2016 Presidential Campaign Blog

Hillary Clinton TV Ad "Standing"

New Testimonial TV Ad by Charleston Reverend: Clinton “Standing With President To Get Stronger Gun Laws”
 
Hillary for America will begin airing a new ad, called “Standing,” this weekend featuring a testimonial from Reverend Anthony Thompson of Charleston, South Carolina, who lost his wife in the Charleston massacre. In the ad, Reverend Thompson makes the case that Hillary Clinton is “standing with the President to get stronger gun laws so no family has to go through anything like this again.” Kevin Singleton and Denise Quarles, two of Myra Thompson's children, recently shared their story on why our country should act to address gun violence.
 
The ad will begin airing statewide in South Carolina starting this weekend.

Hillary Clinton Statement on Endorsement of Congressional Black Caucus PAC

Hillary Clinton Statement on Endorsement of Congressional Black Caucus PAC

Hillary Clinton released the following statement after earning the endorsement of the Congressional Black Caucus PAC . The CBC PAC is the political arm of the Congressional Black Caucus, and works to increase the number of African Americans in the United States Congress

I’m honored to have earned the endorsement of the Congressional Black Caucus PAC, which has been fighting for enduring progress for almost 50 years. The CBC PAC knows we need to elect a President who can take on all parts of the job and build on the progress we’ve made under President Obama—not let it get ripped away.

In America today, nearly one in three African-American men faces the prospect of prison in their lifetimes. African-American women working full time on average earn 60 cents for every dollar a white man earns. African Americans are nearly three times more likely to be denied a mortgage as whites. And African-American children are 500 percent more likely to die from asthma than white kids.
As the “conscience of Congress”, the CBC and its members fight for progress every day for African Americans and for all hardworking people in this country. They are working to give 35 million working people a raise by increasing the minimum wage, and to protect all Americans’ sacred and hard-won right to vote. They are working tirelessly to help get more African-American candidates elected and, thanks to their efforts, more African Americans are serving in the United States Congress today than ever before.

I have been proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with my close friends in the CBC in these fights.  As a Senator from New York, I partnered with CBC members on bills to ban racial profiling, prosecute hate crimes, and promote equal pay for women. As Secretary of State, I created the Global Diaspora Forum, which helps Americans of African descent build partnerships with the countries their ancestors came from.

The stakes in this election couldn’t be higher. African Americans can’t wait for solutions—they need results now.  We need a President who can stand up to the Republicans and win.  I’ll take on the gun lobby to address the epidemic of gun violence. I’ll take on the Republicans who are disenfranchising voters and rolling back voting rights. And I pledge a new and comprehensive commitment to equity and opportunity for communities of color. That means reforming our criminal justice system and rebuilding the bonds of trust between our communities and our law enforcement officials. But it also means making major new investments to create jobs, to make it easier to start and grow a small business, to end redlining in housing, and to build reliable public transit systems.

President Bill Clinton to Headline ‘Early Vote’ Organizing Event in Georgia on Saturday February 13, 2016

President Bill Clinton to Headline ‘Early Vote’ Organizing Event in Georgia on Saturday February 13, 2016
 
ATLANTA, GA - President Bill Clinton will travel to the metro Atlanta area on Saturday, February 13th for an ‘Early Vote’ organizing event to campaign for Hillary Clinton. At the event, he will outline the key issues at stake in the March 1st primary and mobilize Georgians to vote early now through February 26th.  
 
President Clinton knows better than anyone that Hillary Clinton has a long history of fighting to move our country forward, and has the experience and strength to get results. From her tireless efforts on behalf of women and families to her support for college affordability, health care access, and acting on gun violence, Hillary Clinton has the right priorities to help Georgia families get ahead.
 
WHEN: Saturday February 13th 2016 at 2:00 PM
WHO: President Clinton Will Speak at an ‘Early Vote’ Organizing Event
WHERE: North Clayton High School, 1525 Norman Dr, College Park, GA 30349
DOORS OPEN:  1:00pm
Public RSVP HERE

Hillary Clinton to Host "Corridor of Opportunity" Town Hall in Denmark, South Carolina on Friday, February 12, 2016

Hillary Clinton to Host "Corridor of Opportunity" Town Hall in Denmark, South Carolina on Friday, February 12, 2016

On Friday, February 12, Hillary Clinton will be visiting Denmark, SC for a "Corridor of Opportunity" town hall to discuss the disparities facing South Carolinians and communities of color.  Clinton will outline her plans to build on President Obama's agenda. Bamberg County is in the I-95 corridor, which includes the state’s poorest rural school districts.

Hillary Clinton has a long history of fighting for children and criminal justice reform in South Carolina. In the 1970s, Clinton came to South Carolina for the Children's Defense Fund to help investigate the living conditions of teenagers held in adult jails. The Children's Defense Fund led the effort to separate these young people from adult prisons, including children in Bamberg County.

This event is open to the public.

"Corridor of Opportunity Town Hall" with Hillary Clinton
Where: Denmark-Olar Elementary School located at 1459 Soloman Blatt Blvd in Denmark, SC 29042
When: 3:00 PM
Doors Open: 1:30 PM
Public RSVP Here

President Bill Clinton to Hold Organizing Event in Riviera Beach, Florida on Monday, February 15, 2016

President Bill Clinton to Hold Organizing Event in Riviera Beach
 
On Monday, February 15, President Clinton will make a campaign stop in Florida to campaign for Hillary Clinton, where he will attend a grassroots event in Palm Beach County.
 
President Clinton will lay out the case for why Hillary Clinton is the only candidate who has the experience to do all aspects of the job and make a real difference in the lives of Florida families. He’ll discuss why her lifetime of experience fighting for families, getting results, and her commitment to stopping Republicans from ripping away the progress that we've made make her the fighter Floridians need in the White House.
 
President Clinton will participate in a grassroots organizing event in Riviera Beach
 
WHEN: Monday, February 15th, 2016 at 2:00 PM
                  Doors open at 12:30 PM
 
WHERE: Port of Palm Beach, Cruise Terminal, One East 11th Street, Riviera Beach, FL 33404

Hillary for Minnesota to Hold Phone Bank at Official Opening of Headquarters in Minneapolis on Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Hillary for Minnesota to Hold Phone Bank at Official Opening of Headquarters in Minneapolis on Wednesday, February 10, 2016
 
Minneapolis, MN -- Hillary Clinton's campaign opened its Minneapolis office today, which will serve as a headquarters for the Hillary for Minnesota campaign. The office will be a hub for organizing activity in the Twin Cities, with organizers, fellows, and volunteers planning and launching voter registration drives, phone banks, and canvasses from it. Tonight, organizers and volunteers will hold a phone bank to share how Hillary has fought for them and encourage Minnesotans to get out and caucus on March 1st.
 
“Hillary for Minnesota has been active in the state since day one, and we're thrilled to call this office home," said Hillary for Minnesota State Director Scott Hogan. "The energy, excitement, and outpouring of support we have seen from Minnesotans gives me great optimism about the direction of our campaign and our country. We continue to build our team of progressive fighters, and we are making significant progress building a winning coalition of voters in the state."
 
WHO: Hillary for Minnesota Organizers and Volunteers
 
WHAT: Hillary for Minnesota Official Minneapolis Office Opening and Phone Bank
 
WHERE: 708 S 10th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404

WHEN: Wednesday, February 10, 2016; 6:30pm

President Bill Clinton to Headline ‘Early Vote’ Organizing Event in Tennessee on Thursday, February 11, 2016

President Bill Clinton to Headline ‘Early Vote’ Organizing Event in Tennessee on Thursday, February 11, 2016
 
President Bill Clinton will travel to Tennessee on Thursday, February 11th for an ‘Early Vote’ organizing event in Memphis to campaign for Hillary Clinton, where he will lay out what is at stake in March 1st primary and urge Tennesseans to vote early now through February 23rd.
 
In January of 2017, a new president will walk into the Oval Office and President Clinton knows Hillary Clinton is that tireless fighter Americans need to get things done and protect the progress we’ve made. Hillary Clinton has spent her entire life taking on the toughest fights on behalf of families and children. She will keep American families safe and has a plan to create shared prosperity.
 
Thursday, February 11th
President Clinton Will Speak at an Organizing Event
WHERE: Whitehaven High School, 4851 Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, TN 3811
WHEN: Thursday, February 11th, at 6:30PM
DOORS OPEN: 5:30PM

South Carolina House Minority Leader Todd Rutherford Endorses Hillary Clinton for President

South Carolina House Minority Leader Todd Rutherford Endorses Hillary Clinton for President

With three weeks until the First in the South Democratic Primary, South Carolina House Minority Leader Todd Rutherford (SC-74), one of the highest ranking Democrats in South Carolina, endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, highlighting her dedication to Palmetto State families and commitment to addressing a broken criminal justice system.

"Everyday, I see the reality of lives torn apart by a broken criminal justice system. We need Hillary Clinton in the Oval Office to protect President Obama's progress on law enforcement accountability and reforms to the justice system -- we can't afford to move backwards."

"Hillary understands the concerns of our communities and won't make promises that she can't keep. Unlike Bernie Sanders, Hillary isn't new to issues facing African Americans. She understands the hard truths about systemic inequality that still exists in too many of our cities, which is why she'll never stop fighting for more investments in education, health care and job opportunities.

"We need someone who will always stand with us because the stakes for this election could not be any higher."

Hillary Clinton Returns to Nevada to Get Out the Caucus on February 13-15, 2016 *Updated

Hillary Clinton Returns to Nevada to Get Out the Caucus on Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14, 2016
 
Las Vegas, NV -- Hillary Clinton will travel to Nevada on Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14 , for Get Out the Caucus efforts.
 
In January of 2017, a new president will walk into the Oval Office and Hillary Clinton is that tireless fighter Americans need to get things done and protect the progress we’ve made. Clinton has spent her entire life taking on the toughest fights on behalf of families and children, and she will keep American families safe and has a plan to create shared prosperity.
 

Hillary Clinton Returns to Nevada to Get Out the Caucus

Las Vegas, NV -- Hillary Clinton will campaign in Nevada Saturday, February 13, through Monday, February 15,  hosting Get Out the Caucus events.

With just one week to go before the Nevada caucus on February 20, Hillary Clinton returns to Nevada as the only Democratic candidate who has the lifetime of experience to make a real difference for families

Additional details to come.

Saturday, February 13

GOTC Canvass Kick-Off
WHERE: Painter’s Hall, 1701 Whitney Mesa Dr, Henderson, NV 89014

WHEN: 10:30AM
DOORS OPEN: 9:30AM

Hillary Clinton Holds Get Out the Caucus Events in Nevada on Sunday and Monday
 
Las Vegas, NV -- Hillary Clinton will campaign in Nevada on Sunday, February 14 and Monday, February 15,  hosting Get Out the Caucus events across the state.
 
With less than a week to go before the Nevada caucus on February 20,  Clinton returns to Nevada as the only Democratic candidate who has the lifetime of experience to make a real difference for families
 
On Monday, Clinton will travel to Elko and Reno.
 
Sunday, February 14
 
Meeting with Nevada DREAMer Families
WHEN: 1:30PM
WHERE: 4250 E Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89110
 
Sun City Summerlin Get Out The Caucus Event
WHEN: 7:15PM
WHERE: 9107 Del Web Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89134
DOORS OPEN: 5:15PM
 
Monday, February 15
 
Elko Get Out The Caucus Event
WHEN: 10:00AM
WHERE: Adobe Middle School 3375 Jennings Way, Elko, NV 89801
DOORS OPEN: 8:00AM
 
Women's Health Meeting
WHEN: 12:15PM
WHERE: University of Nevada, Reno , 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89503
 
Reno Get Out The Caucus Event
WHEN: 2:30PM
WHERE: Truckee Meadows Community College  7000 Dandini Boulevard  Reno, NV 89512
DOORS OPEN: 2:30PM

Lt. Governor Tina Smith & Hillary for Minnesota to Launch ‘Woman for Hillary’ in St. Paul on Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Lt. Governor Tina Smith and Hillary for Minnesota to Launch ‘Woman for Hillary’ in St. Paul

St. Paul, MN — A group of prominent female elected officials, grassroots activists, and volunteers will launch ‘Women for Hillary’ in St. Paul today. During the event, they will highlight Clinton's commitment to moving women in Minnesota forward - whether its her proposals for affordable child care, paid family and medical leave, or equal pay Hillary Clinton believes that when women succeed, we all succeed.

Lt. Governor Tina Smith, State Senator Sandy Pappas (SD 65), St. Paul City Councilwoman Amy Brendmoen, Former Deputy Mayor Ann Mulholland, Connie Coleman, and Lauren Beecham will discuss why they believe Clinton is the best choice for Democrats ahead of the March 1st caucus.

Volunteers will sign up to phone bank and door knock for Hillary Clinton.

WHO:
Lt. Governor Tina Smith
State Senator Sandy Pappas
St. Paul City Councilwoman Amy Brendmoen
Former Deputy Mayor Ann Mulholland
Connie Coleman, Wife of St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman
Executive Director of womenwinning, Lauren Beecham
                  
WHEN:
Tuesday, February 9, 2016, 5:00 pm
 
WHERE:
601 Dayton Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55102