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

[adamevans]

Sherrod Brown 2020
Rebuild America.

Campaign Highlights (2/2)

Sherrod Brown shakes up campaign, adds new strategists

On September 9th, the Sherrod Brown campaign announced it would be shaking up the campaign and adding new advisers and strategists to the campaign to boost performance and momentum in the coming weeks. Sherrod Brown announced that Joe Trippi would be joining the campaign as a strategist, who is a longtime Democratic strategist, and has worked on several Gubernatorial, United States Senate and Congressional campaigns, including Howard Dean for President 2004, Jerry Brown for Governor of California and, most recently, Doug Jones for U.S. Senate in Alabama.

Joel Benenson also joined as the campaign as a pollster, who had done polling for Obama since joining the Obama campaign in Jan. 2007. Sasha Bruce was, as well, named to become a strategist on the Sherrod Brown campaign, who currently serves Senior Vice President for Campaigns and Strategy for NARAL Pro-Choice America. Campaign Comm. Director Jennifer Donohue said these new strategists and advisers are part of a continued effort to "message our progressive values" and "build a grassroots movement of millions of working families."

Brown touts vote against DOMA, claims status as most pro-LGBT candidate

"LGBTQ rights are human rights and civil rights, and we must be committed to ensuring that America lives up to its promise to treat all of its citizens with dignity, love and respect. Since entering public office more than two decades ago, I gladly stood shoulder to shoulder with the LGBT community. We must honor the bravery of the countless lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who continue to fight for full civil rights and for a more just and inclusive society, and oppose any form of discrimination. I believe that all Americans, regardless of sexual orientation, deserve the equal protections guaranteed under the Constitution.

Long before it was a politically popular position, I gladly casted a 'no' vote on the anti-LGBT Defense Of Marriage Act in the 1990’s and I'll fight against any efforts to deny LGBTQ Americans the right to marry whomever they love. Any American who honorably serves our country in uniform should be treated like the patriots they are. Since the beginning of my career, I've opposed the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy and pushed to repeal the policy in 2010. Even though this progress has been made, it’s still legal in many states to discriminate against someone based solely on their sexual orientation or gender identity.

That’s why we must lead the charge on legislation that would expand federal civil rights protections and backed other bills to fight LGBTQ discrimination in housing, the workplace and around the world. LGBTQ youth are especially at risk to harassment and discrimination. We must move to outlaw fraudulent, unfair, and deceptive 'conversion therapy.' As President, I would push an aggressively pro-equality agenda because building a more free and equal society begins with helping those who will inherit it."

Bernie Sanders joins Sherrod Brown in Iowa rally: "He is the real deal"

In a continued attempt to woo progressive voters (from Abrams and other candidates), Senator Bernie Sanders made a rally appearance in Iowa.

"I am so glad to join here with Senator Sherrod Brown. This movement he has amassed in the past several months is unlike any other; he has built a movement of millions of working families who are ready to revitalize American democracy and take on corporate greed. As someone who has worked with Senator Brown for a very long time, I can verify that he is the real deal. He has rejected big money donations throughout his career and he is a staunchly progressive Senator.

We need to send a clear message to the billionaire class and Wall Street in this upcoming election. My colleague, Senator Sherrod Brown, has been there at every vote standing for working families and not the bidding of Wall Street. He led the fight for sane labor and environmental protections in our trade agreements to protect middle class workers in Ohio and Iowa and across the country. He is running for President, not for his own gain but, to finally, aggressively push a pro-middle class, pro-main street, and pro-wage growth agenda to make our economy work for all of us.

We must bring this political revolution straight to the White House. My friend, Sherrod Brown, is a qualified, consistent progressive that will finally put the American middle class first, and on February 3rd, Iowa is going to send a message to Washington and Wall Street: you can't have it all while our middle class working families are scraping by. "

[NyIndy]

Ad: Country over All
Hi, I'm Congressman Justin Amash, and I'm running for President.


One thing I want you to know is that I'm not a typical Republican. I put my country over party, in fact, I put my country and its people over just about anything. When Republican orthodoxy was to extend the Patriot Act and continue spying on its citizens, I bucked the party and instead voted to repeal it. When it comes to protecting Americans and their liberties, nothing will stop me from ensuring I do everything in my power to keep Americans free. I promise that I will be the same way as your President. When I think something is right, I'll act on it, no Party or special interest will stop that.



I hope you'll join me in standing for America and its people by casting your vote for me, Justin Amash, thank you.

To air in IA, NH, NV, ND

[Orwell]

John Kerry for President 2020

Campaign Ad: "All American"

Theresa Kerry

John... John is something of an All American I guess... He's just well, John...

James Rassman

John saved my life in Vietnam... Bravery is a trait of an All American, and John sure has it.

Joe Biden

John was always the first one in the building and the last one out of it, and hard work is a trait of an All American... and John sure has it.

Jesse Jackson

John served his nation, and his people before himself... Selfless Service is a trait of an All American, and John sure has it.

John Kerry

Im John Kerry and I approve this message...

[Cabbage]

Public Policy Polling Democratic Primary Poll, 1-4 January 2020
John Kerry - 27%
Sherrod Brown - 25%
Stacey Abrams - 23%
Alex Sink - 20%
Undecided - 5%

Rasmussen Reports Republican Primary Poll, 1-4 January 2020
Lisa Murkowski - 26%
Justin Amash - 23%
Phil Scott - 23%
Rick Santorum - 20%
Undecided - 8%

Current Credit Totals:

Democrats
Stacey Abrams: 5.2
Sherrod Brown: 0.6
John Kerry: 0.8
Alex Sink: 0

Republicans
Justin Amash: 0
Lisa Murkowski: 1.4
Phil Scott: 2.4
Rick Santorum: 9.6

Independents
Rob Manfred: 1.5

Current Endorsements:
Democrats
Stacey Abrams
Oprah Winfrey, talk show host and major celebrity from California
Barack Obama, 44th POTUS from Illinois
Hillary Clinton, Democratic presidential nominee in 2016 from New York
Peter Welch, US Rep. from VT-AL
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, US Rep. from NY-14
Pramila Jayapal, US Rep. from WA-07
Mark Pocan, US Rep. from WI-02
Jeanne Shaheen, US Senator from New Hampshire
Des Moines Register
United Steelworkers of America
Change to Win
New Hampshire Union Leader, statewide newspaper
Andrew Gillum, Mayor of Tallahassee, Florida
Richard Cordray, former Attorney General of Ohio and Director of the CFPB
Conservation Fund
Marcia Fudge, US Rep. from OH-11
Raul Grijalva, US Rep. from AZ-03
Our Revolution
Tammy Duckworth, US Senator from Illinois
Debora Pignatelli, Member of the New Hampshire Executive Council from District 5
Kirsten Gillibrand, US Senator from New York
MoveOn
Sherrod Brown
Bernie Sanders, US Senator from Vermont and runner-up in 2016
AFL-CIO, major labor union federation
Jeff Merkley, US Senator from Oregon
Amy Klobuchar, US Senator from Minnesota
Tulsi Gabbard, House Assistant Minority Leader, US Rep. from HI-02, and former candidate
Robert Reich, former US Secretary of Labor from California
Keith Ellison, Attorney General of Minnesota
Marcy Kaptur, US Rep. from OH-09
Ro Khanna, US Rep. from CA-17
Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington and former candidate
Gary Locke, former Governor of Washington
Chris Murphy, US Senator from Connecticut
LeBron James, basketball star from California
Nina Turner, President of Our Revolution, former Ohio State Senator
Barbara Lee, US Rep. from CA-13
John Lewis, US Rep. from GA-05
NARAL Pro-Choice America
Joyce Beatty, US Rep. from OH-03
Patrick Leahy, US Senator from Vermont
Service Employees International Union
National Education Association
Brenda Lawrence, US Rep. from MI-14
Tammy Baldwin, US Senator from Wisconsin
Howard Dean, former Governor of Vermont
UNITE HERE, labor union
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
Dina Titus, US Rep. from NV-01
United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America
John Kerry
Elizabeth Warren, US Senator from Massachusetts
Joe Kennedy III, US Rep. from MA-04
Steny Hoyer, US Rep. from MD-05
Adam Schiff, House Minority Whip, US Rep. from CA-28
Tim Ryan, House Minority Leader, US Rep. from OH-13
Joe Biden, 47th Vice President of the United States from Delaware
Jesse Jackson, civil rights activist from Illinois
Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, US Senator from New York
Al Gore, 45th Vice President of the United States from Tennessee
Cedric Richmond, US Rep. from LA-02
Debbie Wassermann Schultz, US Rep. from FL-23
Hakeem Jeffries, US Rep. from NY-08
Jim Clyburn, US Rep. from SC-06
Terri Sewell, US Rep. from AL-07
Beto O'Rourke, former US Rep. from TX-16 and former candidate
Bill Clinton, 42nd POTUS from New York
Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and former candidate
Dave Loebsack, US Rep. from IA-02
Steven Horsford, US Rep. from NV-04
Tom Vilsack, former Governor of Iowa
Bennie Thompson, US Rep. from MS-02
Earl Pomeroy, former US Rep. from ND-AL
Byron Dorgan, former US Senator from North Dakota
Harry Reid, former US Senator from Nevada
Ron Kind, US Rep. from WI-03
Heidi Heitkamp, former Attorney General of North Dakota
Nancy Pelosi, US Rep. from CA-12
Alex Sink
Tom Harkin, former US Senator from Iowa
National Education Union
Chet Culver, former Governor of Iowa
Maggie Hassan, former Governor of New Hampshire
Onward Together, PAC
Kamala Harris, US Senator from California and former candidate
Ann Kuster, US Rep. from NH-02
Jennifer Wexton, US Rep. from VA-10
Abigail Spanberger, US Rep. from VA-07
United Farm Workers of America
Gavin Newsom, Governor of California
Priorities USA Action PAC
United for a Strong America PAC
Planned Parenthood
Catherine Cortez Masto, US Senator from Nevada
American Association for Justice
Will Stewart, Alderman from Ward 2, Manchester, New Hampshire
Human Rights Campaign
Ayanna Pressley, US Rep. from MA-07
Donna Shalala, US Rep. from FL-27
Derek Eadon, Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party
American Federation of Government Employees
American Postal Workers Union
Bob Graham, former Governor of Florida

Republicans
Justin Amash
Rand Paul, US Senator from Kentucky
Thomas Massie, US Rep. from KY-04
Ron Paul, former US Rep. from TX-14
Carly Fiorina, CEO of Hewlett-Packard from Virginia
Barbara Comstock, former US Rep. from VA-10
Lynn Jenkins, former US Rep. from KS-02
Martha McSally, US Senator from Arizona
Kevin Cramer, US Rep. from ND-AL
Rick Berg, US Senator from North Dakota
Will Hurd, US Rep. from TX-23
Young Kim, US Rep. from CA-39
John Hoeven, US Senator from North Dakota
Brian Sandoval, former Governor of Nevada
Jim Inhofe, US Senator from Oklahoma
Lamar Alexander, US Senator from Tennessee
Thom Tillis, former Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives
Richard Burr, US Senator from North Carolina
Lisa Murkowski
Susan Collins, US Senator from Maine
Kelly Ayotte, US Senator from New Hampshire
Jon Huntsman, Jr., former Governor of Utah
Mia Love, US Senator from Utah
Shelley Moore Capito, US Senator from West Virginia
Tim Scott, US Senator from South Carolina
Henry McMaster, Governor of South Carolina
Mike Dunleavy, Governor of Alaska
Liz Cheney, US Rep. from WY-AL
Scott Brown, US Secretary of State from Massachusetts
North Dakota Chamber of Commerce
South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
Rob Portman, US Senator from Ohio and former candidate
John Kasich, former Governor of Ohio
Mike DeWine, Governor of Ohio
Kim Reynolds, Governor of Iowa
Paul Ryan, Vice President of the United States and former candidate
Lindsey Graham, US Senator from South Carolina
Chuck Grassley, President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate and US Senator from Iowa
John Sununu, former US Senator from New Hampshire
Rick Santorum
Pat Toomey, US Senator from Pennsylvania
Lou Barletta, former US Rep. from PA-11
Joni Ernst, US Senator from Iowa
Ted Cruz, US Senator from Texas
Scott Perry, US Rep. from PA-10
Scott Walker, former Governor of Wisconsin
Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas
Dan Crenshaw, US Rep. from TX-02
Doug Burgum, Governor of North Dakota
Phil Scott
Elise Stefanik, US Rep. from NY-21
Charlie Baker, Governor of Massachusetts and former candidate
Jim Douglas, former Governor of Vermont
Larry Hogan, Governor of Maryland
Charlie Dent, US Rep. from PA-07
Ryan Costello, US Rep. from PA-06
Chris Sununu, Governor of New Hampshire
New Hampshire Farm Bureau
Bill Weld, former Governor of Massachusetts
North Dakota Farm Bureau
John Katko, US Rep. from NY-24
Adam Kinzinger, US Rep. from IL-16
New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce
Eddie Edwards, US Rep. from NH-01
Iowa Farm Bureau
New Hampshire Sheriffs' Association
Scott Taylor, US Rep. from VA-02
Kristi Noem, Governor of South Dakota
Colin Powell, former US Secretary of State
Peter King, US Rep. from NY-02
Todd Young, US Senator from Indiana
Joe Heck, former US Rep. from NV-03
Pete Stauber, US Rep. from MN-08

Independents
Rob Manfred
Gary Johnson, former Governor of New Mexico and Libertarian presidential nominee in 2016
Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter
Bill Gates, founder and former CEO of Microsoft
Arnold Schwarzenegger, former Governor of California

[McGovernite]

NEW ALEX SINK ENDORSEMENTS

Derek Eadon, Iowa Democratic Chair

Eadon said on Saturday:

I believe that in order for us to take back the White House, and for Iowa to have someone who will represent them well, we need Alex Sink as the next President. Even if some of my colleagues don't believe this, I do, and I know thousands of other Iowans do as well.

American Federation of Government Employees

The Spokesman for the AFGE said on Saturday:

We work in the interest of workers all over the United States. We've examined the candidates, their views, and their vision for America. We've only seen one candidate that will really fight for what we believe in, and for Workers in this country. That person is Governor Alex Sink.

American Postal Worker's Union

The APWU Spokesman said on Saturday:

We have to differ with the AFL-CIO and AFSCME on our endorsement for President of the United States. We have to look out for every Postal Worker in America, and we've examined the policy, and we've found who we will be supporting and endorsing. We've chosen to endorse Governor Alex Sink for President of the United States.

Former Gov. Bob Graham

The Former Governor said on Saturday:

As the Former Governor of Florida, I had the honor to work with Governor Alex Sink on many issues. She helped me throughout my term, she fought for the people of Florida, and now she is ready to fight for the people of this country. That is why I proudly endorse my friend, and colleague, Governor Alex Sink for President of the United States of America.

[NyIndy]

Amash Campaign Schedule January - Feb. 3rd:

Jan 2 - 5th:
Campaigning in Tennesee
Amash will first head to Tennesse to receive the endorsement of outgoing Senator Lamar Alexander.

"Look, I've had a great honor in being given the responsibility of representing this great state of Tennessee in the Senate for years. And now, as I'm leaving, the final presidential endorsement of my Senate career will proudly go to Justin Amash!"

Jan 7 - 9th:
Campaigning in Oklahoma
The Campaign heads down to Oklahoma and campaigns with Senator Jim Inhofe

Jan 12th - 15th:
North Carolina Campaign
Amash receives the endorsements of Tom Tillis and Richard Burr as he campaigns in North Carolina.

Jan 17th - 19st:
The Campaign Heads to California with Young Kim and Carly Fiorina
They campaign across the state, including stops in College campuses and Cities like San Diego and L.A.

Jan 22nd - 25th:
Campaigning Amash begins his swing across the early primary states. He begins in New Hampshire and campaigns across to state in a campaign bus. The cities that are visited by the Campaign include 
Laconia, Berlin, Durham, Portsmouth, Concord, and Manchester.

Jan 26th - Feb 3rd:
Campaigning in Iowa
The Amash Campaign will work across the state of Iowa by barnstorming the state for a week. Amash works to increase turnout amongst his core constituencies, being College students drawn to his more moderate to liberal (for a Republican) views and Rural people who enjoy his fiscally conservative views and thoughts on gun control.

[McGovernite]

ALEX SINK NAMES NEW CAMPAIGN TEAM

Campaign Manager:
David Plouffe, Former Senior Advisor and Campaign Manager for Obama 2008

Financial Director:
Dennis Cheng, Former Hillary for America Finance Director

Campaign Chair:
Steve Hildebrand, Former Obama 2008 Deputy Campaign Manager

Vice Campaign Chair:
Marcus Jadotte, Former Kerry for America 2004 Deputy Campaign Chairman

Communications Director:
Stephanie Cutter, Former Kerry for America 2004 Communications Director

Iowa Field Director:
Derek Eadon, Iowa Democratic Chairman

National Field Director:
Amy Dacey, Former Kerry for America 2004 Political Director

Campaign Treasurer:
Martin Nesbitt, Former Obama 2008 Campaign Treasurer

Volunteer Coordinator:
Jon Carson, Former Obama 2008 National Field Director

Political Director:
Thomas Wheatley, Former Kate Brown for Governor Campaign Manager

Scheduler:
Jennifer Goodman, Former Obama 2008 Campaign Scheduler

Technology Manager:
Stephanie Hannon, Former Hillary for American Technology Coordinator

Office Manager For HQ:
Patty Solis Doyle, Former Joe Biden Chief of Staff

Legal Adviser:
Clifford B. Ammons, Lawyer from Mississippi

Campaign Lawyers:
David C. Ashburn, Lawyer from Ohio
Thomas J. Bond, Lawyer from Texas
Donald C. Brey, Lawyer from Ohio
Tom Clark, Lawyer from Louisiana

Press Secretary:
Dan Pfeiffer, Former Obama 2008 Traveling Campaign Press Secretary

Senior Advisor:
Jeff Weaver, Former Bernie for Us 2016 Campaign Manager

Director of Speech Writing:
Ben Stein, Former Speech Writer for many U.S. Presidents

Director of Internet Strategy:
Kenneth Pennington, Former Bernie for Us Digital Director

Pollsters:
Ben Tulchin, Founder of Tulchin Research
Paul Harstad, Former Pollster for Obama 2008
Cornell Belcher, Former DNC Pollster

Research Director:
Devorah Adler, Former Obama 2008 Research Director

Director of State Campaigns:
Brandon Maheu, Former Director of State Campaigns for Bernie for Us

Battleground State Director:
Robert Becker, Former Battleground State Director for Bernie for Us

Regional Directors:
Dulce Saenz, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico
Carlos Sanchez, Florida
Scott Siebel, New Hampshire and Maine
Javier Gonzales, California
More will come later

National Student Organization Director:
Kunoor Ojha, Former NSOD for Bernie for Us

Lation Outreach Strategist:
John Podesta, Former Hillary for America Campaign Manager

Rapid Response Director:
Mike Casca, Former Bernie for Us RRD

GOTV Digital Director:
Melissa Byrne, Former Bernie for Us New Hampshire Digital Director

Digital Fundraising Director:
Tim Tagaris, Former Bernie for Us DFD

Digital Fundraising Manager:
Robin Curran, Former Bernie for Us DPD

Lead Graphic Designer:
Camilo Caffi, Former GD for Bernie for Us

African American Outreach Director:
Nadia Garnett, Former African America Vote Director for Hillary for America

Labor Outreach Director:
Fernando Losada, Former Labor Outreach Director for Bernie for Us

Native Outreach Director:
Nicole Willis, Former Bernie for Us NOD

LGBTQ Outreach Director:
Sarah Scanlon, Former LGBTQ Outreach Director for Bernie for Us

Muslim and Arab Outreach Director:
Ahlam Jbara, Former Bernie for US MAOD

AAPI Outreach Director:
Erica Lee, Former Bernie for Us AAPI Outreach Director

Women Outreach Director:
Alicia Toffoli, Former Bernie for Us Women Outreach Director

Director of Email Engagement:
Will Easton, Former DEE for Bernie for Us

Calling Program Director:
Kyle Machado, Former Bernie for Us CPD

Text for Alex Sink Director:
Daniel Souweine, Former Bernie for Us Text Director

National Data Director:
Willie Desmond, Former Bernie for Us NDD

National Targeting Director:
Kyle Cox, Former Bernie for Us NTD

Regional Data Desk:
John Miller, West Coast and Great Plains

National Director of Surrogates:
Rania Batrice, Former Bernie for Us NDS

National Surrogate Scheduler:
Julielyn Gibbons, Former Bernie for Us NSS

Travel and Logistics Coordinator:
Sarah Shaw, Former Bernie for Us TLC

Human Resources Director:
Aurora Hurd, Former Bernie for Us HRD

THIS ENDS THE CURRENT CAMPAIGN STAFF OF GOVERNOR ALEX SINK'S PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN

[McGovernite]

ALEX SINK AD, "NOT RIGHT FOR AMERICA" IN IOWA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA

Narrator: Stacey Abrams has tried to show America that she's a clean candidate, with nothing to hide. Think again.



In 2008, Stacey Abrams voted to allow Sex Offenders to operate and work within 1,000 feet of a School Building.




She was only 1 of 29 people to nay HB 908. Stacey Abrams even said that this piece of legislation was "Harmful to Georgia's Well Being."



Stacey Abrams even owes over $50,000 to the IRS.




How can we trust someone who allows Sex Offenders on our streets, who won't even pay her taxes? We can't.



Stacey Abrams, right for America?



Think again.





I'm Alex Sink and I approve this message.

[adamevans]

Sherrod Brown 2020
Rebuild America.

Campaign Schedule (1/2)

Oct. 1 to Oct. 7: Senator Brown continues his campaign visit to Nevada. With Congresswoman Dina Titus, who recently announces her endorsement in a press release, he holds three rallies sporadically in Las Vegas discussing his plan for immigration reform and collective bargaining advancement, pledging "humane immigration reform that allows a pathway to citizenship for law-abiding immigrant workers and children" as well as "ensuring dreamers get a chance at citizenship" while "cracking down on corporate mistreatment of undocumented immigrants." While still in Las Vegas, he holds meet & greets in local union halls and, later, receives the endorsement of UNITE HERE, a major Nevada union which represents nearly 30% of Nevada workers. During these meet & greets, he pledges to be the "most pro-labor candidate." Congresswoman Dina Titus joins him as often as her schedule allows.

Oct. 8 to Oct. 19: Senator Brown takes a flight from Nevada to take another campaign swing around North Dakota, joined by Senator Tammy Baldwin. He spends most of the early days holding a series town halls & meet and greets in somewhat dense rural, agricultural communities, where he outlines a progressive plan for rural America, including heavy investments in access to rural broadband, stronger antitrust laws against corporations who abuse family farmers, investments in our dams, levees, and electric grid, stimulating the declining dairy farming economy, and reform farm subsidies to ensure benefits to family farmers. Brown remarks that "rural broadband is necessary for 21st century commerce in communities like these" and that "family farms drive our rural communities." Later, he held rallies in Bismarck and Fargo where he urged the necessity to "rein in Wall Street... reform our campaign finance laws and revitalize American democracy." He concluded the trip meeting with various colleges and promoted his message of tuition-free, debt-free college to "ensure everyone has the education they need to make a good living."

Oct. 20 to Oct. 22: Senator Brown takes a break from campaigning in these days to settle down with Connie and the family, while high-level strategists conduct campaign deliberation.

Oct. 23 to Oct. 26: Senator Brown drove to Milwaukee, WI with Senator Tammy Baldwin to hold a roundtable discussion on African-American issues in urban cities. Coming out of the meeting, Brown urged the importance of "revitalizing the dignity in all work" and "heavily reforming our criminal justice system... ending the era of mass incarceration that has destroyed so many lives, disproportionately African-american." Additionally, he met with local Democratic party volunteers and did local door-knocking with them.

Oct. 27 to Oct. 28: Senator Brown flew down to St. Louis, MO to hold a massive rally and rile up support for their cause along with Senator Tammy Baldwin and Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, using the rally to promote campaign finance and wall street reform. Brown said during the rally that "Big money has continued to control our politics and it's time for millions of working families to come together and tell Wall Street that you can't have it all." Tulsi Gabbard joined the rally to promote Brown's vote against the Iraq War and criticized John Kerry's vote for the Iraq War and continued defense of it in 2004, "We can no longer steal from our communities to conduct another one of these regime change wars" and "We need a President who will really invest in our communities, not overseas wars." During the rally, spokesmen for the AFSCME joined and announced their endorsement for Senator Brown, calling him "America's #1 advocate for labor" and "proposes the most aggressively pro-wage growth agenda of all the candidates."

The day after, Senator Brown held a press conference to accept the endorsement of the United Food and Commercial Workers and the United Auto Workers labor unions. Brown said the "these unions have fought every day to give these workers a chance at higher wages and better benefits. I'm glad to have cast every vote pro-labor in Congress and I'm glad to receive their support now." The spokesmen touted Brown as a "staunch ally of organized labor." Later in the day, Brown delivered a speech on reproductive rights with NARAL Pro-Choice America, who have endorsed Brown's campaign, saying that "We must always protect a women's right to choose" continuing to tout his consistently pro-choice positions.

Oct. 29 to Nov. 15: Senator Brown took another flight to Iowa to take another tour through the state. He would hold a series of meet & greets in large workplaces in urban cities, where he promotes his plan to raise the minimum wage to $15, ensure paid family and sick leave, and crack down on tax loopholes abused by corporations to "create growth for main street, including our local, small businesses" and as well said that President Romney has "betrayed Iowa's workers" by cutting taxes for the rich over investing in growth for the middle class. After these meet & greets, he held rallies in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, calling for the "next chapter in American history... one of economic, racial, and environmental justice." At the rally, he called for the revitalization of the labor movement and a great expansion of worker's rights, including $15 minimum wage, paid family and sick leave, and workplace democracy. Later, he toured agricultural communities and promoted his plans for growing the rural economy, previously campaigned on in North Dakota, and called for raising social security benefits to lower senior poverty. Brown finished his swing through Iowa by door-knocking and phonebanking with volunteers in Mason City.

[Cabbage]

NEW HAMPSHIRE HERALD PRIMARY POLLS, 5-8 JANUARY 2020
Democrats
John Kerry - 32%
Alex Sink - 24%
Stacey Abrams - 23%
Sherrod Brown - 18%
Undecided - 3%

Republicans
Phil Scott - 33%
Lisa Murkowski - 26%
Justin Amash - 22%
Rick Santorum - 17%
Undecided - 2%

[Mycool]

Lisa Murkowski Campaign Schedule

September

1-8: RV tour of rural Iowa, attend Iowa Beer Festival in Des Moines on Labor Day

9-13: Senate in session, statement on 9/11 and the need for national security

14-16: Tour of New Hampshire farms and orchards, speaking with leaders on trade, holding town halls along the way

17-20: Senate in session, rally in the Richmond suburbs on Murkowski's independent record

21-22: Rallies in Ankeny an Cedar Falls, Iowa on the need for low regulations for business growth

28-30: Senate in session, meeting with veterans on VA reform

October

1-7: Rally in Reno, NV, followed by a tour of energy facilities throughout the state, speaking on the need for energy independence

8-14: Campaign returns to Iowa, with stops in Dubuque, Marion, Burlington, and Cedar Rapids on a business friendly economic policy, promoting continued growth

15-18: Senate in session, fundraisers in Fairfax and Loudoun, VA

19-20: Rallies in Florence and Myrtle Beach, SC on the need for a strong military

21-25: Senate in session, press conference on increased VA oversight

26-28: Rally in Henderson, Nevada, speaking with local GOP officials on the need for moderation and results

29-1: Senate in Session

November

2-3: Rallies in Hudson and Merrimack, NH on stabilizing the healthcare markets

4-8: Senate in session, rally in Annapolis on a strong national defense

9-11: Tour of South Carolina military bases, releases Veterans Day statement after an event focused on veteran's issues

"Our veterans deserve the best for serving and protecting our great country. I can promise, as President, I will not forget the sacrifice you have made to keep us safe. That is why I'm submitting a VA reform bill in the next Senate session, to be sure our VA is serving our veterans only the best care possible."

12-15: Senate in session, puts forward VA Accountability Bill

16-17: Town Halls in Waukee and Boone, Iowa on agricultural issues

18-22: Senate in session

23-25: Rallies in Dover and Durham, NH on a hands off federal government

26-27: Rally in Des Moines on protecting the first and second amendments

28: Thanksgiving with family in Alaska

29-1: Rallies in Mandan and Dickinson, ND on energy independence, town hall in Minot, ND

December

2-6: Senate in session, joint events with Senators Collins and Ayotte on the need for bipartisan solutions

7-8: Tour of clinics in New Hampshire, speaking with local leaders on the opioid epidemic

9-13: Senate in session

14-21: Rural tour of Iowa, meeting with farmers on agricultural regulations and balancing economic and environmental concerns with energy production

22-23: Rallies in Reno and Sparks, NV on economic development and a hands-off federal government

24-25: Christmas with family in Alaska

26-28: Rallies in Minot, Bismarck, and Fargo on the second amendment and energy independence

29-31: Rallies in Council Bluffs and Sioux City on education reform and fiscal responsibility, New Years Eve event in Des Moines

January:

1-5: Town Halls in Des Moines, Waterloo, and Iowa City on agricultural reform

6-8: Visit to Fort Dodge, IA, speaking on the need for a strong military

9-10: Visit to Omaha and Meskwaki reservations in Iowa, speaking with leaders on the communities' concerns

11-12: Rallies in Ames on energy independence and fiscal conservatism

13-17: Senate in session

18-20: Tour of Des Moines public schools, followed by a rally on smart trade policies

21-24: Senate in session, visit Ft. Belvoir

25-26: Rallies in Cedar Falls and Davenport, IA on a less restrictive federal government

27-3: Rural tour of Iowa, focusing on trade and energy production, speaking on the need for the US to keep energy costs low by having a varied energy industry

[KaiserDave]

Phil Scott for President

Phil Scott Schedule for January and February

January
January 1-9: Governor Duties/Rest
January 10: Meet with Governors Sununu, Baker, Raimondo, and Lamont on regional issues
January 11: Fox News Town Hall with Nashua Voters
January 12-19: Barnstorm Iowa, East to West with Todd Young
January 20-27: Governor Duties/Rest (Attend Jimmy Carter funeral)
January 28-31: Rally with former Representative Joe Heck in Las Vegas
February UNTIL IOWA
February 1: Door knock in Iowa City, Drive to Cedar Rapids, stopping on the way for meet and greets
February 2: Barnstorm Rural Iowa, Meet with voters in local roadstops with Pete Stauber
February 3: Canvass in Des Moines, Final Rally with Larry Hogan and Elise Stefanik, hold Iowa Election Night Party

Elise Stefanik Speech in Des Moines

(Des Moines, Iowa February 3)

I've gotten to learn Phil Scott over the course of this year. This is a man who listens. He sees the job of a public servant is to listen to you the people, and then go back to Washington and fight like hell, and work with everyone to get the stuff you asked for done. He's not one of those brash and reckless types who makes a big storm ranting on and on for some special interest cash. He's the type of leader who goes out here to Iowa to listen to the people, and then he goes back to Washington, gets those politicians to the table, and brings home the bacon! The bacon, the fairer tax code for middle class families, more money for our roads and bridges, and a government, a congress, that works for us!

[Jaguar4life]

What Manfred did part 2

Manfred campaigned in New England and the Northeast in the month of January on fixing NAFTA and establishing free trade with China and help them get rid of there tarrifs on Amercian goods and how he plans to deal with the Trans Pacific Partnership.

In Harford Connecticut he called the TPP as it stands as a total loss of Good Amercian jobs to China and Japan. In the same speech he promised to bring back and protect America jobs without using tarrifs.

[Mycool]

Lisa Murkowski Rolls Out New Endorsements

In Des Moines



Senator Chuck Grassley:

I’ve been in the Senate since 1981, and haven’t seen a presidential candidate embody what Iowa needs as much as my colleague, Lisa Murkowski. I’m happy to endorse her campaign for president.

In Nashua



Former Senator John E. Sununu:

I served with Senator Lisa Murkowski, and I know she’s a true independent thinker. New Hampshire is a state that appreciates someone who bucks the status quo, and that’s why I am proud to endorse Senator Murkowski ahead of our primary.

[Cabbage]

BREAKING NEWS

January 12, 2020

Good morning. I'm Anderson Cooper, and we have breaking news.



Former President Jimmy Carter, who served from 1977 to 1981 and became the oldest former President in history last March, passed away last night in his home in Plains, Georgia, aged 95.

The former President is survived by numerous relatives, and his wife said that, even to the last, he called for bipartisanship and progress in Washington. Funeral services will be held January 21, following the body's lying in state in the Capitol prior to this. President Romney and Vice President Ryan plan to attend. The eulogy will be given by President Carter's grandson, Jason Carter, unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Georgia in 2014.

[NyIndy]

Amash Campaign statement on the Passing of Pres. Carter

President Carter's passing is a deeply saddening event, and I believe we should work hard to honor his wishes of bipartisanship, and his kindness and compassion. Even if you don't agree with his political positions, we should all appreciate his embodiment of the American Dream, a peanut farmer from Georgia rising to become President of The United States.

[Mycool]

Lisa Murkowski Releases Statement

“I just received the news of President Carter’s passing. He was a prime example of a strong character that transcends the political divide. I thank him for his service to our country and I will be keeping his family in my prayers.”

[McGovernite]

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Alex Sink:
Hi, I'm Governor Alex Sink. You may have heard of me as, "That Crazy Old Woman" or "That one Governor."



Alex Sink:
And well, they're right. I am a Crazy Woman, but I'm crazy, in the good way. Let me tell you some of my ideas that people will tell you are "radical" or "can't be achieved."



Alex Sink:
First, you'll hear that embracing Medicare for all isn't what we should do. That we need to stick to the status quo. Well, to all them I say, nope. I'm proud to support Medicare for All, and I can't wait to help enforce it as President.



Alex Sink:
I'm also proud to fully support an America in which our Colleges are Tuition Free. It's our duty as Politicians to fight for Americans, to fight for what we believe in, and to help America. If making sure that our Students can afford to live, then yep, I'm glad to endorse that "radical idea."



Alex Sink:
I'm ready to embrace and take action on ideas that will Change America, for the Better. I'm asking you to jump on board this ship, this ship of ideas, this ship of bipartisanship, this ship of experience, because on this ship we have one destination, the White House.,



Alex Sink:
I'm Alex Sink and I approve this message, because it's time to ensure that our Government takes real action on issues facing us today, so that way, our Vision of America is one that works.



Narrator:
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[DemsForLife]

Sorry for inactivity, I'm back.

[KaiserDave]

Phil Scott Speech on Passing of President Carter

I was deeply hurt and saddened by the passing of President Carter. This was first a kind and gentle man. He was a man who loved his family, a man who loved people, a man who loved living. He was a son of Georgia, and made his life there. This is a man who rose from being a peanut farmer to the highest office in the land, who ran not on politics of division, but on politics of kindness, love, and respect. A man of faith in God, an in humanity, I believe, regardless of politics, that President Carter is someone for all Americans to look up to. I am deeply saddened, and heart by the loss of this American hero.

[McGovernite]

Alex Sink Statement on the Passing of Jimmy Carter

Alex Sink:
Yesterday we not only lost a Former President, but we lost an American Hero. President Jimmy Carter was one of my friends, a colleague, and a mentor. He guided me through some hard times in my life. President Carter was able to bring Americans Together, to unite us as a Country, in which we worked together and harder. I hope that as President, I can bring that same kind of influence, that same kind of energy, and that same kind of charisma that Jimmy Carter was able to bring. No matter the tragedy, no matter the people involved, Jimmy was there. He was a True Humanitarian, and one of the Greatest Americans Ever. I know he's in a better place, with God, and I hope one day I get to meet him there.

[Cabbage]

Election Update 2020
with your hosts, Wolf Blitzer and John King


Carlson: Good evening. I'm Tucker Carlson.



Kelly: And I'm Megyn Kelly.

Both: And this is your Election Update.

Carlson: And we would begin tonight with a list of endorsements, if there weren't so many that we've been informed that we cannot fit all their endorsement speech into one update! Really a very active field out there this year, lots of eager faces ready to duke it out for the top job in the country!

Kelly: However, don't think we're copping you all out, as we're proud to announce we have received local polls for Nevada and North Dakota! If you look on your screen, you'll see them displayed there:

GRAND FORKS HERALD NORTH DAKOTA PRIMARY POLLS, 19-22 JANUARY 2020
Democrats
John Kerry - 26%
Sherrod Brown - 24%
Alex Sink - 21%
Stacey Abrams - 21%
Undecided - 8%

Republicans
Justin Amash - 28%
Rick Santorum - 25%
Lisa Murkowski - 23%
Phil Scott - 22%
Undecided - 2%

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL NEVADA PRIMARY POLLS, 19-22 JANUARY 2020
Democrats
John Kerry - 27%
Sherrod Brown - 25%
Alex Sink - 20%
Stacey Abrams - 20%
Undecided - 8%

Republicans
Justin Amash - 27%
Lisa Murkowski - 26%
Rick Santorum - 22%
Phil Scott - 21%
Undecided - 4%

Carlson: And, to top that all off, we have John Kerry on, who just finished up an interview with TIME Magazine.



Kelly: Yes, and we're very excited to have him on tonight. John, how are you?



Kerry: I'm glad to be here, Megyn. While I'm as dedicated a liberal as any, I believe that everyone should be able to get access to all sides of the argument.

*Carlson makes face at mention of Kerry's liberalism*

Kerry: Glad to see I'm speaking to the adult in the room.

*Carlson jokingly sticks tongue out at Kerry*

Kelly: *laughs* Well, Senator, it’s official: you’ve taken the lead in the Democratic field once again. Due to the fact that this is the second time the lead has changed hands since this time last year, how do you intend to hold onto this lead?

Kerry: I intend to hold this lead by doing the same thing that I have been doing for the entire campaign. We are running a campaign on the ideas of protecting the environment, and protecting the future of America. I am running this campaign on behalf of the American working class, I am running this campaign on behalf of the American workers who have been laid off, we will create millions of new jobs in the green energy sector.

We will keep campaigning on a message of Hope & a Green Future. I am the candidate for pragmatic change, we will save our environment from the destruction that we are putting it under now, and we will create millions of new jobs in the United States and around the world. As President, I won't think of just 4 years... but of the next 40 years...

Kelly: Is this the end of the United States Green Party? We'll have to wait and see. Now, despite claims that identity politics within the Democratic Party is dead, many still want someone a bit more diverse than your 2004 running mate, John Edwards, at the bottom of the ticket. Have you given any thought to that yet?

Kerry: I'm not going to pick someone as Vice President based solely on their race, gender, or sexual orientation, I am going to pick the person who we believe is the most qualified, and who we think will help our ticket have the best chance of winning. I haven't really given much thought to who I'd like to see with me on the ticket, but it will likely be someone younger.

We'll need a diverse ticket if we want to defeat the GOP in November, and avoid a climate disaster... We need to work together as a party to unite behind a nominee, and to unite as a party in the fight against climate change and towards a future that is greener, and has cleaner air for our children to breathe...

Kelly: Is Senator Kerry keeping his cards close because he has an ace in the hole? If he does, it'll make this next question all the more relevant: We’ve asked just about everyone, yourself included, what their first 100 days will be like on this show (though the last time was way back in early 2019 with Lester and Chuck). What are some of your more long-term goals?

Kerry: My longterm goals tie into my short term goals as well, we will need to reform our education system along with working with both sides of the aisle in Congress to pass meaningful legislation in the areas of Healthcare, the Environment, and Immigration. These areas have been avoided by the Romney Administration, and if we want to continue to progress as a nation we need to address them sooner rather then later.

Hopefully, I will be working with a Democratic-controlled congress, and this why the leaders have endorsed me, because I am the best Democratic option to pass sensible legislation in this environment. I am the best Democrat to win back both houses of Congress in their minds. The other candidates talk about these grand ideas, but they don't talk about them getting passed in a Republican controlled Congress. The leaders of our party endorsed me for a reason, because I will help win back Congress, and I will push sensible, liberal, and forward thinking legislation through Congress.

Kelly: The Democrats' hopes for retaking Congress growing stronger by the day. Finally, Senator, if you win the nomination, how would you rank your opponents in the general election, from strongest to weakest?

Kerry: I think that all the Republican candidates have their own strengths and weaknesses, but I don't think I can rank them, because it's not really my choice. I know who I will be voting for in November and it will be the Democratic nominee, and if I have my way with that process it will be me. All the choices in both parties races are good, I have known all of them for a number of years, and all of them work incredibly hard to bring America forward.

I am focusing on my campaign here and now, and I wont be ranking my opponents on either side of the aisle. Because, in the end we aren't really opponents we are all Americans, with differing views on a few political issues. We need to focus on uniting our nation, instead of dividing it, we should be focused on battling climate change, immigration reform, and our failing public school system. Instead of petty political bickering.

Kelly: John Kerry, thanks for being on.

Kerry: My pleasure.

Kelly: And that will be all for tonight. Join us next week when we interview another candidate who did an interview with NBC last year, Senator Lisa Murkowski! Until then, I'm Megyn Kelly.

Carlson: And I'm Tucker Carlson.

Both: And this has been your Election Update!

Announcer: And remember, folks, to tune in to Election Analysis with John Hickenlooper later this week for even more analysis on this exciting race!

[Cabbage]

CHARLESTON MERCURY SOUTH CAROLINA PRIMARY POLLING, 29-31 JANUARY 2020
Democrats
Stacey Abrams - 28%
John Kerry - 24%
Alex Sink - 22%
Sherrod Brown - 21%
Undecided - 5%

Republicans
Lisa Murkowski - 28%
Rick Santorum - 25%
Phil Scott - 23%
Justin Amash - 18%
Undecided - 6%

[Jaguar4life]

Manfred statement in response to the passing of President Carter

I didn’t agree with everything that he did but I respect the man for what he has done.
He served and defended our country in World War II and voluntary has helped people with be able to live in a home and has spread awareness about greeen energy.

He was a bipartisan figure and no matter who you are we shall mourn his loss

[KaiserDave]

Phil Scott Ad #5: Trust

To air in Iowa, South Carolina, and New Hampshire

(Jackson, Iowa Voter)

"When Phil sat down with me to discuss my small business, I know he was talking the truth, because he owned a small business."

(Jennifer, New Hampshire voter)

When Phil talked about keeping our families safe, I know he means it, cause he has his own kids, and keeps Vermont safe.

(Addison, South Carolina voter)

Governor Scott is the first politician to come around here that I really trust with the future.

Hi, I'm Phil Scott, we must restore trust and accountability in government, too many people no longer trust our government. I want to change that, then we can get to work on the issues that matter. I'm Phil Scott and I approve this message.