2020 Presidential Campaign Blog

Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Announces Todd Ricketts As RNC Finance Chair

RNC Chairwoman Announces Todd Ricketts As RNC Finance Chair
Executive Committee Unanimously Approves, Full Committee Votes Friday

WASHINGTON – Today the Executive Committee of the Republican National Committee (RNC) voted unanimously to confirm Todd Ricketts as the RNC finance chairman. Ricketts, who is a co-owner of the Chicago Cubs, has been a devoted supporter of the Republican Party.

“His incredible leadership and proven track record of results will continue to grow support for our Party and ensure we have the resources needed to deliver Republican victories in 2018 and beyond,” said RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel.

"I have wanted to be helpful to President Trump and the Republican Party since our successful 2016 elections," said Ricketts. "Serving as the Republican National Committee’s Finance Chairman is the perfect opportunity. I look forward to raising the resources to support the president, Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Mitch McConnell to continue the Republican Party’s successful agenda of reducing taxes on all Americans and creating jobs and opportunity."

“Todd will be a great addition to the Republican National Committee, and I couldn’t be happier he is lending his tremendous leadership to our Party," said President Trump.

The Republican National Committee will vote to formalize the pick on Friday during the General Session of the RNC’s 2018 Winter Meeting

Delaney Begins Iowa Television Ad Campaign with Super Bowl Spot

Delaney Begins Iowa Television Ad Campaign with Super Bowl Spot
Delaney will make sixth campaign trip to Iowa this weekend

WASHINGTON – Congressman John K. Delaney (MD-6) will be on the air in Iowa this Sunday with a Super Bowl spot. The ad, titled “Dirty Word” will air in the Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport and Sioux City markets and will highlight Delaney’s bipartisan approach. The spot is the beginning of a month-long, million dollar Iowa television buy from the Delaney campaign, that will feature multiple ads. Delaney will make his sixth campaign trip to Iowa this weekend.

Delaney announced his campaign in July with an op-ed in the Washington Post, writing: “our government is hamstrung by excessive partisanship. We are letting critical opportunities to improve the country pass us by. And we are not even talking about the most important thing: the future. The victims of this leadership failure are the good people we are sworn to serve, and we are leaving our country ill-prepared for dramatic changes ahead.”

In 2017, Delaney was named one of the World’s Greatest Leaders by Fortune for his work in building support for a bipartisan infrastructure plan. Gov Track rates Delaney as one of the most bipartisan members of the House of Representatives, currently ranking sixth amongst House Democrats for having Republican cosponsors for his legislation and ninth amongst all members for cosponsoring bipartisan bills.

The ad’s script:

Voiceover

It’s true.

We openly admit it.

John Delaney said a dirty word in Davenport

Then repeated it in Des Moines

And Sioux City too.

In fact, he’s been saying it all

across the state.

Unabashedly telling people he’s

a firm believer in, well…

JOHN
“…bipartisanship…”
“…bipartisanship…”
“…bipartisanship…”

Voiceover

It might be a dirty word in

Washington.

But it seems to be awfully

refreshing right here in Iowa.

Donald J. Trump for President Releases New Campaign Ad “Complicit”

In Midst of Schumer Shutdown, Trump Campaign Releases Powerful New Campaign Ad

New York, NY – Hours after Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer led Democrats to shut down the federal government, holding lawful citizens hostage over their demands for amnesty for illegal immigrants, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. released a campaign ad calling out Democrats “who stand in our way” of progress and who are “complicit in every murder committed by illegal immigrants.”

The ad, titled “Complicit,” profiles an illegal immigrant on trial for the murder of two Sacramento police officers who stated his “only regret” is that he “just killed two” and that he wished he “killed more.” It contrasts Democrats, who stand by those who commit acts of “pure evil,” versus President Trump, who was elected to build a wall to stop illegal immigration and keep American families safe.

The Trump Campaign released the ad on the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump’s Inauguration as the 45th President of the United States. The powerful new ad reflects the stakes in the illegal immigration debate, and the reasons why the President will not allow the Schumer Shutdown to force his hand and grant amnesty for illegal immigrants.

“Donald Trump was elected President to build the wall and keep American families safe from evil, illegal immigrants who commit violent crimes against lawful U.S. citizens,” said Michael S. Glassner, Executive Director of Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. “Yet, one year after President Trump’s Inauguration, Chuck Schumer and the Democrats continue to put the interests of illegal immigrants over those of Americans. Our new campaign ad draws attention to the stark contrast between ‘complicit’ Democrats and the President for his full commitment to build a wall and fix our border to protect Americans from drugs, murder and other atrocities,” he concluded.

Former Senate Majority Leader and GOP Nominee for President, Bob Dole to Receive Congressional Gold Medal

Bob Dole: Congressional Dealmaker, Champion for Veterans and the Disabled, and an American Original

NEW YORK, NY – Today, former Senate Majority Leader and GOP nominee for President, Bob Dole, will receive the highest honor bestowed on an American by the U.S. Congress, the Congressional Gold Medal, in recognition of his distinguished contributions to the nation. The Trump Campaign applauds Congress for this recognition of Senator Dole, which is well deserved after the Senator’s lifetime of sacrifice and service.

After returning home from World War II as a wounded warrior, Bob Dole’s service to America didn’t end, but had only just begun. He would go on to become one of the most prolific bipartisan congressional dealmakers in American history, and a major champion for America’s veterans and the disabled.

President Trump formed a special bond with Senator Dole since well-before he took office as President, and has appreciated Senator Dole’s support. This includes when Senator Dole recognized President Trump in July 2017 for his leadership on the world stage, citing “…the strong American leadership being restored by President Trump…(and) the values he has so ably expressed, shared, and defended." The President will appear at the medal ceremony on Capitol Hill today to demonstrate his support for Senator Dole.

Regarding the Congressional Gold Medal honor for Senator Dole, Michael S. Glassner, Executive Director of Donald J. Trump for President, Inc., and former longtime advisor to the former Majority Leader, said “We have high regard for Senator Dole and the sacrifices he has made for our nation. President Trump respects a leader who will always put America first, even in the face of opposition from powerful political forces and conventional wisdom. Senator Dole has always been a warrior for America, a prolific bipartisan dealmaker, a major champion for veterans and the disabled, and a true American original. We congratulate him on this high honor today that is so well-deserved.”

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