, and then we win with a large voter turnout.
Talking Points
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.
•         Just yesterday, 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.
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.
•         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.
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.
•         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.
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 theFEC
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.
Luis Miranda, Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
202-863-8148 – MirandaL@dnc.org
- @MiraLuisDC


Just something quick I whipped up. Let me know what you think.
SL: "Mr. Trump took to Twitter Sunday to deny he has mistreated women.”
Today, the Wall Street Journal reported
that “Mr. Trump took to Twitter on Sunday to deny he has mistreated women.”
Oh really?
On Megyn Kelly….
Or Arianna Huffington….
Or that time he called her a dog….
Or attacking a woman because of the way she looks…..
Or that time he harassed Heidi Cruz
, or called Megyn Kelly a bimbo
….
So there’s not much denying that Trump can do here. He has had a long, persistent hatred and mistreatment of women, and he has his own words to prove it.
Because of his disgusting and sexist attacks on women, Donald Trump is unfit to be president.


Details to follow Monday. Sending calendar hold.
Pablo Manriquez
Democratic National Committee
Phone: 202.572.5488
Email: pablo@dnc.org
web: democrats.org
Twitter: @Pablo_DNC


What did Research say about this?
Lindsey Reynolds | Chief Operating Officer
Democratic National Committee
direct: 202.863.7166| cell: 202.215.9864
From: Luis Miranda
>
Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 5:59 PM
To: Lindsey Reynolds
>
Subject: RE: @DNCPress
Was it Christina?
From: Lindsey Reynolds
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 5:57 PM
To: Miranda, Luis
Subject: @DNCPress
Luis, this tweet has been forwarded to me with a ton of negative feedback. Can you swing by at some point and walk me through the approval process on these so I’m informed. Also, please don’t push this out any further.
Thanks -
Lindsey Reynolds | Chief Operating Officer
Democratic National Committee
direct: 202.863.7166| cell: 202.215.9864


good
From: Garcia, Walter
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2016 5:09 PM
To: RR2
Subject: RE: FOR RESEARCH: Hit on Cruz vetting Carly for VP
Updated SL. Thanks, Research!
From: Garcia, Walter
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2016 5:06 PM
To: RR2
Subject: FOR RESEARCH: Hit on Cruz vetting Carly for VP
From: Miranda, Luis
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2016 4:57 PM
To: Walker, Eric; Garcia, Walter
Cc: Paustenbach, Mark
Subject: RE: Weekly Standard: Cruz Campaign Vetting Carly for VP
One edit to quote.
SL: DNC Chair responds to Cruz vetting Carly Fiorina for VP
Following reports
that the Cruz campaign is vetting Carly Fiorina for Vice President, DNC Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement:
"Carly Fiorina laid off 30,000 workers, outsourced American jobs, destroyed HP's stock value and took a $42 million golden parachute upon being fired. If a record like that passes Ted Cruz's vetting operation, it tells you everything you need to know about the Republican Party's misplaced priorities."


Sent from my iPhone
On May 17, 2016, at 6:39 PM, Garcia, Walter
> wrote:
Sent from my iPhone


Blasting shortly!
On May 14, 2016, at 10:17 AM, Garcia, Walter
> wrote:
Thx team. Will blast within the next hour.
On May 14, 2016, at 10:07 AM, Crystal, Andy
> wrote:
only flag:
Though Hillary Clinton continues to keep the contents of her Wall Street speeches under wraps, she has, to her credit, released years of tax returns.
think its fine though
________________________________
From: Paustenbach, Mark
Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2016 9:41 AM
To: Comm_D
Subject: NYT - Donald Trump’s Evasions on Taxes
Let's blast.
On duty Comms team member, please format and send to RR2.
Donald Trump’s Evasions on Taxes
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD
American politics has some silly and outdated traditions, but the disclosure of income tax returns by contenders for the presidency isn’t one of them. Beginning in 1952, candidates have been releasing their returns to assure voters that they have no conflicts of interests, that they are generous to those in need, and that they take their duties as citizens seriously by meeting their tax obligations to the government.
Donald Trump, the de facto Republican presidential nominee, so far has refused to follow suit. On Friday, he disagreed that Americans have a right to see his returns. Asked what his tax rate is during an interview
on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” he snapped, “None of your business.”
Mitt Romney — the 2012 presidential nominee who released his returns after Mr. Trump and others demanded it — points out how little data exists with which to gauge Mr. Trump’s fitness for office.
Mr. Trump has no record of military service. He has never held elected office. Born wealthy, he took over his father’s business and built a spotty track record. Disclosing his returns might enable Mr. Trump to support one of his main claims on the presidency: that he’s a negotiator so skilled it has made him a billionaire.
Yet Mr. Trump has a history of becoming irate when the subject of his income taxes comes up and belligerent when journalists have caught him misrepresenting his income and charitable contributions. A decade ago Mr. Trump sued one of them, Timothy O’Brien, an editor at Bloomberg View, for libel.
Mr. Trump lost, but in the course of the suit, he was ordered to provide his tax returns. He delayed for months, then produced documents so redacted with black marker that they looked “like crossword puzzles,” Mr. O’Brien wrote this week
. Mr. Trump finally produced more readable returns, but Mr. O’Brien said he was forbidden by court order to discuss specifics.
Though Hillary Clinton continues to keep the contents of her Wall Street speeches under wraps, she has, to her credit, released years of tax returns. And Mr. Trump, in the past, has been a stalwart advocate of disclosure. On Friday the Democratic National Committee released a video
of his televised promises, dating back years, to release his returns. The video includes an interview in which he notes that “everybody has done it for many, many years.”
Mr. Trump now says he won’t release his returns because he’s being audited. Such concern didn’t stop President Nixon from releasing several years of returns in 1973 — even though the Internal Revenue Service subsequently determined that the president owed nearly $500,000 in back taxes. (Mr. Nixon’s famous comment, “I’m not a crook,” didn’t refer to Watergate, but to rumors about tax avoidance, which turned out to be accurate.)
Mr. Trump also insists there’s nothing to learn from his taxes. If that’s the case, why doesn’t he trust the voters to come to that conclusion themselves?


The Chair is on Bloomberg with Heileman and Halperin today. She'll be on New Day in the morning.
In addition to what's gone out today, we're prepping a hit on Trump's troubling history on rape.
[SigDems]
Luis Miranda, Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
202-863-8148 - MirandaL@dnc.org
- @MiraLuisDC


Watch here
-----Original Message-----
From: Paustenbach, Mark
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2016 7:32 PM
To: Comm_D
Subject: VIDEO REQUEST
GOP strategist Michael Steel on Hardball/MSNBC.
Mark Paustenbach
National Press Secretary &
Deputy Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
202.863.8148
paustenbachm@dnc.org


For Immediate Release
May 17, 2016
Contact: DNC Press - 202-863-8148
DNC Statement on Nevada Democratic Party Letter
WASHINGTON - DNC Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz today issued the following statement on a letter from the Nevada Democratic Party regarding threatening and violent behavior among some participants around their state party convention this weekend:
"We are deeply concerned about the troubling details laid out in the letter from the Nevada Democratic Party. We will be reaching out to the leadership of both of our campaigns to ask them to stand with the Democratic Party in denouncing and and taking steps to prevent the type of behavior on display over the weekend in Las Vegas. Our democracy is undermined any time threats, intimidation, physical violence or damage to property are present. If there are legitimate concerns, they must be addressed in an orderly, civil and peaceful manner.
"The rules governing the Democratic Party delegate selection process have been in place for decades and the specific procedures for this cycle were agreed upon in 2014. In Nevada on Saturday, the state party's credentials committee was made up of an equal number of members representing both campaigns. That's a testament to our party's fundamental belief in being inclusive, open to the public, and transparent. The process for nominating a Democratic Presidential candidate is not something taken lightly, it is a four-year endeavor that is closely scrutinized and determined in public forums, just as it has been in past election cycles. There is no excuse for what happened in Nevada, and it is incumbent upon all of us in positions of leadership to speak out."


What:             TV – NBC NETWORK
When:             Before or after her 2:50PM ET hit
Where:            Capitol Rotunda
Format:           Taped
Who:               YOU, Andrea Mitchell
Topic:             State of the Race
Staff:               Ryan
Contact:          TBD
TIMELINE:
Arrival Time:  TBD
Makeup:         NO
Hit Time:        TBD
Cleared:         TBD
Pablo Manriquez
Democratic National Committee
Phone: 202.572.5488
Email: pablo@dnc.org
web: democrats.org
Twitter: @Pablo_DNC


From: Hillary for America Press
Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 7:34 PM
To: Hillary for America Press
Subject: Senator Barbara Mikulski, Former Policy Advisor to Hillary Clinton Neera Tanden to Hold Press Call on How Trump's Economic Policies Would Put Women & Families at Risk
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S
enator Barbara Mikulski, Former
Policy
Advisor to Hillary Clinton Neera Tanden to Hold Press Call on How Trump's Economic Policies Would Put Women & Families at Risk
**Media Interested in Participating Should RSVP for Dial-In Number HERE
**
Senator Barbara Mikulski of Maryland and Neera Tanden, former
policy
advisor to Hillary Clinton, will join Hillary for America for a press call on Wednesday, May 11, to discuss how Donald Trump’s economic policies are too big a risk for American women and families. From his plan to give massive tax breaks to millionaires to his opposition to a federal minimum wage floor, Donald Trump is the wrong choice for women and families.
WHO: Senator Barbara Mikulski, Neera Tanden, former
policy
advisor to Hillary Clinton
WHEN: 11:30 AM EDT, Wednesday, May 11, 2016
DIAL-IN NUMBER: Press interested in participating in the conference call should RSVP for dial-in information HERE
###
For Immediate Release, May 10, 2016
Contact: press@hillaryclinton.com
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Contributions or gifts to Hillary for America are not tax deductible.
Hillary for America, PO Box 5256, New York
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