2016 Presidential Campaign Blog

Jeb Bush Statement in Response to President Obama’s Oval Office Address on Terrorism

JEB BUSH’S RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT OBAMA’S ADDRESS ON TERRORISM
 
Miami, FL– Tonight, Governor Bush issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s Oval Office address on terrorism.

“President Obama has finally been forced to abandon the political fantasy he has perpetuated for years that the threat of terrorism was receding.  We need to remove the self-imposed constraints President Obama has placed on our intelligence community and military, and we need to put in place an aggressive strategy to defeat ISIS and radical Islamic terrorism as I have proposed. Unfortunately, neither he nor Hillary Clinton has the resolve to put in place such a strategy.
 
“This is the war of our time. It should not be business as usual. We need a war-time Commander-in-Chief who is ready to lead this country and the free world to victory.”

Rand Paul Responds to President Obama's Address to the Nation

Rand Paul Responds to President Obama's Address to the Nation

WASHINGTON, D.C.-  U.S. Senator and Republican Presidential candidate Rand Paul issued the following statement in response to President Obama's address to the nation:
 
"The President tonight continued his failure of leadership and his outrageous quest to turn a necessary discussion on terrorism and national security into an unnecessary and ineffective gun control debate.

Let me be clear: disarming more law-abiding citizens will not stop mass murderers and terrorists.  We should be advocating for more concealed carry ability for law-abiding Americans and an end to unconstitutional gun-free zones.  
 
Second, we must fully examine and reform our border security, including refugee and visa programs. While the President paid lip service to this fight, he plans to keep the failed, current policies in place and allow tens of thousands of refugees to enter our country.

I couldn't disagree more strongly. Immigration, visas, and refugees from countries with active terror networks must be halted while we determine how to better secure our borders and our people.

Finally, we must stop doing the same foolish things overseas that the President advocated for throughout his remarks. We must stop arming and training the allies of ISIS and al Qaeda.

We should not double down on this failed and dangerous policy that the President called for tonight. We must arm our allies, the Kurds, and insist on Arab boots on the ground for our allies in the region.

There are answers here to make our nation safe, but once again the President seems incapable of finding and implementing them. His administration is focused on gun laws that will not stop terrorists, while pushing policies that will let more of them into the country.  It is 100 percent wrong and proves the need for new leadership in the White House. "

Ted Cruz Statement in Response to President Obama's Remarks from the Oval Office Tonight

CRUZ: If I am elected President, I will direct the Department of Defense to destroy ISIS

HOUSTON, Texas -- Presidential candidate Ted Cruz issued the following statement in response to President Obama's remarks from the Oval Office tonight:

"On December 7, 1941, in response to Pearl Harbor, FDR did not give a partisan speech, rather he called on Americans to unite and 'win through to absolute victory'.

"If I am elected President, I will direct the Department of Defense to destroy ISIS. And I will shut down the broken immigration system that is letting jihadists into our country.

"Nothing President Obama said tonight will assist in either case."

Gov. John Kasich's Response to President Obama's National Remarks on Terrorism

Gov. John Kasich's Response to President Obama's National Remarks on Terrorism
 
Tonight, Ohio Governor John Kasich issued the following statement in response to President Obama's remarks on the recent terrorist attacks:
 
“The President's strategy is not enough.  Without taking the fight to ISIS on the ground, ISIS won’t be defeated.  Since February I’ve been calling for a coalition to do that.  We must stop delaying and do it.  We delayed in helping the Syrian rebels and look where it got us, and when we decided to act it was too little.  Bolder action across the board is needed because our way of life is what’s at stake.  Also, when terrorists threaten us, our response can’t be to target our own constitutional rights.  Our rights aren’t the problem, our unwillingness to act to defeat extremists is the problem.  We need to decisively and aggressively protect our nation and our ideals.  We can’t delay.”

Hillary Clinton To Host Town Halls in Waterloo and Urbandale, Iowa on Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Hillary Clinton To Host Town Halls in Waterloo and Urbandale, Iowa on Wednesday, December 9, 2015
 
Hillary Clinton will make her third trip to the Hawkeye state since the Iowa debate on Wednesday, December 9 to continue her conversation with Iowans about how to make sure all families have the opportunity to get ahead and stay ahead.
 
Clinton will continue to lay out her plan for raising incomes and growing our economy at towns halls. She has said that raising the incomes of hardworking Americans is the defining economic challenge of our time.
 
The Fighting for Us Town Halls in Waterloo and Urbandale are open to the public.
 
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
 
Fighting for Us Town Hall
WHERE: 5 Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, 200 W 4th St, Waterloo
WHEN: 12:45 PM
DOORS OPEN: 11:15 AM

Public RSVP Link
 
Fighting for Us Town Hall
WHERE: Living History Farms, 11121 Hickman Road, Urbandale
WHEN: 4:30 PM
DOORS OPEN: 3:00 PM

Public RSVP Link

Republican Party of Minnesota 2015 State Central Committee Meeting Straw Poll Results. Ted Cruz 31.8%, Marco Rubio 16.3%

RPM Statement On The 2015 State Central Committee Meeting

Monticello, Minn. – Today the Republican Party of Minnesota held their annual State Central Committee Meeting. During the meeting, the RPM launched its “Red to the Roots” program and “Opportunity in Action” outreach initiative. After adjourning, the Party released the presidential preference survey results online.

Chairman Keith Downey released the following statement:
“It’s a great time to be a Republican and we have seen that here at the State Central Committee Meeting. Today we launched our ‘Red to the Roots’ program and ‘Opportunity in Action’ outreach initiative. Both will help us be successful in the 2016 elections. We were excited to hear from Republican leaders and to see the results of our presidential preference survey. The results were close but Ted Cruz came in for the win. We can’t wait to see what the results will be on caucus night!”
Who is your choice for the Republican presidential nomination?

Out of 283 votes the results are as follows:

• Ted Cruz: 31.8%
• Marco Rubio: 16.3%
• Carly Fiorina: 11.7%
• Donald Trump: 10.2%
• Rand Paul: 9.9%
• Ben Carson: 8.1%
• Undecided: 6.7%
• Jeb Bush: 1.4%
• Chris Christie: 1.4%
• John Kasich: 1.1%
• Mike Huckabee: .7%
• Rick Santorum: .7%
• Jim Gilmore: 0%
• Lindsey Graham: 0%
• George Pataki: 0%

Bernie Sanders to Visit Iowa on December 12-13, 2015 *Updated

Bernie Sanders to Visit Iowa on December 12-13, 2015 *Updated

DES MOINES, Iowa -- U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders will hold town meetings and forums across Iowa. The Democratic Party presidential candidate will discuss a wide range of issues including caring for our veterans and concerns in regards to senior care. In addition, Sanders will hold a town forum to specifically address racial injustice and prison reform in Anamosa, Iowa, the site of Anamosa State Penitentiary, a maximum security male prison.

Saturday, December 12, 2015

10:00 a.m. Anamosa Forum on Racial Justice and Prison Reform, Strawberry Hill Elementary School, 203 Hamilton St, Anamosa, 52205
Information for the public: Doors open at 9:30 a.m. This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are strongly encouraged.

1:00 p.m.  Clinton Town Meeting, Clinton Middle School, 1350 14th St. NW, Clinton, 52732
Information for the public: Doors open at 12:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are strongly encouraged.

4:00 p.m. Dubuque Town Meeting, Grand River Center, 500 Bell St, Dubuque, 52001
Information for the public: Doors open at 3:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are strongly encouraged.

7:30 p.m. Waterloo Town Meeting, Waterloo West High School, 425 E. Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo, 50702
Information for the public: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are strongly encouraged.

Sunday, December 13, 2015

11:00 a.m. Church Service, Mount Carmel Baptist, 805 Adams St, Waterloo, 50703

12:15 p.m. Meet and Greet with Volunteers, Waterloo Field Office, 217 W. 4th St, Waterloo, 50701

2:15 p.m. Round Table Discussion with Veterans, Cornell College
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3:00 p.m. Mount Vernon Town Meeting at Cornell College, Richard and Norma Small Multi-Sport Center, Gymnasium, 835 1st St. W, Mount Vernon, 52314
Information for the public: Doors open at 2:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are strongly encouraged.

6:00 p.m. Meet and Greet with Volunteers, Davenport Field Office, 736 Federal St, Suite 2101, Davenport, 52801

 

Diner Stop with Rand Paul in Nashua, New Hampshire on Saturday, December 12, 2015

Diner Stop with Rand Paul in Nashua, New Hampshire on Saturday, December 12, 2015

When:
Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 9:00 AM (EST)

Where:
Norton's Classic Cafe
233 Main Street
Nashua, NH 03060

Hosted By:
Rand Paul for President

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/diner-stop-nashua-nh-tickets-19871692768

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Ted Cruz for President Launches Two New Ads in Iowa “Endorsement” and “Dangerous”

Ted Cruz for President Launches Two New Ads in Iowa
Both Ads will first air during the Michigan State vs. Iowa Big-10 Championship Game

HOUSTON, Texas – Cruz for President campaign today announced two new 30-second ads, “Endorsement” and “Dangerous,” highlighting Cruz’s proven record as a courageous conservative fighting to strengthen and defend America.
 
“Endorsement” features Iowa Congressman Steve King who recently endorsed Cruz and says “he understands that we need to defeat Islamic jihad, pay down our national debt, and strengthen our families.” In “Dangerous,” Cruz outlines his approach to defeating radical Islamic terrorism: “We’ll rebuild our military. We’ll kill the terrorists. And every Islamic extremist will know, if you wage jihad against us, you’re signing your death warrant.”
 
Both ads, part of a two-week Iowa statewide buy, will first air during the Big-10 Championship Game between Michigan State and Iowa. The two ads are part of a six-figure media buy in Iowa that includes digital and radio.
 
Ad Scripts:
Cruz for President
 
“Endorsement”
:30 TV
 
KING: For over a year now, my regular prayer has been that God would raise up a leader whom He will use to restore the soul of America.
 
One of them has been standing at my side time after time, and it was Senator Ted Cruz.
 
He understands that we need to defeat Islamic jihad, pay down our national debt, and strengthen our families.
 
February 1st, do your duty for God and country, come to caucus and support Ted Cruz for President of the United States.
 
CRUZ: I’m Ted Cruz and I approved this message.
 
“Dangerous”
:30 TV
 
CRUZ: Under President Obama and Secretary Clinton, the world is more dangerous, and America is less safe.
 
If I’m elected to serve as Commander-in-Chief, we won’t cower in the face of evil. America will lead.
 
We’ll rebuild our military. We’ll kill the terrorists. And every Islamic extremist will know, if you wage jihad against us, you’re signing your death warrant.
 
And under no circumstances will I ever apologize for America.
 
I’m Ted Cruz, and I approved this message.

Town Hall with Gov. John Kasich in Merrimack, New Hampshire on Thursday, December 10, 2015

Town Hall with Gov. John Kasich in Merrimack, New Hampshire on Thursday, December 10, 2015

When:
Thursday, December 10, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST)

Where:
Merrimack American Legion, NH Post 98
43 Baboosic Lake Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054

Hosted By:
Kasich for America

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/merrimack-town-hall-w-gov-john-kasich-tickets-19732019000

Event Details:

Please join Ohio Gov. John Kasich for a special Town Hall event in Merrimack!

Tickets are not required for this event but we'd appreciate your RSVP. Thank you!

Doors Open: 7:30pm
Program Begins: 8:00pm