GILLIBRAND LAUNCHES FIRST ANTI-TRUMP TV AD OF 2020 CYCLE, TARGETING VOTERS IN PA, MI & OH
Gillibrand Ad - “I Promise” - Highlights Trump’s Broken Promises on Jobs, Rx Drug Costs & Infrastructure
TV & Digital Ads Will Target Obama-Trump Voters Along Bus Route from Pittsburgh to Lansing
Today, the Gillibrand campaign announced the first anti-Trump television attack ad of the 2020 presidential cycle, called "I Promise". The ad will target Obama-Trump voters along her two-day “Trump Broken Promises Tour” through Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan this week.
The ads will run on cable and digital platforms in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Youngstown, Detroit, Lansing and Flint media markets, which mirrors Gillibrand’s route through these states that President Trump won in 2016. The ad highlights Donald Trump’s broken promises related to manufacturing jobs, prescription drug prices and infrastructure, which Gillibrand will highlight on her tour.
“Democrats are assessing this primary based on who is tough and smart enough to beat Donald Trump - and the only way to do that is by both exciting the base with a bold vision for the country and earning back the trust of voters who still feel left behind in places like Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan,” said Meredith Kelly, Gillibrand 2020 Communications Director. “Senator Gillibrand can do both, by going to Trump’s backyard and calling out his lies and his failures on key kitchen table issues, while also highlighting her plans to take on the big fights facing families, and actually get results.”
The senator, staff and media will tour on a distinctly-branded bus that will travel to Pittsburgh, PA, Mahoning Valley and Cleveland, OH (July 11th) and Oakland County, Flint and Lansing, MI (July 12th)
Tom Steyer Announces Candidacy for President Steyer running to end corruption of our democracy by corporations and give more power to the American people
(SAN FRANCISCO, July 9, 2019) — Progressive political activist and philanthropist Tom Steyer has announced his intention to seek the Democratic nomination for President of the United States of America. In a video released this morning, Steyer outlined his vision for the country and how we can address the pressing challenges facing Americans.
“Corporate money has corrupted our democracy and stripped Americans of our ability to determine our own future,” said Steyer. “The only way for us to solve the urgent problems facing our country is to loosen the stranglehold that corporations have over our politicians and return political power to the American people.”
“The other Democratic candidates for President have many great ideas that will absolutely move our country forward, but we won’t be able to get any of those done until we end the hostile corporate takeover of our democracy,” continued Steyer. “As an outsider, I’ve led grassroots efforts that have taken on big corporations and won results for people. That’s not something you see a lot of from Washington these days. That’s why I’m running for President.”
Steyer’s campaign will focus on solving two major crises – reforming our broken political system and saving our planet from the ravages of climate change. Over the next few weeks, he will announce a reform plan for our democracy that will push more power to the American people and away from big corporations, and release a climate change proposal to finally break through Washington inaction and start the process of healing our planet.
“If we can reduce the influence of corporate money in our democracy, and start to address the devastating impacts of climate change, we can unlock the full potential of the American people and finally solve the many challenges facing our country,” said Steyer.
Steyer continued: “Since leaving my business seven years ago, I’ve devoted myself to fighting climate change, advocating for racial justice, and taking on big corporations. Through that work, I realized that together we can fix anything. If Washington won’t take action to create a stronger, fairer democracy for all, then it’s up to us.”
Building on his success leading campaigns that have challenged the corporate takeover of our politics and having won victories on health care, education, and the environment for millions of Americans, Steyer plans to run a different kind of campaign. In addition to early primary states, he will take his message across the country because he believes that everyone’s voice is important no matter where they are from. In the coming weeks, Steyer will kick off his campaign at events in South Carolina, Ohio, and California. He is also committed to ensuring President Trump doesn’t get a “free ride” while he and the other Democrats are focused on the Primary Election.
“Together we will build a movement of young people, progressives, people of color, and working families to protect our democracy from the powerful and well-connected and give more power to the American people – where it belongs,” said Steyer.
Outside of his campaign, Steyer remains committed to helping Democrats reclaim the White House no matter who wins the nomination. While he has resigned his leadership positions at both NextGen America and Need to Impeach to seek the Democratic presidential nomination, he has committed over $50 million through 2020 to ensure both organizations fulfill their missions.
NextGen America’s grassroots campaign will be active through the end of the 2020 election to register and mobilize young voters, and to continue to partner with For Our Future to reach out to working families and people of color. Need to Impeach, the campaign Steyer founded to advocate for the removal of Donald Trump from office, will also continue operations and keep the pressure on members of Congress to begin an impeachment inquiry into Trump’s offenses.
About Tom:
Tom Steyer left his successful investing business seven years ago to give his own money and all his time and energy to fighting for progressive causes. He soon became one of the country’s leading forces in registering more young voters and voters of color, fighting climate change, working for racial justice, and helping secure better lives for all Americans. Tom has led a number of people-first, grassroots campaigns that have repeatedly defeated powerful special interests, beating big oil to win clean air laws, forcing big tobacco to pay its share of healthcare costs, and closing a billion-dollar corporate tax loophole to fund public schools.
Tom and his wife Kat Taylor were early signers of the Giving Pledge, a commitment to give the bulk of their fortune to good causes before they die. Tom’s dedication to doing what is right comes from his parents. His father was a lawyer who prosecuted Nazis at the Nuremberg Trials; his mother was a journalist and teacher who volunteered to teach prisoners in New York City jails. Tom says his parents showed him the power of having the courage to do the right thing. Their greatest lesson, he says, was that our actions speak louder than our words – what we do is more important than what we say.
Tom Steyer 2020 Presidential Campaign Announcement Video
Tom Steyer Announces Candidacy for President: “I am running to end corruption of our democracy by corporations and give more power to the American people.
GILLIBRAND BUS TOUR TO HIGHLIGHT TRUMP'S BROKEN PROMISES TO RUSTBELT VOTERS
Two-day bus tour starts July 11th in Pittsburgh & ends July 12th in Lansing, MI
This Thursday, Senator Gillibrand will kick off the “Trump Broken Promises Tour,” a two-day, three-state bus tour that will highlight President Trump’s broken promises to the American people on specific issues.The tour will include stops in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan—three states that President Barack Obama carried twice, but narrowly went for President Trump in 2016.
“The ‘Trump Broken Promises Tour,’ will shine a bright light on the president’s abject failure to keep his word to the American people on kitchen table issues that impact their lives each day,” said Senator Gillibrand. “We’ll head to Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan to highlight Trump’s empty promises on issues like drug prices, jobs and gun violence prevention with policy solutions that will actually deliver for working people. To beat President Trump, you have to have the courage and toughness to go toe-to-toe with him and call out his lies on the issues. That’s what this tour is about.”
THURSDAY, JULY 11
Pittsburgh Roundtable Event: Roundtable with health care workers to discuss the pharmaceutical industry and rising prescription drug prices Time: 10:00 - 11:15am Location: Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place- Conference Room, 3454 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Mahoning Valley Roundtable Event: Roundtable with elected officials, local mayors and activists to discuss outsourcing and layoffs experienced by the community Time: 1:30 - 2:45pm Location: Cassese's MVR, 410 N Walnut St, Youngstown, OH 44505
Cleveland Roundtable Event: Roundtable with retirees to discuss the harm the Trump administration has inflicted on seniors, and her plans to protect Social Security Time: 5:00-6:00pm Location: Cleveland Public Library Downtown, Stokes Wing, Conference Room C, 525 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114
FRIDAY, JULY 12
Oakland County Town Hall Event: Senator Gillibrand will attend a town hall to discuss gun violence prevention with Oakland County residents and activists Time: 10:15am-12:15pm Location: Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Flint Event: Senator Gillibrand will meet with Pastor Chris Martin, Mayor Karen Weaver, and Flint residents Time: 2:00pm-4:30pm Location: To Be Announced
Lansing Meet & Greet Event: Senator Gillibrand will meet with voters and deliver remarks Time: 6:40pm-8:00pm Location: Lansing Brewing Company, 518 E Shiawassee St, Lansing, MI 48912
YOUNGSTOWN, OH- Congressman Tim Ryan will be visiting Spartanburg and Greenville tomorrow. Here is the Congressman's public schedule in South Carolina (All Local Times):
Tuesday, July 9
9AM- Meeting with South Carolina State Senator Glenn Reese (Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Owned by Senator Reese- 354 N Church St, Spartanburg, SC 29303)
11AM- Meeting with Local Residents in Highland (Norris Ridge Apartments- 100 W Imperial St, Spartanburg, SC 29306)
12:15PM- Downtown Greenville Meet & Greet (130 S Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601)
1:30PM- Lunch with Local Pastors and Activists, including civil rights leader Dr. Grady Butler (OJ's Diner- 907 Pendleton St, Greenville, SC 29601)
3PM- Tour of the West Greenville community with Rev. Courtney L. Adams of the Israel Metropolitan CME Church (1709, 307 N Calhoun St, Greenville, SC 29601)
5:30PM- Fundraiser for Carrie Counton, SC Candidate for State House (Home of Lucille and Kurt Herwald, 701 E McBee Avenue, Greenville, SC)
TRUMP CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCES RALLY THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 - CINCINNATI, OH
New York, NY – Today, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. announced that President Trump and Vice President Pence will host a Keep America Great rally on Thursday, August 1 at 7:00 pm EDT at U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, OH. This is the 29th rally that President Trump has held in Ohio and the fourth rally in Cincinnati since he first began his race for president in June, 2015. “President Trump looks forward to celebrating his achievements with the great men and women of Ohio,” said Michael Glassner, Chief Operating Officer of Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. “With a stunning 224,000 jobs created in June, 3.1% wage growth over the last year, and unemployment at its lowest point since 1969, President Trump continues to reach new economic heights and create opportunity for Americans across the nation.”
Thursday, August 1, 7:00 PM (EDT): Cincinnati, OH
President Trump and Vice President Pence will hold an event at U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio.
U.S. Bank Arena 100 Broadway Street Cincinnati, OH 45202
General Admission Doors open at 4:00 PM (EDT) for General Admission.
DUBLIN, CA – Congressman Eric Swalwell announced Monday that he has ended his campaign for President of the United States.
“I ran for President to win and make a difference in our great country — a difference on issues of the future such as finding cures for our deadliest and most debilitating diseases, taking on the student loan debt crisis, and ending gun violence. I promised my family, constituents, and supporters that I would always be honest about our chances. After the first Democratic presidential debate, our polling and fundraising numbers weren’t what we had hoped for, and I no longer see a path forward to the nomination. My presidential campaign ends today,” Swalwell said. “But this also is the start of a new passage for the issues on which our campaign ran. I entered this race determined to elevate the issue of gun violence, and at the debate, three top-tier candidates embraced my idea to ban and buy back every single assault weapon in America. Putting this idea and this larger issue of gun violence front and center in the Democratic policy discussion is an accomplishment, dedicated to the students, moms, and other activists who tirelessly demand action to save American lives.”
“I thank my supporters and friends, my staff, and my family for making this journey possible. I’ll never forget the people I met and lessons I learned while travelling around our great nation – especially in the communities most affected by gun violence,” Swalwell continued. “Too many communities feel this pain. But in every community’s grief, I see people who love one another and have inside themselves the grit to get things done to end gun violence once and for all. I will take those lessons back to Congress, serving my friends and neighbors in California’s 15th District while using my seats on the House Intelligence and Judiciary committees to make our nation safer and uphold the rule of law for all Americans.”
SAN ANTONIO, TX (July 8, 2019) – On Monday, July 8, the presidential campaign of former U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary under President Obama and San Antonio Mayor, Julián Castro, announced that as of this morning it has received donations from 130,000 unique donors, a key qualification for the September and October Democratic Primary debates and a metric of grassroots support among voters.
“I’m grateful to all the people who have supported our campaign, helping us reach the first two debates,” said Secretary Julián Castro. “As our message spreads, we gain more and more supporters. I’m going to keep working hard every day to share a positive vision for our future and show that I am the candidate who can beat Donald Trump.”
Secretary Castro recently vaulted into the top five candidates following the first Democratic Primary debate, and is polling even with Mayor Pete Buttigieg in an ABC News/Washington Post poll, at 4 percent. Democratic National Committee requirements for participating in the September and October debates are at least 130,000 unique donors and polling above 2 percent in four qualifying polls since June 28. Secretary Castro has qualified in one poll so far. Additionally, the campaign has met the criteria of receiving 400 donations from at least 20 states.
Secretary Castro is on the second day of a swing through rural Iowa where he talked to a crowd of hundreds of people in Council Bluffs last night and is touring flood-damaged southwest Iowa today to hear from local residents. His campaign announced earlier today seven endorsements from local Iowa leaders.
GILLIBRAND LAUNCHES FIRST ANTI-TRUMP TV AD OF 2020 CYCLE, TARGETING VOTERS IN PA, MI & OH
Tom Steyer Announces Candidacy for President
Congressman Tim Ryan in South Carolina Tomorrow
TRUMP CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCES RALLY THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 - CINCINNATI, OH
SWALWELL ENDS PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
Elizabeth Warren Campaign Raises $19.1 Million in Q2, With an Average Donation of $28
Julián Castro Campaign Announces 130,000 Unique Donors 
