2020 Presidential Campaign Blog

Tom Steyer Campaigns in Iowa on September 12-13, 2019

Tom Steyer Campaigns in Iowa this Week
Steyer to visit voters in Iowa City, Davenport, Clinton, and Maquoketa

(Des Moines, Iowa, September 11, 2019) — From September 12 - 13, presidential candidate for the Democratic nomination Tom Steyer will be campaigning through Iowa. Steyer will be visiting local establishments, meeting with state officials and voters, and leading a town hall. Steyer is looking forward to listening to Iowans and discussing issues that most affect them.

Meet & Greet with Tom Steyer

WHEN: Thursday, September 12, 2019
12:00 PM CDT

WHERE: Hamburg Inn No. 2
214 N Linn St,
Iowa City, IA 52245

Conversation with Tom Steyer

WHEN: Thursday, September 12, 2019
5:00 PM CDT

WHERE: River Center
136 E. 3rd St,
Davenport, IA 52801

Coffee with Clinton County Activists

WHEN: Friday, September 13, 2019
10:15 AM CDT

WHERE: Jenny’s Diner
517 N. 2nd St,
Clinton, IA 52732

House Party at the Home of Former State Rep. Bob Osterhaus

WHEN: Friday, September 13, 2019
12:00 PM CDT

WHERE: 216 Austin Street,
Maquoketa, IA 52060

More Than 100 Texas Elected Officials and Community Leaders from Across the State Endorse Beto for President

More than 100 Texas Elected Officials and Community Leaders from Across the State Proudly Endorse Beto for President on the Eve of Houston Democratic Debate

In 2018, Beto put Texas in play. With his strong support from those across Texas, he can win the state’s 38 electoral votes and defeat Donald Trump

EL PASO, TX－More than 100 elected officials and community leaders from every region of Texas have proudly endorsed Beto O’Rourke for President of the United States as Houston prepares to host the third Democratic primary debate. The diverse group of more than 70 elected officials includes local leaders, city and county representatives, and members of the Texas State House, Texas State Senate, and United States House of Representatives. The community leaders supporting the former El Paso Congressman include activists and organizers on the frontlines of the state’s efforts to fight climate change, end gun violence, protect Dreamers, reform the justice system, secure LGBTQ+ equality, expand workers’ rights, and achieve universal health care.

In 2018, Beto unlocked Texas’s 38 electoral votes by building a historic grassroots campaign that forever transformed Texas and put the state in play for the first time in decades. Swinging the state by 25 points since 2014, he received more votes than any Democrat in Texas history, won Independents for the first time in decades, and got the support of nearly half a million Republicans while running on a progressive agenda. Beto’s diverse coalition organized on the ground across the state, which led to a robust 36% increase in support from Latinx Texans and a 35% increase in support from women throughout Texas when compared to the state's last Democratic Senate election results. Young voter turnout also increased by more than 200%. With a diverse coalition like this in battleground states across the country and robust support throughout Texas, Beto can win the state’s 38 electoral votes, put new places in play, defeat Donald Trump, and bring this deeply divided country together again.

Polling in Texas continues to show Beto running in the top two out of more than 20 primary candidates. A new Texas Lyceum Poll showed him leading in the state among women voters, Latinx voters, and young voters. A University of Texas at Tyler survey also found that Beto is beating President Trump by double digits in the general election. No other Democratic candidate’s lead over Trump exceeded the margin of error. The Texas primary takes place on Super Tuesday, and the state has 228 delegates that are awarded proportionally.

Tom Steyer Makes Campaign Stops in South Carolina on September 10-11, 2019

Tom Steyer Makes Campaign Stops in South Carolina
Steyer to visit voters in Spartanburg, Greenville, Rock Hill, and Columbia

(Spartanburg, SC, September 9, 2019) — From September 9 - 11, presidential candidate for the Democratic nomination Tom Steyer will be touring through South Carolina. Steyer will be visiting local establishments, meeting with state officials, and leading a people-powered town hall. Steyer is looking forward to listening to South Carolinians and discussing issues that most affect them.

Tour of ReGenesis Community Health Center with Former State Rep. Harold Mitchell

WHEN: Tuesday, September 10, 2019
8:40 AM EDT

WHERE: ReGenesis Community Health Care Center
460 Langdon St,
Spartanburg, SC 29302

Endorsement Announcement from Former State Rep. Mitchell and Tom Steyer

WHEN: Tuesday, September 10, 2019
10:00 AM EDT

WHERE: Woodson Community Center
210 Bomar Ave.
Spartanburg, SC 29306

Work a Shift at Krispy Kreme, Owned by State Senator Glenn Reese

WHEN: Tuesday, September 10, 2019
10:30 AM EDT

WHERE: Krispy Kreme
354 North Church Street
Spartanburg, SC 29303

Meet & Greet with Tell Them Tuesday Protestors

WHEN: Tuesday, September 10, 2019
12:00 PM EDT

WHERE: 130 South Main Street (The Square)
Greenville, SC 29601
(In Front of US Senator Sen. Linsey Graham’s office)

Lunch with State Senator Karl Allen and Clergy Members

WHEN: Tuesday, September 10, 2019
1:00 PM EDT

WHERE: OJ’s Restaurant
907 Pendleton Street
Greenville, SC 29601

Attend and Speak at Restoring Power to The People Town Hall

WHEN: Tuesday, September 10, 2019
7:00 PM EDT

WHERE: Clinton College
1029 Crawford Rd
Rock Hill, SC 29730

Volunteer at Day of Hope

WHEN: Wednesday, September 11, 2019
2:00 PM EDT

WHERE: 47201 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC, 29223

Meet & Greet with Vision Walkers

WHEN: Wednesday, September 11, 2019
5:00 PM EDT

WHERE: 3639 Hearn Drive,
Columbia, SC 29223

Meet & Greet with African American Entrepreneurs, Hosted by Mayor Pro Tem, Tameika Isaac Devine

WHEN: Wednesday, September 11, 2019
7:00 PM EDT

WHERE: 116 Laurel Bay Lane
Columbia, SC 29229

Texas, Tennessee Elected Officials and Community Leaders Endorse Joe Biden

Texas, Tennessee Elected Officials and Community Leaders Endorse Joe Biden

Today, Biden for President is announcing support from five elected officials and community leaders in Texas and Tennessee, critical Super Tuesday states, broadening the list of influential national and local leaders supporting Joe Biden ahead of Thursday’s debate at Texas Southern University in Houston.

Today’s endorsements include current state legislators, judges, and former elected officials from across Texas, including Houston, Dallas, and Brownsville, and local leaders from Tennessee. These endorsements add to the more than 320 endorsements Biden for President has announced thus far from local leaders across the country in key early and battleground states.

“The campaign is honored and grateful to receive the support and endorsement from these dedicated leaders and public servants in Texas and Tennessee,” said Greg Schultz, Campaign Manager, Biden for President. “They know that at such a difficult moment in American history we need a leader who will be president for all Americans – and they know that Joe Biden brings that dignified leadership that will restore America’s respect abroad and bring our country back together at home.”

Today’s Texas endorsements include:
• Gene Green, Former U.S. Congressman (Houston)
• Victoria Neave, State Representative (Dallas)
• Mike Collier, Former Lieutenant Governor Candidate
• The Honorable Trey Mendez (Brownsville)
• Eddi Treviño, Cameron County Judge
Today’s Tennessee endorsements include:
• Lee Harris, Mayor of Shelby County
• Christoper D. Jackson, Lawrence County Commissioner
• Wayne Yocom, Lawrence County Commissioner

Earlier this week, Biden for President announced critical endorsements from early states, including two former party chairs in New Hampshire and former U.S. Secretary of Education and South Carolina Governor Dick Reilly and State Senator Dick Sheheen.

Steve Bullock to Campaign with Christie Vilsack in Iowa on September 12-13, 2019

Governor Steve Bullock to Campaign with Christie Vilsack in Iowa

On Day of DNC Debate, Governor Bullock Will Speak Directly With Iowa Caucus-Goers

Trip Comes as Bullock Continues to Build Support with Iowa Endorsements, Widely Praised Plan for Rural America

Thursday, September 12th

STOP 1 – Polk County

WHAT
Governor Bullock and former First Lady of Iowa Christie Vilsack to host a Fair Shot for Rural America roundtable discussion in Des Moines.

WHEN
1:30 PM CT

WHERE
Jasper Winery
2400 George Flagg Pkwy.
Des Moines, IA 50321

STOP 2 – Dallas County

WHAT
Governor Bullock and former First Lady of Iowa Christie Vilsack to host a meet & greet in Clive.

WHEN
3:30 PM CT

WHERE
Granite City Food & Brewery
12801 University Ave.
Clive, IA 50325

Friday, September 13th

STOP 1 – Polk County

WHAT
Governor Bullock to join Caucus for Kids Facebook Live with Every Child Matters in Iowa in Des Moines.

WHEN
9:00 AM CT

WHERE
New Horizons Academy
450 SW 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50309

STOP 2 – Polk County

WHAT
Governor Bullock to join Iowa Press with Iowa Public TV.

WHEN
Iowa Press will air on Iowa Public TV on Friday, September 13th at 7:30pm CT and Sunday, September 15th at 12pm CT.

Tom Steyer 2020 TV Ads “Economy” and “Climate Change Voter”

Tom Steyer Challenges Trump on Economy and Vows Immediate Action on Climate Crisis in New TV Ads
Steyer’s million-dollar ad campaign will air on local markets in three early primary states

(SAN FRANCISCO, September 10, 2019) — Today, presidential candidate Tom Steyer launched a new series of broadcast ads on the economy and climate change. The two new ads — “Economy” and “Climate Change Voter” — reveal how Steyer is uniquely suited to expose Trump as a con man on the economy and highlight how Steyer is the only candidate vowing to declare the climate crisis a national emergency on day one of his presidency. The ads will run in local markets for one week from September 10 to September 16 in the early primary and caucus states of Iowa, Nevada, and South Carolina.

“Donald Trump is a con man. He got $413 million from his dad. And lost over a billion. Now he’s doing the same thing to our country,” Steyer stated in one of the ads. “This election is going to come down to the economy. It always does. 30 years in business taught me that what our economy needs is a clear plan and steady leadership… I can go head-to-head with Trump — and win.”

“Climate change is a national emergency — I’ll declare it on day one and create millions of jobs by rebuilding America and cleaning up our air,” Steyer said in the other ad. “Because right now we need the truth, and some action.”

The new ads focus on two issues that have been at the forefront of Steyer’s platform — the economy and the climate crisis. Steyer is uniquely suited to expose Trump as a fraud on the economy because of his successful private sector career, and believes that as the Democratic nominee he can expose Trump’s fraudulent business practices — which have benefited big corporations at the expense of working families — as the same tactics he is using for the country’s economy. Steyer also has the most aggressive climate plan of any presidential candidate, including declaring a climate emergency on day one and using the emergency powers of the White House to combat the crisis.

The new ad campaign comes as Steyer recently secured a spot on the Democratic National Committee debate stage in October by gaining his fourth qualifying on Sunday, September 8.

Ahead of Houston Debate, Texas Leaders Endorse Julián Castro

Ahead of Houston Debate, Texas Leaders Endorse Julián Castro

Former Texas State Senator Leticia Van de Putte, Controller Chris Brown, and Texas State Representative Christina Morales Endorse Julián Castro for President

SAN ANTONIO, TX (September 9, 2019) – On Monday, September 9, former Texas State Senator Leticia Van de Putte, Houston Controller Chris Brown, and Texas State Representative Christina Morales, endorsed Secretary Julián Castro for President of the United States ahead of Thursday’s ABC/Univision Democratic Debate. Today’s endorsements follow endorsements by more than 30 Texas officials since Secretary Castro announced his candidacy for president in January.

“I’m honored to have the endorsement and support of these incredible Texas leaders ahead of the Democratic debate in Houston,” said Secretary Julián Castro. “Donald Trump is terrified that Texas will be in play in 2020–and with the help of Houstonians and Texans like these, we can defeat him in 2020 and turn the Lone Star State blue for years to come.”

“Julian Castro is the leader we need for the future. From his humble upbringing, Julian excelled in all educational opportunities, returned home to serve his community as Mayor and ultimately served in President Obama’s Cabinet,” said former Texas State Senator Leticia Van de Putte. “He uniquely understands the challenges our country faces and brings the experience, compassion and energy Americans deserve in their President.”

“As the City of Houston’s Chief Financial Officer, building stronger, more financially sound families and cities is important to me. I believe that Julian’s plan to build an economy that works for all Americans is the right path forward and is critical to the collective future of our city, state, and nation,” said Controller Chris Brown. “As someone who comes from a family committed to public service, I admire Julian’s commitment to building a brighter future for all Americans and am proud to stand with him in that work. I’ve been humbled to have Julian and his brother Joaquin’s support in my role as Houston City Controller and am excited to support Julian in his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination!”

”I am so excited to endorse Secretary Castro for United States President,” said Texas State Representative Christina Morales (D-Houston). “His vision for our country and political will are unmatched. Not only can he stand up to the current occupant of the White House but his experience and desire for equity and inclusion will make him a true representative of all Americans. #AdiosTrump!”

Tulsi Gabbard’s Campaign Announces Third Qualifying Poll for October Debate

Tulsi Gabbard’s Campaign Announces Third Qualifying Poll for October Debate

WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, the first female combat veteran ever to run for President, made an announcement through her campaign recognizing the 3rd "qualifying" poll for the October debate.

The latest Washington Post / ABC News poll has Tulsi Gabbbard at 2%. This is the campaign's third out of the four required "qualifying" polls needed to be on the debate stage in October.

However, Rep. Gabbard emphasized her campaign is not focused on the debates, and is instead spending her time on the ground campaigning, talking to the American people directly — without the ridiculous 60-second time constraints of the debate stage.

Donald Trump Campaign and RNC Announce West Virginia Trump Victory Team

Bernie Sanders Returns to Nevada on September 13-14, 2019

Bernie Sanders Returns to Nevada on September 13-14, 2019

WASHINGTON – Sen. Bernie Sanders will return to Nevada on Friday, September 13th to host a town hall in Carson City, followed by a rally at the University of Nevada, Reno campus. He will then travel to Las Vegas on Saturday, September 14th to participate in Mijente’s Latinx town hall at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Senator Sanders will conclude his trip with a rally centered on his Green New Deal to address the global climate crisis and his College for All plan to cancel all student debt.

Here is the itinerary:

Friday, September 13th
3:00 p.m. Carson City Town Hall
Carson City Community Center Gymnasium, 851 E William St, Carson City, NV 89701
Information for the public: Doors open at 2:00pm. 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. https://act.berniesanders.com/event/event-bernie-sanders-attend/18883

5:45 p.m. College for All Rally at the University of Nevada, Reno
University of Nevada Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center Lawn, 1664 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89512
Information for the public: Doors open at 4:15pm. 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 due to standing space. Parking is limited; attendees are encouraged to walk, bike, or carpool. Parking area on campus to be announced. https://act.berniesanders.com/event/event-bernie-sanders-attend/18884

Saturday, September 14th
3:30 p.m. Mijente Latinx Issues Town Hall
University of Nevada, Las Vegas CBC Building A110, 4505 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89154
This event is hosted by Mijente Support Committee and is not open to the public.

5:30 p.m. Climate and College for All Rally
Cambridge Recreation Center, 3930 Cambridge St, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Information for the public: Doors open at 4:00pm. 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. https://act.berniesanders.com/event/event-bernie-sanders-attend/18885