2016 Presidential Campaign Blog

Bernie Sanders to Visit South Carolina and Georgia on November 20-22, 2015

Bernie Sanders to Visit South Carolina and Georgia on November 20-22, 2015
 
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Friday kicks off a three-day swing through South Carolina and Georgia. The Democratic Party presidential candidate is scheduled to make stops in Charleston, North Charleston, Columbia, Orangeburg, Beaufort and Savannah. Sanders will discuss a wide range of issues, including criminal justice reform, his college affordability plan, immigration reform, income and wealth inequality and getting big money out of politics.

Here is the itinerary:

Friday, November 20, 2015

7 p.m. Charleston Democratic Presidential Town Hall Hosted by state Senator Marlon Kimpson, Burke High School, 244 President Street, Charleston, SC
Information for the public: Doors open at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is strongly encouraged. Admission is first come, first served.

Saturday, November 21, 2015

11:50 a.m. South Carolina Democratic Party Blue Jamboree, Jenkins Institute For Children, 3923 Azalea Drive, North Charleston, SC
Information for the public: Doors open at 11 a.m. Tickets can be purchased here.

2:35 p.m. 20/20 Leaders of America Candidates Justice Forum, John Hurst Gymnatorium, Allen University, Pine Street, Columbia, SC
Information for the public can be found here.

4 p.m. Primary Filing and Rally with Bernie Sanders, South Carolina Democratic Party HQ, 915 Lady Street #111, Columbia, SC
Information for the public: this event is free and open to the public. A ticket is not required but an RSVP is strongly encouraged.

7 p.m. Orangeburg Town Hall, Kirkland W. Green Student Center, South Caroline State University, 300 College St. NE, Orangeburg, SC
Information for the public: Doors open at 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is strongly encouraged. Admission is first come, first served.

Sunday, November 22, 2015

3 p.m. Beaufort Town Hall, Darrah Hall, Penn Center, 16 Penn Center Circle West, St. Helena, SC
Information for the public: Doors open at 2 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is strongly encouraged. Admission is first come, first served.

6 p.m. Savannah Town Hall, Savannah Station, 601 Cohen Street, Savannah, GA
Information for the public: Doors open at 5 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is strongly encouraged. Admission is first come, first served.

Ted Cruz Announces Washington State Leadership Team, State. Rep. Graham Hunt to Serve as Chair

Ted Cruz Announces Washington State Leadership Team
State. Rep. Graham Hunt to Serve as Chair

 

HOUSTON, Texas -- Presidential candidate Ted Cruz today named eleven people to his Washington State Leadership Team chaired by State Representative Graham Hunt and comprised of elected officials such as State Representative Jesse Young, young Republicans, Tea Party leaders, veterans, small business owners, and faith leaders.

 

 “We have an exceptional team in Washington that is going to make our campaign very competitive in the primary,” said Cruz. “Our growing team, lead by Representative Graham Hunt, has the experience, energy, and support we need to build a top-notch organization. Their support shows that we are forming the conservative coalition needed to win throughout the country and fight for delegates in every state. I am proud to announce this team and look forward to working with them.”

 

 “Ted Cruz is the conservative leader we need to get this country back on track,” said Rep. Hunt. “We are seeing tremendous support for Ted in our state and our team is working very hard to identify and turn out supporters. I am a veteran and a strong supporter of the Second Amendment -- I know Ted Cruz will fight to protect our constitutional rights and that he believes the number one job of the Commander in Chief is to protect this country and keep Americans safe. We are prepared and ready to fight to make him the next President of the United States.”

 

The Cruz for President Washington State Leadership Team includes:

 

State Representative Graham Hunt, State Chairman, Orting
State Representative Jesse Young, Gig Harbor
Jennifer Fetters, Bellevue
Saul Gamoran, Mercer Island
Eric Kantor, Tacoma
Pierce County Councilman Jim McCune, Graham
Glen Morgan, Tenino
Orting City Councilman Joshua Penner, Orting
Marc Perez, Puyallup
Doug Turner, Spokane
Dr. John Vasko, Sammamish

Carly Fiorina Visits Iowa on November 20-23, 2015 *Updated

Carly Fiorina Visits Iowa on November 20-23, 2015 *Updated

Carly will begin a trip to Iowa on Friday. While there, she will go to Des Moines, Burlington, Dike, Wilton, Council Bluffs, and Sioux City.
 
Friday, November 20, 2015

6:30 - 9:00 PM CT
The Family Leader Foundation Presidential Family Forum
Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
223 Center St
Des Moines, IA

Event time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM CT

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Due to inclement weather, we are letting all local residents know that we are cancelling this morning's event in Burlington.

12:00 - 1:30 PM CT
Burlington Town Hall
Burlington Public Library, Room A & B
210 Court St
Burlington, IA

6:00 - 7:30 PM CT
Reagan Dinner hosted by Grundy County Republicans
Fox Ridge Golf Course
355 Country Club Ln
Dike, IA

Sunday November 22, 2015

3:30 - 4:30 PM CT
8th Annual Kaufmann Family BBQ
Wilton Community Center
1215 Cypress St
Wilton, IA

Monday November 23, 2015

9:00 - 9:45 AM CT
Nationwide CAP 2016 Iowa Caucus Presidential Briefing
1100 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA

5:30 - 6:30 PM CT
House Party hosted by Drew and Kris Ranney
Ranney Residence
15178 Hearthstone Drive
Council Bluffs, IA

Invited Guests Only

7:30 - 8:30 PM CT
House Party hosted by Dr. Pat and Teresa Luse
4602 DeRocher Path
Sioux City, IA

John Kasich for America Announces New Hampshire State Leadership Team Structure

JOHN KASICH FOR AMERICA ANNOUNCES NEW HAMPSHIRE LEADERSHIP TEAM STRUCTURE
 
Kasich for America today announced the structure of its New Hampshire state leadership team, chaired by former U.S. Senator John Sununu. Eleven elected officials and party leaders serve as state co-chairs and twenty-seven as steering committee members.
 
Said Sununu, "Our team knows New Hampshire politics, campaigns, and grassroots organization like no other. They understand that John Kasich has the experience, vision, and resolve to revive our economy and restore America’s strength - and will contribute to his success in the First in the Nation primary."
 
"We have a remarkable team that is running at full speed in New Hampshire," said Kasich. "Under Senator Sununu's leadership, we have the strongest, most experienced organization in the state. He has done a fantastic job of rallying people behind our message of balanced budgets, opportunity for more Americans, and strong global leadership, and I am confident that the team's hard work will pay off in the Granite State in February."
 
KASICH FOR AMERICA NEW HAMPSHIRE LEADERSHIP
 
State Chairman: John E. Sununu, Rye, former US Senator
 
State Co-Chairs:
Senator David Boutin, Hooksett
Ed Dupont, Durham, former Senate President
Representative Jack Flanagan, Brookline
Ruth Griffin, Portsmouth, former Executive Councilor
Gordon Humphrey, Chichester, former US Senator
Nancy Merrill, Lebanon, former National Committee Woman
Tom Rath, Concord, former Attorney General
Doug and Stella Scamman, Stratham, former Speaker and Representative
Peter Thomson, Orford
Sheriff Craig Wiggin, Meredith
 
Steering Committee:  
Nancy Berke, Bow
Karen and Raul Cervantes, Lebanon
Representative Stephen Darrow, Grafton
Linda Frawley, Belmont
Jeff Frost, Alexandria
Louis Georgopoulos, Rye, former Executive Councilor
Bill Grimm, Franklin
Michele Holton, New London
Linda Kaiser, Amherst  
Pam Kocher, Barrington
Ed Lecius, Merrimack
Representative Norm Major, Plaistow
Leann Moccia, Atkinson
Alderman-At-Large Dan Moriarty, Nashua
Andy Peterson, Peterborough, former State Senator
Representative Ken Peterson, Bedford
Representative Robert Rowe, Amherst
Barbara Russell, Dover
Ward Scott, Plymouth, former County Attorney

Gov. John Kasich to Campaign in South Carolina on Thursday, November 19, 2015

Gov. John Kasich to Campaign in South Carolina on Thursday, November 19, 2015
 
Tomorrow, Ohio Governor John Kasich will be in South Carolina for events in Spartanburg and Charleston.  Below is a list of those events.
 
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015
 
Event:  Spartanburg Town Hall
Time:  12:30 pm
Location: The Beacon Drive-In, 255 John B. White, Sr. Boulevard, Spartanburg, SC 29306
 
Event:  Charleston Town Hall
Time:  5:00 pm
Location:  Vapor Apparel, 2120 Noisette Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29405

George Pataki Files for New Hampshire Presidential Primary on Thursday, November 19, 2015

George Pataki Files for New Hampshire Presidential Primary on Thursday, November 19, 2015

New Hampshire Secretary of State's Office
State House, Room 204
107 North Main St.
Concord, NH
1:00 PM

Chris Christie Visits New Hampshire on November 20-22, 2015 *Updated

Chris Christie Visits New Hampshire on November 20-22, 2015 *Updated

MORRISTOWN, NJ -  Following a notable endorsement from Jeff Chidester, Governor Christie will head back to New Hampshire Friday and attend a house party hosted by Ellen Christo. Saturday, the Governor will host two town halls and attend the Granite State Baseball dinner. Then, before heading back on Sunday, he will attend a house party in Bedford hosted by Rich Ashooh.
 
Friday, November 20, 2015

6:30 PM    House Party hosted by Ellen Christo
51 Exeter Road
Hampton Falls, NH 03844

***UPDATE: Tonight's house party is rescheduled to a later date.***

Saturday, November 21, 2015

9:30 AM    Town Hall Meeting at Stratham Municipal Center
Stratham Municipal Center
10 Bunker Hill Avenue
Stratham, NH 03885
RSVP: RSVPs are encouraged for this event - http://bitly.com/11-21-2015

*Doors open at 8:30 AM

2:30 PM    Town Hall Meeting at the Jonathon’s Lounge at Park Place Lanes
Jonathon’s Lounge at Park Place Lanes (Bowling Alley)
16 Rockingham Road
Windham, NH 03087
RSVP: RSVPs are encouraged for this event - http://bitly.com/windham-11-21

*Doors open at 1:30 PM

5:30 PM    Granite State Baseball Dinner
Manchester, NH

Sunday, November 22

2:00 PM    House Party Hosted by Rich Ashooh
59 Pasture Lane
Bedford, NH 03110

Ben Carson Visits Iowa on Sunday, November 22, 2015

Ben Carson Visits Iowa on Sunday, November 22, 2015

Sunday, November 22, 2015

2:30p.m.-3p.m.CST
Meeting at South Bethel Church
1094 Hwy. 38
Tipton,IA

4:15p.m.-5:10p.m.CST
RPI Chairman Jeff Kauffman’s BBQ
Wilton Community Center
1215 Cypress Street
Wilton, Iowa

6p.m.-7p.m.CST
St. Ambrose College Townhall
Rogalski Center
518 W Locust Street
Davenport, Iowa

South Carolina State Representative Jeffrey Bradley Endorses John Kasich for President

SOUTH CAROLINA STATE REPRESENTATIVE JEFFREY BRADLEY SUPPORTS JOHN KASICH FOR PRESIDENT
 
South Carolina State Representative Jeffrey Bradley today endorsed Ohio Governor John Kasich for President and joined Kasich for America's South Carolina Leadership Team as a state co-chair.
 
"I decided to endorse Governor Kasich for president after hearing his remarks last week at the town hall hosted by U.S. Senator Tim Scott," said Bradley, who is a longtime resident of Hilton Head, South Carolina, where the event took place. "His ideas for balancing the federal budget, rebuilding our military, and encouraging job creation are exactly what America needs right now. His response to the attacks in Paris only confirmed my belief that he is the right person for the job. He has the national security policy experience and vision to be a strong Commander in Chief and keep our country safe.
 
State Representative Jeffrey Bradley represents South Carolina State District 123, which includes portions of Beaufort County. Bradley has resided in Hilton Head for over 35 years, where he works as a financial adviser. He serves on the boards of numerous civic associations in Hilton Head, including the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Technical College of the Lowcountry Foundation, South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, and the KNOW2 Beaufort pilot program.
 
Said Kasich, “I am thrilled to welcome State Representative Jeffrey Bradley to our South Carolina team. As a leader in his community and a leader in the Lowcountry, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our efforts. Our team is growing stronger by the day, and I'm humbled by the groundswell of support from around the state."
 
State Senator Ray Cleary and State Representative Gary Clary also serve as co-chairs.

Dr. Ben Carson Files for Republican Presidential Ballots in Arizona, Florida, Michigan and Texas

Dr. Ben Carson Files for Republican Presidential Ballots in  Arizona, Florida, Michigan and Texas

Alexandria, Va. - November 18, 2015 - Dr. Ben Carson, retired neurosurgeon and GOP presidential candidate, has filed to be on the Republican ballots in four states: Arizona, Florida, Michigan and Texas.

Last Thursday, Dr. Ben Carson qualified for the Michigan primary to be held on March 8, 2016, gaining recognition from Secretary of State Ruth Johnson as a presidential candidate who is “generally advocated by the national news media.”

On Friday, prior to speaking at the Republican Party of Florida’s Sunshine Summit, Dr. Carson submitted the necessary paperwork for the state’s primary on March 15, 2016.

On Saturday, the Carson campaign filed for the ballot of the Texas primary to be held on March 1, 2016, and submitted the requisite $5,000 filing fee to the state party. The campaign raised $15,670, three times the filing fee, directly from Texas citizens over a 48-hour period.

Later on Saturday, Dr. Carson stopped by the Arizona State Capitol and submitted the official paperwork for Arizona's March 22 primary ballot directly to Secretary of State Michele Reagan.

“I am humbled by the support citizens in Arizona, Florida, Michigan and Texas have shown me,” said Dr. Carson. “I am thrilled to have qualified for the primary ballots of these four states,” added Dr. Carson. “I look forward to working with their citizens to provide solutions to the challenges our country faces.”

“I am also grateful to all the Texans who have provided time and resources to help me get on their state’s GOP ballot,” added Dr. Carson.

Arizona, Florida, Michigan and Texas will send 58, 99, 59 and 155 Delegates, respectively, to the Republican National Convention to be held in Cleveland, Ohio, July 18 to 21, 2016.