2016 Presidential Campaign Blog

Former First Lady of Arkansas Janet Huckabee to campaign in Louisiana Tues. & Wed., Aug. 25-26, 2015

Former First Lady of Arkansas Janet Huckabee to campaign in Louisiana Tues. & Wed., Aug. 25-26, 2015

Little Rock, Ark.- Former First Lady of Arkansas and wife of governor and 2016 GOP presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, Janet Huckabee, will campaign in Louisiana Tues. and Wed. of this week. Mrs. Huckabee, a native of Lake Charles, LA, will be availible to speak with credentialed members of the press at each appearance.  In 2008, Huckabee won the Louisiana Republican presidential primary. The following are the details of her stops:

Tues., Aug. 25, 2015

EVENT: Luncheon Meet & Greet with Janet Huckabee, Hosted by City of Central Chamber of Commerce, City of Central Republican Connection, and Rock-it Right Radio
TIME: 12:00 noon CT
LOCATION: Mike Anderson's Seafood
ADDRESS: 14140 Greenwell Springs Road, Central, LA
 
EVENT: Janet Huckabee visits All-in Ministry at Abundant Life Church
TIME: 2:30 p.m. CT
LOCATION: Abundant Life Church
ADDRESS: 206 Edgewood Drive, Denham Springs, LA
 
EVENT: Meet & Greet with Janet Huckabee Hosted by Acadiana Young Republicans and Acadiana Republican Women
TIME: 6:00 p.m. CT
LOCATION: Cafe Vermillionville
ADDRESS: 1304 West Pinhook Road, Lafayette, LA

Wed., Aug. 26, 2015

EVENT: Meet & Greet with Janet Huckabee
TIME: 11:00 a.m. CT
LOCATION: Louisiana College, Granberry Conference Hall
ADDRESS: 1140 College Drive, Pineville, LA

EVENT: Meet & Greet with Janet Huckabee
TIME: 2:00 p.m. CT
LOCATION: Calvary Baptist Church
ADDRESS: 312 Highway 3191, Natchitoches, LA
 
EVENT: Meet & Greet with Janet Huckabee
TIME: 5:30 p.m. CT
LOCATION: First Baptist Bossier
ADDRESS: 2810 East Texas Street, Bossier City, LA

Scott Walker Campaign Announces Liz Christoffersen as New Hampshire Senior Adviser

Team Walker Announces Liz Christoffersen as New Hampshire Senior Adviser

Matthews, N.C. – Team Walker today announced the hire of Granite State political veteran, Liz Christoffersen, as New Hampshire Senior Adviser.

"I am honored to serve as Gov. Walker's Senior Adviser in New Hampshire," said Christoffersen. "I believe we need someone with a proven record of bold, conservative leadership in the White House, and Gov. Walker is the only candidate in the field who has demonstrated that he is unintimidated in the face of great challenges. I am confident that his winning record will be well received in New Hampshire and that we have a path to victory in this state."

Liz Christoffersen holds leadership and activist positions within the New Hampshire Republican Party at the county and local levels. Her political campaign experience includes working as a senior adviser to the Marilinda Garcia for Congress campaign in 2014, Campaign Manager for the John Stephen for Governor in 2010 and New Hampshire Campaign Coordinator for the 2008 New Hampshire Presidential Primary campaign of Fred Thompson. Christoffersen has managed numerous State Senate, House, and many local-level campaigns during her political career in New Hampshire, building a broad base of activist contacts and a positive rapport with legislators and locals throughout the Granite State.

Hillary Clinton to Attend ‘Commit to Vote’ Grassroots Organizing Meeting in Ohio on Thursday, August 27, 2015

Clinton to Attend ‘Commit to Vote’ Grassroots Organizing Meeting in Ohio
 
On Thursday, August 27th, Hillary Clinton will travel to Cleveland, Ohio for a grassroots organizing meeting as part of her efforts to work for every vote and take nothing for granted during this campaign. During the event, Clinton and volunteers will be asking supporters to fill out a “Commit to Vote” card, pledging to vote for Hillary in the Ohio primary next year.
 
This will mark Clinton’s 2nd non-early state organizing event of the campaign, and demonstrates that she is committed to building a grassroots-driven, local infrastructure of volunteers across the country that will help her win the Democratic nomination.
 
Hillary Clinton will speak at a ‘Commit to Vote’ Grassroots Organizing Meeting
 
WHEN: Thursday, August 27th 2015 at 10:00 AM EDT
                       Doors open at 9:00 AM EDT                                       
 
WHERE:    

Tinkham Veale University Center
Case Western University
11308 Bellflower Road
Cleveland, OH 44106

Six Longtime New Hampshire GOP Leaders Endorse Chris Christie for President

Six Longtime New Hampshire GOP Leaders Endorse Chris Christie for President

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Today, Governor Christie received the endorsements of six former elected officials and longtime party leaders in New Hampshire, including:

• Richard Brothers - Former State Representative (R-Thornton), Former NH Employment Security Commissioner (2004-2009)
• Karen Hutchinson - Former State Representative (R-Londonderry)
• Dennis Reed - Former State Representative (R-Franklin)
• Dr. Robert Scott - Former State Representative (R-Newport), NHGOP Executive Committee (1990-2015), Founder of the Ronald Reagan Foundation for Future New Hampshire Leaders
• Paul Simard - Former State Representative (R-Bristol), Former Chairman of the Grafton County Republican Committee
• Elaine Swinford - Former State Representative (R-Barnstead), Former Chair of the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee

"Governor Christie has demonstrated his dedication to caring for veterans by funding the veterans suicide hotline in New Jersey after the federal government ended the program," said Former State Representative Richard Brothers who helped lead the Veterans for McCain Coalition. "He is the best candidate for veterans, and he has the record to prove it."

“Governor Christie's common sense, plain-spoken leadership offers real solutions to the complex challenges and everyday frustrations of the American People," said Dr. Robert Scott. "He possesses a comprehensive understanding of the issues we face and the new direction we need to improve the quality of life for the citizens of our nation."

These New Hampshire leaders join a growing team of public supporters for Governor Christie’s presidential campaign here in New Hampshire, including: State Representatives David Danielson (R-Bedford), Susan Emerson (R-Rindge), Bill Ohm (R-Nashua), Don LeBrun (R-Nashua), Jack Balcom (R-Merrimack), Betsy McKinney (R-Londonderry), and Jim Devine (R-Sandown), as well as New Hampshire business leaders Dick Anagnost and Bill Greiner, Former Executive Councilor and Concord Mayor Pro Tem Dan St. Hilaire, Rockingham County Commission Chairman Tom Tombarello, Rockingham County Commissioner Kevin Coyle, former New Hampshire GOP Chairman Wayne MacDonald, former US Attorney and Executive Councilor Tom Colantuono, former Executive Councilor and Nashua Mayor Bernie Streeter and Sheriff Scott Hilliard.

Chris Christie for President Releases TV Ad "Law Enforcer"

Chris Christie for President Releases TV Ad "Law Enforcer"

Morristown, NJ - Today, Chris Christie for President, Inc. released its third television ad, "Law Enforcer." The ad highlights the President's failure to enforce the laws and directly addresses Secretary Clinton's arrogance in thinking she is above the law.



Transcript:
Lawlessness in America and around the world under Barack Obama.
Sanctuary cities engulfing Americans in crime.
Drugs running rampant and destroying lives.
ISIS beheading Christians.
Iranian radicals and nuclear weapons.
Now Hillary Clinton thinks the law doesn’t apply to her.
Really?
We need a strong law-enforcer as president.
Someone who says what he means and means what he says.
We can do it. Let’s make America a leader again.
I’m Chris Christie and I approve this message.

Marco Rubio Returns to New Hampshire on Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Marco Rubio Returns to New Hampshire on Wednesday, August 26, 2015

On Wednesday, August 26, Marco Rubio will be back in New Hampshire to meet with voters and share his vision for building a New American Century. Marco will visit with voters at a meet and greet in Orford, and town hall meetings in both Littleton and Londonderry.

Trip details:

Meet and Greet with Marco Rubio
When: 9:30am ET, August 26, 2015
Where: Orford Service Center, 503 NH Route 10, Orford, NH

Littleton Town Hall Meeting
When: 12:00pm ET, August 26, 2015
Where: Littleton VFW, 600 Cottage St, Littleton, NH

Londonderry Town Hall Meeting
When: 6:00pm ET, August 26, 2015
Where: Tupelo Music Hall, 2 Young Rd, Londonderry, NH

Jeb Bush Nevada Office Opening with Columba Bush ‎in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Jeb Bush Nevada Office Opening with Columba Bush ‎in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday, August 26, 2015

When: Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 11:30 AM (PDT)

Where: Jeb 2016 Nevada Office 9416 Del Webb Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89134

Hosted By: Jeb 2016, Inc.

Register for this event now at : http://www.eventbrite.com/e/nevada-office-opening-with-columba-bush-tickets-18271484502

Event Details:

Doors will open at 10:30 AM PDT

Scott County GOP 2015 Ronald Reagan Dinner with Jeb Bush on October 6, 2015 in Bettendorf, Iowa

Scott County GOP 2015 Ronald Reagan Dinner with Jeb Bush on October 6, 2015

QC Waterfont Convention Center
2021 State Street - Bettendorf
Details

Date/Time
 Date(s) - 10/06/2015
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location
QC Waterfont Convention Center

The featured speaker for our 2015 Ronald Reagan dinner, Governor Jeb Bush. Mark your calendar for OCTOBER  6 to attend our 7th annual Scott County Ronald Reagan dinner at the Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf. This is our primary fundraiser for the county party.

Ted Cruz Video, Religious Liberty Rally, Des Moines, Iowa, August 21 2015

Scott Walker Visits Western Iowa on August 26-27, 2015

Scott Walker Visits Western Iowa on August 26-27, 2015

Franklin, Tenn. – Gov. Scott Walker will travel to Iowa this week for several stops in the Western region of the state. Walker will board the campaign Winnebago and visit seven more Iowa counties on this trip as he pursues the "Full Grassley," bringing his total to 25. At each stop, Walker will share his message as a fighter and a winner with a proven record of reform in Wisconsin.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015

Gov. Scott Walker meet and greet

Time:
12:00 PM CDT

Location:
Cronk's Cafe
812 4th Avenue South
Denison, IA 51442

Gov. Scott Walker campaign stop

Time:
2:00 PM CDT

Location:
Miller's Kitchen
812 Iowa Avenue
Onawa, IA 51040

Gov. Scott Walker campaign stop

Time:
3:45 PM CDT

Location:
Penny's Diner
128 Willow Road
Missouri Valley, IA 51555

Gov. Scott Walker meet and greet
Time:
5:30 PM CDT

Location:
Pizza Ranch
613 Court Street
Harlan, IA 51537

Gov. Scott Walker campaign stop

Time:
7:00 PM CDT

Location:
Darrell's Place
4010 1st Street
Hamlin, IA 50117

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2015

Gov. Scott Walker meet and greet

Time:
8:15 AM CDT

Location:
The Corner Coffee Shop
284 Public Square
Greenfield, IA 50849

Gov. Scott Walker meet and greet

Time:
10:00 AM CDT

Location:
Prime Time
217 State Street
Guthrie Center, IA 50115