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Elizabeth Warren 2020 Exploratory Committee Website

Elizabeth Warren Launches 2020 Exploratory Committee for President

Elizabeth Warren Launches 2020 Exploratory Committee for President

Every person in America should be able to work hard, play by the same set of rules, & take care of themselves & the people they love. That’s what I’m fighting for, & that’s why I’m launching an exploratory committee for president.

John Delaney Statement on DNC Debate Announcement

Delaney Statement on DNC Debate Announcement

FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS, MD – Today the DNC announced plans to host 12 debates during the 2020 presidential primary, beginning in June 2019. In anticipation of a large field, DNC Chair Tom Perez indicated that qualifying candidates would be placed on the stage by random selection in an effort to establish fairness.

Presidential candidate Congressman John K. Delaney (MD-6) releases the following statement:

“Chair Perez is an honorable man and I know that above all else he wants to establish a debate structure that is fair and on-the-level. What we should all want is for the voters to be able to make an informed decision. The details really matter and some details are still to be determined, but it is encouraging that the DNC is really embracing a fair process. Their initial proposal appears to be reasonable.”

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Announces Framework for the 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary Debates

DNC Announces Framework for the 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary Debates

Washington, D.C. -- Since his campaign for chair of the Democratic National Committee, DNC Chair Tom Perez has promised to conduct a presidential primary process that is transparent, fair, inclusive, and puts the party in the best possible position to take back the White House in 2020.

Perez has followed through on this promise by passing historic reforms that have expanded the use of primaries, made caucuses more accessible, reduced the influence of superdelegates, and increased transparency of the DNC’s budget and operations. He is continuing this effort with his approach to the presidential primary debates.

Perez and his team have held more than 80 meetings over the course of many months with a variety of individuals who have knowledge of and experience with the debate process.

Today, Chair Perez is pleased to announce the DNC’s framework for several key elements of the 2020 Democratic presidential primary debate process.

“To win back the presidency in 2020, Democrats must lead with our values. That began with the historic reforms to expand and increase trust in our party, and it will continue by conducting party business fairly, transparently, and inclusively throughout the 2020 primary process,” said Chair Perez. “To that end, we have listened and learned about debate experiences from a wide array of stakeholders.

“My goal in this framework is to give the grassroots a bigger voice than ever before; to showcase our candidates on an array of media platforms; to present opportunity for vigorous discussion about issues, ideas and solutions; and to reach as many potential voters as possible. That is how we will put our nominee in the strongest position possible to defeat Donald Trump, and how we will help elect Democrats up and down the ballot.”

KEY DETAILS OF THE 2020 DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY DEBATE CALENDAR:

• The DNC is announcing 12 presidential primary debates over the course of the 2020 cycle, with six debates in 2019 and six in 2020.
• The first two debates will occur in June and July 2019. After a break in August, there will be one debate per month for the rest of 2019.
• The DNC currently plans to hold its last debate in April of 2020. All early-state debates will be held in 2020.
• The DNC will not bar candidates from participating in forums in which one candidate appears on stage at a time. The DNC will ask candidates to refrain from participating in debates other than the 12 debates sanctioned by the DNC.
• In order to give our candidates a platform to make their case to voters, the DNC will seek to maximize the viewership of each debate.

• The DNC will announce specific dates, locations, sponsors and more in 2019.

• Given the fluid nature of the presidential nominating process, the DNC will continuously assess the state of the race and make adjustments to this process as appropriate, and always transparently.

FOR THE FIRST TWO DEBATES:

• The first two debates will occur in June and July 2019. In order to accommodate a potentially large field of candidates, both may occur over multiple consecutive nights.

• In the event that the qualifying field of candidates requires these debates to be held over multiple nights, the lineup for each night will be determined at random, with qualifying candidates assigned one night per debate. The random selection of candidates will be done publicly.

• In addition to meeting the filing and constitutional requirements to run for President of the United States, candidates will qualify for the first two debates by meeting criteria that include both polling and other objective measures that reflect a candidate’s support, such as grassroots fundraising.

• The specific criteria for the first two debates will be announced in January 2019.

The Republican Party of Minnesota Announces Becky Alery as New Communications Director

The Republican Party of Minnesota Announces Becky Alery as New Communications Director

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Republican Party of Minnesota announces Becky Alery as the organization's new Communications Director, effective January 2, 2019.

Republican Party of Minnesota Chairwoman, Jennifer Carnahan, released the following statement about the organization's new hire:

"We are so excited to have Becky join our organization. She comes to us with great political experience and strong knowledge of the Minnesota market.

Just over ten years ago, Becky got her start in politics as an intern for the Republican Party of Minnesota. Since then, she has worked for the Minnesota State Senate, as Communications Director in Washington for Congressman Tom Emmer and most recently as Campaign Manager for Congressman Jason Lewis.

Bringing an experienced leader like Becky into the infrastructure of the state party will allow the organization to take the communications effectiveness and strategy to the next level, a must in Minnesota."

Alery will lead the overall communications strategy, public relations, email, social media, and messaging for the Republican Party of Minnesota.

Current MN GOP Communications Specialist, Rachael Grooms, is heading back to the Minnesota State Senate where she will resume her role with State Senator Karin Housley.

Co-Chairs of the Milwaukee 2020 DNC Convention Host Committee Announced

Co-Chairs of the Milwaukee 2020 DNC Convention Host Committee Announced
Milwaukee is currently a finalist, along with Houston and Miami, for hosting the convention to be held July 13-16, 2020.

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee 2020 Democratic National Committee Convention Bid Committee announced today the Co-Chairs of the Milwaukee DNC 2020 Host Committee – Senator Tammy Baldwin, Governor-elect Tony Evers, Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, County Executive Chris Abele and Mayor Tom Barrett.

Milwaukee is currently a finalist, along with Houston and Miami, for hosting the convention to be held July 13-16, 2020.
“There is no better place to showcase the Democratic Party’s vision for the future than in Wisconsin,” said Senator Tammy Baldwin. “The Midwest is a critical battleground and will be key to securing a better future for America.”

“The convention represents an immense opportunity for Milwaukee and Wisconsin to be showcased on the world stage,” said Governor-elect Tony Evers. “This is the chance to show off Wisconsin in a way that’s never been done before as a great place to live, work and visit.”

“The DNC Convention presents a tremendous opportunity to build on Milwaukee’s rich history of diversity, inclusion, and innovation,” said Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes. “Our local entrepreneurs and strong neighborhoods are among Milwaukee’s greatest strengths, and a successful Convention that includes these diverse partners will help communities throughout southeast Wisconsin thrive.”

“Milwaukee does not view the Convention as just a four-day event, we view this as a year and a half long opportunity to promote our wonderful city,” said Congresswoman Gwen Moore. “When the eyes of the world are on Milwaukee, we will shine.”

“More people should know that Milwaukee County is an incredible place to live, work and play, and I’m excited for any opportunity to highlight the strength of our people, facilities and community,” said Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele. “When it’s also an opportunity to feature Milwaukee as a place that respects and values all people, a core belief of the Democratic Party – that’s an event I’d be thrilled for us to host.”

“We want the world to know that the leadership in Wisconsin is committed to doing everything we can to bring the Democratic National Convention to Milwaukee in 2020,” said Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. “Milwaukee has so much to offer and this would be a great opportunity to highlight our city to the nation.”

Representatives from the DNC recently conducted a second site visit to the City of Milwaukee. A decision is expected to be made in the first quarter of 2019.

 

RNC Co-Chairman Bob Paduchik to Serve 2020 Trump Campaign as Senior Advisor and Ohio State Chairman

Trump for President, Inc. announces senior leadership appointment
RNC Co-Chairman Bob Paduchik to advise 2020 campaign, lead Ohio to Victory

Washington, DC– Today, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. announced that Bob Paduchik, currently Co-Chairman of the Republican National Committee, will not run for re-election at the RNC but will instead serve as serve the 2020 Trump Campaign as a Senior Advisor and as the Ohio State Chairman for the campaign, a role that Paduchik served with great success in the 2016 campaign. The change will be effective immediately.

“Bob was a tremendous asset to my 2016 campaign and his leadership in the 2020 cycle will help us win again,” said President Donald Trump. “Bob is a total winner.”

“As we take our initial steps towards building out a world class team to reelect President Trump in 2020, we’re delighted to have the advice and counsel of Bob Paduchik for our national strategy,” said Brad Parscale, Campaign Manager for Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. “Bob and his team delivered the best win in Ohio in almost three decades and we need his expertise to ensure victory in this must-have state in 2020,” he concluded.

Response to President Trump Asking for a Primary Challenge by Governor Kasich

Response to President Trump Asking for a Primary Challenge by Governor Kasich

Governor John Kasich strategist, John Weaver, issued the following statement in response to the President asking for a primary challenge by Governor Kasich.

"Be careful what you wish for." - John Weaver, Kasich Strategist

Julián Castro for President Exploratory Committee Website

Julián Castro for President Announces 2020 Exploratory Committee

Julián Castro for President Exploratory Committee

If we want to see a change, we don’t wait for it, we work toward it. Today, more than ever, we must work together to build an America where everyone—no matter who we are or where we come from—can thrive. Working together, I believe we can build a new promise for ourselves and for our future. I’m exploring a candidacy for President in 2020. Sign up here to get updates.

I Know the Promise of America

Growing up in Texas, America wasn’t just my home, my country. It was also a promise — a promise that my family could have a better life.

My grandmother, Victoria, came here when she was seven years old. She never made it past the fourth grade, but she taught her family the value of hard work. Cleaning other people’s houses, taking care of their kids, cooking their food. It wasn’t an easy life. It was her gift to her daughter. And eventually, to my brother and me.

My mom, Rosie — she’s the strongest person I’ve ever known. First in our family to graduate from college. One of the first Chicanas in the history of San Antonio to run for city council. And a single mom. Teaching my brother and me that if you want to make a change in your life, in your community, you don’t wait. You work. “Make your future happen,” she’d say to us.

So we did. My brother and I went to San Antonio public schools, then college, then law school. Two generations after my grandmother arrived here with nothing, my brother was a Member of Congress and I served in President Obama’s cabinet.
That’s America for you. This is a place where dreams can become real.

No matter where we’re from, we’re united by the same daily needs — a good job, a good education for our kids, good health care, an affordable place to live. The need to be acknowledged for our contributions, not for our gender or who we love. We all hope our children have clean air to breathe and clean water to drink. We all hope they can worry about their studies, not their safety.

So, I’m taking a lesson from my mother — if we want to see a change in this country, we don’t wait. We work. We make our future happen.

I’ve spent the last several years traveling around America and listening to people’s concerns. Mothers from Arizona, college students in Iowa, teachers in Florida. It doesn’t matter where we come from — we want the same things. We want to do right by our families. We want America to keep its promises. And I believe we can.

I believe we can make a promise to the next generations: that if you do the work to go to college, you should graduate without a mountain of debt.

I believe we can make a promise to our seniors: that you can count on a life of dignity after you’ve spent your life providing for your family.

I believe we can make a promise to our planet: that it will still be here for our children’s children’s children to enjoy.

I believe we can make a promise to people with black and brown skin, people who wear turbans and hijabs and yarmulkes, that you can walk down the street in your community — in any community — and feel safe.

I believe we can make a promise to all Americans: If you’re sick, you can go to the doctor. If you work hard, your kids can get ahead.

And I believe we can make a promise to immigrants who spend a lifetime imagining how it will feel the day they arrive in America: We have room for you. We welcome you. Our destinies are united.

Americans are ready to climb out of this darkness. We’re ready to keep our promises. And we’re not going to wait — we’re going to work.

That’s why I am exploring a candidacy for President of the United States in 2020. I’ll be talking with folks over the next several weeks and will make an announcement about my plans on January 12, 2019 here in Texas.

I never thought, when I was growing up on the west side of San Antonio, that I would be speaking to you about this today.
My name is Julián Castro and I know the promise of America.