2020 Presidential Campaign Blog

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Former U.S. Attorney, Leading Iowa Democrat Roxanne Conlin Endorses Amy Klobuchar for President

Former U.S. Attorney, Leading Iowa Democrat Roxanne Conlin Endorses Amy Klobuchar for President
“Amy Is the Right Person to Unite Our Party, Defeat Donald Trump and Make Meaningful Change as President”

DES MOINES, IA — Roxanne Conlin, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa and one of the most prominent Democrats in the Hawkeye state, today endorsed U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar for president. Conlin’s endorsement, which was sought by a number of campaigns, comes on the eve of the Iowa Democratic Party’s Liberty and Justice Celebration in Des Moines, where Senator Klobuchar is set to speak.

Conlin, an Iowa native and past Democratic nominee for governor and U.S. Senate, also served as the first female president of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. She cited Klobuchar’s extensive record as one of the nation’s most effective legislators in announcing her support.

“Amy Klobuchar’s vision, values and lengthy record as one of the most effective members of the U.S. Senate sets her apart from other candidates for the Democratic nomination,” said former U.S. Attorney Roxanne Conlin. “I’ve met with many of the candidates in recent months and studied their records and positions on the issues. Given her wealth of experience, I am convinced that Amy is the right person to unite our party, defeat Donald Trump and make meaningful change as president. I am proud to endorse her and look forward to campaigning with her in the weeks and months leading up to the Iowa Caucuses.”

Conlin served as Assistant Attorney General for Iowa from 1969 until 1976, where she served as head of the Iowa Civil Rights section. In 1977, she became one of the first two women to ever be appointed as a U.S. Attorney. She was the Iowa Democratic Party’s nominee for Governor in 1982 and the nominee for U.S. Senate in 2010.

Throughout her lengthy and distinguished legal career, Conlin has established herself as a fervent advocate for working people, the most recent example being her representation of Iowa Workers’ Compensation Commissioner Chris Godfrey, who sued former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad over workplace discrimination. In July, a jury awarded Godfrey $1.5 million after finding that Branstad and a staffer discriminated against Godfrey because he is gay and retaliated against him by cutting his salary by $40,000 in 2011.

Conlin joins a long and growing list of other activists, community leaders and elected officials who have endorsed Klobuchar in recent weeks. Klobuchar currently has the support of 13 current and former Iowa legislators, more than any other candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination.

The Minnesota Senator is currently on her 22nd visit to Iowa since announcing her candidacy for president. To date, she has visited 56 of the state’s 99 counties and has received donations from all 99.

Marianne Williamson Returns to New Hampshire for a Five-Day Campaign Swing on October 31-November 4, 2019

Marianne Williamson Returns to New Hampshire for a Five-Day Campaign Swing on October 31-November 4, 2019

Democratic Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson returns to NH to meet with voters and to file her candidacy as a Democratic Candidate for President of the United States.

Marianne has added a new event in Carroll County!

October 31 - November 4, 2019

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED
PUBLIC EVENT: DERRY
Meet & Greet at Mary Ann’s Diner
29 East Broadway, Derry NH 03038

5:00 - 7:30 PM PUBLIC EVENT: AMHERST
Doors on the Green
Amherst NH Green, 0 Main St, Amherst, NH 03031

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1

12:00PM - 1:15PM PRIVATE EVENT- CONCORD
Roundtable with SEA Members, SEA/SEIU Local 1984 office
207 N Main St, Concord, NH 03301

1:30 PM- 2:30 PM PRIVATE EVENT- CONCORD
Roundtable Discussion On Childhood Trauma & Domestic Violence
Invited participants include crisis center staff, survivors, and coalition staff.
NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
100 North State Street, Concord, NH 03301

3:30 PM - 4:45 PM PRIVATE EVENT- CONCORD
Shooting the Sh*t with Luke Bonner, Concord
20 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2

11:00 AM -12:30 PM PUBLIC EVENT: LEE, NH
Marianne Williamson Leads a Meditation on the Power of Peace
Symmetry Yoga, 10 Calef Hwy Lee, NH 03861

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM PUBLIC EVENT: ROCHESTER, NH
Democracy Town Hall with Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson
Castle on the Charles, 19 Charles St, Rochester, NH 03867

NEW EVENT IN CARROLL COUNTY!!
4:30 - 6:00 PM PUBLIC EVENT: SANBORNVILLE
Meet & Greet
Poor People’s Pub in The B-Room
1 Witchtrot Road, Sanbornville, NH. 03872
Half-Mile off Route 16 at the Junction of Routes 109 and 153

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM PUBLIC EVENT: PORTSMOUTH
Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson Speaking on the Power of Peace
Old South Church Portsmouth Unitarian Universalist
292 State Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM PUBLIC EVENT: MANCHESTER
No Labels Problem Solver Convention, DoubleTree Hotel
700 Elm Street, Manchester, NH

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM PUBLIC EVENT: RYE
An Evening with Marianne Williamson & 3-Time Grammy Nominated Pop Icon Taylor Dayne
The Office Lounge, 150 Lafayette Rd, Rye, NH 03870

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - PUBLIC EVENT: CONCORD, NH
Meet & Greet with Marianne Williamson
Revelstoke Coffee, 100 N Main St, Concord, NH 03301

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - PUBLIC EVENT: CONCORD, NH
Williamson will file candidacy papers
New Hampshire State House - 107 North Main Street, Concord, NH 03301

1:30 PM -3:00 PM - PUBLIC EVENT: NEW LONDON, NH
Marianne Williamson Speaking at Colby-Sawyer College
Wheeler Hall - 75 Academy Quad, New London, NH 03257

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM - PUBLIC EVENT: RINDGE, NH
Pizza and Politics with Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson
Franklin Pierce DiPietro Library - 23 Manor Way, Rindge, NH 03461

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Marianne at 7:30) - PUBLIC EVENT: MILFORD, NH
Meditation on the Power of Peace with Marianne Williamson and Guests
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Milford - 20 Elm St, Milford, NH 03055

Statement by Vice President Joe Biden on the House Impeachment Proceedings Vote

Statement by Vice President Joe Biden on the House Impeachment Proceedings Vote

In his farewell address, George Washington warned that foreign intervention in our elections could pose one of the most insidious dangers to our democracy.

Over the last 5 weeks, overwhelming and distressing signs have emerged, one after another, that President Trump abused the very same office Washington held to use American military aid in an attempt to coerce a foreign country, Ukraine, into undermining the sovereignty of our elections. He has weaponized the institutions of our government for political purposes, subverting our national security for his own political gain. He has done this with the systematic use of lies and conspiracy theories that have led members of his own administration to take extraordinary actions to speak out and oppose him.

Donald Trump is testing the institutions of our democracy every day. But they are holding. Today, the House did its constitutional duty to proceed with a solemn investigation of unprecedented wrongdoing. Members of Congress take an oath of loyalty to the Constitution when they are sworn in, not an oath to their party or to the president. Congress must do its duty to ensure that Donald Trump's assault on the Constitution does not seep beyond his presidency, with a lasting and devastating impact on our democracy.

Republican Party of Minnesota Statement on Impeachment Vote

Republican Party of Minnesota Statement on Impeachment Vote

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Republican Party of Minnesota Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan released the following statement regarding today's vote to move forward with impeachment proceedings:

"Today, House Democrats put political games ahead of the American people. They chose to spend the upcoming weeks and months focused on partisan theater and baseless claims rather than working to move this country forward.

"Democrats made it clear since Day 1 that they will do anything it takes to get President Trump out of office, even if that means invalidating the will of the American voters. They've tried it before, and they'll try it again. All with the help of Representatives Angie Craig and Dean Phillips who put the far-left, squad agenda ahead of the needs of Minnesota families. Minnesotans deserve better."

Cory Booker Statement on House Vote to Formalize Impeachment Inquiry

Cory Booker Statement on House Vote to Formalize Impeachment Inquiry

Newark, NJ — Cory Booker issued the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to formalize the impeachment inquiry:

“House Democrats are running these proceedings in a way that puts partisan politics aside and sets up a process that builds consensus by ensuring the American people see all of the damning evidence against Donald Trump. He may have betrayed his oath of office, but we will honor ours.”

Tom Steyer Statement on House Vote on Impeachment Proceedings

Tom Steyer Statement on House Vote on Impeachment Proceedings

(SAN FRANCISCO, October 31, 2019) — Today, candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination Tom Steyer released this statement following the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote to formalize impeachment proceedings and outline the rules for holding public hearings:

“Today’s House vote marks another significant step forward in restoring trust in our democracy and delivering transparency to the American people. I applaud the members of Congress who stood up to do their duty. This has always been about doing what’s right and putting the country first. When our elected officials and institutions work to protect our democracy rather than work to protect a lawless president, the American people win.

“In this country, no one should be above the law. That is why over two years ago, I started a grassroots movement dedicated to holding Donald Trump accountable. And the American people have made their voices heard — over 8.3 million Americans have signed our petition to impeach this president. Today we take a patriotic step toward preserving our democracy and the rule of law. I am confident that holding public hearings and showing the people the facts will force Republicans to listen to their constituents and vote to remove Donald Trump from office. Only then will we be able to restore our confidence in Congress and move our country forward together.”

Donald Trump Campaign Statement on Democrat Impeachment Resolution

Donald Trump Campaign Statement on Democrat Impeachment Resolution

“Every American can see this for what it is: an attempt to remove a duly-elected president for strictly political reasons by a strictly partisan, illegitimate process. Today’s vote merely proves that the entire impeachment process was a sham from the beginning and Nancy Pelosi can’t legitimize it after the fact. We can all read the transcript of the Ukraine phone call for ourselves and see that there was no quid pro quo and no basis at all for overturning the legitimate results of the 2016 election. Voters will punish Democrats who support this farce and President Trump will be easily re-elected.”

- Brad Parscale, Trump 2020 campaign manager

Kamala Harris Organizers and Volunteers to Knock On Thousands of Des Moines Area Doors Friday Ahead of LJ Dinner

Kamala Harris Organizers and Volunteers to Knock On Thousands of Des Moines Area Doors Friday Ahead of LJ Dinner

Harris’ Husband Doug Emhoff Will Rally the Team Before Sending Everyone Out to Canvass

Ahead of the Liberty and Justice Celebration on Friday, November 1, Senator Kamala Harris’ field organizers and volunteers will mobilize to knock on thousands of doors throughout Des Moines and surrounding suburbs, instead of participating in the traditional sign wars at the LJ. Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff will launch the canvass, firing up the team ahead of an exciting day. The canvass comes as Harris has continued to focus on organizing efforts in Iowa throughout the lead up to the Iowa Democratic Party’s Liberty and Justice Celebration. Harris has gone “all-in” on Iowa after spending 15 days at more than 30 events across the state in October.

During the canvass, organizers will continue their work of engaging Iowans in one-on-one conversations on their doorsteps about Harris’ record of fighting for justice for all Americans, and her plans as President to fight for economic justice, reproductive justice, and health care justice, among others. As Harris has said across Iowa this month, justice is on the ballot in 2020.

The organizing effort on the morning of the Liberty and Justice Celebration is just one more way in which the campaign continues to engage caucusgoers in every county and every precinct across the state.

Friday, November 1

Canvass Launch with Kamala Harris’ Husband Doug Emhoff
When: 9:30 am
Where: Intersection of 4th Street and Park Street, Downtown Des Moines
PUBLIC RSVP HERE https://www.mobilize.us/kamalaforia/event/149653/

Bernie Sanders to Return to Las Vegas for Nevada Democratic Party’s “First in the West” Event on Sunday, November 17, 2019

Bernie Sanders to Return to Las Vegas for Nevada Democratic Party’s “First in the West” Event on Sunday, November 17, 2019

WASHINGTON – Sen. Bernie Sanders will return to Nevada to participate in the Nevada State Democratic Party’s “First in the West” Dinner on November 17, 2019.

Here are the event details:

Sunday, November 17

6:30 p.m. Bernie Sanders at the Nevada State Democratic Party “First in the West” Dinner

Bellagio Hotel and Casino, 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Information for the public: This event is hosted by the Nevada State Democratic Party.