2020 Presidential Campaign Blog: April 2019

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April 2019

Pete Buttigieg To Make First Nevada Trip Since Announcing Presidential Exploratory Committee on Monday, April 8, 2019 *Updated

Mayor Pete Buttigieg To Make First Nevada Trip Since Announcing Presidential Exploratory Committee
Will make 2 stops on April 8th *Updated

On Monday, April 8th, Mayor Pete Buttigieg will be in Las Vegas, NV for the first time since announcing his exploratory committee. He will speak with voters at a meet and greet over coffee and join fellow veterans at Veterans Village.

Monday, April 8th

10:30 AM: Meet and Greet
• Location: MadHouse Coffee, 8470 W Desert Inn Road, Las Vegas, NV

https://www.mobilize.us/peteforamerica/event/89218/

12:00 PM: Veterans Village
• Location: 1150 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104
• Location: Veterans Village II, 50 North 21st Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101
• Host: Nevada Democratic Veterans and Military Families Caucus Chair Mikey Kelley

Posted by Mike on 04/02/2019 | Permalink

Kirsten Gillibrand Returns to New Hampshire on Friday, April 5, 2019 & Saturday, April 6, 2019

Kirsten Gillibrand Returns to New Hampshire on Friday, April 5, 2019 & Saturday, April 6, 2019

This weekend, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will return to New Hampshire for the fourth time since announcing her exploratory campaign for president, and the first since officially launching her campaign outside Trump International Hotel in New York.

Gillibrand's visit comes on the heels of the Associated Press identifying her as the most publicly accessible candidate in the field.

The two-day swing will include stops in Dover, Laconia and Concord, where Senator Gillibrand will meet with New Hampshire voters to discuss paid family leave, hold a public town hall, and learn more about the issues facing Granite State families.

Friday, April 5 (Dover)
6:20pm-8:00pm - Meet and Greet

Event: Senator Gillibrand will meet and greet New Hampshire voters and deliver remarks.

Location: Flight Coffee, 478 Central Ave., Dover, NH 03820

Saturday, April 6 (Laconia, Concord)

10:20am-11:45am - Paid Family Leave Roundtable

Event: Senator Gillibrand will participate in a roundtable with the NH Campaign for Family Friendly Economy and other community leaders to discuss paid family leave in the Granite State and at the national level.

Location: Laconia Public Library, 695 N Main St, Laconia, NH 03246

2:20pm-4:00pm - Concord Town Hall

Event: Senator Gillibrand will hold a public town hall with New Hampshire voters.

Location: Concord Parks & Recreation Community Center, 14 Canterbury Rd., Concord, NH 03301

https://www.mobilize.us/kirstengillibrand/event/89119/

Posted by Mike on 04/02/2019 | Permalink

Andrew Yang Humanity First Tour Event in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Andrew Yang Humanity First Tour Event in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, April 23, 2019

When:
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT)

Where:

Springs Preserve
333 S. Valley View Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89107

Hosted By:
Yang2020

Event Details:

Humanity First Tour - Andrew Yang comes to Las Vegas, NV!

Join presidential candidate Andrew Yang in Las Vegas, NV on April 23rd as part of his nation-wide Humanity First tour.

With automation threatening one-third of all American jobs, it's time the country started talking seriously about real solutions.

You can learn more about Andrew's platform here, and check out his features in Rolling Stone, New York Times, Huffington Post, and CNBC - or podcasts with The Breakfast Club and Joe Rogan.

We hope to see you there!

Doors open at 5pm. Limited seating will be available.

Posted by Mike on 04/02/2019 | Permalink

Townhall with Andrew Yang in Columbia South Carolina on Saturday, April 13, 2019

A Townhall with Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang (D) - Columbia SC

When:
Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM (EDT)

Where:
St. John’s Baptist Church Holistic Wellness Center
230 Reverend Neal Cir.
Hopkins, SC 29061

Hosted By:
Yang2020

Register for this event now at :
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-townhall-with-presidential-candidate-andrew-yang-d-columbia-sc-tickets-59593193847?

Event Details:

Join us for a townhall with Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang. Learn more about Andrew's vision for America and ask questions about the Freedom Dividend and any other of his policies.

Moderator: Fraendy Clervaud is a morning news anchor for Good Day Columbia, co-host of Tech Talk with Steven Miano, and host of WACH for Justice, a series aimed at bringing attention to unsolved murders and missing person’s cases across the Midland.

Posted by Mike on 04/02/2019 | Permalink

Andrew Yang Humanity First Tour Event in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, April 18, 2019

Andrew Yang Humanity First Tour Event in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, April 18, 2019

ATLANTA, GA — Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang will continue his Humanity First Tour with supporters in Atlanta on Thursday, April 18th. Nearly two thousand supporters have RSVP'd to hear the 2020 hopeful speak about his vision for the country and his plan for the future of American families. Yang is looking to bring his experience as a successful tech entrepreneur and innovator to the White House as he champions new and bold ideas such as The Freedom Dividend, a form of universal basic income that would provide every American adult $1,000 per month.

What: Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang in Atlanta
Who: Andrew Yang
When: Thursday, April 18, 2019, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Where: The Promenade @ Piedmont Park
1320 Monroe Drive
Atlanta, GA 30306

When:
Thursday, April 18, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where:
The Promenade @ Piedmont Park
400 Park Dr NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

Hosted By:
Yang2020

Event Details:

Humanity First Tour - Andrew Yang comes to Atlanta, GA!

Join presidential candidate Andrew Yang in Atlanta, GA on April 18th as part of his nation-wide Humanity First tour.

With automation threatening one-third of all American jobs, it's time the country started talking seriously about real solutions.

You can learn more about Andrew's platform here, and check out his features in Rolling Stone, New York Times, Huffington Post, and CNBC - or podcasts with The Breakfast Club and Joe Rogan.

We hope to see you there!

Doors open at 5pm. Limited seating will be available.

Posted by Mike on 04/02/2019 | Permalink

Andrew Yang Humanity First Tour Event in Los Angeles, California on Monday, April 22, 2019

Andrew Yang Humanity First Tour Event in Los Angeles, California on Monday, April 22, 2019

LOS ANGELES, CA — Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang will continue his Humanity First Tour with supporters in Los Angeles on Monday, April 22nd. Well over two thousand supporters have RSVP'd to hear the 2020 hopeful speak about his vision for the country and his plan for the future of American families. Yang is looking to bring his experience as a successful tech entrepreneur and innovator to the White House as he champions new and bold ideas such as The Freedom Dividend, a form of universal basic income that would provide every American adult $1,000 per month.

What: Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang in Los Angeles
Who: Andrew Yang, Democratic Presidential candidate
When: Monday, April 22, 2019, 6:00 PM PDT
Where: Pershing Square Park
532 S Olive St
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Join presidential candidate Andrew Yang in Los Angeles, CA on April 22nd as part of his nation-wide Humanity First tour.

With automation threatening one-third of all American jobs, it's time the country started talking seriously about real solutions.

You can learn more about Andrew's platform here, and check out his features in Rolling Stone, New York Times, Huffington Post, and CNBC - or podcasts with The Breakfast Club and Joe Rogan.

We hope to see you there!

Doors open at 5pm. Limited seating will be available.

When:
Monday, April 22, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (PDT)

Where:
Pershing Square Park
532 S Olive St
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Hosted By:
Yang2020

Event Details:

Humanity First Tour - Andrew Yang comes to Los Angeles, CA!

Posted by Mike on 04/02/2019 | Permalink

Andrew Yang Humanity First Tour Event in Seattle, Washington on Friday, May 3, 2019

Andrew Yang Humanity First Tour Event in Seattle, Washington on Friday, May 3, 2019

When:
Friday, May 3, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT)

Where:
Gas Works Park
2101 North Northlake Way
Seattle, WA 98103

Hosted By:
Yang2020

Event Details:

Humanity First Tour - Andrew Yang comes to Seattle, WA!

Join presidential candidate Andrew Yang in Seattle, WA on May 3rd as part of his nation-wide Humanity First tour.

With automation threatening one-third of all American jobs, it's time the country started talking seriously about real solutions.

You can learn more about Andrew's platform here, and check out his features in Rolling Stone, New York Times, Huffington Post, and CNBC - or podcasts with The Breakfast Club and Joe Rogan.

We hope to see you there!

Doors open at 5pm. Limited seating will be available.

Posted by Mike on 04/02/2019 | Permalink

Andrew Yang Humanity First Tour Event in Boston, Massachusetts on Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Andrew Yang Humanity First Tour Event in Boston, Massachusetts on Wednesday, April 10, 2019

When:
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (EDT)

Where:
Parkman Bandstand on the Boston Common
Tremont Street & Winter Street
Boston, MA 02108

Hosted By:
Yang2020

Event Details:

Humanity First Tour - Andrew Yang comes to Boston, MA!

Join presidential candidate Andrew Yang in Boston, MA on Wednesday, April 10th, for the second stop in his Humanity First tour.

With automation threatening one-third of all American jobs, it's time the country started talking seriously about real solutions.

You can learn more about Andrew's platform here, and check out his features in Rolling Stone, New York Times, Huffington Post, and CNBC - or podcasts with The Breakfast Club and Joe Rogan.

We hope to see you there!

Doors open at 5pm. Limited seating will be available.

Posted by Mike on 04/02/2019 | Permalink

Andrew Yang Humanity First Tour Event in Washington DC on Monday, April 15, 2019 *Updated

Andrew Yang Humanity First Tour Event in Washington DC on Monday, April 15, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following his CNN Town Hall, Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang will continue his Humanity First Tour with supporters in Washington, D.C., on Monday, April 15th. Well over one thousand supporters have RSVP'd to hear the 2020 hopeful speak about his vision for the country and his plan for the future of American families. Yang is looking to bring his experience as a successful tech entrepreneur and innovator to the White House as he champions new and bold ideas such as The Freedom Dividend, a form of universal basic income that would provide every American adult $1,000 per month.

What: Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang in Washington, D.C.
Who: Andrew Yang, Democratic Presidential candidate
When: Monday, April 15, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EDT
Where: Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW
Washington, DC 20037

When:
Monday, April 15, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (EDT)

Where:
Coming Soon

Hosted By:
Yang2020

Event Details:

Humanity First Tour - Andrew Yang comes to Washington DC!

Join presidential candidate Andrew Yang in Washington DC on April 15th as part of his nation-wide Humanity First tour.

With automation threatening one-third of all American jobs, it's time the country started talking seriously about real solutions.

You can learn more about Andrew's platform here, and check out his features in Rolling Stone, New York Times, Huffington Post, and CNBC - or podcasts with The Breakfast Club and Joe Rogan.

We hope to see you there!

Doors open at 5pm. Limited seating will be available.

Posted by Mike on 04/02/2019 | Permalink

Bernie Sanders 2020 raises $18 million from 900,000 Small Dollar Contributions. Ends First Quarter with $28 Million on Hand

Bernie 2020 Ends Q1 with $28 Million on Hand
In just 41 days, Sanders raises $18 million from 900,000 small dollar contributions

WASHINGTON -- In a showing of unprecedented grassroots support, Bernie 2020 today announced a record quarterly fundraising haul of $18 million raised over just 41 days, leaving upwards of $28 million in available campaign funds. The campaign received 900,000 individual contributions from every state, territory and Congressional District of the country at an average donation of just $20.

Compared to the 2016 campaign, the average contribution is even lower with a higher number of contributions, outpacing our own record of hitting 900,000 donations in just 41 days, versus 146 days in 2016.

Other numbers to note:

• A majority of donors are 39 years old or younger
• Almost 100,000 registered Independents and 20,000 Republicans have contributed
• 99.5 percent of donations are $100 or less
• 88 percent of the money raised comes from people who have given $200 or less
• 99.99 percent of donors can give again
• 99.6 percent of the money raised came online
• 0 fundraising events held

Posted by Mike on 04/02/2019 | Permalink