2016 Presidential Campaign Blog

Ted Cruz Cruzin' to Caucus Rally at Johnson County Fairgrounds in Iowa City, Iowa on Sunday, January 31, 2016

Ted Cruz Cruzin' to Caucus Rally at Johnson County Fairgrounds in Iowa City, Iowa on Sunday, January 31, 2016
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When:
Sunday, January 31, 2016 at 1:30 PM (CST)

Where:

Johnson County Fairgrounds
Building C
4265 Oak Crest Hill Rd. SE
Iowa City, IA 52246

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Event Details:

Cruzin' to Caucus

Ted Cruz Rally

1:30pm
 
Johnson County Fairgrounds-- Building C
4265 Oak Crest Hill Rd. SE
Iowa City, IA 52246

Ted Cruz Cruzin' to Caucus Rally at Adventure Community Church in Davenport, Iowa on Sunday, January 31, 2016

Cruzin' to Caucus- Davenport, IA Ted Cruz Rally
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When:
Sunday, January 31, 2016 at 5:15 PM (CST)

Where:
Adventure Community Church
6509 NW Boulevard
Davenport, IA 52806

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Event Details:

Cruzin' to Caucus

Ted Cruz Rally
5:15pm
 
Adventure Community Church
6509 NW Boulevard
Davenport, IA 52806

Ted Cruz Cruzin' to Caucus Retail Stop at Greene County Community Center in Jefferson, Iowa on Monday, February 1, 2016

Ted Cruz Cruzin' to Caucus Retail Stop at Greene County Community Center in Jefferson, Iowa on Monday, February 1, 2016
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When:
Monday, February 1, 2016 at 1:00 PM (CST)

Where:
Greene County Community Center
204 W. Harrison St.
Jefferson, IA 50129

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Event Details:

Cruzin' to Caucus

Ted Cruz Retail Stop
1:00pm
 
Greene County Community Center
204 W. Harrison St.
Jefferson, IA 50129

Ted Cruz Cruzin' to Caucus Retail Stop at Ida Grove Community Rec Center in Ida Grove, Iowa on Saturday, January 30, 2016

Ted Cruz Cruzin' to Caucus Retail Stop at Ida Grove Community Rec Center in Ida Grove, Iowa on Saturday, January 30, 2016

When:
Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 4:30 PM (CST)

Where:
Ida Grove Community Rec Center
311 Barnes St.
Ida Grove, IA 51445
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Event Details:

Cruzin' to Caucus

Ted Cruz Retail Stop
4:30pm
 
Ida Grove Community Rec Center
311 Barnes St.
Ida Grove, IA 51445

Hillary Clinton to Get Out the Caucus in Adel, Iowa on Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Hillary Clinton to Get Out the Caucus in Adel, Iowa on Wednesday, January 27, 2016
 
On Wednesday, January 27, Hillary Clinton will meet with supporters and volunteers at a Get Out the Caucus event in Adel, where she will lay out what is at stake for Iowans in the February 1st caucus.
 
Clinton is the fighter Democrats can trust to stand up to a Republican party that threatens to rip away the progress that’s been made during President Obama’s administration. She has spent her career fighting for children and families and as president she'll continue to get results.
 
Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Adel Get Out the Caucus Event
Where: Adel Family Fun Center, 1526 Greene St, Adel
When: 10:45 AM
Doors Open: 9:30 AM
Public RSVP Here

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst To Join Marco Rubio in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, January 25, 2016

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst To Join Marco Rubio in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, January 25, 2016

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst will be joining Marco Rubio at the rally on Monday, January 25.

"Our nation faces exponential threats, and over the past year, I've had the opportunity to work alongside Marco Rubio on issues critical to our national security," said Senator Joni Ernst. "Marco is not only a strong conservative and a good friend, but someone that I trust to secure our country.  As I have made clear, I will not be endorsing in the caucuses; that is a promise I will maintain to Iowans. On Monday, I look forward to introducing Marco to more Iowans and discussing the important work needed to keep our nation safe and secure."

The previously scheduled town hall in Winterset on Monday morning will be rescheduled for a future date; attendees are encouraged to join Joni and Marco in Des Moines instead.

Event Details:

Monday, January 25, 2016

Des Moines Rally With Marco And Special Guest Sen. Joni Ernst

When: 12:00pm CT, January 25, 2016. Doors open at 11:30am CT.
 
Where: Forte Banquet Center, 615 Third Street, Des Moines, IA

The Council Bluffs, Iowa Daily Nonpareil and New Hampshire Valley News Endorse Gov. John Kasich for President

The Council Bluffs, Iowa Daily Nonpareil and New Hampshire Valley News Endorse Gov. John Kasich for President

"The presidency isn’t an entry-level position, and Kasich clearly has the credentials needed to be the next commander-in-chief," Daily Nonpareil
 
Today newspapers in both Iowa and New Hampshire endorsed Ohio Gov. John Kasich's campaign for President.  In Iowa, the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil wrote that Kasich "offers experience, unity to GOP in need of both," while the Valley News wrote, "Kasich’s experience and electability should appeal to Republicans who actually want to win this fall rather than just blow off steam."
 
Highlights of the Nonpareil's endorsement include:

"Kasich, the second-term governor of Ohio, is clearly the most experienced candidate in the packed GOP field...his record sets him head and shoulders above the field."
 
"Most importantly, he has stressed a message of unity during his campaign stops, and his policies reflect that. He correctly notes that a single political party is unable to govern alone. In a Washington as paralyzed as it is today, his message of hope, rationality and togetherness cannot be discounted."
 
"The presidency isn’t an entry-level position, and Kasich clearly has the credentials needed to be the next commander-in-chief."
 
Read the entire endorsement here.
 
Highlights of the Valley News endorsement include:
 
"Kasich’s experience and electability should appeal to Republicans who actually want to win this fall rather than just blow off steam."
 
"In overwhelmingly winning re-election as governor in 2014, Kasich demonstrated broad appeal across the voter spectrum in a swing state, winning 64 percent of the vote, including 57 percent of younger voters, 69 percent of independents and 60 percent of women."
 
"He is solidly of the tax-cutting, budget-balancing, strong-defense, pro-gun, anti-abortion school of conservative thought. One of his central themes is that power should be drained from Washington and directed back to the states."
 
"Kasich appears to be a pragmatist who leavens his fiscal and social conservatism with compassion and genuine concern for the trials and tribulations of ordinary folks...He has often expressed concern for those he calls “people in the shadows” — the poor, the addicted, the mentally ill, those with developmental disabilities — saying, “The miracle of America doesn’t just apply to the few.”
 
Read the entire endorsement here.
 
The endorsements come a week after Kasich also received a string of strong endorsements from New Hampshire papers as well.  The Nashua Telegraph, Portsmouth Herald, Foster's Daily Democrat and Bow Times all pointed to Kasich's commonsense approach and experience in urging voters to support him in the state's upcoming election.

Mike Huckabee Continues 150-event Iowa Campaign on January 24-26, 2016

Mike Huckabee continues 150-event Iowa campaign whilrwind Sun., Mon. & Tues.

DES MOINES, Iowa—Gov. Mike Huckabee will continue his 150-event January campaign schedule for Iowa, with events tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday.

"Authenticity and conviction matters, and I will never say one thing in Marshalltown, Iowa and another in Manhattan," said Gov. Huckabee. "As others launch nasty attacks, our positive message is resonating and our momentum continues to grow across Iowa with a week remaining before the caucuses."  

Since January 19, Huckabee has held Iowa events every single day, and he will continue campaigning daily in Iowa until the caucuses. Huckabee will be joined by actor, Jim Labriola, often noted for his role in the popular television show "Home Improvement," from January 26—31.

The following are the details of his events.

Sunday, January 24, 2016

EVENT: Iowa Right to Life Presidential Forum
TIME: 1:00—2:00 p.m. CT
LOCATION: African-American Museum
ADDRESS: 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

EVENT: Huckabee Performs with Wooden Nickel Lottery
TIME: 6:00—6:30 p.m. CT
LOCATION: Parlor Pub and Eatery
ADDRESS: 1125 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Monday, January 25, 2016

EVENT: Huckabee Huddle - Protecting our 2nd Amendment
(Note: Gov. Huckabee will shoot firearms at this event)
TIME: noon—1:30 p.m. CT
LOCATION: Midwest Shooting Range
ADDRESS: 1490 Ketelsen Drive, Hiawatha, Iowa

EVENT: Huckabee & Josh Turner performance & rally
TIME: 6:00 p.m. CT (doors open)
LOCATION: Wooly’s
ADDRESS: 504 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

EVENT: Huckabee addresses Faith Baptist Bible College
TIME: 8:30—10:00 a.m. CT
LOCATION: The Nettleton Center, Faith Baptist Bible College
ADDRESS: 1900 NW Fourth St, Ankeny, Iowa

Note: Event is open to the public
EVENT: Huckabee Huddle - Moral Clarity Matters
TIME: 11:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m. CT
LOCATION: Moo’s BBQ
ADDRESS: 103 West 2nd Street North, Newton, Iowa

EVENT: Huckabee holds private roundtable at Vermeer Corporation
TIME: 1:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m. CT
LOCATION: Vermeer Corporation  
ADDRESS: 1210 East Vermeer Road, Pella, Iowa

EVENT: Huckabee Huddle - Moral Clarity Matters
TIME: 4:00—5:00 p.m. CT
LOCATION: Pizza Ranch
ADDRESS: 1709 North Jefferson Way, Indianola, Iowa

EVENT: Huckabee attends ""Prezography: Shooting the President Art Show”
TIME: 6:00—7:00 p.m. CT
LOCATION: Polk County of Heritage Gallery,
ADDRESS: 111 Court Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa

 

Sioux City Journal Endorses Marco Rubio For President

Sioux City Journal Endorses Marco Rubio For President

"Articulate, informed and personable, Rubio delivers winning performances on the campaign trail and in GOP candidate debates. For us, his rise from humble roots inspires and his optimistic, positive message resonates."

Our Opinion: Rubio, Clinton represent best choices in Iowa caucuses

Sioux City Journal
Journal Editorial Board
January 23, 2016
http://bit.ly/1Kx8ZxA

In our view, the 44-year-old Rubio represents one of the brightest lights within today's Republican Party.
Articulate, informed and personable, Rubio delivers winning performances on the campaign trail and in GOP candidate debates. For us, his rise from humble roots inspires and his optimistic, positive message resonates.

Take, for example, this quote from Rubio's book, "American Dreams: Restoring Economic Opportunity for Everyone":

"There is no time in our history I would rather live in than right here, right now. For we are on the eve of a new American Century. The most prosperous and secure era in our nation's history is within our reach. All that is required of us has to do with what those who came before us did: confront our challenges and embrace our opportunities. And when we do, we will leave for our children what our parents left for us: the most exceptional nation in all of human history.”

From life to the Second Amendment to smaller government and less government spending to Obamacare to border security to national security, Rubio meets the conservative test. The Heritage Action for America conservative scorecard, in fact, gives him a 94 percent rating. At the same time, he takes what we believe is a realistic approach to issues such as tax reform, immigration reform and trade with China.

As a U.S. senator and multiple-term member of the Florida Legislature where he served as speaker, majority leader and majority whip, Rubio appreciates and practices the need to, on occasion, work with the other side of the political aisle. In a time of intransigence and paralysis in Washington, an ability to bridge political divides appeals to us.

Finally, we believe Rubio is positioned better than any GOP candidate in the 2016 field to expand the Republican base and draw a diversity of voters from across the political spectrum.

Among GOP candidates who seek the White House this year, Rubio rises to the top as the strongest choice for Republicans.
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Susan Sarandon to Join Bernie Sanders in Mason City, Iowa on Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Susan Sarandon to Join Bernie Sanders in Mason City, Iowa on Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Clinton, IA -- Actress, activist, and humanitarian, Susan Sarandon on Wednesday will join U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders in Mason City for a town meeting. The pair will discuss important issues facing Iowans and the country, including combatting climate change, ensuring equal pay for equal work for women, raising the minimum wage to a living wage and providing healthcare for all.

Here is the itinerary:

Wednesday, January 27
**PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE**
7 p.m. Mason City Town Meeting, Music Man Square, 308 S Pennsylvania Ave, Mason City
Information for the public: Doors open at 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are strongly encouraged.