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Believe Again Town Hall Series Featuring Governor Bobby Jindal in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Thursday, October 1, 2015

Believe Again Town Hall Series Featuring Governor Bobby Jindal in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Thursday, October 1, 2015

When:
Thursday, October 1, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CDT)

Where:
Shores Event Center
700 16th Street NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Hosted By:
Believe Again GOP

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/cedar-rapids-believe-again-town-hall-series-featuring-governor-bobby-jindal-tickets-18692977198

Event Details:

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from Governor Bobby Jindal on the most important issues of the day before he takes questions from the audience. If you're unable to join us in person but still want to ask Governor Jindal a question, tweet using #AskBobby.

Bernie Sanders Cerro Gordo County Town Meeting in Mason City, Iowa on Sunday, September 27, 2015

Bernie Sanders Cerro Gordo County Town Meeting in Mason City, Iowa on Sunday, September 27, 2015

Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Cerro Gordo County Town Meeting
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC)
Auditorium
500 College Drive
Mason City, IA 50401
Click here to RSVP

Bernie Sanders Visits Iowa on Saturday, September 26, 2015 and Sunday, September 27, 2015

Bernie Sanders Visits Iowa on Saturday, September 26, 2015 and Sunday, September 27, 2015

Saturday, September 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Jasper County Town Meeting
Newton High School Auditorium
800 E 4th St South
Newton, IA 50208
Click here to RSVP

Sunday, September 27 at 4:00 p.m.
Webster County Democrats Pork Chop Fundraiser Dinner
4H Building - Webster County Fairgrounds
22770-Old Hwy 169
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Tickets are $25 (RSVP here and pay at the door; all proceeds benefit Webster County Democratic Party) - pork chops, baked beans, and potatoes served
Click here to RSVP

Sunday, September 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Cerro Gordo County Town Meeting
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC)
Auditorium
500 College Drive
Mason City, IA 50401
Click here to RSVP

Bernie Sanders Returns to Iowa
 
BURLINGTON, Vt. – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Saturday kicks off a two-day swing through Iowa. The Democratic Party presidential candidate will make stops in Des Moines, Newton, Waukee, Fort Dodge and Mason City. Sanders will discuss a wide range of issues, including his legislation targeting high prescription drug costs, getting big money out of politics, leading the fight against disastrous trade agreements like the TPP and his college affordability plan.

Here is the itinerary:

Saturday, September 26, 2015

5 p.m. Iowa Latino Heritage Festival, Walnut and Locust Street Bridges, Downtown Des Moines
Information for the public: The event is free and open to the public.

7 p.m. Jasper County Town Meeting, Newton High School Auditorium, 800 E 4th St South, Newton
Information for the public: Doors open at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Admission is first come, first served. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is strongly encouraged.

Sunday, September 27, 2015

11 a.m. Meeting with Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines, Caspe Terrace, 33158 Ute Avenue, Waukee
Information for the public: This event is invite-only.

1 p.m. Des Moines Youth Summit, Creative Visions, 1343 13th St, Des Moines
Information for the public: This event is invite-only.

4 p.m. Webster County Democratic Pork Chop Dinner, Webster County Fairgrounds, 4H Building, 22770-Old Hwy 169, Fort Dodge
Information for the public: Tickets are required and are available for $25 per person. This is a fundraiser, with all proceeds benefitting the Webster County Democratic Party. RSVP and pay at the door.

7:30 p.m. Cerro Gordo County Town Meeting, North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC), Auditorium, 500 College Drive, Mason City
Information for the public: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Admission is first come, first served. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is strongly encouraged.

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

Gov. Mike Huckabee to Campaign in South Carolina on Tuesday & Wednesday, September 22-23, 2015

Gov. Mike Huckabee to Campaign in South Carolina on Tuesday & Wednesday, September 22-23, 2015
Huckabee to hold events in Columbia, Myrtle Beach, Lexington, Newberry & Whitmire

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Former Arkansas Governor and 2016 GOP presidential candidate Mike Huckabee will campaign in South Carolina on Tues. and Wed., Sept. 22-23. The following are the details of his stops:

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

EVENT: "Huckabee Huddle with Veterans"
TIME: 11:30 a.m. ET
LOCATION: Marina Inn at Grande Dunes   
ADDRESS: 8121 Amalfi Place, Myrtle Beach, S.C.

EVENT: Gov. Mike Huckabee Files for President in South Carolina
TIME: 2:30 p.m. ET
LOCATION: South Carolina Republican Party Headquarters
ADDRESS: 1913 Marion Street, Columbia, S.C.

EVENT: "Huckabee at Work"
TIME: 4:30 p.m. ET
LOCATION: Sea Pro Boat Factory
ADDRESS: 25214 S.C. Highway 121, Whitmire, S.C.

EVENT: Presidential Town Hall Series with the South Carolina Republican Party
TIME: 6:30 p.m. ET
LOCATION: Newberry Opera House
ADDRESS: 1201 Mckibben Street, Newberry, S.C. 

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

EVENT: "Huckabee Huddle with the Lexington Dawnbusters"
TIME: 7:30 a.m. ET
LOCATION: Lizard's Thicket
ADDRESS: 4610 Augusta Road, Lexington, S.C.

Ted Cruz For President Announces Nevada Leadership Team

Ted Cruz For President Announces Nevada Leadership Team

HOUSTON, Texas – Today, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, continuing to build a strong, national organization announced the beginnings of his Nevada Leadership Team, which consists of conservative grassroots leaders, faith and values leaders and elected officials. Nevada currently is the fourth GOP presidential contest on the calendar and is the first in the West. Republicans in Nevada will caucus on Tuesday, February 23, 2016.
 
“I am excited to have the support of such a terrific group of courageous conservatives in the State of Nevada,” said Sen. Cruz.  “Each day, we continue to build our team of activists, volunteers and supporters in the Silver State and strengthen our grassroots organization in order to compete and win Nevada.”

“Nevadans are looking for someone who is willing to stand up and lead," Cruz for President Nevada State Director Robert Uithoven said. "They have grown tired of candidates who campaign as conservatives and then give in to the Washington Cartel. Our leadership team believes that we have a candidate for President who will be our conservative champion. His name is Ted Cruz."

The Cruz for President Nevada Leadership Team includes:
Nevada State Assemblywoman Victoria Seaman
Nevada State Assemblywoman Michele Fiore
Nevada State Assemblyman John Moore
Mark Howells, Clark County Republican Party Trustee
Robert Sulliman, Vice President, Republican Men’s Club (Las Vegas)
Phil Perine, Founder, Siena Conservatives
David Hurd, Member of the Lincoln County Regional Development Authority
Mendy Elliott, Former Director of Nevada Business & Industry
Melody Howard, grassroots activist
Wes McMillian, grassroots activist
Pastor Oscar Benavides
Pastor Darrell Porter
Pastor David Bensley
Dale Davidson, Host, Las Vegas Tonight
Jessi Bridges, Director, Nevadans for Life
Erin Phillips, Board Member, Power2Parent
Richard Ziser, grassroots activist
Clay Mitchell, grassroots activist

Dr. Ben Carson’s Visits South Carolina on Friday, September 18, 2015

Dr. Ben Carson’s Visits South Carolina on Friday, September 18, 2015
 
Who: Dr. Ben Carson
What: Upcoming Public Events
When: September 18, 2015
Where: Greenville, SC
    
Friday, September 18, 2015

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. EDT
Upstate Chamber Coalition
Delivers Speech
Healthcare Summit - The State of Healthcare in America
Embassy Suites Ballroom
670 Verdae Blvd.
Greenville, SC             

5 p.m. - 6 p.m. EDT
Take Back America: Republican Presidential Primary Forum
Hosted by the Heritage Action for America Committee
Delivers Speech
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
650 N Academy Street
Greenville, SC

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

Sen. Ted Cruz to Visit Mackinac Island, Michigan on Saturday, September 19, 2015

Sen. Ted Cruz to Visit Mackinac Island, Michigan on Saturday, September 19, 2015

Saturday, September 19, 2015
 
10:15 a.m. – Mackinac Island, MI
Sen. Cruz to give remarks and greet Michigan grassroots Republicans
Mackinac School Gym
7846 Main Street
Mackinac Island, MI
 
12:00 p.m. – Mackinac Island, MI
Sen. Cruz to speak at Mackinac Island Republican Leadership Conference
The Grand Hotel
286 Grand Ave
Mackinac Island, MI 49757

Sen. Ted Cruz to Speak at Heritage Action Presidential Forum in Greenville, North Carolina on Friday, September 18, 2015

Sen. Ted Cruz to Speak at Heritage Action Presidential Forum in Greenville, North Carolina on Friday, September 18, 2015

Friday, September 18, 2015
 
6:00 p.m. – Greenville, SC

Sen. Cruz to speak at Heritage Action Presidential Forum

Bon Secours Wellness Arena
650 North Academy Street
Greenville, SC 29601