2016 Presidential Campaign Blog

Bernie Sanders Adds to California Swing on Wednesday June 1, 2016 *Updated

Bernie Sanders Adds to California Swing on Wednesday June 1, 2016 *Updated

Wednesday June 1, 2016

Doors Open at 11:30 a.m. A Future to Believe In Palo Alto Rally, Cubberley Community Center Fields, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto

Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are strongly encouraged. Admission is first come, first served. Public entrance through the South West parking lot. Bringing plenty of hydration and sun screen is strongly encouraged. Plastic bottles will be allowed through security.

For security reasons, please do not bring bags and limit what you bring to small, personal items like keys and cell phones. Weapons, sharp objects, chairs, and signs or banners on sticks will not be allowed through security. On-site parking will be very limited. Carpooling and the use of public transportation are strongly encouraged. Take the CalTrain to the San Antonio Station stop, or use the Middlefield & Montrose stop on 35 Bus; the San Antonio & Middlefield stop on 32 Bus; or the Charleston & Middlefield stop on 88 and 104 buses.

Doors Open at 5 p.m. A Future to Believe In Davis Rally, Hutchison Intramural Field, 250 La Rue Road, Davis

Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are strongly encouraged. Admission is first come, first served. Public entrance at the northwest corner of Hutchison Intramural Field. For security reasons, please do not bring bags and limit what you bring to small, personal items like keys and cell phones. Weapons, sharp objects, chairs, and signs or banners on sticks will not be allowed through security. Parking available for $9 in structure at Hutchison Dr & Dairy Rd. For public transit take Unitrans J Line to Stop ID: 22156.

Donald J. Trump Speaking at the Rolling Thunder Inc. XXIX "Freedom Ride" in Washington D.C. on Sunday, May 29, 2016

Donald J. Trump Speaking at the Rolling Thunder Inc. XXIX "Freedom Ride" in Washington D.C. on Sunday, May 29, 2016

Donald J. Trump & Rolling Thunder Inc.
Washington D.C.
Sunday, May 29th, 2016

Who:
Donald J. Trump and Rolling Thunder Inc.

What:
Donald J. Trump will be speaking at the Rolling Thunder Inc. XXIX "Freedom Ride"

Where:
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Circle
Washington D.C. 20037

When:
Mr. Trump is expected to speak on Sunday, May 29th at 2:30 PM

Bernie Sanders Adds to California Swing on Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Bernie Sanders Adds to California Swing on Tuesday, May 31, 2016

LOS ANGELES -- U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Sunday will continue his swing through California. The Democratic Party presidential candidate will host rallies in Visalia, Fresno, Oakland, including a community conversation with Danny Glover and Jane Kim, Santa Cruz and Monterey. Sanders will discuss a wide range of issues, including getting big money out of politics, his plan to make public colleges and universities tuition-free, combating climate change and ensuring universal health care.

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Doors Open at 9 a.m. Health Care Press Conference, Hyatt House Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area, Gathering Rooms 1-3, 5800 Shellmound St, Emeryville

Doors Open at 10 a.m. A Future to Believe In Santa Cruz Rally, Kaiser Permanente Arena, 140 Front St, Santa Cruz

Information for the public: Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are strongly encouraged. Admission is first come, first served. Public entrance through the Laurel St. Extension doors. For security reasons, please do not bring bags and limit what you bring to small, personal items like keys and cell phones. Weapons, sharp objects, chairs, and signs or banners on sticks will not be allowed through security. Parking available in the following lots near the arena: -Lot No. 23: The Front/Laurel West Parking Lot (100 Laurel Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060) -Lot 27: The Front/Laurel East Parking Lot (310 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060) For public transit, use the Front and Spruce stop on the Santa Cruz metro routes 3 and 69; or the Santa Cruz metro hub.

Doors Open at 4:30 p.m. A Future to Believe In Monterey Rally, Colton Hall Lawn, 570 Pacific St., Monterey

Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are strongly encouraged. Admission is first come, first served. Public entrance at Pacific Street via the Southern walkway. For security reasons, please do not bring bags and limit what you bring to small, personal items like keys and cell phones. Weapons, sharp objects, chairs, and signs or banners on sticks will not be allowed through security. Street parking available in the surrounding area; paid parking available at Fisherman's Wharf. Carpooling and the use of public transportation are strongly encouraged. Use the Monterey Transit Plaza stop on Monterey Salinas Transit lines 2, 18, 22, 55, 69, or 78.

Bernie Sanders Adds to California Swing on Monday May 30, 2016 *Updated

Bernie Sanders Adds to California Swing on Monday May 30, 2016 *Updated

LOS ANGELES -- U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Saturday will continue his swing through California. The Democratic Party presidential candidate will host rallies in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Bakersfield, Visalia, Fresno and Oakland, including a community conversation with Danny Glover and Jane Kim. Sanders will discuss a wide range of issues, including getting big money out of politics, his plan to make public colleges and universities tuition-free, combating climate change and ensuring universal health care.

Monday May 30, 2016

Doors Open at Noon Allen Temple Community Conversation with Senator Bernie Sanders, Danny Glover and Jane Kim, Allen Temple Baptist Church, 8501 International Blvd, Oakland

Doors Open at 2 p.m. A Future to Believe In Oakland Rally, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland **Please note updated time**

Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are strongly encouraged. Admission is first come, first served. Public entrance at Corner of 14th street and Broadway. For security reasons, please do not bring bags and limit what you bring to small, personal items like keys and cell phones. Weapons, sharp objects, chairs, and signs or banners on sticks will not be allowed through security. Limited downtown public parking. Carpooling and taking public transit is strongly encouraged. Use BART 12th street Oakland City Center.

Hillary Clinton to Campaign in New Jersey on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 *Updated

Hillary Clinton to Campaign in New Jersey on Wednesday, June 1 and Thursday, June 2, 2016
 
On Wednesday, June 1 and Thursday, June 2, Hillary Clinton will return to New Jersey to campaign across the state ahead of the June 7 Democratic primary. Clinton will hold public organizing events in Essex and Mercer County where she will discuss her plans to raise incomes for families and break down the barriers that hold New Jersey back.
 
Essex County Organizing Event
 
When: Wednesday, June 1, 1:30PM
Where: Golden Dome Athletic Center, Rutgers University Student Health, 42 Warren Street, Newark, NJ, 07102
Doors Open: 11:30AM
Public RSVP Here

UPDATE: The Mercer County event has been cancelled.
 
Mercer County Organizing Event
 
When: Thursday, June 2, 3:15PM
Where: Mercer County Community College-West Windsor Campus, Physical Education Building, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, NJ
Doors Open: 1:15PM
Public RSVP Here

Bernie Sanders Statement on Debate

Bernie Sanders Statement on Debate

LOS ANGELES – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders issued the following statement Friday on Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again position on a debate:

“In recent days, Donald Trump has said he wants to debate, he doesn’t want to debate, he wants to debate and, now, he doesn’t want to debate.

“Given that there are several television networks prepared to carry this debate and donate funds to charity, I hope that he changes his mind once again and comes on board.

“There is a reason why in virtually every national and statewide poll I am defeating Donald Trump, sometimes by very large margins and almost always by far larger margins than Secretary Clinton. There is a reason for that reality and the American people should be able to see it up front in a good debate and a clash of ideas.”

Donald J. Trump Statement on Debating Bernie Sanders

DONALD J. TRUMP STATEMENT ON DEBATING BERNIE SANDERS
 
Based on the fact that the Democratic nominating process is totally rigged and Crooked Hillary Clinton and Deborah Wasserman Schultz will not allow Bernie Sanders to win, and now that I am the presumptive Republican nominee, it seems inappropriate that I would debate the second place finisher. Likewise, the networks want to make a killing on these events and are not proving to be too generous to charitable causes, in this case, women’s health issues. Therefore, as much as I want to debate Bernie Sanders -  and it would be an easy payday - I will wait to debate the first place finisher in the Democratic Party, probably Crooked Hillary Clinton, or whoever it may be.

Bernie Sanders Prepared to Accept Network Debate Proposal

Bernie Sanders Prepared to Accept Network Debate Proposal

BURLINGTON, Vt. – Bernie Sanders’ campaign manager, Jeff Weaver, issued the following statement Friday on television network proposals to host a debate with Donald Trump:

“Our campaign and the Trump campaign have received two offers by broadcast television networks to host the Sanders-Trump debate that we suggested. Both offers include a major contribution to charity.

“We are prepared to accept one of those offers and look forward to working with the Trump campaign to develop a time, place and format that is mutually agreeable. Given that the California primary is on June 7, it is imperative that this all comes together as soon as possible. We look forward to a substantive debate that will contrast the very different visions that Sen. Sanders and Mr. Trump have for the future of our country.”

Hillary Clinton to Participate in Discussion with Community Leaders at the Home of Chicken and Waffles in Oakland on May 27, 2016

Hillary Clinton to Participate in Discussion with Community Leaders in Oakland

Oakland, CA – Tomorrow, May 27, Hillary Clinton will participate in a community discussion on breaking barriers and increasing opportunity in Oakland, CA. Clinton will hear from community members about the challenges they face and about successful programs to increase opportunity in their own communities.

Discussion with Community Leaders

WHEN: 9:00AM

WHERE: Home of Chicken and Waffles, 444 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607

Hillary Clinton Statement on Endorsement from International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers

Hillary Clinton Statement on Endorsement from International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers

Hillary Clinton released the following statement upon receiving the endorsement of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, which represents more than 80,000 members. Clinton now has the endorsement of 27 national labor unions or labor alliances representing more than 14 million workers.

​"​I am honored to have earned the endorsement of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers.

​"​In both the public and private sectors, the diverse members of IFPTE have helped build the mighty American middle class--standing up for workers' fundamental right to organize and bargain collectively, opposing trade deals that have benefited big corporations at the expense of working families, and demanding the fair pay and respect American workers deserve,

​"​As President, I will fight alongside IFPTE to protect workers' rights to organize free from corporate intimidation, to oppose the Trans Pacific Partnership and build a level playing field so American workers can compete and win in the global economy, and to stand up for the dignity of all workers in the public and private sectors. As President, IFPTE and organized labor will always have a champion in the White House and a seat at the table--because when unions are strong, families are strong, and when families are strong, America is strong. ​"​

IFPTE President Gregory Junemann:
“IFPTE is pleased to lend our union’s support to Secretary Clinton to lead our nation. She is impeccably qualified, having not only served as First Lady for eight years, but also serving in the United States Senate and as Secretary of State. She has a track record of accomplishments and of working across the aisle during her time in the Senate. She is also solidly in the corner of working Americans, as is reflected in her opposition to the damaging Trans-Pacific Partnership, and her strong support for collective bargaining rights. IFPTE looks forward to working with her.”

IFPTE Secretary-Treasurer Paul Shearon:
 "Throughout this campaign Secretary Clinton has clearly articulated her strong support for preserving collective bargaining rights, and for advocating for legislation geared toward reforming our labor laws in a way that allow workers the ability to form unions absent employer intimidation. IFPTE looks forward to working with her Administration in this endeavor, as workers in the private sector are fired, harassed and threatened each and every day for the activity of considering to vote for union representation. Secretary Clinton will work to correct these inequities as President, and IFPTE is proud to support her.”