2020 Presidential Campaign Blog

John Delaney To Address National Action Network Convention on Thursday, April 4, 2019

FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS, MD – Presidential candidate John Delaney will address the National Action Network's annual convention tomorrow New York City. The National Action Network is one of the leading civil rights organizations in the United States, with chapters throughout the country. Founded in 1991 by Reverend Al Sharpton, the National Action Network works within the spirit and tradition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to promote a modern civil rights agenda that includes the fight for one standard of justice, decency and equal opportunities for all people regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, criminal record, economic status, gender, gender expression, or sexuality.

The Delaney campaign releases the following statement:

“Al Sharpton, the founder of the National Action Network, has lived his life in pursuit of civil rights and economic justice. Congressman Delaney firmly believes that we need to create a more just and fair country for all Americans. That begins by putting forth real and actionable plans that tackle issues such as opportunity inequality, reforming our criminal justice system, and addressing the structural unfairness that exists in our tax, educational, healthcare, and environmental systems. Congressman Delaney looks forward to addressing the convention tomorrow.”

THURSDAY, April 4, 2019:
WHAT: John Delaney at National Action Network Annual Convention
WHEN: 10:00 AM
WHERE: Sheraton New York Times Square, Metropolitan East – 2nd Floor; 811 7th Avenue 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019

John Hickenlooper to Visit Montgomery, Alabama and South Carolina on April 5-7, 2019

Hickenlooper to Visit the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery,
Meet with Mother Emanuel Survivors in Charleston

DENVER, CO - Following his speech at the National Action Network's annual conference on Friday, April 5th, former Colorado governor and Democratic presidential candidate John Hickenlooper will travel with faith leaders to Montgomery and visit the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, which was recently constructed in dedication to victims of lynchings.

On Saturday, the Governor will travel to South Carolina to make several stops in Charleston and surrounding areas. On Saturday afternoon, he will meet with survivors of the Mother Emanuel Church shooting. Full schedule and details below.

FRIDAY, APRIL 5
10 AM: Governor Hickenlooper delivers a plenary at the National Action Network Annual Conference
Where: Sheraton Times Square, Metropolitan East Room, 2nd Floor - New York, NY

5:30 PM: Governor Hickenlooper and faith leaders visit the National Memorial for Peace and Justice and the Legacy Museum
Where: 417 Caroline Street, Montgomery, AL

SATURDAY, APRIL 6
2 PM: Meet and Greet with Beaufort County Democrats
Where: Las Palmas Bar and Grill Restaurant, 101 Commerce Place West, Okatie, SC

6 PM: Roundtable discussion & dinner with survivors of the Mother Emanuel Church shooting

7:30 PM: Meet and Greet with Charleston County Democrats
Where: Triangle Char and Bar, 828 Savannah Hwy., Charleston, SC

SUNDAY, APRIL 7
8 AM: Governor Hickenlooper attends church services
Where: Royal Missionary Baptist Church,1807 Pearson Street, North Charleston, SC

Beto O'Rourke Raises $9.4 Million in 18 Days of the First Quarter of 2019

Beto O'Rourke Raises $9.4 Million in Only 18 Days as Grassroots Support Continues to Fuel His Campaign

O'Rourke remains the highest per-day raising candidate and with a cross-country groundswell of small-dollar support, 98% of contributions were below $200, 99% of fundraising came online and a majority of donors over the campaign's 18 days did not give to Beto during his record-breaking Senate campaign

EL PASO, TEXAS -- Beto O'Rourke raised $9.4 million from 218,000 contributions made during the first 18 days of his grassroots campaign for president. Raising an average of $520,000 per day without taking a dime from PACs, special interests, lobbyists and corporations, O'Rourke continues to be the highest per-day raising candidate in the Democratic primary.

"In just 18 days, people in every state and from every walk of life have organized in homes, contributed a few bucks online and united together to show that the power of people is far greater than the PACs, corporations and special interest that have captured, corrupted and corroded our democracy for far too long," said O'Rourke. "Not only is this a sign of our grassroots strength during the first two weeks of our campaign but it is a sign of what's possible when you put your full trust in the people of this country."

With a reliance on small-dollar donations and with teachers across the nation as the top contributor by occupation, 98% of the contributions made during the 18-day period were below $200. The average donation was $43.

A full 99% of O'Rourke's fundraising came online as he traveled 2,366 miles to visit nine states and hold 59 events with those he wants to serve.

Signaling surging grassroots momentum and a continued groundswell of support in every state and territory, the majority of donors over the 18 days never gave to Beto's record-breaking U.S. Senate campaign.

Today's news comes as O'Rourke returns to Iowa for his second trip to the state since announcing his candidacy for president on April 14. His four-day drive through the state will include nearly two dozen events. O'Rourke has now visited ten states and the District of Columbia as he attended events with voters in Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Nevada, Texas, Washington, D.C. and New York.

O'Rourke officially kicked off his campaign on Saturday with rallies in his hometown of El Paso, Houston and Austin. More than 1,000 organizing parties across the country tuned in to watch. In his remarks, he shared his unifying vision for bridging divides and bringing together Americans from all walks of life to overcome the greatest set of challenges this country has ever faced.

Kamala Harris to Hold Town Hall at the University Of Iowa, Make Third Trip to Iowa on April 10-11, 2019

Kamala Harris to Hold Town Hall at the University Of Iowa

Senator Kamala Harris will make her third trip to Iowa as a Democratic presidential candidate April 10 and 11. On Wednesday, Harris will hold a town hall meeting in Iowa City at the University of Iowa where, among other issues, she will lay out her plan to give Iowa teachers a $12,200 raise by the end of her first term. This trip will be another opportunity for Iowans to hear directly from Harris about her vision for America and ask her questions about important issues.

Members of the public interested in attending the Wednesday town hall at the University of Iowa should RSVP HERE. https://www.mobilize.us/kamalaharris/event/89290/

Harris is running a campaign that is organizing in every corner of the state and announced last month that she has supporters in all 99 Iowa counties. Harris also recently announced her campaign in Iowa will host student and youth organizing trainings on college and community college campuses across the state, including at the University of Iowa. This effort will allow the Harris campaign to harness the organizing power of students before they head home for the summer.

Additional details about this trip will be announced soon.

Wednesday, April 10
Kamala Harris Town Hall at the University of Iowa
When: 7:00 PM CDT (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
Where: University of Iowa Memorial Union, 125 North Madison Street, Iowa City, IA
PUBLIC RSVP HERE https://www.mobilize.us/kamalaharris/event/89290/

With 99% From Small Donations, Andrew Yang Raises $1.7 Million In Less Than 2 Months

WITH 99% FROM SMALL DONATIONS, ANDREW YANG RAISES 1.7M IN LESS THAN 2 MONTHS

NEW YORK, NEW YORK —With the support of tens of thousands across the country, Andrew Yang is building a people-fueled political powerhouse to be reckoned with.

The campaign reports a preliminary fundraising haul of $1.7 million from over 80,000 individual donors in February and March alone, with 99 percent of all donations coming in under $200, and an average donation of $17.92.

"An outsider candidate raising nearly $2 million in two months in entirely small contributions is unheard of. Andrew Yang has proven he can build an online fundraising army from scratch - the Yang Gang effect is real," said Campaign Manager Zach Graumann.
Yang will make the case for the Freedom Dividend on the first Democratic presidential debate in Miami in late June, becoming the first non-elected official to have made the stage in the last 40 years since Revs. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton.

Key Preliminary Stats

• $1.7m raised in February and March
• 99% of donations under $200
• Over 80,000 donors
• Average donation of $17.92
• Over $250,000 raised in the last 4 days of March alone

Bernie Sanders Returns to Iowa on April 5-7, 2019 **Updated

Bernie Sanders Returns to Iowa on April 5-7, 2019
***UPDATED***

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders returns to Iowa this week with stops in Davenport, Muscatine, Burlington, Fairfield, and Oskaloosa. The trip comes on the heels of a five state swing through California, Nevada, South Carolina, New Hampshire and Iowa.
Here is the itinerary:

Friday, April 5

7 p.m. Rally in Davenport with Sen. Bernie Sanders Mississippi Hall at the RiverCenter,136 E 3rd St, Davenport, IA 52801
Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Entrance is provided on a first come, first served basis. https://act.berniesanders.com/signup/event-190405-davenport/

Saturday, April 6

12 p.m. Muscatine Town Meeting with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders West Middle School, 600 Kindler Avenue, Muscatine, IA 52761
Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Entrance is provided on a first come, first served basis.https://act.berniesanders.com/signup/event-190406-muscatine/

3 p.m. Burlington Town Meeting with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders Aldo Leopold Middle School, 3075 Sunnyside Avenue, Burlington IA 52601
Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Entrance is provided on a first come, first served basis. https://act.berniesanders.com/signup/event-190406-burlington/

6:30 p.m. Rally in Fairfield with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders Fairfield Arts and Convention Center, 200 N Main St, Fairfield IA 52556
Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Entrance is provided on a first come, first served basis. https://act.berniesanders.com/signup/event-190406-fairfield/

Sunday, April 7

12 p.m. Oskaloosa Town Meeting with Sen. Bernie Sanders Musco Technology Center, William Penn University, 319 R Avenue West, Oskaloosa IA 52577
Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Entrance is provided on a first come, first served basis. https://act.berniesanders.com/signup/event-190407-oskaloosa/

3 p.m. Malcom Town Meeting with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders Malcom Auditorium, 212 Main St, Malcom, IA 50157
Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Entrance is provided on a first come, first served basis.
https://act.berniesanders.com/signup/event-190407-malcom/

 

Eric Swalwell 2020 Kick-off Rally at Dublin High School in Dublin, California on Sunday, April 14, 2019 *Updated

ERIC SWALWELL TO HOLD HOMETOWN RALLY IN DUBLIN, CA ON SUNDAY, APRIL 14
CORRECTED TIME

DUBLIN, CA – Congressman Eric Swalwell returns to Dublin on Sunday for the first rally in his home district since announcing his candidacy for President of the United States.

“After visiting Florida, Iowa and South Carolina this week, I can’t wait to come home to my family, friends, and neighbors in the East Bay,” Swalwell said. “I’m in this race to carry my constituents’ values and energy from coast to coast – to bring the promise of America to all Americans – and we’ll share that energy Sunday at the high school I graduated from 20 years ago.”
Swalwell, 38, now serving his fourth term representing California’s 15th Congressional District, announced his presidential candidacy Monday night on CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” He will travel next week to Nevada and New Hampshire.

Swalwell serves on the House Intelligence and Judiciary committees; co-chairs the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee; and is founder and chairman emeritus of Future Forum – a group of young House Democrats focused on listening to and acting upon the concerns of millennial Americans. Read more about his background and platform at EricSwalwell.com.

WHAT: Campaign kickoff rally with Eric Swalwell

WHEN: 2 pm PT, Sunday, April 14

WHERE: Dublin High School, 8151 Village Pkwy, Dublin, CA 94568

RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/ericswalwell/event/89037/

Eric Swalwell will Return to New Hampshire on Saturday, April 6, 2019 with Events in North Hampton and Milford

ERIC SWALWELL RETURNS TO NEW HAMPSHIRE THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 6

Congressman Eric Swalwell will return to New Hampshire on Saturday, April 6, with events planned in North Hampton and Milford.

Swalwell, 38, is serving his fourth term representing California’s 15th Congressional District, including much of the eastern part of the San Francisco Bay Area.

He is co-chair of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee; founder and chairman emeritus of Future Forum, House Democrats’ millennial engagement group; chairman of the Intelligence Modernization and Readiness Subcommittee of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; and a member of the House Judiciary Committee.

Events will include:

• 3:30pm-5:00pmET – Meet & Greet/Town Hall hosted by Rye Democrats and North Hampton Democrats, Centennial Hall, 105 North Post Road, North Hampton, NH 03862

• 7:00pm-8:00pmET – Guest Speaker at the Milford Democrats’ Potluck Supper, Unitarian Universalist Congregation Church, 20 Elm Street, Milford, NH 03055

Second DNC Presidential Primary Debate to be Held in Detroit, Michigan on July 30-31, 2019

Second DNC Presidential Primary Debate to be Held in Detroit
Second debate hosted by CNN on July 30 - 31 in Detroit

Today, the DNC is proud to announce that the second presidential primary debate, broadcast live on CNN, will be held in Detroit, Michigan. The debate will take place in prime time on back-to-back nights on July 30 and 31.

The debate will be broadcast live on CNN, CNN International, and CNN en Español. Our broadcast partners are fully committed to providing accessible communications for deaf and disabled audiences as well. An unauthenticated live stream of the debate will also be available for all users on CNN’s website, mobile apps and connected TVs via CNNgo.

The debate lineups for each night will be determined at random to provide each candidate with a fair opportunity to make his or her case to a large, national audience. Additional details on the venue, moderators, communication accessibility, and timing will be announced at a later date.

“Detroit embodies the values and character of the Democratic Party,” said DNC Chair Tom Perez. “It’s a city of grit and determination, a city that has gotten knocked down only to get back up stronger. With its diversity, its storied history, and its proud ties to the labor movement, Detroit is the perfect place for our party’s second debate.”

“Detroit is one of America’s great cities,” said Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes. “For decades, the Motor City has been a critical pillar of our nation’s economy and an icon of American innovation. And I can’t wait to welcome our amazing Democratic candidates to Michigan as we show the American people that we are truly the party of working people.”

Meet and Greet with Andrew Yang in Summerville, South Carolina on Sunday, April 14, 2019

Meet and Greet with Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang (D) - SC

When:
Sunday, April 14, 2019 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (EDT)

Where:
Oak Road Brewery
108 East 3rd North Street
Summerville, SC 29483

Hosted By:
Yang2020

Register for this event now at :
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-and-greet-with-presidential-candidate-andrew-yang-d-sc-tickets-59591430573?

Event Details:

Presented by the Dorchester County Democratic Party, we are excited to bring Democratic candidate for President Andrew Yang to South Carolina! Andrew is the only candidate vowing to put more money directly in the pcokets of Americans across the country - championing policies that would dramatically transform education, public safety, and overall quality of life for all. Join us at the Oak Road Brewery to learn more about Andrew and his vision for America.