2020 Presidential Campaign Blog

Senator Ben Sasse to Headline Story County GOP Dinner in Nevada, Iowa on Friday, July 7, 2017

SENATOR BEN SASSE TO HEADLINE ANNUAL STORY COUNTY GOP DINNER

NEVADA, IA – The Republican Party of Story County announced today that Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) will be the keynote speaker for the seventh annual Judge Joseph Story Dinner. This special dinner will take place at Gatherings in Nevada on Friday, July 7, 2017 with doors opening at 5:00 p.m.

Senator Ben Sasse was elected to the United States Senate in 2014 and has quickly become one of the rising stars of the Republican Party. He campaigned tirelessly on a common-sense platform of restoring the Constitution to its rightful place and encouraging a more constructive politics where every public official works to make the American Dream achievable for every family.

“We are thrilled to give Iowa Republicans a chance to hear from Senator Sasse,” said Brett Barker, Story County GOP Chairman. “In a time of hyper-partisanship, Senator Sasse’s thoughtful and insightful straight talk on real issues is refreshing.”
The dinner is an annual tradition to celebrate Judge Joseph Story. Judge Story served on the United States Supreme Court from 1811-1845 and is the namesake of Story County.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit Eventbrite.

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Event Information

Judge Joseph Story Dinner featuring Senator Ben Sasse

Friday, July 7, 2017

Gatherings, 1024 6th Street, Nevada, IA 50201

Doors Open at 5:00 p.m.
VIP Reception at 5:00 p.m.
Dinner Begins at 6:00 p.m.

The Republican Party of Minnesota (RPM) Announces New Communications Specialist, Nick Solheim

RPM Announces New Communications Specialist

The Republican Party of Minnesota (RPM) announces the new Communications Specialist, Nick Solheim.

"We are pleased to welcome Nick to our team. He brings a passionate work ethic to the office and experience from establishing his own public relations and marketing business," Chair Jennifer Carnahan said. "I am confident Nick will serve the Party well."

Solheim will be replacing Nick Wilson in the Communications Department at the RPM. He will be handling all communications from the Party and arranging all interviews with Chair Carnahan and other Party officers.

Kellyanne Conway Confirms for 2017 Family Leadership Summit

KELLYANNE CONWAY CONFIRMS FOR 2017 FAMILY LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Joins U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, other national leaders scheduled to speak
 
Urbandale, IOWA – The FAMiLY LEADER Foundation announces Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway has been confirmed to speak at the 6th annual Family Leadership Summit at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines on Saturday, July 15.

"It's an honor to welcome to the 6th annual Summit the first woman credited with successfully running a presidential campaign," says Bob Vander Plaats, president and CEO of The FAMiLY LEADER Foundation. "Her experiences at the highest levels of leadership and government will be a valuable perspective for an audience committed to a vision for America as a nation that honors God and blesses people."

The theme of the 2017 Family Leadership Summit is "Principle over Politics," challenging Christians to engage in government while "thinking bigger" than just politicians and elections, to a Christ-centered cultural transformation that impacts not just government, but churches, families, and individual lives.

Other confirmed speakers as of this date include author George Barna, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, returning guests the Benham Brothers, and Pastor Jim Garlow of Skyline Church in San Diego, California.

Announcements will be made when additional speakers confirm their attendance.
    
For more information about The Family Leadership Summit, visit www.thefamilyleadershipsummit.com.

The Republican Party of Minnesota (RPM) Announces New Somali American Affiliate Group

RPM Announces New Somali American Affiliate Group

(Minneapolis, Minn)- The Republican Party of Minnesota (RPM) Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan released the following statement regarding RPM’s new Somali American Affiliate group.

“We are pleased to welcome the Somali American Republicans of Minnesota to our Affiliate groups. The Somali community is growing and getting increasingly involved in state politics. I look forward to listening to the community’s thoughts and concerns and including Affiliate leaders in the Party process,” Carnahan said.

The Somali American Republicans of Minnesota Affiliate group (SARM) was approved by the RPM State Central Committee (SCC) at its meeting April 29th. In addition, the other eight operating Affiliate groups were re-approved by the SCC.

The current Affiliates are the SARM,  Asian American Republicans of Minnesota, Minnesota College Republicans, Minnesota Federation of Republican Women, Hispanic Republican Assembly of Minnesota, Minnesota Republican Seniors, Minnesota Young Republicans, Minnesota Organization of Republican Veterans, Republican Liberty Caucus of Minnesota, and the developing Affiliates are in the African American and faith communities.

“I am proud to welcome SARM as our newest Affiliate group,” Republican Party of Minnesota Secretary and Director of Affiliate Outreach Barb Sutter said. “Our Groups do not exist simply for the sake of diversity, but to share and promote our Republican values. The addition of SARM and the reapproval of each of our Affiliates shows progress in our goal to communicate effectively throughout Minnesota and across demographic, cultural and geographic lines.”

Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. Launches New Website

DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC. LAUNCHES DYNAMIC NEW WEBSITE TO PROVIDE UNIQUE, BEHIND THE SCENES VIEW
Serves as a platform to connect with Americans directly and to promote President Trump’s agenda

NEW YORK, NY – Today Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. announced the launch of a new website that delivers current and compelling information for all Americans about the President’s policies, his achievements to Make America Great Again, and his reelection campaign. The new website will provide a one-stop online destination to learn the facts about President Trump’s actions that are enabling new economic growth and changing the American political landscape. New official campaign merchandise is also available on the website.

Providing a unique experience for online visitors, the website will include: facts the mainstream media is hiding about policy positions and actions by President Trump; compelling, never-before-seen photos from recent campaign rallies and events featuring President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence; news announcements from Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.; and other  materials that you won’t find anywhere else in the media.

Commenting on the launch of the new website, Michael Glassner, executive director of Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. said, “President Trump believes in speaking directly with the American people. That is the very purpose of this new campaign website – it is an extension of the President’s plan to reinvent the American political system to benefit all Americans. The new website will present fact-based information about the President’s policy positions and achievements since he took office. It will also provide visitors a picture window that will take them behind the scenes at Trump rallies and other campaign events, and much more. Americans should look no further than www.donaldjtrump.com to discover the truth about President Trump’s action agenda to Make America Great Again.”

Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party Hires Kayla Johnson as New Communications Director

Minnesota DFL Hires Kayla Johnson as New Communications Director

 [ST. PAUL, MN] — The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party today announced it has hired Kayla Johnson, a Minnesota native with press secretary experience in Washington, D.C., to serve as Communications Director. Johnson’s first day is May 30, 2017.

 “We are excited to bring Kayla back home to Minnesota,” said DFL Chair Ken Martin. “With political and communications experience on Capitol Hill and across Minnesota, she comes to us well-equipped to help strengthen our party and elect DFLers statewide.  Kayla’s experience will help us expose the stark differences between the political parties in our state and communicate how the DFL is fighting on behalf of all Minnesotans. ”

Johnson currently serves as Press Secretary for Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) in Washington, D.C.  For the three previous years, Kayla served as Deputy Press Secretary and Legislative Correspondent for Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). Her political experience includes serving as a congressional field organizer in Senator Klobuchar’s successful 2012 re-election campaign. While obtaining a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Kayla was Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Cardinal, an independent student-run daily newspaper. A graduate of Minneapolis South High School, Johnson was born and raised in Minneapolis.

Donald J. Trump Campaign Releases New TV Ad "First 100 Days"

TRUMP CAMPAIGN RELEASES NEW TV AD: “FIRST 100 DAYS”

“In his first 100 days, President Donald J. Trump has taken bold actions to restore prosperity, keep Americans safe and secure, and hold the government accountable."

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Donald J. Trump for President released a new television ad and a series of digital targeted ads to voters with specific support of agenda items from President Trump's first 100 days. The ad entitled “First 100 Days," highlights the President's first 100 days in office, exhibiting clear vision, resolute leadership, and an uncompromising dedication to the American people, just as he promised throughout his campaign.

In his first 100 days, President Donald J. Trump has taken bold actions to restore prosperity, keep Americans safe and secure, and hold the government accountable. The campaign is continuing President Trump's approach of reaching out to the American people directly by highlighting his work over the first 100 days and fighting back against the continued media bias.

This $1.5 million dollar ad buy will air on television in major markets throughout the United States as well as target specific voting groups online. In addition, the president's website, digital, and television advertising will highlight specific accomplishments from his historic 100 days in office.

Transcript for “FIRST 100 DAYS”:

VOICE-OVER: Donald Trump, sworn in as president one hundred days ago
VOICE-OVER: America has rarely seen such Success
VOICE-OVER: A respected Supreme Court justice: Confirmed
VOICE-OVER: Companies investing in American jobs again
VOICE-OVER: America becoming more energy independent
VOICE-OVER: Regulations that kill American jobs: eliminated
VOICE-OVER: The biggest tax cut plan in history
VOICE-OVER: You wouldn’t know it from watching the news
VOICE-OVER: America is winning again and President Trump is making America great again
DJT: I’m Donald Trump and I approve this message