2016 Presidential Campaign Blog

Governor John Kasich to visit Mackinac Island, Michigan on Saturday, September 19, 2015

Governor John Kasich to visit Mackinac Island, Michigan on Saturday, September 19, 2015

Event:  Oakland Economic Brunch
Time:   11:00 am
Location:  The Jockey Club at the Grand Stand, 286 Grand Avenue, Mackinac Island, MI

Event: Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference Luncheon
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: The Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, MI
 
Event:  Kasich for America Reception
Time:  3:00 pm
Location:  Cawthorne's Village Inn, 1304 Hoban Street, Mackinac Island, MI

Town Hall Meeing with Governor John Kasich in Goffstown, New Hampshire on Friday, October 2, 2015

Town Hall Meeing with Governor John Kasich in Goffstown, New Hampshire on Friday, October 2, 2015

When:
Friday, October 2, 2015 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM (EDT)

Where:
Odd Fellows Hall
42 Mountain Road
Goffstown, NH 03045

Hosted By:
Kasich for America

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/town-hall-meeing-with-governor-john-kasich-goffstown-tickets-18690416539

Event Details:

Join Gov. John Kasich for a Town Hall Meeting in Goffstown NH.

Friday, October 2nd at the Odd Fellow's Hall, 42 Mountain Road in Goffstown.

Doors open 11:30AM, event begins 12:00PM.

John Kasich Manchester, New Hampshire Headquarters Grand Opening Party on Friday, October 2, 2015

John Kasich Manchester, New Hampshire Headquarters Grand Opening Party on Friday, October 2, 2015

When:
Friday, October 2, 2015 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (EDT)

Where:
Team Kasich NH Headquarters
225 Eddy Road
Manchester, NH 03102

Hosted By:
Kasich for America

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/team-kasich-nh-manchester-hq-grand-opening-party-tickets-18689751550

Event Details:

Join Gov. John Kasich and Sen. John E. Sununu in celebrating the Grand Opening of Team Kasich's Manchester Campaign Headquarters!

The office is located at 225 Eddy Road in Manchester NH

October 2, 2015 - Doors open 5:30PM

Come check out the new office, enjoy light refresshments, and good company.

Donald J. Trump Position Paper on the 2nd Amendment and the Right to Keep and Bear Arms

PROTECTING OUR SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS WILL MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN
Donald J. Trump on the Right to Keep and Bear Arms

The Second Amendment to our Constitution is clear.  The right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed upon.  Period.
 
The Second Amendment guarantees a fundamental right that belongs to all law-abiding Americans.  The Constitution doesn't create that right - it ensures that the government can't take it away.  Our Founding Fathers knew, and our Supreme Court has upheld, that the Second Amendment's purpose is to guarantee our right to defend ourselves and our families.  This is about self-defense, plain and simple.
 
It's been said that the Second Amendment is America's first freedom.  That's because the Right to Keep and Bear Arms protects all our other rights.  We are the only country in the world that has a Second Amendment.  Protecting that freedom is imperative.  The plan to protect this freedom can be viewed here: https://www.donaldjtrump.com/positions/second-amendment-rights

Rick Santorum Campaign Announces Expansion of Campaign Communications and Research Team

Rick Santorum Campaign Announces Expansion of Campaign Communications and Research Team

VERONA, PA - Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) has announced the expansion of his campaign communications and research team.

Rick Santorum said: "I am proud to announce the formation and expansion of my 2016 presidential campaign communications team.  Our team is made up of an exceptionally qualified group of professionals who are committed to one united goal of fighting for hardworking American families.  I am blessed to have such a strong and experienced team at the ready, prepared to help lead our campaign to victory next November."

The following staff additions will work with Santorum's senior advisors John Brabender (Senior Campaign Strategist) and Matt Beynon (National Communications Director).  Future advisories will be issued as additional staff and advisors join the Santorum Team.

Ian Patrick Hines - Digital Strategy Director

The Beag Co.'s president and sole founder, Ian takes a lead role in client strategy, website design, and responsive web development.  From 2012-2013 Ian worked at NationBuilder, where he served as an in-house product expert. Since leaving the company in 2013, Hines launched more than 70 different client websites on the platform and become a leading voice on digital strategy in conservative politics.

Megan Howie - Digital Media Advisor

Megan Howie has extensive digital marketing and branding experience working with leading corporate and political entities.  Howie has spent time at industry-leading companies like AOL, where she oversaw digital strategy across several online departments, and the Pittsburgh Steelers.  In the political arena, Howie's clients have included Congressmen Todd Young and Luke Messer, the National Federation of Independent Business and the New York Republican Party.

Melissa Young - Grassroots Communications Director

Melissa Young has over two decades of campaign experience at the local, state, and federal level.  As Grassroots Communications Director, Young will serve as the campaign's liaison to the campaign's 50-state network of grassroots activist.  Young first worked for Santorum when he was a member of the House of Representatives, later working in his United States Senate office.  During his 2012 campaign, Melissa played a key role on Santorum's South Carolina team in the run-up to the South Carolina primary.  In between, Melissa worked on two presidential campaigns and several statewide political and advocacy campaigns. 

Ted Cruz for President Announces 500th Member Among State Leadership Teams

Ted Cruz for President Announces 500th Member Among State Leadership Teams
Cruz leads the pack in number of grassroots activists across the country

HOUSTON, Texas – Today, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, announced that South Carolina State Representative Wendy Nanney became the 500th member among state leadership teams he is building across the country. These groups include hundreds of county leaders, small business owners, Tea Party leaders, conservative and liberty activists, pastors, current and former legislators, and pro-life and pro-family leaders across the country. Now numbering more than 500 members across 17 states, Cruz by far leads the pack in the number of activists who have committed to support and work for a GOP presidential candidate.
 
“We need a leader that has a proven record of fighting for conservative principles and someone who will defend those Americans who have been hardest hit by this administration’s disastrous policies,” said Rep. Nanney, who was also tapped as a co-chair of Cruz’s South Carolina Leadership Team. “That person is Ted Cruz and I am excited to be part of this team.”
 
“I am thrilled by the outpouring of support we’re seeing across the country,” said Sen. Cruz. “With this team we are ready to compete and reignite the promise of America. We have leaders who will work to spread the message of consistent conservatism and stand up to career politicians in both parties and get us back to the principles upon which this nation was founded.”
 
Cruz has built strong teams in each of the early primary and caucus states, as well as a number of states that will vote in the so-called “SEC primary” on March 1st. Cruz has already demonstrated the ability to raise the most "hard money" in the race, and is one of the only candidates to show positive movement in recent polls. Combined with his success in organizing teams across the country, Cruz is well-equipped to effectively compete for the long haul of the primary and into the general election.  
 

South Carolina Democratic Party and Congressman James E. Clyburn to Host Presidential Candidates Forum on November 6, 2015

South Carolina Democratic Party and Congressman James E. Clyburn to Host Presidential Candidates Forum on November 6, 2015
Event to Air on MSNBC

Columbia, SC – Today, The South Carolina Democratic Party and Congressman James E. Clyburn announced plans to host a forum for Democratic Presidential Primary candidates November 6 at Winthrop University ahead of South Carolina’s First in the South Primary on February 27. MSNBC will serve as the official media partner for this event.

“We’re thrilled to provide an opportunity for candidates to speak to South Carolina voters,” said SCDP Chair Jaime Harrison. “This forum will allow candidates to share their visions for our country and show that Democrats are focused on giving working and middles class families an opportunity to succeed.”

“I often discuss the importance of South Carolina hosting the First in the South primary and adding a Presidential Forum to the calendar adds another component to the important discussion going on during this election cycle,” said Congressman James E. Clyburn. “This forum will give candidates an additional opportunity to focus on the issues that matter to voters in South Carolina and highlight the diversity of the Democratic Party.”

Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz added “I’m thrilled that the South Carolina Democratic Party and Congressman Clyburn are hosting this important Democratic presidential candidate forum and that we were able to help.  This will be one of many opportunities to hear from our party’s candidates.  While Democrats are talking about strengthening the middle class and their plans to move the country forward, Republicans are promising to take us backward to the failed trickle down policies of the past.  Our candidates will continue to make that contrast clear in South Carolina.”

Additional details about times, locations, partnerships, and tickets will be announced soon.

Rand Paul for President Announces South Carolina Grassroots Leadership Team

Rand Paul for President Announces South Carolina Grassroots Leadership Team

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Rand Paul for President today announced 50 South Carolina Grassroots Leaders composed of public officials, business leaders, and activists who will help Sen. Rand Paul succeed in the Palmetto State on the road to the White House.  

Sen. Paul's consistent message of limited government resonates with grassroots leaders across South Carolina. These grassroots leaders represent the growing excitement for a leader who will protect our liberty, rein in the corrupt Washington Machine and return power back to the people.

"Sen. Rand Paul is a different kind of Republican. He is the only candidate who can expand the Republican party with the constitutional conservative principles of limited government and expanded personal liberty. Sen. Paul's record matches his rhetoric with proposals such as his Fair and Flat Tax plan, criminal justice reforms, and common-sense foreign policy," State Senator Tom Davis said. American's are tired of corrupt politicians who will say anything to get elected, and Sen. Rand Paul is our only hope in changing the status quo.  I am proud to Stand with Rand as his South Carolina State Co-Chairman.  Together, we will spread the message of liberty across the Palmetto State, and defeat the Washington Machine."
 
The South Carolina Grassroots Leaders supporting Rand Paul for President include:

State Senator Tom Davis, Beaufort - State Senator and Rand Paul for President State Co-Chairman
State Representative Mike Pitts, Laurens - State Representative
Stewart Jones, Laurens- County Councilman, Laurens
Mike Seekings, Charleston - City Councilman, Charleston
Bill Woosley, Charleston - Mayor, James Island
Josh Stokes, Charleston - Town Councilman, James Island
Kevin Thomas, Fairfield - Former Chairman, Fairfield Republican Party
Steven O'Conner, Aiken- Grassroots Leader
Mark Roberts, Aiken- Physician & Grassroots Leader
Dr. Mike Vasovski, Aiken - Physician & Ron Paul S.C. State Chair 2012
Reb Zusha Kalet, Beaufort - Rabbi
Chris Feuers, Beaufort - Grassroots Leader
Aldo Napoli, Berkeley - Grassroots Leader
Andrew Tsafos, Berkeley - Grassroots Leader
Dr. Marcelo Hochman, Charleston - Physician
Jason Clouse, Charleston - Grassroots Leader
Derek Duncan, Charleston - Grassroots Leader
Duffy Lewis, Charleston- Former Charleston County GOP 2nd Vice Chairman, Grassroots Leader
Regina Derr, Chester - Grassroots Leader
Brandon Derr, Chester - Grassroots Leader
Timothy Derby, Dillon- Small business owner, Grassroots Leader
Kelly Sauls, Dillon - Grassroots Leader
Chip Nimmich, Dorchester - Veteran & Grassroots Leader
Albert Tskanikas, Dorchester- Grassroots Leader
D.J. Tucker, Dorchester - Grassroots Leader
Angel Tucker, Dorchester - Grassroots Leader
Charles Cantrell, Dorchester- Grassroots Leader
Kim Cantrell, Dorchester - Grassroots Leader
Ross Kuenzle, Georgetown - Grassroots Leader
Brandon Oberle, Greenville- Small business owner, Grassroots Leader
Dan Pope, Greenville - Chairman of Pints for Liberty, Grassroots Leader
Steve Hoffman, Horry - Grassroots Leader
John Katsanos, Horry - Grassroots Leader
Jennifer Sharp, Kershaw - Grassroots Leader
Les Jones, Laurens - Grassroots Leader
Jason Farmer, Lexington- Grassroots Leader
Isaac Goble, Newberry- Small business owner, Grassroots Leader
Jay Salter, Newberry- Grassroots Leader
Chris Spangenberg, Pickens  - Grassroots Leader
Chris Barczak, Richland- Small business owner, Grassroots Leader
Ryan Blanks, Richland- Grassroots Leader
Chase Floyd, Richland - Grassroots Leader
Daniel Hotchkiss, Richland- Grassroots Leader
Bill Bledsoe, Spartanburg- Grassroots Leader
Robbie Bowen, Spartanburg - Grassroots Leader
Robert Rosia, Spartanburg- Grassroots Leader
Erika Ritchey, Spartanburg- Grassroots Leader
Robert Ritchey, Spartanburg- Grassroots Leader
Kevin Wolf, Sumter - Grassroots Leader
Mike Wallace, York- Reverend

Ben Carson Book Tour Events in Ames, Des Moines, Waterloo, & Dubuque, Iowa on October 24, 2015

Ben Carson Book Tour Events in Ames, Des Moines, Waterloo, & Dubuque, Iowa on October 24, 2015

October 24, 2015

Ames, Iowa

Books-A-Million  1200 South Duff Ave.
          Time:  10:00AM|
 
Des Moines, Iowa

Barnes & Noble  4550 University Avenue
          Time:  1:00PM|

Waterloo, Iowa

Barnes & Noble  1518 Flammang Drive
          Time:  4:30PM|

Dubuque, Iowa

River Lights  1098 Main Street
          Time:  8:00PM|

Donald Trump Speaks at Urbandale High School in Urbandale, Iowa on Saturday, September 19, 2015

Donald Trump Speaks at Urbandale High School in Urbandale, Iowa on Saturday, September 19, 2015

When:
Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (CDT)

Where:
Barton Field (Urbandale HS Football Field)
7111 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322

Hosted By:
Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/donald-trump-speaks-at-urbandale-high-school-tickets-18669387641
Event Details:

Donald Trump has accepted the invitation from the 2016 Senior government class to discuss issues facing our country.  The entire Urbandale High School and the public is invited to attend the rally.