2020 Presidential Campaign Blog

Amy Klobuchar to Visit 27 Iowa Counties on "For All of America" Bus Tour on December 20-23, 2019 **Updated

Amy Klobuchar to Visit 27 Iowa Counties on "For All of America" Bus Tour on December 20-23, 2019 *Updated
Senator Klobuchar to Continue 99 Iowa County Tour Immediately Following December Democratic Debate

ADVISORY: Amy Klobuchar to Visit 27 Iowa Counties on “For All of America” Bus Tour
Senator Klobuchar to Continue 99 Iowa County Tour Immediately Following December Democratic Debate

DES MOINES, IA — With just under 50 days until the Iowa Caucuses, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar will kick off her third bus tour across Iowa later this week. The For All of America bus tour will begin on Friday, December 20 in Henry County and will include stops in 27 Iowa counties.

Friday, December 20

Henry County Meet & Greet -- 1:45 PM
Central Park Coffee
120 S Main Street
Mt. Pleasant, IA https://www.mobilize.us/iowaforamy/event/175823/

Jefferson County Meet & Greet -- 3:45 PM
Fairfield Arts and Convention Center
200 N Main St
Fairfield, IA https://www.mobilize.us/iowaforamy/event/176462/

Van Buren County Visit -- 5:30 PM
Dutchman’s General Store
103 Division St
Cantril, IA

Davis County Visit -- 6:45 PM
Sidelines Grill
203 Weaver Rd
Bloomfield, IA https://www.mobilize.us/iowaforamy/event/174597/

Appanoose County Visit -- 8:15 PM
Continental Hotel
217 N 13th St
Centerville, IA https://www.mobilize.us/iowaforamy/event/176923/

Saturday, December 21

Wayne County Visit -- 7:50 AM
Sisters at Heart
203 W State St
Corydon, IA https://www.mobilize.us/iowaforamy/event/174600/

Decatur County Meet & Greet -- 8:55 AM
Lamoni Community Center
108 S Chestnut Street
Lamoni, IA https://www.mobilize.us/iowaforamy/event/175831/

Clarke County Meet & Greet -- 10:30 AM
Chamber Main Street Building
115 E Washington St
Osceola, IA https://www.mobilize.us/iowaforamy/event/176469/

Union County Visit -- 12:30 PM
Adams Street Espresso
213 W Adams St
Creston, IA https://www.mobilize.us/iowaforamy/event/174604/

Ringgold County Visit -- 1:50 PM
Ringgold County Freedom Rock
W 3rd Street
Diagonal, IA https://www.mobilize.us/iowaforamy/event/174605/

Adams County Visit -- 2:45 PM
Primrose
619 Davis Ave
Corning, IA

Taylor County Visit -- 4:00 PM
Taylor County Museum
1001 Pollock Blvd
Bedford, IA https://www.mobilize.us/iowaforamy/event/176927/

Page County Dems Ham Ball Visit -- 5:00 PM
Garrison House
106 N 16th Street
Clarinda, IA https://www.mobilize.us/iowaforamy/event/174609/

Fremont County Visit -- 6:45 PM
Silver Spur Bar & Grill
708 Illinois St
Sidney, IA https://www.mobilize.us/iowaforamy/event/174613/

Council Bluffs House Party -- 8:15 PM
The Gormans’ Residence
203 5th Ave
Council Bluffs, IA https://www.mobilize.us/iowaforamy/event/176075/

Sunday, December 22

Harrison County Visit -- 9:00 AM
Bunkhouse Cafe Too
123 N 4th Ave
Logan, IA https://www.mobilize.us/iowaforamy/event/175840/

Shelby County Coffee Visit -- 10:15 AM
Milk and Honey
1101 7th St
Harlan, IA https://www.mobilize.us/iowaforamy/event/175826/

Audubon County Visit -- 11:30 AM
Albert The Bull
115 Circle Dr
Audubon, IA https://www.mobilize.us/iowaforamy/event/174616/

Crawford County Visit -- 12:30 AM
El Jimador Mexican Grill
2506 4th Ave
Denison, IA https://www.mobilize.us/iowaforamy/event/176507/

Monona County Farm and Agricultural Discussion -- 2:15 PM
Onawa, Iowa -- Private Residence

Ida County Visit -- 3:45 PM
Old Town Vineyard & Winery
512 Father Dailey Dr
Ida Grove, IA https://www.mobilize.us/iowaforamy/event/174622/

Sac County Meet & Greet -- 5:15 PM
Sac County Cattle Company
508 W Main Street
Sac City, IA https://www.mobilize.us/iowaforamy/event/175653/

Calhoun County Visit -- 6:45 PM
Rockwell City, Iowa -- details forthcoming

Cherokee County Visit -- 8:30 PM
Sanford Museum
117 E Willow St
Cherokee, IA

Monday, December 23

O’Brien County Breakfast -- 7:00 AM
Cook’s Cafe
207 8th St
Sheldon, IA

Osceola County Breakfast -- 8:15 AM
Charlies Bar
E 3rd St
Ashton, IA

Lyon County Visit -- 9:15 AM
Details forthcoming

South Bend Elected Officials Endorse Pete Buttigieg for President

South Bend Elected Officials Endorse Pete Buttigieg for President

SOUTH BEND, IN — Today, 11 current and former prominent South Bend city officials announced they are endorsing Pete Buttigieg for President of the United States. In an op-ed in the South Bend Tribune, the local leaders cite his record as Mayor of South Bend, including raising household incomes, empowering diverse leaders in city government, and transforming neighborhoods.

The endorsers include:

• Former City Clerk Kareemah Fowler
• City Clerk Dawn Jones
• Councilmember Gavin Ferlic (At-Large)
• Councilmember John Voorde (At-Large)
• Council President Tim Scott (1st District)
• Councilmember Sharon McBride (3rd District)
• Councilmember Jo M. Broden (4th District)
• Council-elect Rachel Tomas Morgan (At-Large)
• Council-elect Lori Hamann (At-Large)
• Council-elect Troy Warner (4th District)
• Council-elect Sheila Niezgodski (6th District)

Bernie Sanders Returns to California on December 16 and December 20-21, 2019

Bernie Sanders to Return to California

Sanders to visit the Coachella Valley, Moreno Valley, San Ysidro, and Venice

CALIFORNIA – Sen. Bernie Sanders will return to California on Monday, December 16
Bernie 2020 has seen an outpouring of support in the Golden State--particularly among young and Latino voters. The California campaign has surpassed 8 million attempted voter contacts, opened five offices, held more than 4,300 events, and more than 760,000 people have taken action with the campaign.
This visit comes on the heels of a UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll that found Sen. Sanders in first place in California with less than three months before the March 3rd primary. This marks Sanders’ seventh trip to California.

"Californians understand that only Senator Sanders has the vision to make housing affordable, create tuition-free public colleges, and fight for the good-paying, union jobs that all Americans deserve,” said Rafael Návar, Bernie 2020 California State Director. “We have mobilized the biggest grassroots movement in the Golden State, and we intend to win."

Here is the itinerary:

Monday, December 16
5:00 p.m. Bernie 2020 Coachella Valley Office Opening
Bernie 2020 Coachella Valley Field Office
722 Vine Ave., Coachella, CA 92236
Information for the public: Doors open at 4:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Entrance is provided on a first come, first served basis. Parking is limited; attendees are encouraged to walk, bike, or carpool.

6:30 p.m. Bernie 2020 Coachella Valley Rally in Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage Amphitheater
71560 San Jacinto Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Information for the public: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Entrance is provided on a first come, first served basis. Parking is limited; attendees are encouraged to walk, bike, or carpool.

Friday, December 20
1 p.m. Bernie 2020 Green New Deal Town Hall in Moreno Valley
Marinaj Banquets & Events
22605 Alessandro Blvd, Moreno Valley, CA 92553
Information for the public: Doors open at 12:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Entrance is provided on a first come, first served basis. Parking is limited; attendees are encouraged to walk, bike, or carpool.

6:00 p.m. Bernie 2020 Immigration Rally in San Ysidro
San Ysidro High School Athletic Quad
5353 Airway Rd, San Diego, CA 92154
Information for the public: Doors open at 4:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Entrance is provided on a first come, first served basis. Parking is limited; attendees are encouraged to walk, bike, or carpool.

Saturday, December 21st
12:00 p.m. Los Angeles Rally with Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Windward Plaza, 1 Windward Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Information for the public: Doors open at 10:30 a.m., event starts at 12:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Entrance is provided on a first come, first served basis. Parking is extremely limited; attendees are strongly encouraged to walk, bike, carpool or take public transportation. Expect traffic delays. The Uber and Lyft ride share drop-off point is located on Windward Circle and bike parking valet will be located on Market St at Speedway

Metro buses run from L.A. to Venice Beach via the following routes:
Culver City Bus Lines – west on Washington Blvd., north on Pacific to Windward Ave. and Main St.
Santa Monica Big Blue Bus – south on Pacific to Windward Ave.
3 or 333 Metro Bus – Downtown L.A. from Sprint & 6th to Main St. & Grand Ave.
There are 3 major public parking lots by the beach and boardwalk, parking spots can be reserved here:
South City Parking Lot (near Venice Canals, Venice Recreation and Parks/Muscle Beach Gym/Skate Park/courts): 2100 Ocean Front Walk. Venice, Ca 90291. (End of Venice Blvd. approximately 4 miles from the 405 freeway
North City Parking Lot: 300 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, Ca. 90291. (End of Rose Ave)
Washington Blvd. Lot (Near Venice Pier and Washington Square) 3100 Washington Boulevard, Venice, Ca 90291 (By the Venice Pier)

 

Elizabeth Warren to Return to Iowa on Saturday, December 21, 2019

Elizabeth Warren to Return to Iowa on Saturday, December 21, 2019

Charlestown, MA - Elizabeth Warren will visit Iowa on Saturday, December 21st, for events in North Liberty and Cedar Rapids.

Saturday, December 21st

North Liberty Town Hall with Elizabeth Warren

9:00 a.m. CT (doors open), 10:30 a.m. CT (event begins)

North Central Junior High School
180 W Forevergreen Road
North Liberty, IA 52317

General public can RSVP here.

Cedar Rapids Community Conversation with Elizabeth Warren

2:00 p.m. CT (doors open), 3:30 p.m. CT (event begins)

CSPS Hall
1103 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

General public can RSVP here.

Deval Patrick Returns to South Carolina on December 14-15, 2019 *Updated

Deval Patrick will return to South Carolina this weekend *Updated

COLUMBIA, SC — On Saturday, December 14, Governor Patrick will return to Columbia. He will start the day at a meet and greet hosted by Jamie and Tameika Iassac Devine. Later, he will speak at the Spratt Issues Conference. In the evening, Governor Patrick will deliver the keynote address at the Spartanburg County Democrats Annual Gala.

On Sunday, December 15, Governor Patrick will start the day by attending church services at Brookland Baptist Church in West Columbia. He will then attend services at First Nazareth Church in Columbia. In the afternoon he will attend a meet and greet hosted by Don and Carol Fowler.

Saturday, December 14, 2019
WHAT: Meet & Greet Hosted by Jamie and Tameika Iassac Devine
WHEN: 1:00 PM ET
WHERE: 116 Laurel Bay Ln, Columbia, SC 29229

WHAT: Spratt Issues Conference
WHEN: 4:30 PM ET
WHERE: Greenville Convention Center - 1 Exposition Dr, Greenville, SC 29607

WHAT: Spartanburg County Democrats Annual Gala Keynote Speech
WHEN: 7:30 PM ET
WHERE: The Piedmont Club - 361 E Main Street Spartanburg, SC 29303

Sunday, December 15, 2019
WHAT: Brookland Baptist Church Church Services
WHEN: 8:15 AM ET
WHERE: 1066 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169

WHAT: First Nazareth Church Church Services
WHEN: 11:00 AM ET
WHERE: 2351 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29204

WHAT: Meet and Greet Hosted by Don and Carol Fowler
WHEN: 2:00 PM ET
WHERE: 836 Kilbourne Rd, Columbia, SC 29205

Bernie Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez to Hold Rallies in Los Angeles and Las Vegas on Saturday, December 21, 2019

Bernie Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez to Hold Rallies in Los Angeles and Las Vegas on Saturday, December 21, 2019

WASHINGTON -- Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on December 21 will hold rallies in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. The rallies will showcase the strength of the multicultural working class movement that Bernie 2020 is building across the country, which will propel Sanders to win the Democratic nomination, defeat Donald Trump and bring about a political revolution to transform our country so it works for all of us.

This will be Ocasio-Cortez’s first trip to California and Nevada since her endorsement of Sanders in October.

Here is the itinerary:

Saturday, December 21st
12:00 p.m. Los Angeles Rally with Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Windward Plaza, 1 Windward Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Information for the public: Doors open at 10:30 a.m., event starts at 12:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Entrance is provided on a first come, first served basis. Parking is extremely limited; attendees are strongly encouraged to walk, bike, carpool or take public transportation. Expect traffic delays. The Uber and Lyft ride share drop-off point is located on Windward Circle and bike parking valet will be located on Market St at Speedway

Metro buses run from L.A. to Venice Beach via the following routes:
• Culver City Bus Lines – west on Washington Blvd., north on Pacific to Windward Ave. and Main St.
• Santa Monica Big Blue Bus – south on Pacific to Windward Ave.
• 3 or 333 Metro Bus – Downtown L.A. from Sprint & 6th to Main St. & Grand Ave.
There are 3 major public parking lots by the beach and boardwalk, parking spots can be reserved here:
• South City Parking Lot (near Venice Canals, Venice Recreation and Parks/Muscle Beach Gym/Skate Park/courts): 2100 Ocean Front Walk. Venice, Ca 90291. (End of Venice Blvd. approximately 4 miles from the 405 freeway
• North City Parking Lot: 300 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, Ca. 90291. (End of Rose Ave)
• Washington Blvd. Lot (Near Venice Pier and Washington Square) 3100 Washington Boulevard, Venice, Ca 90291 (By the Venice Pier)

5:30 p.m. Las Vegas Rally with Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Chaparral High School Gym, 3850 Annie Oakley Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89121
Information for the public: Doors open at 4:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Entrance is provided on a first come, first served basis. Parking is limited; attendees are encouraged to walk, bike, or carpool.

Cory Booker Returns To Nevada on December 18-19, 2019 *Updated

Cory Booker Returns to Nevada To Highlight Diversity Of Party And Coalition Needed To Beat Trump
Campaign to Launch Nevada’s AAPIs for Cory Program *Updated

Las Vegas, NV — Cory Booker will travel to Las Vegas for his tenth visit to the state on Wednesday, December 18 and Thursday, December 19 to highlight the diversity of the party and the broad coalition needed to beat Trump. Nevada is the first state in the West to vote and reflects the diversity of the Democratic party.

During the visit, Cory will be meeting with Latinx community leaders for a roundtable discussion in East Las Vegas hosted by Mi Familia Vota and hold a Conversation with Cory in North Las Vegas. Cory for Nevada will launch Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) for Cory at their inaugural Tagalog caucus training and host a Boba with Booker event with young AAPI community leaders. AAPIs are the fastest-growing group in southern Nevada with Filipino’s comprising more than half of Clark County’s AAPI population.

On Thursday morning, Cory will be attending a community service event at Three Square Food Bank.

Since launching his campaign, Cory Booker has visited the state nine times as a candidate and has seen an outpouring of support and endorsements from over 70 community leaders including the Clark County Black Caucus, former North Las Vegas City Councilman and Mayor pro Tem Theron Goynes, the former president of Reno-Sparks NAACP, Nevada Young Dems President, AAPI leaders, immigration activists and local grassroots volunteers.

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

WHAT: Cory for Nevada Tagalog Caucus Training with AAPI Leaders
WHERE: SEIU Local 1107, 2250 S Rancho Dr STE 165, Las Vegas, NV 89102
WHEN: 2:30 p.m.

WHAT: Roundtable Discussion with Community Leaders hosted by Mi Familia Vota
WHERE: Mi FamiliaVota, 730 N Eastern Ave #120, Las Vegas, NV 89101
WHEN: 3:30 p.m.

WHAT: Boba with Booker
WHERE: Meet Fresh, 3930 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89102
WHEN: 4:30 p.m.

WHAT: Conversation with Cory
WHERE: Cheyenne High School, 3200 W Alexander Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89032
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. (Doors open 5:30 p.m.)
PUBLIC RSVP HERE https://www.mobilize.us/coryfornevada/event/174225/

Thursday, December 19, 2019

WHAT: Community Service Event with Three Square Food Bank
WHERE: 4220 N Pecos Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89115
WHEN: 9:30 a.m.

Cory Booker Returns to Iowa for Five-Day Trip, Including Four-Day Bus Tour Across the State on December 19-23, 2019 *Updated

Cory Booker Returns to Iowa for Five-Day Cory Booker for America Tour, Including Four-Day Bus Tour Across the State *Updated

Cory Will Be in Iowa From December 19th to December 23rd.

Des Moines, IA - This week, Cory Booker will return to Iowa for five days to make the case to Iowans as to why he is the candidate with the experience and vision to lead our nation.

He’ll start the swing in Des Moines talking to caucus goers on debate night as promised, then kick off a four-day, 11-county bus tour in Dallas County. Surveys, early state endorsements, and energy on the ground show that caucus-goers like Cory Booker, he will make the case on this tour that now is the time to commit to caucus for him on February 3rd.

Throughout this campaign, Cory has highlighted his record of leadership and laid out a vision for the future of this country grounded in channeling America’s common pain into common purpose. On this trip, he will touch on his plans to ensure every American has access to quality affordable health care, combat the epidemic of gun violence in our country, and tackle the mental health crisis impacting so many families, among other critical issues facing Iowans.

Cory Booker For America Tour Events

December 19th - December 23rd

Thursday, December 19th

POLK COUNTY
WHO: Senator Cory Booker
WHAT: Cory 2020 Phone Bank Kickoff with Cory Booker
WHERE: 3315 70th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
WHEN: 7:00 PM CT
DOORS OPEN: 6:30 PM CT
*Public RSVP: click here. https://www.mobilize.us/bookerforiowa/event/174453/

Friday, December 20th

DALLAS COUNTY
WHO: Senator Cory Booker
WHAT: Conversation with Cory in Adel
WHERE: Adel Family Fun Center, 1526 Greene St, Adel, IA 50003
WHEN: 10:00 AM CT
DOORS OPEN: 9:15 AM CT
*Public RSVP: click here. https://www.mobilize.us/bookerforiowa/event/174455/

WEBSTER COUNTY
WHO: Senator Cory Booker
WHAT: Meet and Greet in Fort Dodge
WHERE: Shiny Top Brewing, 520 Central Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
WHEN: 1:30 PM CT
DOORS OPEN: 12:45 PM CT
*Public RSVP: click here. https://www.mobilize.us/bookerforiowa/event/174460/

WOODBURY COUNTY
WHO: Senator Cory Booker
WHAT: Conversation with Cory in Sioux City
WHERE: Sioux City Convention Center, 801 4th St, Sioux City, IA 51101
WHEN: 6:30 PM CT
DOORS OPEN: 5:45 PM CT
*Public RSVP: click here. https://www.mobilize.us/bookerforiowa/event/174818/

Saturday, December 21st

SIOUX COUNTY
WHO: Senator Cory Booker
WHAT: Meet and Greet in Sioux Center
WHERE: The Fruited Plain Cafe, 172 N Main Ave, Sioux Center, IA 51250
WHEN: 11:00 AM CT
DOORS OPEN: 10:30 AM CT
*Public RSVP: click here. https://www.mobilize.us/bookerforiowa/event/174763/

CLAY COUNTY
WHO: Senator Cory Booker
WHAT: Rural Round Table with Cory Booker in Spencer
WHERE: Deja Brew Coffee, 24 W Park St 2, Spencer, IA 51301
WHEN: 3:30 PM CT
DOORS OPEN: 3:00 PM CT
*Public RSVP: click here. https://www.mobilize.us/bookerforiowa/event/174820/

CERRO GORDO COUNTY
WHO: Senator Cory Booker
WHAT: Conversation with Cory in Mason City
WHERE: Historic Park Inn Ballroom, 7 W State St, Mason City, IA 50401
WHEN: 7:30 PM CT
DOORS OPEN: 7:00 PM CT
*Public RSVP: click here. https://www.mobilize.us/bookerforiowa/event/174768/

Sunday, December 22nd

POLK COUNTY
WHO: Senator Cory Booker
WHAT: Sunday Morning Services

JASPER COUNTY
WHO: Senator Cory Booker
WHAT: Conversation with Cory in Newton
WHERE: Maytag Event Complex, 403 W 4th St N, Newton, IA 50208
WHEN: 1:00 PM CT
DOORS OPEN: 12:15 PM CT
*Public RSVP: click here. https://www.mobilize.us/bookerforiowa/event/174642/

WAPELLO COUNTY
WHO: Senator Cory Booker
WHAT: Education Conversation with Cory in Ottumwa
WHERE: Market on Main, 331 E Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
WHEN: 4:00 PM CT
DOORS OPEN: 3:15 PM CT
*Public RSVP: click here. https://www.mobilize.us/bookerforiowa/event/174461/

Monday, December 23rd

HENRY COUNTY
WHO: Senator Cory Booker
WHAT: Special Event in Mt. Pleasant
WHERE: To be announced.
WHEN: 9:30 AM CT
DOORS OPEN: 9:00 AM CT

WARREN COUNTY
WHO: Senator Cory Booker
WHAT: Meet and Greet with Cory in Indianola
WHERE: Corner Sundry, 101 N Buxton St, Indianola, IA 50125
WHEN: 1:00 PM CT
DOORS OPEN: 12:30 PM CT
*Public RSVP: click here. https://www.mobilize.us/bookerforiowa/event/174463/

POLK COUNTY
WHO: Senator Cory Booker
WHAT: Holiday Celebration
WHERE: 3315 70th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
WHEN: 3:30 PM CT
DOORS OPEN: 3:00 PM CT
*Public RSVP: click here. https://www.mobilize.us/bookerforiowa/event/174467/

Cory Booker Unveils Educational Plan

Cory Booker Unveils Plan To Ensure Educational Opportunity for Every Child and Great Public Schools in Every Community

Cory Will Invest $200 Billion in School Infrastructure

Plan Includes Dramatic Investments to Raise Teacher Pay and Increase Teacher Diversity; Educators Serving in High-Poverty Districts Would Receive Raises Up to $15,500

Plan Outlines Vision for Traditional Public Schools and High-performing Public Charter Schools When Local Communities Call for Them

Newark, NJ — Cory Booker knows the impact a good public school education has on a child’s life. When Cory was a baby, his parents fought with the help of civil rights activists to move his family into a neighborhood with good public schools, which in the 1960s were very often in all-white neighborhoods.

That story has personally impacted Cory and his commitment to ensuring every single child has access to a high quality public education. As mayor of Newark, New Jersey, Cory ran toward the tough challenge of improving Newark’s schools, and the reforms he set in motion produced results: graduation rates have increased nearly 30 percent since 2008, teacher pay went up, and Newark now has more “beat the odds schools” — schools in high poverty communities with high academic performance — than any other city in the country. Over the course of his time as mayor, college enrollment among Newarkers increased 37 percent.

Today, ahead of tomorrow’s Public Education Forum 2020 in Pittsburgh, Cory is outlining how he is going to make limitless educational opportunity a reality for every American child.

As president, Cory will massively increase the federal investment in low-income schools so that all schools can nurture the genius of our children. And as part of his proposal, Cory will also honor, value, and support teachers and public school professionals by increasing teacher pay, expanding loan forgiveness, and investing in teacher training and recruitment, especially to improve teacher diversity.

“Every parent in America hopes that their child will have the opportunities that come from a great public education. The education I received as a child transformed the trajectory of my life,” said Cory Booker. “But to get it, my parents had to fight to move my family into a neighborhood with good public schools. 50 years later, the reality is that access to a high-quality public education still too often depends on the zip code a child lives in and the size of their family’s bank account.

“We owe the same opportunity provided by a great public education to every child in our country. This isn’t an academic exercise for me, it’s personal — as mayor, when I saw Newark’s kids in crisis, I ran toward the problem and tried to fix it. As a senator, I’ve continued to fight for public school students and teachers. And as president of the United States, it will be a priority for me to ensure every child has access to the great education that creates a pathway to a better life.”

He’ll make this vision a reality by:
• Investing at least $200 billion in school infrastructure to ensure that every school, including in low-income districts and rural areas, are in good condition and able to provide an education that prepares all students for the 21st century workforce.

• Giving teachers serving in high-poverty districts a raise of up to $15,000 by passing his RAISE Act alongside his proposal to massively expand and reimagine the Earned Income Tax Credit through his Rise Credit. In some states, first-year teachers could see a raise of nearly 50 percent.

• Improving the diversity of our educator workforce, Cory will pass his Diversifying by Investing in Educators and Students to Improve Outcomes For Youth (DIVERSIFY) Act, which would double the award amount for TEACH grants to students who want to become teachers in high-need subjects in high-poverty schools and end yearly automatic budget cuts to the program.

• Tripling funding for Title I schools to improve the quality of education for low-income students across the country.

• Creating a new grant program seeded with at least $10 billion to incentivize states to reform their school finance systems away from inequitable property tax systems and toward funding systems that ensure an equitable and quality education for every child.

• Support high-quality public charter schools as a strategy to help strengthen public school systems and meet the needs of all students.
In the Senate, Cory has fought against the nomination and harmful policies of Betsy DeVos, voted to end high-stakes standardized testing, and has introduced leading bills to help give public school teachers a raise and invest in new teacher recruitment and training initiatives. As president, Cory would nominate a Secretary of Education who has served as a public school teacher, and who understands the critical role that our public schools play in our society.

Joe Biden Wins Backing of Texas Elected Officials

Joe Biden Wins Backing of Texas Elected Officials

Ahead of Joe Biden’s community event in San Antonio today, Biden for President announced five new significant endorsements from current and former elected officials across Texas, a key Super Tuesday state and one of the most delegate-rich on the calendar. These endorsements add to the list of influential list of leaders in Texas and beyond supporting Joe Biden.

“As we continue to build an aggressive ground game in Texas, we are more than proud to have such a strong list of dedicated public servants by our side as we fight to restore the soul of this country,” said Jane Hamilton, Texas State Director, Biden for President. “The Lone Star State will play a crucial role in 2020. These Texans who have joined with us today are ready for that fight, and they know that Joe Biden can unite the country across party lines to defeat Donald Trump. Together, we will build a movement to get things done and to revive the American spirit.”

Today’s endorsements include:
• Jose Menendez, State Senator (San Antonio)
• Rhetta Bowers, State Representative (Dallas)
• Garnet Coleman, State Representative (Houston)
• John Warren, Dallas County Clerk
• Phil Hardberger, Former Mayor of San Antonio

These new endorsements add to the list of leaders from Texas backing Biden, including U.S. representatives like Congressional Black Caucus members Eddie Bernice Johnson and Marc Veasey as well as Congressional Hispanic Caucus members Filemon Vela and Vicente Gonzalez. Prominent state legislators such as State Senators Nathan Johnson and Beverly Powell have also endorsed Biden.

This week, Biden for President also announced it reached more than 100 endorsers from South Carolina, as well as new endorsements from California, Rhode Island, and Georgia. Today’s new supporters build on the campaign’s momentum heading into next week’s debate and join more than 825 national, state, and local leaders who have endorsed Biden, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.