2016 Presidential Campaign Blog

Hillary Clinton to Hold Community Forum in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Hillary Clinton to Hold Community Forum in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, September 22, 2015

On Tuesday, September 22, Hillary Clinton will return to Iowa to host a community forum in Des Moines. The event is open to the public. Iowans who would like to RSVP can do so HERE.

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Community Forum

WHEN: 2:00 PM
 
WHERE: Moulton Elementary, 1541 8th St, Des Moines

DOORS OPEN: 1:00 PM

Sen. Ted Cruz Visits Iowa on Saturday, September 19, 2015 and Sunday, September 20, 2015

Sen. Ted Cruz Visits Iowa on Saturday, September 19, 2015 and Sunday, September 20, 2015

Saturday, September 19, 2015

5:00 p.m. – Des Moines, IA
Sen. Cruz to speak at Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition
Iowa State Fair Grounds
*NOTE: Exact speaking time TBD
 
Sunday, September 20, 2015
 
11:45 a.m. – Des Moines, IA
Sen. Cruz retail stop
Iowa Machine Shed
11151 Hickman Road
Urbandale, IA 50322

Ben Carson Book Tour Events in Ames, Des Moines, Waterloo, & Dubuque, Iowa on October 24, 2015

Ben Carson Book Tour Events in Ames, Des Moines, Waterloo, & Dubuque, Iowa on October 24, 2015

October 24, 2015

Ames, Iowa

Books-A-Million  1200 South Duff Ave.
          Time:  10:00AM|
 
Des Moines, Iowa

Barnes & Noble  4550 University Avenue
          Time:  1:00PM|

Waterloo, Iowa

Barnes & Noble  1518 Flammang Drive
          Time:  4:30PM|

Dubuque, Iowa

River Lights  1098 Main Street
          Time:  8:00PM|

Donald Trump Speaks at Urbandale High School in Urbandale, Iowa on Saturday, September 19, 2015

Donald Trump Speaks at Urbandale High School in Urbandale, Iowa on Saturday, September 19, 2015

When:
Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (CDT)

Where:
Barton Field (Urbandale HS Football Field)
7111 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322

Hosted By:
Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/donald-trump-speaks-at-urbandale-high-school-tickets-18669387641
Event Details:

Donald Trump has accepted the invitation from the 2016 Senior government class to discuss issues facing our country.  The entire Urbandale High School and the public is invited to attend the rally.
 

Jim Webb in Iowa on Saturday, September 19, 2015 and Sunday, September 20, 2015

Jim Webb in Iowa on Saturday, September 19, 2015 and Sunday, September 20, 2015

Saturday, September 19, 2015

5:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m. CT

Rep. Mark Smith Barbecue
UAW Local 893
411 Iowa Ave W,
Marshalltown, Iowa 50158
 
Sunday, September 20, 2015

11:00 a.m.to 12:00 p.m. CT

RFD-TV Rural Town Hall
Q&A with studio audience
Stine Barn, 4000 Turnberry
Des Moines, IA

This series offers presidential candidates the opportunity to share their vision for rural America, while answering questions submitted by rural associations, organizations, and commodity groups.

Iowa Democratic Party Chair Dr. Andy McGuire Statement on CNN GOP Debate

IDP Statement on CNN GOP Debate

DES MOINES – Iowa Democratic Party Chair Dr. Andy McGuire released the following statement on tonight’s CNN GOP Debate:

“Over nearly five hours tonight, we heard a lot from Republicans about cutting funding to women’s health clinics. About repeating the foreign policy mistakes of the past. About providing more benefits to corporations and those at the top. About tearing immigrant families apart. And about Donald Trump.

“But in five hours, we heard close to nothing about how we can lift up working Iowa families, or build an economy that works for everyone. We heard nothing about how we can make college more affordable for Iowa’s students, and ensure our students and teachers have the resources we need to succeed. And we heard nothing about how we can raise wages and ensure no Iowan who works full time lives near the poverty line.

“The choice for Iowans couldn’t be more clear, and I couldn’t be prouder tonight to be an Iowa Democrat.”

Hillary for Iowa Announces Seven New Organizing Offices in Burlington, Carroll, Clinton, Grinnell, Mason City, Muscatine

Hillary for Iowa Announces Seven New Organizing Offices
17 offices are open across the Hawkeye State
 
Today, Hillary for Iowa announced seven new organizing offices in Iowa - Burlington, Carroll, Clinton, Grinnell, Mason City, Muscatine, and Waukee - bringing the total number of organizing offices to 17. The offices are central locations for phone banking, canvassing, organizing meetings, and other activities where Iowans talk to their friends and neighbors about why they support Hillary Clinton.
 
Organizing offices are already open in Ames, Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Fort Dodge, Iowa City, Sioux City, and Waterloo. Clinton’s campaign is committed to earning the support of Iowans across the state and has already identified at least one supporter in each of the 1,682 precincts.
 
“Hillary Clinton is committed to running a grassroots campaign that is inclusive and works hard for every vote,” said Hillary for Iowa Organizing Director Michelle Kleppe. “These organizing offices will be hubs of campaign activity and enable us to have more conversations with Iowans about Hillary Clinton’s commitment to fight for a country where everyone can get ahead and stay ahead.”
 
The office addresses are:
 
Burlington
1000 North Roosevelt Avenue, Unit 11
 
Carroll
223 W 6th Street
 
Clinton
335 5th Avenue South
 
Grinnell
817 4th Ave West
 
Mason City
219 North Federal Avenue
 
Muscatine
1506 Isett Ave
 
Waukee
154 SE Laurel Street

Cruz, Paul, Rubio, Graham, Huckabee Confirm for Iowa GOP 'Growth and Opportunity Party' on October 31, 2015

Cruz, Paul, Rubio, Graham, Huckabee Confirm for 'Growth and Opportunity Party'
 
DES MOINES - Five more presidential candidates have confirmed that they will be attending the Iowa GOP’s first ever ‘Growth and Opportunity Party.’

Confirmed Guests: Carly Fiorina, Governor Scott Walker, Senator Rick Santorum, Governor Bobby Jindal, Governor Jeb Bush, Senator Ted Cruz, Senator Rand Paul, Senator Marco Rubio, Senator Lindsey Graham, and Governor Mike Huckabee

Invited Guests: Dr. Ben Carson, Donald Trump, Governor Chris Christie, Governor George Pataki, and Governor John Kasich

“The Growth and Opportunity Party is shaping into one of the largest and most important events of the caucus process,” Chairman Jeff Kaufmann said. “Iowans are blessed with a presidential ‘field of dreams,’ and the Growth and Opportunity Party will help them decide whom they'll support on that cold February evening. We see now, more than ever, that candidates can’t afford to miss any opportunity to speak with caucus voters.”

"While Hillary Clinton continues dodging questions and subpoenas related to her unsecure email server, Republicans at the Growth and Opportunity Party will continue working to present policies that provide all Americans the ability to flourish," Co-Chair Cody Hoefert said.

The Saturday event will give candidates time to make their case from our center stage to caucus voters and beyond. Candidate and vendor booths will ring the stage area, giving the Growth and Opportunity Party the feel of an Iowa fall festival or county fair. General admission tickets are $10, and children under 12 will be admitted for free. For $5 more attendees will also get lunch from a Des Moines institution.

What: Growth and Opportunity Party

When: Oct 31, Doors Open 9 a.m. (NOTE: Time has been moved earlier to accommodate large number of candidates)

Where: Iowa State Fair Grounds - Varied Industries Building, 3000 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA

Tickets: Tickets can be purchased HERE.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/growth-and-opportunity-party-tickets-18369078408

Mark Smith's 15th Annual Marshalltown Iowa BBQ with Jim Webb and Will O'Malley (Son of Martin O'Malley) on Saturday, September 19, 2015

Mark Smith's 15th Annual Marshalltown BBQ with Jim Webb and Will O'Malley (Son of Martin O'Malley) on Saturday, September 19, 2015

Saturday, September 19, 2015

at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

UAW Local 893
411 Iowa Ave W, Marshalltown, Iowa 50158

Join Marshall County Democrats and friends at my 15th Annual Marshalltown BBQ. Tickets are just $10 and every dime goes to helping me continue my fight for a better Iowa in Des Moines. Your support means a lot to me, hope to see you there!

Featured Speakers:

- Presidential Candidate Jim Webb
- Iowa State Treasurer Mike Fitzgerald
- Will O'Malley (Son of presidential candidate Martin O'Malley)

https://www.facebook.com/events/514707138678978/

Marco Rubio Town Hall in Davenport, Iowa on September 24, 2015

Marco Rubio Town Hall in Davenport, Iowa on September 24, 2015

Modern Woodmen Park
209 S Gaines Street
Davenport, IA 52802

Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 6:00 PM (CDT)

Where:
Champions Club at Modern Woodmen Park
S 209 Gaines St, Davenport

When: 6:00pm doors open and event starts at 6:30pm on September 24, 2015

Join Senator Marco Rubio for town hall inside Modern Woodman Park at the Champions Club on Thursday, September 24. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the remarks with begin at 6:30 pm. Each guest is required to RSVP for all Marco Rubio for President events. If you are unable to RSVP via Eventbrite, onsite registration will be available (pending venue capacity) at the door