2016 Presidential Campaign Blog

North Carolina Republican Party Names Ricky Diaz as Senior Communications Advisor

North Carolina Republican Party Names Ricky Diaz as Senior Communications Advisor

Raleigh, N.C. – Today, Executive Director Todd Poole announced that Ricky Diaz has joined the North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) as senior communications advisor. Diaz joins the NCGOP after having held various communications positions with North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and United States Senator Richard Burr. He most recently served as vice president of FP1 Strategies, a leading public affairs and political consulting firm in Washington, D.C., where he consulted on a wide variety of political, public affairs, policy and communications issues.

“As executive director, I have a responsibility to recruit top talent to the state party,” said Todd Poole. “Ricky’s extensive political, policy and campaign experience in addition to his deep knowledge of the state will be invaluable as we prepare to build on the gains made during the 2014 election. We are thrilled to welcome him to the team.”

“I am excited to be returning to North Carolina to join the NCGOP team,” said Ricky Diaz. “The NCGOP is a robust operation that’s already working around the clock to prepare for 2016. I look forward to helping the Republican Party build on the impressive gains made during the 2014 cycle.”

Prior to joining FP1, Diaz led communications efforts for Governor McCrory’s successful campaign for North Carolina governor before serving in various communications roles at the highest levels of state government. He previously served in the administration of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie as director of media affairs, where he focused on building the New Jersey governor’s brand and national profile. Diaz also served as deputy director of communications for U.S. Senator Richard Burr’s 2010 re-election campaign in North Carolina and e-campaign director for Chris Christie’s first campaign for New Jersey governor in 2009.

He is a graduate from Vanderbilt University, where he studied economics and Mandarin Chinese.

Jindal, Pataki, Perry, Cruz, Graham, Santorum Confirmed to speak at South Carolina Freedom Summit on Saturday, May 9, 2015

Jindal, Pataki, Perry, Cruz, Graham, Santorum Confirmed to speak at South Carolina Freedom Summit on Saturday, May 9, 2015

 

Governor Bobby Jindal
Governor George Pataki
Governor Rick Perry
Senator Ted Cruz
Senator Lindsey Graham
Senator Rick Santorum
Congressman Marsha Blackburn
Congressman Steve King
NH State Rep. William O'Brien

Summit Co-hosts
Congressman Jeff Duncan
Citizens United President David N. Bossie

 

South Carolina Freedom Summit
Saturday, May 9th, 2015
The Peace Center
101 W. Broad Street, Greenville, SC, 29601

Rand Paul to Speak at Southern Kentucky Lincoln Day Dinner in Bowling Green on Saturday, March 7, 2015

Rand Paul to Speak at Southern Kentucky Lincoln Day Dinner in Bowling Green
 
On Saturday, March 7, Sen. Rand Paul will speak at the Southern Kentucky Lincoln Day Dinner in Bowling Green, Ky. The event will be held at the Knicely Conference Center on Western Kentucky University's South Campus. Dinner and the program will begin at 6:00 p.m. CT (7:00 p.m. ET).
 
SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2015

RAND PAUL TO SPEAK AT SOUTHERN KENTUCKY LINCOLN DAY DINNER IN BOWLING GREEN

TIME:
Dinner and the program begin at 6:00 p.m. CT (7:00 p.m. ET)

LOCATION:
Knicely Conference Center
Western Kentucky University - South Campus
654 Campbell Ln. (For Internet and GPS mapping services, use 2355 Nashville Rd.)
Bowling Green, KY 42101

Our American Revival PAC Names Chad Airhart and Jarret Heil to Iowa Leadership Team

Our American Revival PAC Names Chad Airhart and Jarret Heil to Iowa Leadership Team

Dallas County Recorder Chad Airhart and Marshall County Treasurer Jarret Heil joined the Iowa leadership team of Our American Revival, an organization tasked with developing an issues platform based on Governor Scott Walker’s brand of big, bold reforms.

Airhart, a Waukee Republican serving his second term, is the chairman of the Iowa Republican County Officials Association. Heil, a Marshalltown Republican elected to his second term last year, is IRCOA's co-chairman. Past leaders of IRCOA, which represents approximately 550 officials statewide, include Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds and State Auditor Mary Mosiman.

"Chad Airhart and Jarret Heil are respected government officials and party activists who've accomplished so much on behalf of their local communities in such a short amount of time," Walker said. "They've been elected to leadership positions by their peers because they're committed to delivering efficient, effective services at the most local level of representative government."

On Feb. 1, Heil, 34, also assumed responsibilities as Marshall County auditor and recorder after the board of supervisors appointed him to fill the positions on an acting basis. He is believed to be the first Iowa official to assume simultaneous responsibilities for all three positions.

Airhart, 37, serves one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States. During his first term, the Dallas County Recorder’s Office returned more than $1.15 million in the form of a surplus to the county general fund, alleviating the need for additional property tax dollars.

Airhart and Heil were both drawn to Our American Revival by Walker's leadership as Wisconsin's chief executive and his experience as a former Milwaukee County executive.

"I support Governor Walker and Our American Revival because he is a leader that has taken on serious challenges, and by applying common sense conservative principles, has moved his state in the right direction. Those same principles are the backbone of the Our American Revival mission," Airhart said. "Being a former Wisconsin legislator, county executive, and now governor that has been elected three times in four years, he is arguably the most accomplished sitting governor in America and I am now proud to help him promote policies that restore power to the states and their people.”

Heil added, "When Governor Walker was a county official, he voluntarily returned part of his salary and has a record of results when it comes to balancing budgets, meeting service needs and coming up with innovative solutions to tackle the toughest problems. That's putting your money where your mouth is and that's real leadership. It's also inspiring. We need to share that kind of leadership and vision across Iowa and across the country, and Our American Revival was formed to do just that. I'm very happy to be involved."

Rick Perry Supporters Announce Creation of Opportunity and Freedom PAC

Rick Perry Supporters Announce Creation of Opportunity and Freedom PAC

Austin, TX – Supporters of Governor Rick Perry today announced the formation of Opportunity and Freedom PAC, a super PAC which will educate voters on Perry’s record as Governor of Texas and promote his vision for the future of America.

“We are excited about the launch of Opportunity and Freedom PAC,” said Senior Advisor Austin Barbour. “Should Governor Rick Perry choose to run for president, this organization will aggressively support him. Our first web video tells the story of who Rick Perry is, where he comes from, and some of what he accomplished as governor.

DNC Vice-Chair RT Rybak in Iowa on Saturday to Discuss Iowa Ag Summit

DNC Vice-Chair RT Rybak in Iowa on Saturday to Discuss Iowa Ag Summit

Jeb Bush to Attend Iowa Ag Summit in Des Moines, Visit Cedar Rapids on Saturday, March 7, 2015

JEB BUSH TO ATTEND IOWA AG SUMMIT IN DES MOINES, VISIT CEDAR RAPIDS
 
Tallahassee, FL – On Saturday, former Florida Governor and Right to Rise PAC Honorary Chairman Jeb Bush will speak at the Iowa Ag Summit. Following the summit, Governor Bush will visit Pizza Ranch in Cedar Rapids to meet with local residents and discuss how we can improve economic upward mobility for all Americans.
 
Saturday, March 7, 2015
 
Event: Governor Bush To Attend Iowa Ag Summit in Des Moines
 
Location:       

Elwell Family Food Center – Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50317
 
Start Time:    10:00 AM CST
 
Event: Governor Bush Holds Linn County Meet & Greet
 
Location:       

Pizza Ranch
2450 Westdale Drive SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
 
Start Time:    5:30 PM CST

Mike Huckabee America Takes Action PAC Website

http://americatakesaction.com/

Data-driven Government: A new approach to Governing. A conversation with Governor Martin O'Malley on March 11, 2015

Data-driven Government: A new approach to Governing. A conversation with Governor Martin O'Malley

Wednesday, March 11, 2015, 10:00 - 11:00 am

The Brookings Institution, Saul/Zilkha Room
1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20036

Mike Huckabee speaks at Iowa Ag Summit and holds Roundtable at Pizza Ranch on March 7, 2015

Huckabee to make stops in Iowa Sat., March 7
Speaks at Iowa Ag Summit and stops by Pizza Ranch

Little Rock, Ark. - Former Ark. Governor and 2008 Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee will visit Iowa this Sat., March 7.  The following are details of the stops:

Sat., March 7, 2015
 
EVENT: Gov. Huckabee speaks at the Iowa Ag Summit
TIME: 9:30 a.m. CT
LOCATION: Elwell Family Food Center  - Iowa State Fairgrounds
ADDRESS: 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA

EVENT: Gov. Huckabee hosts roundtable at the Pizza Ranch Restaurant
TIME: 5:30 p.m. CT
LOCATION: Pizza Ranch Restaurant
ADDRESS: 465 Center Pl. SW Altoona, IA