2020 Presidential Campaign Blog

Tom Perez Elected Chair of the Democratic National Committee

Tom Perez Elected Chair of the Democratic National Committee

ATLANTA – Today at the DNC’s Winter Meeting in Atlanta, DNC members from across the country elected Tom Perez to serve as Chair of the DNC.

Chair Tom Perez said, “We are at a turning point for our party and for all Americans. As I often say, this is a ‘Where were ya?’ moment. Years from now our children and grandchildren will ask us, ‘Where were you when Donald Trump and his fellow Republicans attacked our values as a party and a country?’ I want to be able to say I did everything in my power to fight back.

“That's why I got in this race - because January 20th was an important day, but January 21st was an even more important day. Millions of Americans stood up to say: Mr. President, your values are not our values.

“By getting back to basics, we can turn the Democratic Party around, take the fight to Donald Trump, and win elections from school board to the Senate.

“I’m humbled by this opportunity to lead our team, and that’s exactly what we’ll do together.”

Tom Perez is a proven leader who has spent his life standing up for progressive values and making real change happen at the local, statewide, and national levels.

From putting himself through college on the back of a garbage truck to rebuilding the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division and the Department of Labor, Tom has never shied away from a challenge. He has faced some of the toughest fights like taking on Wall Street, Sheriff Joe Arpaio, and special interests - and won.

Tom wants to bring that fighting spirit and his proven record of turning around complex organizations to the DNC.

Tom lives in Takoma Park, Maryland - in the same house he lived in when he was the first Latino elected to the Montgomery County Council - with his wife, Ann Marie and three children.

Outgoing DNC Chair Donna Brazile said: “I’m honored to pass the gavel on to Tom Perez, a dynamic leader who I know will be a champion for our party and a fighter for our values. We are Democrats because we believe that every American deserves access to a good job with good pay, affordable health care, a secure retirement, and a quality education for their children. We are Democrats because we believe in the values of equality, opportunity, and justice for all Americans, no matter their background. I know that Tom Perez believes in these things, and I look forward to watching our party grow under his/her leadership. I am confident that together, we will be able to unify Americans around our shared values and elect Democrats up-and-down the ballot who will fight for those values and resist the harmful Trump-GOP agenda.

“While it will be bittersweet for me to leave this job and this tremendous organization, I’m confident that the future of the Democratic Party will be in good hands with Tom Perez. And I want to congratulate all of the candidates for a race well run.”

In the lead up to the Winter Meeting, the DNC held the most open and transparent officer election in party history. The DNC held four regional forums for DNC members and the public to hear from candidates for officer positions of Chair, Vice Chair At-Large, Vice Chair for Civic Engagement and Voter Participation, Secretary, Treasurer, and National Finance Chair. About half of the 447 DNC members attended one of our regional forums in person. All of these forums were open to the public and livestreamed on social media, and have since been posted in full on the DNC’s website.

Republican National Committee (RNC) Announces Additions To 2017 Leadership Team

RNC Announces Additions To 2017 Leadership Team

WASHINGTON – Today Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel announced several appointments to the RNC’s 2017 leadership team.

“The RNC is ready to lead our Party to more victories in 2018, and the addition of these exceptionally qualified individuals to our leadership team solidifies our preparedness to take on the challenges of the next year,” said Chairwoman McDaniel. “These Party veterans are equipped to champion the vision of our new administration and to help our Republicans in Congress get to work for the American people.” 

• Doyle Webb (State Chairman, AR), General Counsel
• Henry Barbour (National Committeeman, MS), Executive Committee
• Susan Hutchison (State Chairman, WA), Executive Committee
• Rob Steele (National Committeeman, MI), Executive Committee
• Ron Kaufman (National Committeeman, MA), Budget Committee Chair
• Luis Fortuño (National Committeeman, PR), Budget Committee
• Jeanne Luckey (National Committeewoman, MS), Budget Committee
• Alex Willette (National Committeeman, ME), Resolutions Committee Chair

Donald J. Trump in Melbourne, Florida on Saturday, February 18, 2017

Donald J. Trump in Melbourne, Florida on Saturday, February 18, 2017

Orlando-Melbourne International Airport
AeroMod International Hangar
100 Aerospace Drive Unit 6
Melbourne, Florida, 32901

Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 5:00 PM (EST)

5:00 PM

President Donald J. Trump will hold a rally at the Orlando-Melbourne International Airport's AeroMod Hangar.

Doors open at 3pm.

https://www.donaldjtrump.com/schedule/register/melbourne-fl-2017/

Newt Gingrich Joins The Great America Alliance As Co-Chair

Newt Gingrich Joins Great America Alliance As Co-Chair To Advance President Trump's National Agenda  
The Former Speaker Played A Critical Role In The Election And Will Now Be A Driving Force For Public Support Of The Trump Agenda

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Great America Alliance, the leading issue advocacy organization supporting the agenda of President Donald Trump, announced today former Speaker Newt Gingrich will now serve as a co-chairman of the group.  Gingrich was one of the most effective voices supporting Trump on the campaign trail, and his experience in forming and successfully promoting transformative federal policies in Congress provides him a unique perspective that will be invaluable in the policy battles ahead.

"The election of President Trump represents a watershed moment for the American people," Gingrich said.  "I am excited to continue my strong support of the president, and I will do all I can in the critical months ahead to support his efforts to grow jobs, fix immigration, shrink government and return power to the American people."
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Gingrich joins Rudy Giuliani, who signed on with the group last week, and the two high-profile national leaders will be a dynamic tandem driving public support for the president's agenda.

"Winning the election is one thing. Getting the agenda through is a second thing, and we can already see that there are going to be obstacles in the way," said Giuliani in a recent Politico story about the effort.  "Democrats are going to fight — and on some of them, they're going to fight to the death."

In 2016, the Great America Alliance team helped to lead Great America PAC, which was the largest and most effective pro-Trump Super PAC, raising and deploying $30 million in support of the president's candidacy.

"We are extremely proud to have Speaker Gingrich help lead our team," said Eric Beach, a founder of the Alliance.  "His experience in advancing effective federal policy on a large scale is unmatched, and as one of the most effective voices supporting the president on political landscape, it's an honor to have him join our team."

Great America Alliance is a 501(c)4 research and issue advocacy organization whose mission is to advocate for a stronger economy, a more secure nation, and a society with less government intrusion and more freedom for American citizens.