2016 Presidential Campaign Blog

Hillary Clinton Unveils Initiative to Combat Iowa’s Deadly Epidemic of Drug and Alcohol Addiction

Hillary Clinton Unveils Initiative to Combat Iowa’s Deadly Epidemic of Drug and Alcohol Addiction

Since Hillary Clinton embarked on this campaign, she has heard one heartbreaking story after the next of families and communities torn apart by substance use disorders. In Iowa, 200,000 Iowans suffer from addiction but aren’t getting the treatment they need.

So today, Hillary Clinton rolled out her Initiative to Combat America's Deadly Epidemic of Drug and Alcohol Addiction in an op-ed.

Check out the full factsheet for Clinton's comprehensive plan HERE. See below for statements from Iowa elected officials and community leaders praising Hillary Clinton’s Initiative to Combat America’s Deadly Epidemic of Drug and Alcohol Addiction:

Linda Langston, Linn County Supervisor

“Drug and alcohol addiction is a creeping and growing menace in our cities and our small towns. Hillary Clinton is not only listening to Iowans who brought this issues to her attention, she is putting forward a plan to tackle this issue head on. Hillary Clinton’s plan is ambitious and puts the focus on treating substance abuse and supporting those in recovery. This is not a problem that appeared overnight and it’s not one we can solve overnight but we do need to solve it. I’m proud to be supporting Hillary Clinton because she understands the urgency of the problem and will do something about it.”

Angela Connolly, Polk County Supervisor

“When Hillary Clinton says she’ll tackle an issue, she follows through. When it comes to drug and alcohol addiction we need a fighter and I believe Hillary is that person. Her plan is comprehensive and will help state and local leaders put into place effective, evidence-based, and locally-tailored prevention programs to ensure that people suffering from addiction get the ongoing treatment and recovery they need. There are not any shortcuts to reducing the number of Iowans struggling with addiction. It will take hard work, determination and a leader willing to tackle this issue. Hillary Clinton is that leader."

Jennifer Herrington, Mental Health Social Worker

“Addiction is a disease and it’s important we treat it as such. Hillary Clinton’s comprehensive Initiative to End America’s Deadly Epidemic of Drug and Alcohol Addiction doesn’t just address prevention and recovery. It takes a holistic approach to fighting this epidemic, ensuring that our first responders have the tools they need to respond to overdoses so they can save lives and our prescribers have the information and training they need to responsibly manage their patients pain. Finally, Hillary Clinton is committed to ending the era of mass incarceration and prioritizing treatment over prison for nonviolent drug and alcohol offenders. We need to do more and we need to do better. Hillary Clinton is the candidate with a plan to make sure we do both.”

Satellite Caucus Applications Now Available for 2016 Iowa Democratic Caucuses

Satellite Caucus Applications Now Available for 2016 Iowa Democratic Caucuses
Satellite Caucuses Part of IDP Initiative to Expand Participation in the Precinct Caucuses
 
DES MOINES – As part of the Iowa Democratic Party’s continuing efforts to expand participation in the Iowa Democratic Precinct Caucuses, today the IDP released satellite caucus application forms for the 2016 caucuses. Satellite caucus locations, which will be instituted for the first time next year, are meant for groups of Democrats who want to participate in the caucuses, but are unable to attend their precinct caucus due to a hardship (limitations of mobility, distance, or time).
 
Satellite caucuses will be held at the same day and time, 7 p.m. on February 1st, 2016, as the precinct caucuses.  
 
“The Iowa Caucuses represent one of our state’s proudest traditions, and satellite caucuses are an important way to include more Iowans in the process,” said IDP Chair Dr. Andy McGuire. “Iowa Democrats believe more participation makes our party and our state stronger, and we remain committed to ensuring the caucuses are as accessible as possible while preserving what has always made them such a special example of democracy.”
 
The IDP’s State Central Committee will grant satellite caucus locations to sites that have a sizeable number of Democrats who’ve demonstrated a clear need to add an additional caucus site. The satellite caucus locations will be open to Democrats who live and/or work at the caucus site, and cannot attend their regular precinct caucus due to a hardship.
 
The IDP will accept applications from now until November 3rd. The application can be filled out online here or downloaded here.
 
Information on how Iowans who are living abroad, including members of the military, can participate in a tele-caucus will be available in the upcoming weeks.

New Hampshire’s Raul and Karen Cervantes Endorse John Kasich for President.

NEW HAMPSHIRE REPUBLICAN POWER COUPLE KAREN AND RAUL CERVANTES THINK JOHN KASICH SHOULD BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
 
Today, New Hampshire’s Raul and Karen Cervantes, longtime Republican activists, endorsed Ohio Governor John Kasich for President.  Both Cervantes will now serve as Lebanon City Co-Chairs of the governor’s campaign, and Karen will serve on Kasich for America’s New Hampshire Steering Committee.

Said Karen, once a resident of Ohio, “I have followed John Kasich since his first campaign and truly believe he is the only candidate with the credentials and experience to turn this country around and get it back on the right path. No other candidate can come close to what John offers the voters of New Hampshire and the nation.”

Throughout her adult life, Karen Cervantes has been immersed in Republican politics in a number of states, including Connecticut, Georgia, Tennessee, Ohio, Kansas, and New Hampshire, where she has lived since 1985. She currently serves as Area 1 Grafton County Vice-Chair, the Grafton County Secretary, and the new Upper Valley Republicans Vice-Chair, and is the former Chair of the Lebanon Republicans.

Karen’s husband, Raul, is a tireless grassroots Republican activist who was born in Puebla, Mexico, and became an American citizen in 2011. Having either worked or volunteered for countless New Hampshire Republican candidates up and down the ticket over the years, Raul has become widely regarded as the best Mexican Republican activist in all of New Hampshire.
 
“Energized grassroots activists are the adrenaline of any successful campaign, and there are few better than Raul and Karen Cervantes,” said Kasich. “Karen was an important part of my very first political campaign for the Ohio Senate, and to have her now rejoin my team more than three decades later is remarkable. The Cervantes have long been trusted, critical components of the New Hampshire political operation, and I’m grateful that they have placed their faith in me as the Republican with the experience and the track record of success to get our nation back on track.”

New Hampshire State Senator David Boutin Endorses John Kasich for President

NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE SENATOR DAVID BOUTIN THINKS JOHN KASICH SHOULD BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

Today Hooksett State Senator David Boutin endorsed Ohio Governor John Kasich for President of the United States. Senator Boutin will serve as co-chair of the New Hampshire campaign.

“John Kasich balanced the federal budget, worked on national security issues as a reformer and defense hawk and turned around Ohio," said Senator Boutin.  “His experience of actually delivering results in Washington and Ohio sets him apart from the rest of the field. We can trust John Kasich to get things done for us and make our nation strong again.”   
              
Sen. David Boutin has served in the New Hampshire Senate since 2010 representing District 16, which covers Bow, Candia, Dunbarton, and Manchester Wards 1, 2 and 12, along with his hometown of Hooksett.  He serves as chairman of the Senate Ways and Means Committee, Vice Chair of both the Capital Budget and Public and Municipal Affairs Committees and a member of the Judiciary and Transportation committees.  Boutin previously served as a state Representative from Manchester from 1996-2000 and Hooksett from 2008-2010.
 
"I'm excited to have Senator Boutin join our team," said Governor Kasich.  "He's focused on balanced budgets and lower taxes in New Hampshire, the exact things we need to focus on nationally and he'll bring that commitment to our efforts in New Hampshire."

Boutin's endorsement follows other recent endorsements by New Hampshire GOP Leaders Tom Rath, Doug and Stella Scamman, N.H. House Majority Leader Jack Flangan and GOP Leader Nancy Merrill.

Hillary Clinton to Discuss the Health Care in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Friday, September 4, 2015

Hillary Clinton to Discuss the Health Care Crisis in Puerto Rico
 
On Friday, September 4th Hillary Clinton will travel to San Juan, Puerto Rico for a health care roundtable to hear directly from Puerto Ricans about the health care challenges facing the community; to see first hand the impact of the unequal treatment that Puerto Rico patients, doctors and  hospitals suffer in federal health care reimbursement policies; and to highlight the need for the United States to provide real support and tools to help Puerto Rico reverse its economic decline and overcome the health care crisis. During the event, Clinton will hear from health care industry and patient representatives from Puerto Rico.
 
Hillary Clinton will speak at Caribbean Cardiovascular Center healthcare roundtable
 
WHEN:                    Friday, September 4th 2015 at 4:15 PM EDT
DOORS OPEN:      3:30 PM EDT
WHERE:     Cardiovascular Center of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Avenue Américo Miranda
                        Conference Room B/C
                        Esq. Centro Médico
                        San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936
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Hillary Clinton hablará sobre la crisis de salud pública en Puerto Rico
 
El viernes 4 de septiembre de 2015, Hillary viajará a San Juan, Puerto Rico y participará en una mesa redonda sobre la crisis de salud pública para ver de primera mano el trato injusto que sufren los pacientes, doctores y hospitales bajo la ley federal de compensación de gastos. Hillary también hablará sobre la necesidad de que los Estados Unidos le proporcione a Puerto Rico las herramientas necesarias para revertir la crisis económica y de salud pública por la que están pasando. Durante la mesa redonda Hillary hablará con miembros del sector de salud pública y con representantes de pacientes puertorriqueños.
 
Hillary Clinton participará en una mesa redonda sobre la salud pública en el Centro Cardiovascular del Caribe  
 
Cuándo: Viernes, 4 de septiembre de 2015 a las 4:15 PM EST
Las puertas abren a las 3:30 PM EST
Dónde:         Salón de Conferencias B/C
                        Centro Cardiovascular de Puerto Rico y del Caribe
                        Avenida Américo Miranda
                        Esq. Centro Médico
                        San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936

Hillary Clinton to Campaign at Labor Day Events Across Iowa on September 6-7, 2015

Hillary Clinton to Campaign at Labor Day Events Across Iowa
Clinton will discuss her agenda to raise wages for middle class families
 
On Sunday, September 6, and Monday, September 7, Hillary Clinton will celebrate the contributions of working families and observe Labor Day during events in Iowa. Building on her plans to raise incomes of working families, Clinton will focus on the need for an American economy where everyday Iowans can get ahead and stay ahead.
 
In recent months, Clinton has outlined policies to address college costs and debt, strengthen the agricultural economy and rural communities, and create jobs and combat climate change with a renewable power plan.
 
Events in Newton, Cedar Rapids, the Quad Cities, and Burlington, are open to the public.
 
Sunday, September 6
 
AFSCME Town Hall
WHERE: Des Moines Area Community College, 600 N 2nd Avenue West, Newton, IA
WHEN: 1:00 PM
 
Organizing event in Newton
WHERE: Uncle Nancy's Coffee, 114 N 2nd Ave W, Newton, IA
WHEN: 2:30 PM
DOORS OPEN: 1:45 PM
 
Organizing event in Cedar Rapids
WHERE: Home of State Senator Liz Mathis, 1725 MacKenzie Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, IA
WHEN: 5:30 PM
DOORS OPEN: 4:45 PM
 
Monday, September 7
 
Annual Hawkeye Labor Council AFL-CIO Labor Day picnic
WHERE: Hawkeye Downs, 4400 6th Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
WHEN: 11:15 AM
NOTE:  Picnic runs 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
 
Quad City Federation of Labor's Salute to Labor Chicken Fry
WHERE: Illiniwek Park, Rt 84 Hampton, IL
WHEN: 1:30 PM
NOTE:  Chicken Fry runs from immediately after the Labor Day Parade until 4:00pm
 
Des Moines-Henry County Labor Council Picnic
WHERE: 40 and 8 Park, Burlington, IA
WHEN: 4:00 PM
NOTE: Picnic runs from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

New Chris Christie TV Ad "Every Life" Tackles Drug Addiction Epidemic

New Chris Christie TV Ad "Every Life" Tackles Drug Addiction Epidemic

Morristown, NJ - Today, Chris Christie for President, Inc. released its fourth television ad, "Every Life." The ad, the first this cycle to focus specifically on the drug epidemic facing our country, highlights Governor Christie's strong belief that being pro-life means remaining pro-life throughout a person's entire life - even while battling the disease of addiction. The ad will begin airing locally in New Hampshire today.
 

 
Transcript:
See I’m pro-life. And I believe that every life is precious.
Not only for the baby in the womb, we need to be pro-life for the 16 year old drug addict who’s laying on the floor of the county jail.
And so that’s why I so firmly believe that the way to really win the war on drugs is to treat the addict. For those whose lives we have a chance to save I want us to try and save those lives.
Because I believe that every one of those lives is a precious gift from God and it’s not up to us to decide when that life ends.
I’m Chris Christie and I approve this message.

Carly Fiorina Visits New Hampshire on September 5-7, 2015

Carly Fiorina Visits New Hampshire on September 5-7, 2015

Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015 - Amherst Republican Town Committee Meeting with Carly Fiorina
Event Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.                 
Joey's Diner
1 Craftsman Lane, Amherst, NH

Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015 - Carly for President Sandown Town Hall hosted by the Sandown Republican Committee
Event time:  5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sandown Town Hall
320 Main Street, Sandown, NH

Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015 - Carly Fiorina Stops-By MaryAnn's Diner
12:20 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.    
29 East Broadway, Derry, NH

Monday, Sept. 7, 2015 (Labor Day) - March with Carly in the Milford 67th Annual Labor Day Parade
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.                                               
Downtown Milford
If you want to march with Carly, please meet at 12:30PM - Milford High School, 100 West St, Milford, NH
Parade End Point: Milford VFW, 1 VFW Way, Milford, NH

Monday, Sept. 7, 2015 (Labor Day) - Salem Republican Committee Labor Day Picnic
Event time 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Derry-Salem Elks Lodge
39 Shadow Lake Road, Salem, NH

Jeb Bush to Visit New Hampshire on Thursday, September 3, 2015

JEB BUSH TO VISIT NEW HAMPSHIRE ON THURSDAY
 
Miami, FL – On Thursday, Governor Jeb Bush will start the day with a tour and employee town hall at Foss Manufacturing in Hampton, New Hampshire. That afternoon, Governor Bush will attend a town hall in Laconia, New Hampshire.
 
Thursday, September 3, 2015
 
Event: Governor Bush to tour Foss Manufacturing and host a town hall
 
Location:      

Foss Manufacturing
11 Merrill Industrial Drive
Hampton, NH 03842
 
Start Time:   10:20 AM EDT
 
Event:  Governor Bush to participate in town hall
 
Location:      

VFW Post 1670
143 Court Street
Laconia, NH 03246
 
Start Time:   6:35 PM EDT

Rally to Stop the Iran Nuclear Deal with U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and Donald Trump on Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Rally to Stop the Iran Nuclear Deal with U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and Donald Trump on Wednesday, September 9, 2015

When:
Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 1:00 PM (EDT)

Where:
United States Capitol
East Capitol Street Northeast
West Lawn
Washington, DC 20004

Hosted By:
Cruz for President

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/rally-to-stop-the-iran-nuclear-deal-tickets-18424691749

Event Details:

Join us on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, for a rally to stop a catastrophic nuclear deal with Iran.

Featuring:

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz
Donald Trump
Glenn Beck
Mark Levin
Jenny Beth Martin