The Great 2020 Free-For-All (Gameplay Thread)

[KaiserDave]

Phil Scott Ad #14: My Promise

To air in Florida, Arizona, and New York

Phil Scott Narrating: Millions of American seniors depend on their social security checks.

My Dad, my Mom, they were one of them. My Dad lost his legs in the Second World War, what would he have done without his pension. His assistance. That was, the government's promise to my dad.

"That's my promise to every American. My promise to seniors, I will protect your benefits. I will keep the government's promise to you. To every American, I will keep social security solvent, and not spend your hard earned money on pork projects."

"That's my promise to you. I will protect and preserve social security. I'm the only candidate making this commitment. I approve this message because if our government can kept their promises, what can they do..."

[adamevans]

Sherrod Brown 2020
Rebuild America.

Campaign Ad: Roots

"He grew up in the factory town of Mansfield"

"His father was a doctor who treated everyone, whether they could pay or not."

"An activist at an early age, organizing his city's first Earth Day parade and protesting the Vietnam War."

"After college, he came home, started a family."

"Then elected to the state house, he spent his days listening to the economic worries of his local
steelworkers rather than taking the conventional path of wooing big donors."

"Through it all, he's never forgotten his roots."

"He led the fight against trade agreements that ship good-paying jobs overseas."

"He fought pharmaceutical companies when they tried to rip off American consumers."

"He's led the charge to reform wall street and crack down on predatory practices."

"He's fighting for working families and middle class paychecks."

VO: "I'm Sherrod Brown & I approve this message. It's time to put the middle class first."

Aired in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Minnesota, New York, Washington and Oregon

[adamevans]

Sherrod Brown 2020
Rebuild America.

Campaign Ad: Hard Work.

- ad opens with various scenes of factory workers -

"Night and day, they work hard making the best steel and aluminum appliances in the world,"

- scene cuts to closed factory -

"But the GM facility they use to work at is now operating overseas where they pay their workers $3 or $4 dollars a day."

- Brown talking directly to camera -

"John Kerry supported the trade agreements that shipped these good-paying jobs overseas. He says it would be a 'terrible mistake' to not pass them. I say that's wrong. I'm proud to say I voted against each of these agreements that lowered wages and costed countless jobs.

- scene cuts to Brown alongside workers -

My plan:

Renegotiate NAFTA, CAFTA, ACMTBA

Reinvigorate the Labor Movement & Repeal Taft-Hartley

Crack Down on China Cheating & Address Trade Deficits

Withdraw from the Anti-Worker TPP

- scene cuts back to Brown talking to camera -

Because it's time to stand up and fight for the hard work of American workers.

That's why I approve this message."

Aired in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, New York, and Pennsylvania

[adamevans]

Sherrod Brown 2020
Rebuild America.

Campaign Ad: Epidemic.

- ad opens with Brown at March For Our Lives rally -

"I'm marching today for my grandchildren. I'm marching for students and educators. I'm marching for gun violence survivors. I'm marching for those who lives were taken too soon. I'm marching for the 90 Americans who are victims every day to America's gun violence epidemic. I'm marching for the countless, young African-Americans who's lives are taken by urban gun violence. I'm marching for the mothers and fathers in Chicago, Cleveland, and Cincinnati who have seen their sons and daughters lives cut short by an epidemic of violence that is ignored by our elected officials."

"I'm marching with them because the gun lobby refuses to pass common-sense measures to reduce gun violence. I'm marching with them because special interests have spent millions to destroy people who took a stand for it. I'm marching with them because they refuse to back measures like universal background checks, bump stock bans, and getting dangerous assault weapons off the streets: measures that are supported by the vast majority of Americans."

Endorsed by the Brady Campaign to End Gun Violence

Voiceover: "I'm Sherrod Brown & I approve this message."

Aired in Illinois, Georgia, Florida, Wisconsin, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey

(these extra ads are to make up for no ads posted in last week's turn)

[adamevans]

Sherrod Brown 2020
Rebuild America.

Campaign Ad: The Dream.

John Lewis: I saw racial discrimination as a young child. I saw those signs that said 'White Men, Colored Men, White Women, Colored Women'. ...I remember as a young child with some of my brothers and sisters and first cousins going down to the public library trying to get library cards, trying to check some books out, and we were told by the librarian that the library was for whites only and not for 'coloreds'.

- scene shifts to clips of Lewis's mug shot, pictures with MLK Jr., etc -

John Lewis: I lived segregation. I breathed segregation. I was alongside MLK, I knew his dream. And... you know, his dream is not finished. His dream wasn't just civil rights and equal protection, it was that all labor would be rewarded with dignity. All labor, even if they're not in the big jobs or professional jobs.

John Lewis: I'm supporting Sherrod Brown because he's the candidate who understands that. He's not beholden himself to some special interest on Wall Street. Senator Brown has always held himself as an advocate of civil rights, he's taken a bold stand against mass incarceration and voter suppression, even when it wasn't popular, and I think you really know who someone is when they stand for something when it doesn't benefit them. Senator Brown really is the candidate who best represents MLK's dream.

- scene shifts to MLK speech in Memphis, during Sanitation Workers strike -

MLK Excerpt: "...We overlook the work and the significance of those who are not in professional jobs; of those who are not in the so-called 'big jobs.' But let me say to you tonight that whenever you are engaged in work that serves humanity and is for the building of humanity, it has dignity and it has worth..."

Voiceover: I'm Sherrod Brown & I approve this message

Aired in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama

Reaired in Georgia, Illinois, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania

[McGovernite]

ALEX SINK GOTV

Senator Kamala Harris

Senator Harris spent her time campaigning in the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and Arizona. She campaigned to turn out the women vote, and to help recruit others to join Team Sink. On Social Media, she posted a lot on Instagram and Twitter about Governor Sink's vision and issues that matter to Americans. She assisted with fundraisers, bringing in over $150,000 just by her own campaign. At a townhall with Governor Sink she was asked why she endorsed Governor Sink, this was her response, "Because I don't believe in America where the Corporations win. I believe in America with Free College, Medicare for All, and a Government that works for the people."

Moms Demand Action

Moms Demand Action spent their time campaigning in Arizona, Guam, and Florida. They held multiple events, rallies, and protests in support of Gun Control Reform and Pro-Sink ideas. They raised $50,000 in Individual Donations to go towards Governor Sink's Campaign, and other Gun Sense Groups. They recruited volunteers to work for Governor Sink, and to march with them at the March for Our Lives events. Governor Sink said on an interview about Gun Control, "I know that America isn't working when a 7 year old little girl is shot by a crazy man, because no one ID checked him. That's how I know we need true reform."

Progressive Change Campaign Committee

The PCCC spent their time fundraising, making GOTV calls, and texts for the Sink Campaign. They recruited over 1,200 new volunteers, and raised over $500,000 for the Sink Campaign. On Social Media they campaigned on Governor Sink's plan for Medicare for All, Tuition Free College, and Climate Change.

Flippable

Flippable spent their time fundraising for Governor Sink's campaign, and campaigning on Social Media. They raised money for many tossup districts in the House, and lean R Districts, as well as Governor Sink's campaign. They campaigned on embracing new ideas, which would lead to the flipping of the house.

SoS Katie Hobbs

Secretary Hobbs spent her time in Tuscon, Phoenix, and Tempe. She attended multiple rallies for Governor Sink, and helped to organize events for Governor Sink. She campaigned on Governor Sink's embracing of Progressive Ideals, and called her, the True Progressive in the Race.

Democratic Socialists of America

DSA spent their time mostly campaigning by marches, and fundraising, while also having a large social media presence. They spent their time campaigning on Medicare for All, Tuition Free College, getting Boots off the Ground in the Middle East, and Climate Change. They reportedly raised over $100,000 for the Sink Campaign.

Swing Left

Swing Left spent their time fundraising, and making GOTV calls for the Sink Campaign, and other Congressional Democrats. They campaigned hard in Arizona by setting up lawn signs, making phone calls, making texts, and holding a Blue Wave Tour in Phoenix. They raised $700,000 for the Sink Campaign.

The Justice Democrats

The Justice Democrats spent their time campaigning on Social Media, making GOTV calls, texts, and fundraising for Progressives across the nation. They held a massive Social Media barnstorm, and campaigned hard on college campuses for Governor Sink. They campaigned on all Major Progressive Ideals, and spoke about how Alex Sink is, The True Progressive Candidate.

Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick

Rep. Kirkpatrick spent her time attending rallies, speaking at events, and helping Governor Sink campaign out in the streets. They knocked over 300 doors two days before the primary, and 500 the day before Election Day. Representative Kirkpatrick gave a speech on the House Floor speaking about the need for Medicare for All, largely credited for Governor Sink.

Sen. Cory Booker

Senator Booker was in the streets campaigning for Governor Sink, and also speaking at multiple events for the Sink Campaign. He also appeared on the Ellen Show, the Stephen Colbert Show, and the Today Show speaking in support of Governor Sink. He campaigned on Alex Sink's Pro-American Ideas, such as Medicare for All, and Tuition Free College. They held multiple rallies together, and Sen. Booker spoke at all of them.

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift spent her time in Arizona and Florida performing at rallies, and concerts with Governor Sink. Most notably, Governor Sink and Taylor Swift performed a duet to the song, "Blank Space" at a Swift Concert in Phoenix, Arizona. Taylor Swift also helped to lead a Voter Registration Drive for Governor Sink, and encouraged the youth to get out and vote on Election Day.

EMILY's List

EMILY's list spent their time campaigning by making calls, texts, and fundraising. They raised over $700,000 and made over 8,000 calls and texts in the last few days before Election Night. They focused in Arizona, Illinois, and Florida. They also campaigned on Social Media about making history with the First Woman President.

American Nurses' Association

ANA spent their time campaigning on the ground, and over Social Media. They also fundraised for their cause, and for Governor Sink's campaign. They campaigned on Governor Sink's ideas for Women's Rights, increased Pay for Nurses, and better care for Nurses. They raised $2.2 million for their organization, and gave some to the Sink Campaign. On Social Media they said, "Governor Sink is going to stand up for Nurses, and really make sure that they're represented in America."

College Democrats of America

The College Democrats spent their time campaigning on College Campuses, and on Social Media. They had a presence in all major universities in Arizona, and in Florida. They had their College Democrats of Arizona Convention at the University of Arizona, Tuscon. They held multiple Pro-Sink events at the Convention, and Governor Sink spoke at the Convention. Governor Sink held a townhall at the Convention, and spoke about her ideas for a New America.

Sen. Bill Nelson

Senator Nelson spent his time campaigning in Miami, Tallahassee, and Orlando campaigning for Governor Sink. He spoke at Governor Sink's rallies, and talked about her ideas for Florida. He spoke of her leadership in the state, and her success in Florida. He attended multiple fundraisers, and spoke at a College Democrats Event in support of Governor Sink.

The ACLU

The ACLU mainly spent their time GOTV Calling, Texting, Fundraising, and marching in the streets. They spent their time in Miami, Phoenix, and Tuscon. They fund raised for the Sink Campaign and other Democrats running for Congress. They campaigned on Governor Sink's ideas for Criminal Justice Reform, and new ideas being introduced into the White House. They made thousands of calls, and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Former Governor Bob Graham

Former Governor Graham spent his time holding rallies in Tallahassee, Orlando, and Jacksonville. He spoke at multiple Sink rallies. He spoke about Governor Sink's leadership, and her plan for the rest of America. He was asked why he endorsed Governor Sink, considering her progressive ideals and he said, "Why is there such big talk about all these different policies, it's clear that they work. Governor Sink's leadership in Florida just proves that she's ready to take it to the next level."

Rep. Donna Shalala

Representative Shalala spent her time campaigning in Miami-Dade and the surrounding suburbs. She attended multiple rallies, and spoke at multiple rallies. She also helped in fundraising, campaigning with other organizations that endorsed Governor Sink. Representative Shalala appeared on SNL with Governor Sink, as they did a skit entitled, "Florida Gals".

Human Rights Campaign

The Human Rights Campaign spent their time campaigning on Gay Rights, Transgender Rights, and Progressive Ideals. They campaigned in Arizona and Florida in the Phoenix, Tuscon, and Miami metro areas. They had an HRC Event in Phoenix, in which Governor Sink was they Keynote Speaker. She said, "I've said it once, and I'll say it again. Gay Rights, are Human Rights, and Human Rights, are Gay Rights."

Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood spent their time campaigning on Social Media, Fundraising, GOTV Calling, and Texting for Governor Sink. They campaigned on a Woman's Right to Choose, and making history with the First Woman President. They raised $1.2 million for the Sink Campaign, and made over 900,000 calls and texts in total. They held an event in Phoenix, Arizona where Governor Sink spoke about the importance of the Woman's Right to Choose.

Priorities USA Action

Priorities USA Action barnstormed the media markets in Arizona. They bought time on Telemundo, and almost every station in Phoenix and Tempe. They also spent time on Social Media campaigning for Governor Sink, and her plans for the Middle Class and for Americans. Their ads mainly focused on Medicare for All, Middle Class Revival, Tuition Free College, and Dignity.

American Federation of Teachers

The AFT spent their time GOTV Calling, Texting, Marching, organizing events, and campaigning on Social Media. They campaigned on Higher Teacher Wages, and more Representation in Washington for American Teachers. They helped take people to the polls on Election Day, and recruited volunteers to assist as well. Governor Sink spoke about Teachers Wages and said, "When our Teachers succeed, and when the wages go up for our Teachers, our Country and Community succeeds." They also campaigned on Social Media about Governor Sink's plans for Teachers, and her Positive Plan for Comprehensive Teacher Ideas.

THIS CONCLUDES THE GOTV FOR THE SINK CAMPAIGN THROUGH THE NEXT PRIMARIES

[adamevans]

Sherrod Brown Addresses Supporters, Declares Victory After Primaries

"What a night!

I don't think there were quite better results we could have gotten.

Tonight, after six, very crucial, primary contests in states across the country, it appears we have won in all of them but one. And tonight, it appears we've opened the largest delegate lead of the race yet. I'm so proud of the accomplishments we have made together. Tonight, we have sent perhaps the loudest message yet to the economic and political establishment in Washington D.C. We told them very loudly and clearly that America's middle class deserve elected officials that will stand up for them over wall street. We said no to trade deals that outsource countless jobs and we said no to a minimum wage that working people cannot live on. Tonight, you said to them that there is dignity in work.

Let me congratulate my competitors Senator John Kerry and Governor Alex Sink on their performances tonight. Let's continue to leap forward into this contest and remember that whatever happens, we are all candidates running for the democratic nomination. But make no mistake, there is a difference between the candidates; we are not seeking to just change the party of the President. We are seeking to make a fundamental change in how our country functions and overturn Washington's status quo. We are seeking to unleash an era of wage growth and rebuild America's middle class.

Let me thank voters in Hawaii, Idaho, Michigan, Missouri, and my home state of Ohio, for delivering us massive victories in such crucial states. You are all apart of this movement, and make no mistake this is a movement. This is our time and this is our moment to show Wall Street and Washington lobbyists that the American middle class are prepared to shake up the status quo and frame a government that works for them. Because we are certainly set on rebuilding the American middle class and once again making certain that it is the most prosperous in the world.

Together, we'll send this massive movement that has built a coalition of Americans from all stripes and creeds to the next primaries and beyon. Thank you, Detroit, and good night."

(a bit late but better late than never)

[adamevans]

Campaign Schedule.

Constants
Always meet with volunteers, staff after primary victories
Always visit college campuses and meet with campus political groups, both Democratic and non-partisan
Always try to eat lunch at local restaurants, with locals
Always meet with campaign officials & discuss strategy, fundraising, grassroots, social media
Always do research on new small towns, including local leaders, issues, etc. to connect with local voters
Always keep note of who is met, and bring them up in future speeches and debates
Always talk to anyone who wants to, no matter who they are or what their political affiliation is

Schedule:
March 11: New York
March 12: Pennsylvania
March 13: Georgia
March 14-16: Illinois
Primary Day: Chicago

New York (Mar. 11)
Hold major rally in New York City, with Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez
In New York City: Criticize Romney's wealthy tax cuts and call for $15 minimum wage
Hold meet & greets, town halls with local union halls
Emphasize wage growth, economic security, and repeal of Taft-Hartley
Target poorer areas of urban NYC in canvassing and phone-banking

"President Romney has continued to push reckless tax cuts for the wealthy that have driven up the deficit while not investing a dime in working class Americans. These reckless fiscal policies are almost certain to mean one thing: larger inequality and lower wages. My friend, Congresswoman Cortez, and I have been glad to lead the fight against these tax cut after tax cut for the wealthy and finally push for policies that help working families. It's time to reinvigorate America's labor union movement by repealing Taft-Hartley and raise wages with a $15 minimum wage. No more to tax cut after tax cut for the wealthiest in our economy."

Pennsylvania (Mar. 12)
Hold rally in Philadelphia, with Dwight Evans & Richard Trumka
Hold town halls & meet and greets at factories in industrial Pennsylvania
In Philadelphia: emphasize wage growth and call for criminal justice reform
Demographically, target urban African-Americans and union workers

"Sherrod Brown is the real deal; don't believe what John Kerry's ads are trying to say. Not only does he have my support, but he's consistently had support from average union workers in primary after primary. He began his career in the state legislature listening to the economic worries of steelworkers as opposed to wooing big donors who are bent on busting unions. John Kerry can't say the same; he's supported trade deal after trade deal that's screwed over average workers with poor labor and environmental standards and allowed China to gain an unfair advantage over American manufacturers. If I wasn't confident about Senator Brown, I wouldn't be endorsing him this early."

Georgia (Mar. 13)
Hold rally in Atlanta, with Stacey Abrams & John Lewis
Meet with African-American leaders in round-table discussions
In Atlanta: focus on middle class tax cuts & police reform, criticize Romney on police violence
Demographically, target African-American voters of all upbringings

Illinois (Mar. 14-16)
Hold rallies in Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford, with Tammy Duckworth & Michelle Obama
In Chicago, emphasize ending gun violence and $15 minimum wage
Run interviews on local talk radio stations, emphasizing wage growth and union rights
Hold town halls in union halls on his plan to repeal Taft-Hartley & renegotiate trade agreements
Across the state, talk about economic security and criticize Kerry on trade + criminal justice
Demographically, target WWC & African-American voters

"Let's be very clear: we must systemically end the era of mass incarceration, and we can't do that without a president who is willing to take a stand against it. We must eliminate private prisons, legalize marijuana and repeal mandatory minimum standards that are keeping people in this cycle of incarceration. It's unjust when we as the wealthiest country in the world spend ridiculous amounts of money incarcerating ridiculous amounts of people rather than investing in them having a good job or education. My friend John Kerry has been an ally on some issues in the Senate, but unfortunately, he joined Republicans in voting for the mandatory minimum standards that began this era of mass incarceration and have caused the disenfranchisement of African-American communities up here in Chicago."

Chicago (Primary Day)
Deliver early-morning pep talk to campaign volunteers
Hold stump speeches across Chicago with Michelle Obama
Focus on wage growth & criminal justice reform
Demographically focus GOTV efforts on WWC, African-American, and senior voters

[McGovernite]

ALEX SINK AD, "REAL IMMIGRATION REFORM" AIRED IN ARIZONA, COLORADO, NEW MEXICO, FLORIDA, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, AND ILLINOIS

Alex Sink: This is the U.S.-Mexico Border.

The Republicans, and some Democrats, are going to try to tell you that I'm a Radical, Open Border Communist.

Well, don't believe those lies. I believe in a Pathway to Citizenship, and so do these guys...

I'm ready to stand with the U.S. Border Control Agents, and finally reform our Immigration System to work for all Americans, and the new ones coming in.

So, let's get some Real Change in Washington done, and implement Comprehensive Immigration Reform.

I'm Governor Alex Sink and I approve this message, because I'm not messing around when it comes to our border.

[Orwell]

John Kerry for President 2020

Surrogate schedules

Arizona

Mark Kelly

Astronaut and Senate candidate Mark Kelly will be focusing on driving college students, and suburban moderates to the polls in the days before the crucial primary. He will focus on his record as a veteran and as an astronaut as well as comparing Senator Kerry's moderate tone to the other candidates more left wing views. He will primarily focus on the big vote sink suburbs of Phoenix.

Castro Brothers

The Castro brothers will focus on driving turnout in heavily hispanic areas of Arizona, campaigning heavily in Phoenix and Tucson. They focus on bringing the Senators support up amongst younger voters as well as bringing up his margins among hispanic voters. They will appear with Senate candidate Mark Kelly to help bring out more affulent hispanic voters in the suburban areas surrounding both cities.

Rueben Gallego

Representative Gallego will campaign among the urban hispanic community, and meet with hispanic business. He highlights Senator Kerry's support of immigrants, and his immigration policy. He also works with local leaders to coordinate a GOTV effort for Senator Kerry. The Senator will not be making any appearances in Arizona, assuming his strength of surrogates will be enough to take the state for him.

Greg Stanton

Congressman Stanton will attempt to connect to the older voters of Arizona, and more moderate suburban voters. The point of his campaign is to highlight Senator Kerry's focus on the protection of Social Security, Medicare, and his strong support of other issues that are big among Senior citizens. Congressman Stanton will also work on recruiting grassroots organizers. 

 

[Mycool]

Lisa Murkowski Runs Ad “Relief” in AZ, IL, FL, GA, CO, NM, GU, and UT

*Paul Ryan voiceover*

“Hardworking Americans deserve some relief. We’re saddled with high taxes, high utility bills, and low levels of competition.”

“She’s running a campaign for the people, working to give us all some relief from business as usual politics, partisanship, and from the problems facing our country.”

“That’s why I’ve been happy to support her, and why I believe you should too. She doesn’t only hear our problems, but she listens.”

“I’m Lisa Murkowski and I support this message.”

[Orwell]

John Kerry for President 2020

Surrogate Schedules

Georgia

Jason Carter

The former State Senator and Grandson of Jimmy Carter, Jason Carter will campaign heavily among the rural white voters that his grandfather won back in 1976 and 1980. Targeting Ancestral Democrats primarily those turned off by Governor Sink and Senator Browns turn towards the left. He will highlight Senator Kerry's expertise on Foreign Policy, and Senator Kerry's protection of Social Security and Medicaid.

Jim Clyburn

The former majority whip, from South Carolina will campaign extensively among the rural African American community, and the African American working class. Highlighting Senator Kerry's efforts to fight back against racism and his support from Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson, who won the States Primary in 1988.

Al Gore

Former Vice President Gore will campaign among the urban white community, as well as focusing on courting the suburban moderate vote in districts like GA-06 and GA-07 where Democrats have made large gains in the recent years. He will focus on Senator Kerry's moderate positions and position Senator Kerry as the best candidate to work for those in these areas.

Bill Clinton

Former President Clinton will be campaigning hard in Georgia for Senator Kerry, as he plans on helping the Senator win the state. He will focus on winning ancestral Democrats, in both rural and suburban communities that President Clinton had won in 1992. He will focus on campaigning on the issues of protecting social security, and medicaid and medicare. He will also work in tandem with many of Senator Kerry's other southern surrogates.

John Bel Edwards

The Governor of Louisiana will travel to Georgia to work on convincing traditionally conservative Democrats to vote for Senator Kerry in the Democratic Primary in Georgia. He will criss cross the southwestern portion of the state and work on converting these traditional blue dog strongholds into Kerry country bringing another fold to the Senators multipronged attack in Georgia.

Jim Hood

Jim Hood the attorney general of Mississippi, will have a similar strategy to Governor Edwards instead he will targeting the Southeastern portion of Georgia, but still focusing on attracting traditionally Democratic leaning voters into this wide coalition of voters Senator Kerry is trying to attract in this contest. He will be focusing on traditional issues that work in the Senators favor while attempting to paint Senator Brown and Governor Sink as out of touch leftists.

Kay Hagan

Senator Hagan will be focusing on converting traditionally conservative or Republican leaning suburban districts into voting for Senator Kerry. The suburbs of Georgia in GA-06 or GA-07 will be her prime territory for this venture, as she works on getting suburban white women and suburban votes to convert and vote for Senator Kerry en masse in hopes of a victory in this crucial primary.

Lacy Clay and Emanuel Cleaver

The dual Congressmen from Missouri will attempt to campaign among the African American electorate from Georgia, painting Senator Brown and Governor Sink as not in line with southern values, and pointing to Senator Kerry as the only candidate who has a long history of helping southerners and Americans alike make America a place that works for everyone.

Jim Cooper and Steve Cohen

The Democratic Representatives from Tennessee will canvas Northern Georgia and flip it in favor of the Kerry campaign focusing heavily on both rural and urban communities in the region and joining in with many other prominent surrogates in campaigning throughout the state.

Terri Sewell

Congresswoman Sewell will appeal to the African American demographics in southwestern Georgia in the part of the state that borders Alabama. Using the spillover voters from Lee County, Alabama and making sure that Senator Kerry has a top tier ground game in preparation for this crucial primary. She will be joined by other southern democratic representatives.

Bennie Thompson

Congressman Thompson will be campaigning in Southeast Georgia in favor of Senator Kerry, he will make efforts to appeal to the African American communities of the area and with the hope that an   
overwelming surrogate support. If victory can be secured in Georgia it will give the campaign momentum. This will lead a victory in the campaign and bring forward a new dawn among America.

[Orwell]

John Kerry for President 2020

Candidate Schedule

March 11- Georgia

Senator Kerry will campaign in Georgia with President Clinton, Senator Hagan,  and Vice President Gore. They will focus on driving turnout in GA-06 and GA-07. He will focus his message on appealing to Veterans, Affluent Minorities, and Suburban voters.

The campaign will continue and focus on Southeastern section of the state where he will work with his surrogates to flip potential Brown or Sink voters and undecideds onto his side. If they can win Georgia it will prove a valuable momentem boost to the campaign.

They end the day with a meet and greet with supporters in Athens, he takes a few questions from the audience and he ends it with campaigning among the members of the Democratic base of the city and meeting with local civic leaders.   

April 12- Guam & Northern Mariana Islands

Senator Kerry begins his campaign in Guam by using his experience as a US Navy veteran in an island that many would say is, "a airstrip, with an island". He will campaign on his record on Veterans issues, and his experience with foreign policy, and foreign affairs.

He continues to campaign visiting with many of the natives on the Island and bringing in supporters for his record on Asian American and Polynesian issues. He continues to work with local community leaders and others among the populous of Guam.

He would then head for the Northern Mariana Islands, where he will meet with the Governor and the territorial representative advocating for statehood.

March 13- Georgia

Senator Kerry will begin the day in Georgia where he will campaign with his Atlanta surrogates to bring out the urban vote in favor of Senator Kerry. He will then campaign in Ga-06 and GA-07 with Senator Hagan and Vice President Gore. He will also work to bring turnout in these districts to favor him by larger margins.


Following this, he will go to Columbus where he will campaign with Representative Sewell, and Governor John Bel Edwards trying to bring out the traditionally conservative "Blue dog" Democrats in the region in favor of Senator Kerry.


He will continue his stump through the southern portion of the state and he will campaign primarily on Veterans issues, Social Security, and Medicaid/Medicare. He will plank himself as the moderate alternative, and the best candidate to win back the white house and Georgia in 2020.

He will make tax cuts for middle class one of his primary campaign promises, using the mantra help is on the way to bring in support from working class indviduals in rural Georgia and not necessarily against Senator Brown, but against the left ward swing of the Democratic field.

March 14- Georgia

The Senator will speak at a veterans for Kerry launch in Augusta, Georgia. He will also speak on the importance of continuing American exceptionalism, but coupling that with making sure our allies respect human rights.

Following the Veterans for Kerry launch, he will travel to the Atlanta suburbs and campaign for local candidates. He will focus on his support for Medicare and Medicaid. He will also be a vocal supporter of moderate gun control legislation, "I am a gunowner, and I don't want to take the guns away from those who own them legally, just criminals."

He continues campaigning among the suburbs of Atlanta, but he moves closer towards the urban heart of the city. He vocalizes his support for Social Security, and promises to protect it, when elected President. He appears with President Clinton to campaign among the working class of these neighborhoods.

He finally reaches the urban heart of the city in the afternoon, campaigning with his inner city outreach surrogates. He focuses on convincing as many Brown supporters in the area to flip to Kerry. He also targets younger voters, and potential Sink supporters and attempt to consolidate support among the working class in the suburbs and Urban areas.
 

He speaks at another Veterans for Kerry event this time in urban Atlanta, he promises to be the best President for Veterans in recent years, and highlights his support for veterans, and his own status as a veteran who was decorated for valor and wounded multiple times in Vietnam. He meets with former Senator Max Cleland, who he announces could be a potential candidate for VA Secretary in a Kerry administration.

March 15- Illinois

On the 18th Senator Kerry appears with Senator Durbin, Governor Pritzker, and Representative Bustos in the south Chicago suburbs. Promising a middle class tax cut, and better education funding for schools in the area and across the nation.

Later in the day he tours Representative Bustos district outside of Chicago, and campaigns among the working class and farmers. He appears with Representative Lobesack and Governor Vilsack on the Iowa border and promises tax cuts for farmers and increase of farm subsidies.

They continue the trek south, Senator Kerry holds a meet and greet in Springfield for potential supporters and speaks to Volunteers to help bring the crucial Illinois primary home. He says he is the candidate for the little guy, and that he will pass more legislation then Senator Brown or Governor Sink because he isn't just the President for Democrats he is the President for all Americans. He has a private meeting with his top Illinois strategists setting the schedule for the next few days.

He appears with Representative Bustos in the south Chicago suburbs touting his support for the Industrial working class and his moderate positions on many issues. He also says that as President he will work to fight for the middle class, because after 8 years of disastrous work by the Romney Administration, help is on the way.

March 16- Illinois

Senator Kerry continues his exhausting campaign across the state, he next works on his campaign on the Illinois-Indiana border appearing with Mayor Pete at the border to campaign for working class, and middle class rights and relief after 8 years of Disaster for the middle class.

He promises as President to fight injustice in Urban areas, and continue to support Affirmative Action policies because we need to level the playing field for the minorities in America as they're the one's who are hurt the most by Government inaction.

He speaks to a group of civic leaders in Chicago and he promises that a future where our cities are strong is a future where America is strong. He promises to pass federal legislation involving gun control in the first 100 days of his administration and promises a strong blowback against Gun Manufacturers and the NRA.

He appears in East St. Louis with Senator Durbin and Governor Pritzker, there they campaign among the working class neighborhoods and specifically focus the suburban areas. He pledges his support to helping down ballot Democratic candidates.


Senator Kerry campaigns with Representative Bustos in her district and promises to be a fighter for the middle class, and hopes to pick up support among the eastern european voting groups on Chicago's southside.

March 17th- Illinois

On primary day, he campaigns heavily in Chicago, with Representative Bustos, Representative Rush, Reverend Jackson, Governor Pritzker, and Senator Durbin. He focuses on support for minority rights and his pledge to work on ending gun violence, because enough is enough.

He campaigns in rural areas, by attempting to appeal to moderate members of the working class who have been driven away by the radical positions taken by the other candidates in the primary field. He will also focus on winning as many undecideds prior to caucus day as he can.

In the end Senator Kerry settles into his campaign HQ in Chicago, and he readies for a night with tons of results ready to come in hoping his appeal to moderates and minorities delivers him victory.

[adamevans]

Sherrod Brown 2020
Rebuild America.

Campaign Ad: Justice.

"I'm Sherrod Brown & I approve this message"

"Day after day, year after year, the U.S spends tens of billions incarcerating a quarter of the world's prison population, disproportionately African-American, and too often they're put in on non-violent crimes. One candidate stands to remove this system. Sherrod Brown."

"He's standing up against the private prison industry because he's calling to eliminate prisons for profit."

"He's standing up to invest in good jobs rather than tens of billions every year on incarceration."

"Endorsed by the NAACP and Civil Rights Leader John Lewis"

"He's standing up for rehabilitation over mass imprisonment."

"And what was John Kerry doing?"

"He was standing up for the same standards that put the system into place."

"He voted for the mandatory minimum standards, the death penalty;
even called for more prisons, even when we have 25% of the world's prison population."

"And yet he claims to be a champion of civil rights?"

"It's time for real criminal justice reform."

Aired in Georgia, Arkansas, Florida, and Chicago (exclusively)

[Orwell]

John Kerry for President 2020

Campaign Ad: Both Sides

In war both sides are scared, when I was in Vietnam, I was scared. I saw things that were wrong so I spoke out.

In the Senate, I worked with both sides to achieve a balanced budget. In the Senate, I worked with John McCain to find the truth about MIA's and POW's in Vietnam

Service isn't a partisan issue, and as President I promise to serve you... the people...

I'm John Kerry and I approve this message, because we need to work with both sides.

[Orwell]

John Kerry for President 2020

Campaign Ad: Policy

I'm John Kerry, and the other Democrats in this race like mudslinging, and attacks. Well I'd like to offer them a pledge, and I'd like to offer the American people a pledge.

I won't be playing Political games in this campaign, I'll be on the issues. Senator Brown and Governor Sink can attack me as much as they want, but I won't attack them back, because that's not what you the people deserve.

Because just as Abraham Lincoln said, "A house divided against itself cannot stand." Our party, and our nation cannot afford to be divided. That's why I'm running for President, because we are one nation. We are America the strong, We are America the Beautiful, and we are America the free.

We need to stop blaming the other side, and get to work fixing the issues with this country. For that reason, I'm John Kerry and I approve this message.

[adamevans]

Remarks from John Lewis in Georgia

My friend, Sherrod Brown, has been an ally of mine for some time; I'm sure you all remember when I had to separate with the governor to endorse my friend, Senator Brown. I endorsed him because I knew that he would stand up for civil rights and criminal justice reform; And as the brand suggests, he fights for the middle class. He's standing up to end mass incarceration. He's standing up against voter suppression. He's standing up for a $15 minimum wage because more than half of African-Americans are paid less than $15 minimum wage.

He is authentic in his fight for working families. He began public service meeting with the steelworkers in his district rather than taking a conventional path of wooing big donors. And the record shows: for all of his career, he's tackled special interests, the gun lobby, the insurance lobby, or the pharmaceutical lobby because he knows his roots. He says no to gun violence: that's why he's leading the fight for common-sense gun control measures. He says no to insurance and drug price hikes: that's why he wants to crack down on price gouging and make certain that every man, woman, and child have healthcare in this country. That's why he's not taking their money.

I urge my fellow people of Atlanta to stand up and go vote for Senator Brown. John Kerry wants to tell you that Senator Brown has no policies: that is blatantly false. On issue after issue, from criminal justice to healthcare, he's been at the front-lines proposing bold ideas to once again rebuild America and it's middle class. That is why I'm voting for Sherrod Brown.

[adamevans]

Campaign Strategy

(this is just a mesh of surrogate schedules + organizational support)

Georgia

In Georgia, the Brown Campaign used it's most recognizable surrogates in the form of Stacey Abrams and John Lewis, major figures across the states, as well as a special appearance from President Obama with Governor Abrams. Among the campaign, African-Americans, particularly those in the middle and lower classes, was the heaviest targeted demographic. Abrams made the rounds in the black belt and Atlanta to expand on Brown's base among African-Americans and capitalize on the attacks against Kerry on criminal justice, marketing Brown as a fighter for African-American working families. John Lewis campaigned where he was known best, Atlanta, as he made a bid to turn the city out for Brown, using Brown's pro-worker and pro-criminal justice reform message to grasp poorer voters into the fold. As for organizational support, the Georgia NAACP became it's most powerful organization support chain, running an extensive field and media campaign across Georgia targeting African-American voters, focusing on criminal justice reform and voter empowerment.

Florida

While the Brown campaign doesn't expect to make it even close, they made an effort regardless knowing the sheer amount of delegates in this primary alone. Among demographics, the most targeted were working-class minorities. Particularly, Mayor Andrew Gillum campaigned in his city and the surrounding areas on Brown's immigration reform and criminal justice reform message, particularly abolishing private prisons and legalizing marijuana. Brown's union friends in the state ran the margins among union voters in this state, especially the National Education Association which, as a predominantly rural union, ran a field campaign to flip some rural counties to the Ohio Senator. While the state is not a high priority, the Brown campaign's bid was mainly to minimize Sink's delegate win.

Illinois

Perhaps one of the most crucial states to a Brown win, the campaign sent it's most immediately recognizable surrogates to criss cross across the state, particularly Chicago, in Michelle Obama and Tammy Duckworth, as well as a special appearance from Barack Obama. Demographic-wise, white working class voters and African-Americans were targeted the most on a message of criminal justice reform and wage growth. With Chicago holding a crucial amount of votes in the primary, most surrogates spent their time there. As for organizations, the campaign's union backers spent the vast majority of their efforts here to grasp at and get the vote out among union voters. Richard Trumka, particularly, spent a great deal of time in Chicago's union halls convincing his voters to back Brown, citing his pro-worker, pro-union, pro-middle class tax cuts policies.

Arizona

The Brown campaign, while not expecting a win, did utilize Raul Grijalva to campaign among the latino population on immigration reform and Brown's plans to raise the minimum wage to $15 p/hr, stressing wage growth and economic security across the state. The Arizona campaign's message was the same as it was nationally, except more directly targeted at Latinos, where they make a bigger share of the vote in Arizona. Among organizations, UNITE HERE ran a strong campaign among the latino population where they have a stronger hold, promoting Brown's pro-union policies, including repealing Taft-Hartley.

[Orwell]

John Kerry for President 2020

GOTV Strategy

Illinois

The primary strategy in Illinois is to win the primary in the crucial state, mixing his support from Representative Bustos to run up a margin in a Brown territory, to Representative Rush bringing home the gold in inner city Chicago. Governor Pritzker will be focused on bringing out turnout in the suburbs for Senator Kerry, while Speaker Madigan will focused on using his deep statewide organization to benefit Senator Kerry in the suburbs and urban areas of the state. Senator Dick Durbin will be focused on driving turnout in Springfield and East St Louis, while Representative Lamb will be campaigning within the rural areas of the state. Representative Bustos will be working to insure victory for the Senator in her district. Reverend Jackson will be focused on winning over African American voters in Chicago for the Senator.

Florida

The strategy in Florida will be to limit the victory of Governor Sink. Representative Lawson will be working on appealing to the panhandle, while Representative Wasserman-Schultz will be focused on appealing to the Miami area and the I-4 Corrider. The plan is not to win the State, but to cut down on Sink's margin and get a good 2nd place, while depraving Senator Brown of a 2nd place finish.

Georgia

Georgia was one of the top targets of the Kerry campaign, Attorney General Hood and Governor Edwards were focused on bringing out voters in crucial Blue Dog areas and attracting cross over support for the Senator in the state. President Clinton, Senator Hagan, and Vice President Gore were focused on bringing out suburban voters specifically in GA-06 and GA-07. While Representative Sewell and Representative Thompson were focused on bringing out rural African Americans to the polls for the Senator. Representatives Cohen and Cooper were focused on bringing out voters for Kerry in the northern border regions of Georgia. Finally, Representatives Clay, Cleaver, and Clyburn were focused on bringing voters to Senator Kerry in Atlanta.

Arizona

Senator Kerry's campaign is headed by the Castro brothers who are focused on driving Hispanic turnout for Senator Kerry in the border regions near Tucson. Congressman Rueben Gallego who is focusing on driving turnout in his district and in Phoenix as a whole. He is coupled with Greg Stanton who is focused on driving turnout in his district, and Phoenix as a whole based on his experience as the cities Mayor. Mark Kelly is joined by his wife Gabby Giffords in supporting Senator Kerry and attempting to bring home the crucial suburban vote of the State. 

[Cabbage]

Election Night 2020
with your hosts, Lester Holt and Chuck Todd
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyuAH0RWV4s&list=PL-fWJBYKsR_41IOcwGYpBDqw_H-o1c84q



Holt: Good evening. I'm Lester Holt.



Todd: And I'm Chuck Todd.

Holt: And we're here to bring you the results of the Georgia, Illinois, Florida, Arizona, Guam, and Northern Mariana Islands primaries and caucuses.

Todd: We are, indeed, Lester.

Holt: We'll be reporting states in by poll closing, and announcing winners as soon as we can make a call. Final results will be listed at the end of the night.

Todd: Hold on to your hats, folks, for tonight's edition of Election Night in America!

[Cabbage]

Election Night 2020
with your hosts, Lester Holt and Chuck Todd
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyuAH0RWV4s&list=PL-fWJBYKsR_41IOcwGYpBDqw_H-o1c84q





Holt: And we're back, as it's now 8 PM in the east, and we can now make several projections.

ALEX SINK WINS THE FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY

Holt: An unsurprising victory for Governor Sink in her home state, but still nice to have in this early.

Todd: Indeed, and we can call the other Florida race, as well.

PHIL SCOTT WINS THE FLORIDA REPUBLICAN PRIMARY

Holt: A big win for Governor Scott in a race his opponents had hoped to keep competitive.

Todd: Indeed it is. Both races in Georgia and Illinois are still too early to call at this time. Stay tuned.

[Cabbage]

Election Night 2020
with your hosts, Lester Holt and Chuck Todd
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyuAH0RWV4s&list=PL-fWJBYKsR_41IOcwGYpBDqw_H-o1c84q





Holt: And we're back, as it's now 9 PM in the east, and we can make another projection.

JUSTIN AMASH WINS THE ARIZONA REPUBLICAN PRIMARY

Todd: A win for Amash in the only state he was viewed as being likely to win tonight. Both races in Georgia and Illinois are still too early to call at this time, as well as the Democratic race in Arizona. Stay tuned.

[Cabbage]

Election Night 2020
with your hosts, Lester Holt and Chuck Todd
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyuAH0RWV4s&list=PL-fWJBYKsR_41IOcwGYpBDqw_H-o1c84q





Holt: And we're back, as it's now 10:23 PM in the east, and we can make two more projections.

SHERROD BROWN WINS THE ILLINOIS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY

PHIL SCOTT WINS THE ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PRIMARY

Todd: Big wins for both men in the nation's sixth-largest state. The Republican race in Georgia and the Democratic race in Arizona are still too close to call. Stay tuned.

[Cabbage]

**REPOST**

Election Night 2020
with your hosts, Lester Holt and Chuck Todd
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyuAH0RWV4s&list=PL-fWJBYKsR_41IOcwGYpBDqw_H-o1c84q





Holt: And we're back, as it's now 9:41 PM in the east, and we can make two more projections.

SHERROD BROWN WINS THE GEORGIA DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY

Todd: Big wins for both men in the nation's sixth-largest state. Both races in Illinois, the Republican race in Georgia and the Democratic race in Arizona are still too close to call. Stay tuned.

[Cabbage]

Election Night 2020
with your hosts, Lester Holt and Chuck Todd
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyuAH0RWV4s&list=PL-fWJBYKsR_41IOcwGYpBDqw_H-o1c84q





Holt: And we're back, as it's now 11:06 PM in the east, and we can make another projection.

RICK SANTORUM WINS THE GEORGIA REPUBLICAN PRIMARY

Todd: A disappointingly small win for Secretary Santorum despite the endorsement of Senator Perdue. The Democratic race in Arizona is still too close to call. Stay tuned.