2020 Presidential Campaign Blog

Republican National Committee (RNC) Announces Toni Anne Dashiell as Chair of the Party's Committee on Arrangements (COA) for the 2020 Republican National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina

RNC Announces Leadership for 2020 Republican National Convention in Charlotte

WASHINGTON — Today, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel announced Toni Anne Dashiell will serve as the Chair of the Party's Committee on Arrangements (COA), which is in charge of organizing the 2020 Republican National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Toni Anne Dashiell currently serves as the Republican National Committeewoman for Texas and has been a leader within the Republican Party organization. She was previously the Kendall County Republican Party Chairman and has been elected a delegate to numerous Texas Republican State Conventions, as well as the 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 Republican National Conventions. She is currently on the RNC Budget Committee and has served on the RNC Committee on Arrangements, 2016 Convention Rules Committee and Presidential Nominating Process Committee.

"I am thrilled to announce Toni Anne will lead and organize the most successful convention in history for President Trump and our Party," Chairwoman McDaniel said. "Toni Anne has dedicated her life to the Republican Party and has the experience to lead and organize an event of this scale and magnitude. I'm confident that with Toni Anne as chairman, we will celebrate the stellar American comeback President Trump has brought to this great nation."

"Toni Anne’s experience will ensure the 2020 convention in Charlotte is a resounding success," President Trump’s 2020 Campaign Manager Brad Parscale said. "President Trump and Vice President Pence are delivering results to the American people and we look forward to championing their America First agenda and long list of accomplishments in Charlotte."

"I want to thank Chairwoman McDaniel for her vision and trust to ensure a top notch convention in Charlotte," Dashiell said. "I'm looking forward to the months ahead and working with such an incredible team that will nominate President Trump and Vice President Pence to continue to Make America Great Again."

The COA will oversee planning for convention activities, and coordinate with local leaders who have helped pave the way for the event. It will eventually be made up of one Republican Party representative from each state; additional members will be announced at a later time.

Donald J. Trump for President Announces MAGA Rally at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on Thursday, August 2, 2018

TRUMP CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCES MAGA RALLY THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 - WILKES-BARRE, PA

New York, NY – Today, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. announced the next MAGA rally featuring President Donald Trump in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on Thursday, August 2nd at 7:00 pm ET. This is the 22nd rally that President Trump has held in the great State of Pennsylvania, and his sixth rally in the Wilkes Barre-Scranton area, since he first began his run for the presidency in 2015.

The President is expected to address the latest data from the booming Trump economy including the new jobs benefiting families throughout Pennsylvania, his tireless efforts to protect American manufacturing jobs from bad trade deals, and the importance for Pennsylvanians to get out and vote this fall to support his agenda, especially in Rep. Lou Barletta’s race to unseat Democratic Senator Bob Casey.

“The Trump Campaign is pleased to announce the scheduling of our next Make America Great Again rally in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on Thursday, August 2nd featuring President Donald Trump,” said Michael Glassner, Chief Operating Officer for Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. “Certainly, the boom from the Trump economy is being felt throughout Pennsylvania, especially with the surge in new manufacturing jobs. President Trump looks forward to celebrating these and other successes with our fellow patriots at the rally next week when he will also remind Pennsylvanians the importance of getting out to vote in the mid-term elections this fall,” he concluded.

EVENT DETAILS AND REGISTRATION

Thursday, August 2nd, 2018, 7:00 PM (ET): Wilkes-Barre, PA

President Trump will hold an event at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township, PA.
Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza
255 Highland Park Boulevard
Wilkes-Barre Township, PA 18702

General Admission
Doors open at 4:00 PM (ET) for General Admission.

http://www.donaldjtrump.com/rallies/wilkes-barre-pa-august-2018

Delaney Airs New TV Ad in Iowa on Automation and Future of Work

Delaney Airs New TV Ad in Iowa on Automation and Future of Work

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman John K. Delaney’s (MD-06) began airing his newest television ad in Iowa. The spot titled, “Focusing on the Future” is running in the Des Moines and Cedar Rapids markets. The spot argues that automation can create jobs overall, if elected officials take the proper steps to prepare and prioritize workers. Delaney will make multiple trips to Iowa next month, including speaking at the Iowa State Fair and the Iowa Democratic Wing Ding on August 10th. Delaney first went on television in Iowa on Super Bowl Sunday in February.

Delaney is the founder of AI Caucus, a bipartisan initiative to educate lawmakers on artificial intelligence issues. Delaney is also the author of the FUTURE of AI Act (H.R. 4625), legislation to create a federal advisory committee on AI’s impact on the workforce, privacy and ethics. The advisory committee would also look at how to maintain the nation’s global leadership in research and development.

“As an optimist and proven entrepreneur, I believe that technological innovation both improves our lives and creates jobs, and history proves both of these points to be true. But I am gravely concerned that our failure to get real things done to prepare our citizens and country for the accelerating pace of change will result in far too many of our citizens being left behind by the forces of innovation. The right answer for our country is not to ignore change, or scare our citizens about it, but to start making progress for our citizens, which includes modernizing and expanding our education model from K-12 to pre-K-14 (two years of community college or post HS training), expand worker training programs for adults, make transformational investments in science and research so that the U.S. remains the global leader in AI technology and that associated jobs are created and remain here, make sure that AI is implemented in an ethical and unbiased way, launch a $1 trillion infrastructure program, create a universal healthcare system, expand the EITC, and create massive incentives for private capital to be invested in economically struggling communities,” said Congressman Delaney.

The ad’s script:

Delaney:

I’m going to tell something you may never have heard from someone running for President before – the truth

Rapid changes are coming to the way we work

And while both parties seem to focus on fighting

I’m focusing on the future

So here’s the good news: new technology can actually create more jobs than it displaces, if we start preparing for it

Rethinking the way we work, while prioritizing the worker

That’s job one

And it’s one I intend to see through

Donald J. Trump for President Announces MAGA Rally at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall in Tampa on Tuesday, July 31, 2018

TRUMP CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCES MAGA RALLY TUESDAY, JULY 31 – TAMPA, FL

New York, NY – Today, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. announced the next MAGA rally featuring President Donald Trump in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, July 31st at 7:00 pm ET. This is the 36th rally that President Trump has held in the great State of Florida, and his eighth rally in the Tampa area, since he first began his run for the presidency in 2015.

The President is expected to address the latest record-breaking jobs and economic data from the booming Trump economy, his nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, and the importance for Floridians to get out and vote this fall for key races to support his agenda; including to support Rick Scott who is running to defeat Ben Nelson in the U.S. Senate, Matt Gaetz for re-election to the U.S. House, and Ron DeSantis for Governor.

“We are happy to announce that President Trump will be appearing at our next Make America Great Again rally in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, July 31st,” said Michael Glassner, Chief Operating Officer for Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. “As more jobs reports and economic data come out demonstrating a booming economy thanks to President Trump’s tax cuts and other policies, this is the perfect time for a Trump rally in Florida. President Trump looks forward to discussing the latest record-breaking jobs reports and his nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Floridians can also expect the President to remind them how critically important it is to vote in the mid-term elections this fall to expand the GOP majorities in the House and Senate,” he concluded.

EVENT DETAILS AND REGISTRATION

Tuesday, July 31st, 2018, 7:00 PM (ET): Tampa, FL

President Trump will hold an event at Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall in Tampa, FL.
Florida State Fairgrounds
Expo Hall
4800 US-301
Tampa, FL 33610

General Admission
Doors open at 4:00 PM (ET) for General Admission.

https://www.donaldjtrump.com/rallies/tampa-fl-2018

Republican National Committee (RNC) Announces Charlotte as Host City for 2020 Convention

RNC Announces Charlotte as Host City for 2020 Convention

WASHINGTON — Today, the Republican National Committee (RNC) officially selected Charlotte, North Carolina as host of the 2020 Republican National Convention. RNC committee members voted unanimously to select Charlotte as the 2020 host city.

Following today’s vote, RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, Site Selection Chairman Ron Kaufman, Campaign Manager for Donald J. Trump for President Brad Parscale, and Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority CEO Tom Murray issued the following:

RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel:
"I am thrilled to announce Charlotte as the official host city for the 2020 Republican National Convention. We look forward to seeing the Queen City take center stage as the Republican Party re-nominates President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence to continue fighting for the American people."

RNC Site Selection Chairman Ron Kaufman:
"Charlotte has so much to offer, and we are excited to bring delegates to a city that has demonstrated its southern hospitality, showcased its vibrant energy, and proven that possibilities are endless. I am confident the Queen City will be the ideal backdrop as the Republican Party continues its work to Make America Great Again."

Campaign Manager for Donald J. Trump for President Brad Parscale:
"Charlotte’s booming economy is a prime example of how President Trump’s agenda is improving lives, spurring growth, and creating opportunity for millions of Americans. We look forward to continuing our America First momentum here in the Queen City and delivering four more years of historic victories and tremendous success."

Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority CEO Tom Murray:
"We are incredibly proud to have helped shepherd this opportunity on behalf of our great city. Charlotte has the collaboration, infrastructure and hospitality that will make the 2020 RNC an unforgettable experience for its attendees. We recognize and are prepared for the tremendous responsibility of welcoming 35,000 visitors to our community for this event and can’t wait to get started."

Sen. Bernie Sanders Endorses Keith Ellison for Attorney General, Will Host Rallies in Duluth and Minneapolis on Friday, July 13, 2018

Sen. Bernie Sanders Endorses Keith Ellison for Attorney General, Will Host Rallies Next Week

Sen. Sanders to host rallies with Ellison in Duluth and Minneapolis next Friday, July 13, 2018

MINNESOTA – Senator Bernie Sanders today endorsed Keith Ellison for Minnesota Attorney General, citing Ellison’s strong record of Congressional leadership on worker and consumer rights and as a civil rights lawyer. In endorsing Ellison for Attorney General, Sen. Sanders also announced that he will host two rallies to continue building grassroots enthusiasm for Ellison’s campaign – in Duluth and Minneapolis, next Friday, July 13, 2018.

“I enthusiastically endorse my friend Keith Ellison for Minnesota Attorney General,” said Senator Sanders. “Not only has Keith been a fierce ally of working people in Congress – fighting for the $15 minimum wage, for Medicare for All, to protect consumers, and against wage theft – he was also a former civil rights lawyer representing low-income clients. With Keith as their Attorney General, Minnesotans would have a fighter for working people, the discriminated against, and the economically oppressed.”

Sen. Sanders and Rep. Ellison will rally with supporters in Minneapolis at First Avenue at 11:00am on Friday, July 13 (doors at 9:30am, music at 10:15am). Sanders and Ellison will then travel to Duluth to rally with supporters at Denfeld High School at 5:00pm (doors at 3:45pm, music at 4:15pm).

Endorsements of Keith Ellison for Attorney General
Since launching his grassroots campaign to be the People’s Lawyer, Keith Ellison has earned the endorsements of nearly 70 individuals and organizations, including those listed below.

Elected Officials:

• Former Vice President Walter Mondale
• Governor Mark Dayton
• U.S. Senator Tina Smith
• Senator Jeff Hayden
• Senator Melisa Franzen
• Senator Jason Isaacson
• Senator Sandy Pappas
• Senator Carolyn Laine
• Senator Melissa Wiklund
• Representative Rena Moran
• Representative David Bly
• Representative Mike Freiberg
• Representative Mary Kunesh-Podein
• Representative Susan Allen
• Representative Jim Davnie
• Representative Sheldon Johnson
• Representative Fue Lee
• Representative John Lesch
• Representative Carlos Mariani
• Representative Raymond Dehn
• Representative Karen Clark
• Representative Erin Koegel
• Representative Alice Hausman
• Representative Cheryl Youakim
• Former Representative & Candidate Ryan Winkler
• Former Representative Betty Folliard
• St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter
• Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey
• Brooklyn Center City Council Member Marquita Butler
• Stillwater Mayor Ted Kozlowski
• Saint Paul City Council Member Amy Brendmoen
• St. Louis Park City Council Member Anne Mavity
• St. Louis County Commissioner Patrick Boyle
• Richfield City Council Member Maria Regan Gonzalez
• St. Paul School Board Member Steve Marchese
• Richfield City Council Member Edwina Garcia
• Golden Valley City Council Member Joanie Clausen
• Newport Mayor Dan Lund
• Richfield City Council Member Simon Trautmann
• Golden Valley Mayor Shep Harris
• Golden Valley City Council Member Steve Schmidgall
• Hopkins City Council Member Jason Gadd
• Edina Mayor Jim Hovland
• St. Louis Park City Council Member Tim Brausen
• Hennepin County Commissioner Debbie Goettel
• Cottage Grove Mayor Myron Bailey
• Ramsey County Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire
• Hennepin County Commissioner Linda Higgins
• St Louis County Commissioner Frank Jewell
• Rochester Township Board Member Rachel Bohman
• Minneapolis City Council Member Steve Fletcher
• Minneapolis City Council Member Phillipe Cunningham
• Minneapolis City Council Member Jeremiah Ellison
• Minneapolis City Council Member Abdi Warsame
• Minneapolis City Council Member Lisa Goodman
• Minneapolis City Council Member Andrea Jenkins
• Minneapolis City Council Member Alondra Cano
• Minneapolis City Council Member Lisa Bender
• Minneapolis City Council Member Jeremy Schroeder
• Minneapolis City Council Member Linea Palmisano

Organizations:

• CWA Minnesota State Council
• LIUNA Minnesota & North Dakota
• West Area Labor Council / BTCGM
• UFCW Local 1189
• Teamsters Local 120
• NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota
• TakeAction Minnesota