Yes, We Can

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

ah, I just saw and I wish it was Brown/Webb but

MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN

[NHI]

General Election Polls:

Alabama: Solid Brown (Polling from June 2016)
Brown: 59%
Obama: 37%

Alaska: Solid Brown (Polling from June 2016)
Brown: 55%
Obama: 41%

Arizona: Likely Brown (Polling from July 2016)
Brown: 54%
Obama: 43%

Arkansas: Solid Brown (Polling from May 2016)
Brown: 57%
Obama: 40%

California: Solid Obama (Polling from May 2016)
Obama: 56%
Brown: 41%

Colorado: Tossup (Polling from July 2016)
Obama: 47%
Brown: 44%

Connecticut: Likely Obama (Polling from July 2016)
Obama: 52%
Brown: 45%

Delaware: Lean Obama (Polling from July 2016)
Obama: 52%
Brown: 44%

Florida: Lean Brown (Polling from July 2016)
Brown: 49%
Obama: 44%

Georgia: Likely Brown (Polling from June 2016)
Brown: 53%
Obama: 43%

Hawaii: Solid Obama (Polling from January 2016)
Obama: 67%
Brown: 30%

Idaho: Solid Brown (Polling from December 2015)
Brown: 59%
Obama: 35%

Illinois: Solid Obama (Polling from January 2016)
Obama: 60%
Brown: 37%

Indiana: Solid Brown (Polling from March 2016)
Brown: 55%
Obama: 42%

Iowa: Lean Obama (Polling from July 2016)
Obama: 50%
Brown: 44%

Kansas: Solid Brown (Polling from February 2016)
Brown: 57%
Obama: 40%

Kentucky: Solid Brown (Polling from March 2016)
Brown: 59%
Obama: 38%

Louisiana: Solid Brown (Polling from March 2016)
Brown: 60%
Obama: 37%

Maine: Tossup (Polling from from May 2016)
Obama: 48%
Brown: 45%

Maryland: Solid Obama (Polling from January 2016)
Obama: 57%
Brown: 42%

Massachusetts: Tossup (Polling from July 2016)
Brown: 46%
Obama: 45%

Michigan: Tossup (Polling from July 2016)
Brown: 49%
Obama: 46%

Minnesota: Likely Obama (Polling from June 2016)
Obama: 51%
Brown: 43%

Mississippi: Solid Brown (Polling from January 2016)
Brown: 56%
Obama: 42%

Missouri: Likely Brown (Polling from June 2016)
Brown: 52%
Obama: 43%

Montana: Likely Brown (Polling from May 2016)
Brown: 55%
Obama: 42%

Nebraska: Solid Brown (Polling from April 2016)
Brown: 58%
Obama: 39%

Nevada: Tossup (Polling from June 2016)
Obama: 49%
Brown: 45%

New Hampshire: Lean Brown (Polling from July 2016)
Brown: 51%
Obama: 44%

New Jersey: Likely Obama (Polling from June 2016)
Obama: 51%
Brown: 43%

New Mexico: Lean Obama (Polling from June 2016)
Obama: 50%
Brown: 44%

New York: Solid Obama (Polling from April 2016)
Obama: 56%
Brown: 43%

North Carolina: Likely Brown (Polling from June 2016)
Brown: 52%
Obama: 44%

North Dakota: Solid Brown (Polling from December 2015)
Brown: 57%
Obama: 40%

Ohio: Tossup (Polling from July 2016)
Brown: 46%
Obama: 46%

Oklahoma: Solid Brown (Polling from February 2016)
Brown: 59%
Obama: 37%

Oregon: Likely Obama (Polling from May 2016)
Obama: 53%
Brown: 42%

Pennsylvania: Tossup (Polling from June 2016)
Obama: 47%
Brown: 45%

Rhode Island: Likely Obama (Polling from March 2016)
Obama: 54%
Brown: 44%

South Carolina: Solid Brown (Polling from July 2016)
Brown: 61%
Obama: 35%

South Dakota: Solid Brown (Polling from January 2016)
Brown: 56%
Obama: 40%

Tennessee: Solid Brown (Polling from March 2016)
Brown: 58%
Obama: 38%

Texas: Solid Brown (Polling from March 2016)
Brown: 56%
Obama: 40%

Utah: Solid Brown (Polling from March 2016)
Brown: 59%
Obama: 39%

Vermont: Likely Obama (Polling from May 2016)
Obama: 54%
Brown: 42%

Virginia: Lean Brown (Polling from June 2016)
Brown: 50%
Obama: 44%

Washington: Likely Obama (Polling from May 2016)
Obama: 55%
Brown: 45%

West Virginia: Solid Brown (Polling from April 2016)
Brown: 60%
Obama: 36%

Wisconsin: Tossup (Polling from June 2016)
Brown: 47%
Obama: 46%

Wyoming: Solid Brown (Polling from November 2015)
Brown: 59%
Obama: 37%

Electoral Map: Post RNC

Brown: 252

Obama: 192

Tossup: 90

Headlines: Post RNC

NYT: Brown Pledges A Reboot; Launches 50 State Campaign "We're going to campaign everywhere!"

USA: The Man Who Drives a Truck: Brown Accepts Party Nomination

WSJ: Brown Takes Fight to Obama; Polls Show Tight Race: 48% - 48%

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

Lemme guess the Yes We Can title alludes to Obama winning a third term, but hopefully Brown gains more recognition and runs in 2020

[NHI]

The 2016 Democratic National Convention

July 25: An America That Works
- Call to Order.
- Nomination of President of the United States; Roll Call
- Nomination of Vice President of the United States; by Acclamation
- Speech by Michelle Obama.
- Nominating speech of President Obama by Vice Pres. Joe Biden.

July 26: Keep the Promise
- Speech by Sen. Bernie Sanders
- Keynote Speech by Senate Candidate Tammy Duckworth

Duckworth wows DNC: "Senator Brown is no hero for America!"

July 27: Building on the Progress
- Speech by Sen. Cory Booker
- Speech by Senate Candidate Kamala Harris
- Acceptance speech by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand

Gillibrand: Fired up and ready to Keep Going!

July 28: Keep the Faith
- Introduction speech by Former Sec. of State Hillary Clinton
- Acceptance speech by Pres. Barack Obama

Obama: "We're Not Finished!"

Addressing the progress of the last eight years, President Obama delivered a largely partisan speech in which he lambasted Senator Scott Brown and the Republicans are "swindlers, promising to fix all that's wrong with America." The President stayed largely away from addressing his own economic record, instead boasting liberal positions including raising the minimum wage, debt free college and strengthening "Obamacare".

Obama rallied Democrats for the prospect of a third term as President of the United States, but the convention was not without distractions. As in 2012, the inclusion of God into the party platform faced intense criticism, as did the decision by Former Senator Jim Webb, (who challenged Obama in the primaries) who declined to endorse the President, instead announcing he would hold a press conference the day after the convention.

General election polls show a competitive race between Obama and Brown. 48 percent favor the President, while 46 percent favor Brown.

Jim Webb Backs Scott Brown

"My views are closer to Scott Brown, than to President Obama. Frankly, the Democratic Party does not exist anymore, or at least the one I belonged to, which is why I will not be casting a vote for the Democratic nominee."

CNN/ORC Poll: July 2016 (Obama +2)

Barack Obama: 48%

Scott Brown: 46%

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

BROWN 2016!!!

Duckworth though.. what a coward!

[NHI]

Brown Hits Obama on the Economy

Campaigning in Michigan, Scott Brown blasted the President over his economic record and what he called "Lousy trade deals". Brown has been critical of the President on the issue of trade, most notably the Trans Pacific Partnership. "Everything is one side, it's the other guys wins and the American people lose."

Brown, also addressed criticism from Representative Tammy Duckworth who attacked the Senator in her keynote speech, specifically over his military record. "I think it's disappointing," Brown said on the ropeline. "I would never question her record or service to this country. Anyone who puts on an uniform is a hero, plain and simple and shame on the Congresswoman." Duckworth has issued an apology over her remarks, clarifying she was not referring to Brown's service, but instead "saying he will not be a hero for the American worker." Brown addressed the statement, "cute lip service from the Congresswoman. Give me a break!"

Obama Heckled in Pennsylvania Stop

Hitting the campaign trail with Senator Gillibrand, President Obama faced intense criticism in a Pennsylvania stop. A protester was removed from the rally, after refusing to sit down and be quiet, after repeatedly calling out the President for his support of the Transpacific Partnership. "Stand up for the workers, Mr. President." The President held his composure, saying, "people get intense in an election year."

Fox News Poll: General Election (Brown +1)

Brown: 47%

Obama: 46%

ABC/WASH POST: General Election (Tied)

Brown: 47%

Obama: 47%

PUBLIC POLICY POLLING: General Election (Tied)

Obama: 47%

Brown: 47%

ABC/WASH POST: General Election (Obama +2)

Brown: 48%

Obama: 46%

Gallup: General Election (Tied)

Brown: 47%

Obama: 47%

PUBLIC POLICY POLLING: General Election (Brown +1)

Obama: 48%

Brown: 47%

[NHI]

On the Campaign Trail: Brown Promises to be a Fighter

Scott Brown, visiting the state of Iowa to a large crowd of supporters and potential voters, in a here he is trailing the President 49% to 42% the Massachusetts Senator touted the themes that have defined his presidential campaign. "We have been beaten down as a country," Brown told voters. "We feel like no one listens to us anymore, well I'm listening and I will keep listening because I'm not fighting for the special interests, I'm fighting for you." Brown faces an uphill battle in Iowa, a state where he finished last in the Republican primary and continues to trend towards the President. Brown remains undeterred, promising to work as hard as he can to win the trust and support from the people of Iowa.

Gillibrand Winning over Voters; Rallying and Concerning Democrats

The President may continue to slip in national polls amid growing concerns over the state of the US economy and foreign affairs, but on the campaign trail Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is proving a force to be reckon and voters and party leaders are taking notice. The New York Freshmen Senator was praised as strong choice by President Obama, mainly as the Democrats look past Obama four years hence. Drawing huge crowds everywhere she speaks, leaving many Democrats enthused and concerned. One senior Democratic strategist said of Gillibrand, "she's the face of the Democratic Party. Obama's the steward guiding us into the next generation. She is the future."

Daily Tracking Poll: August 2016

Scott Brown: 47%

Barack Obama: 46%

The Summer of Scotty
Can The Massachusetts Republican Convince Enough Voters To Give him the White House?

One week before Labor Day: Scott Brown promotes himself as a man of the people, an every man -- and voters are rallying to him -- in droves. Drawing increasingly huge crowds at every turn, many reporters have dubbed this the "summer of Scotty". The Massachusetts Republican is running a different campaign than two previous nominees, John McCain and Mitt Romney. While moderately towing the party line on both abortion and gay marriage, Brown is running as a populist, focusing instead on economic issues and creating a campaign dynamic of: US versus THEM. The people versus an 'out of touch President'.

A popular element in American politics, Brown appears to know what he is tapping into and his team is carefully cultivating his message and tailoring his message. "It is no surprise Scott Brown has gone as far as he has in this race," veteran GOP strategist Pat Buchanan said being interviewed on Fox News. "We are in a time of great economic uncertainty. People are scared, plain and simple and Scotty is the only one talking the issues."

The large crowds and strong message has many Democrats worried the Republican candidate may continue to build momentum and possibly be unstoppable. National polls continue to show the President's lead dropping, with some polls even putting Brown ahead -- even by significant margins. The latest CNN/ORC Poll puts Brown ahead 48 percent to the President's 44 percent, a drop from the previous poll which showed Obama ahead 47 percent to 45 percent.

Still, many veteran political operatives calls the race too early to call. "Voters are still getting to know the Senator," said Former Obama Campaign operative David Plough, "There's flirtation, but they've yet to make the final call." The Brown campaign would argue the call is being made, based on the growing crowds and the rising poll numbers. Republicans are starting to feel bullish over the prospects of perhaps winning back the White House, but it is still only the week before Labor Day and the election is two full months away...

NBC/WSJ Poll:

Scott Brown: 47%

Barack Obama: 45%