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Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar Appears in Elizabeth Warren 2020 Announcement Video

Elizabeth Warren 2020 Exploratory Committee Announcement Video Transcript

In In our country, if you work hard and play by the rules, you ought to be able to take care of your self and the people you love.

That’s a fundamental promise of America-a promise that should be true for everyone.

Growing up in Oklahoma, that promise came through for me and my family.

After my older brothers joined the military, and I was still just a kid, my daddy had a heart attack and couldn’t work.

My mom found a minimum wage job at Sears, and that job saved our house and our family.

My daddy ended up as a janitor, but he raised a daughter who got to be a public school teacher, a law professor, and a Senator.

We got a real opportunity to build something.

Working families today face a lot tougher path than my family did.

And families of color face a path that is steeper and rockier, a path made even harder by the impact of generations of discrimination.

I’ve spent my career getting to the bottom of why America’s promise works for some families, but others who work just as hard slip through the cracks into disaster.

What I’ve found is terrifying: these aren’t’ cracks that families are falling into-they’re traps.

America’s middle class is under attack.

How did we get here?

Billionaires and big corporations decided they wanted more of the pie, and they enlisted politicians to cut them a fatter slice.

They crippled unions so no one could stop them, Reagan: “We’re going to turn the bullet loose”

Dismantled the financial rules meant to keep us safe after the Great Depression, and cut their own taxes so they paid less than their secretaries and janitors.

Warren: “It’s time to write the rules for the middle class.”

After Wall Street crashed our economy, I left the classroom to go to Washington and confront the system head on.

Reporter: Elizabeth Warren apparently not afraid to tangle with Wall Street.

Reporter: Elizabeth Warren is heading into the lion’s den.

Reporter: Mrs. Warren goes to Washington

We created America’s first consumer watchdog to hold the big bank’s accountable.

Reporter: A women who has warned of another meltdown if Washington doesn’t straighten up.

I never thought I’d run for office-not in a million years.

But when Republican Senators tried to sabotage the reforms and run me out of town, I went back to Massachusetts and ran against one of them-and I beat him.

Warren: “And we are going to turn Washington back to the people!”

Crowd: “Who do we love? Warren! Who do we love? Warren! Who do we love? Warren!”

Today, corruption is poisoning our democracy.

Politicians look the other way while big insurance companies deny patients life-saving coverage, while big banks rip off consumers, and while big oil companies destroy this planet.

Our government’s supposed to work for all of us, but instead it has become a tool for the wealth and well-connected.

The whole scam is propped up by an echo chamber of fear and hate designed to distract and divide us.

People who will do or say anything to hang on to power point the finger at anyone who looks or thinks or prays or loves differently than they do.

But this dark path doesn’t have to be our future.

We can make our democracy work for all of us.

We can make our economy work for all of us.

We can rebuild America’s middle class-but this time, we gotta build it for everyone.

No matter where you live in America, and no matter where your family came from in the world, you deserve a path to opportunity.

Because no matter what our differences, most of us want the same thing: to be able to work hard, play by the same set of rules, and take care of the people we love.

That’s the America I’m fighting for, and that’s why today I’m launching an exploratory committee for president.

But the outcome of this election will depend on you.

In the last two years, millions of people have done more than they ever thought they would to protect the promise of America.

And here’s what we learned: if we organize together, if we fight together, if we persist together, we can win-we can and we will.

Republican National Committee (RNC) Statement on Elizabeth Warren's Candidacy

RNC Statement on Elizabeth Warren's Candidacy

WASHINGTON — Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel issued the following statement on Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s candidacy:

"Senator Warren couldn’t be more out of touch," said Chairwoman McDaniel. "With her lack of support from voters – including in her home state – on top of her phony claim to minority status, now that she is formally running Americans will see her for what she is: another extreme far-left obstructionist and a total fraud. Voters know President Trump’s agenda gets results and they will make their voices heard at the ballot box in 2020."

Elizabeth Warren 2020 Presidential Exploratory Committee Website

Elizabeth Warren Launches 2020 Exploratory Committee for President

Elizabeth Warren Launches 2020 Exploratory Committee for President

Every person in America should be able to work hard, play by the same set of rules, & take care of themselves & the people they love. That’s what I’m fighting for, & that’s why I’m launching an exploratory committee for president.

John Delaney Statement on DNC Debate Announcement

Delaney Statement on DNC Debate Announcement

FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS, MD – Today the DNC announced plans to host 12 debates during the 2020 presidential primary, beginning in June 2019. In anticipation of a large field, DNC Chair Tom Perez indicated that qualifying candidates would be placed on the stage by random selection in an effort to establish fairness.

Presidential candidate Congressman John K. Delaney (MD-6) releases the following statement:

“Chair Perez is an honorable man and I know that above all else he wants to establish a debate structure that is fair and on-the-level. What we should all want is for the voters to be able to make an informed decision. The details really matter and some details are still to be determined, but it is encouraging that the DNC is really embracing a fair process. Their initial proposal appears to be reasonable.”

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Announces Framework for the 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary Debates

DNC Announces Framework for the 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary Debates

Washington, D.C. -- Since his campaign for chair of the Democratic National Committee, DNC Chair Tom Perez has promised to conduct a presidential primary process that is transparent, fair, inclusive, and puts the party in the best possible position to take back the White House in 2020.

Perez has followed through on this promise by passing historic reforms that have expanded the use of primaries, made caucuses more accessible, reduced the influence of superdelegates, and increased transparency of the DNC’s budget and operations. He is continuing this effort with his approach to the presidential primary debates.

Perez and his team have held more than 80 meetings over the course of many months with a variety of individuals who have knowledge of and experience with the debate process.

Today, Chair Perez is pleased to announce the DNC’s framework for several key elements of the 2020 Democratic presidential primary debate process.

“To win back the presidency in 2020, Democrats must lead with our values. That began with the historic reforms to expand and increase trust in our party, and it will continue by conducting party business fairly, transparently, and inclusively throughout the 2020 primary process,” said Chair Perez. “To that end, we have listened and learned about debate experiences from a wide array of stakeholders.

“My goal in this framework is to give the grassroots a bigger voice than ever before; to showcase our candidates on an array of media platforms; to present opportunity for vigorous discussion about issues, ideas and solutions; and to reach as many potential voters as possible. That is how we will put our nominee in the strongest position possible to defeat Donald Trump, and how we will help elect Democrats up and down the ballot.”

KEY DETAILS OF THE 2020 DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY DEBATE CALENDAR:

• The DNC is announcing 12 presidential primary debates over the course of the 2020 cycle, with six debates in 2019 and six in 2020.
• The first two debates will occur in June and July 2019. After a break in August, there will be one debate per month for the rest of 2019.
• The DNC currently plans to hold its last debate in April of 2020. All early-state debates will be held in 2020.
• The DNC will not bar candidates from participating in forums in which one candidate appears on stage at a time. The DNC will ask candidates to refrain from participating in debates other than the 12 debates sanctioned by the DNC.
• In order to give our candidates a platform to make their case to voters, the DNC will seek to maximize the viewership of each debate.

• The DNC will announce specific dates, locations, sponsors and more in 2019.

• Given the fluid nature of the presidential nominating process, the DNC will continuously assess the state of the race and make adjustments to this process as appropriate, and always transparently.

FOR THE FIRST TWO DEBATES:

• The first two debates will occur in June and July 2019. In order to accommodate a potentially large field of candidates, both may occur over multiple consecutive nights.

• In the event that the qualifying field of candidates requires these debates to be held over multiple nights, the lineup for each night will be determined at random, with qualifying candidates assigned one night per debate. The random selection of candidates will be done publicly.

• In addition to meeting the filing and constitutional requirements to run for President of the United States, candidates will qualify for the first two debates by meeting criteria that include both polling and other objective measures that reflect a candidate’s support, such as grassroots fundraising.

• The specific criteria for the first two debates will be announced in January 2019.

The Republican Party of Minnesota Announces Becky Alery as New Communications Director

The Republican Party of Minnesota Announces Becky Alery as New Communications Director

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Republican Party of Minnesota announces Becky Alery as the organization's new Communications Director, effective January 2, 2019.

Republican Party of Minnesota Chairwoman, Jennifer Carnahan, released the following statement about the organization's new hire:

"We are so excited to have Becky join our organization. She comes to us with great political experience and strong knowledge of the Minnesota market.

Just over ten years ago, Becky got her start in politics as an intern for the Republican Party of Minnesota. Since then, she has worked for the Minnesota State Senate, as Communications Director in Washington for Congressman Tom Emmer and most recently as Campaign Manager for Congressman Jason Lewis.

Bringing an experienced leader like Becky into the infrastructure of the state party will allow the organization to take the communications effectiveness and strategy to the next level, a must in Minnesota."

Alery will lead the overall communications strategy, public relations, email, social media, and messaging for the Republican Party of Minnesota.

Current MN GOP Communications Specialist, Rachael Grooms, is heading back to the Minnesota State Senate where she will resume her role with State Senator Karin Housley.

Co-Chairs of the Milwaukee 2020 DNC Convention Host Committee Announced

Co-Chairs of the Milwaukee 2020 DNC Convention Host Committee Announced
Milwaukee is currently a finalist, along with Houston and Miami, for hosting the convention to be held July 13-16, 2020.

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee 2020 Democratic National Committee Convention Bid Committee announced today the Co-Chairs of the Milwaukee DNC 2020 Host Committee – Senator Tammy Baldwin, Governor-elect Tony Evers, Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, County Executive Chris Abele and Mayor Tom Barrett.

Milwaukee is currently a finalist, along with Houston and Miami, for hosting the convention to be held July 13-16, 2020.
“There is no better place to showcase the Democratic Party’s vision for the future than in Wisconsin,” said Senator Tammy Baldwin. “The Midwest is a critical battleground and will be key to securing a better future for America.”

“The convention represents an immense opportunity for Milwaukee and Wisconsin to be showcased on the world stage,” said Governor-elect Tony Evers. “This is the chance to show off Wisconsin in a way that’s never been done before as a great place to live, work and visit.”

“The DNC Convention presents a tremendous opportunity to build on Milwaukee’s rich history of diversity, inclusion, and innovation,” said Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes. “Our local entrepreneurs and strong neighborhoods are among Milwaukee’s greatest strengths, and a successful Convention that includes these diverse partners will help communities throughout southeast Wisconsin thrive.”

“Milwaukee does not view the Convention as just a four-day event, we view this as a year and a half long opportunity to promote our wonderful city,” said Congresswoman Gwen Moore. “When the eyes of the world are on Milwaukee, we will shine.”

“More people should know that Milwaukee County is an incredible place to live, work and play, and I’m excited for any opportunity to highlight the strength of our people, facilities and community,” said Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele. “When it’s also an opportunity to feature Milwaukee as a place that respects and values all people, a core belief of the Democratic Party – that’s an event I’d be thrilled for us to host.”

“We want the world to know that the leadership in Wisconsin is committed to doing everything we can to bring the Democratic National Convention to Milwaukee in 2020,” said Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. “Milwaukee has so much to offer and this would be a great opportunity to highlight our city to the nation.”

Representatives from the DNC recently conducted a second site visit to the City of Milwaukee. A decision is expected to be made in the first quarter of 2019.

 

RNC Co-Chairman Bob Paduchik to Serve 2020 Trump Campaign as Senior Advisor and Ohio State Chairman

Trump for President, Inc. announces senior leadership appointment
RNC Co-Chairman Bob Paduchik to advise 2020 campaign, lead Ohio to Victory

Washington, DC– Today, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. announced that Bob Paduchik, currently Co-Chairman of the Republican National Committee, will not run for re-election at the RNC but will instead serve as serve the 2020 Trump Campaign as a Senior Advisor and as the Ohio State Chairman for the campaign, a role that Paduchik served with great success in the 2016 campaign. The change will be effective immediately.

“Bob was a tremendous asset to my 2016 campaign and his leadership in the 2020 cycle will help us win again,” said President Donald Trump. “Bob is a total winner.”

“As we take our initial steps towards building out a world class team to reelect President Trump in 2020, we’re delighted to have the advice and counsel of Bob Paduchik for our national strategy,” said Brad Parscale, Campaign Manager for Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. “Bob and his team delivered the best win in Ohio in almost three decades and we need his expertise to ensure victory in this must-have state in 2020,” he concluded.