2016 Interactive Presidential Election Timeline - ROUND 5

[Classic Conservative]

Has anyone tried contacting Dart?

He hasn't been on lately

[Classic Conservative]

BRANSTAD FOR PRESIDENT

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad announces run for President

  Des Moines, Iowa
            "My fellow Americans, our country is at a crossroads we've lived under failed leadership of our current President, the economy not even close to recovering and Americans having less money than every before. People here in the United States are wanting change, I've been talking for some time with Iowans and other Americans, their sick and tired they aren't making any money anymore, their wages are low, they can't find better paying jobs, and there not achieving the American Dream that they've worked and lived for their entire life.

            Many people ask how am I not the same old politican that we've had running and killing our country for the last 20 years, to answer that question I say, I know how you live what's hurting you. My parents were farmers from Northern Iowa we grew up living paycheck to paycheck, once I worked in my pappys country store in Leland for 8 months being payed a small 80 cents a day to buy a new pair of shoes that all my friends had. I experienced life the hard way, the way you grew up not like a rich businessman from New York or the son of a congressman. We need to bring the American Dream back if you want to succeed in life, make sure your children live a better life than you did and restore the Constitution that have kept our system of Liberty and equal opportunity than I'm your candidate, I ask to vote for Real a Change on Day One and elect me Terry Branstad as your President. Thank You and God Bless."

Romney doesn't support me, it's the best picture I could find.

[Classic Conservative]

Signing up as Governor Scott Walker (R-WI). No more Bushes/Clintons

Someone already has Walker

[Classic Conservative]

THE BRANSTAD TEAM

Campaign Manager: Matthew Greickson
Chief Strategist: Paul DeVos
Treasurer: James Pilny
Press Secretary: Karl Jöhnson
Director of Rapid Response: Kristy Jacobson
Digital Director: Dr. Liam Guggen
Political Director: Dr. Benjamin Taylor
Communications Director: Mary Jones Smithhouse
Tea Party Outreach: Joe Siao
Iowa Political Director: Lt. Governor Kim Reylonds
New Hampshire Director: Paul Chase

Matthew Grieckson is a native Iowan who is happy to be joining our staff. Before the Branstad run, he served as Campaign manager to two of the successful Branstad runs for Governor. Mr. Grieckson is excited to be working with Americans wanting to restore their country, everyday on the Branstad team.

Paul DeVos was a Washington Insider for many years now, he served as numerous advisors on multiple campaigns over his lifetime. He is happy to restore the American Dream with Terry Branstad.

James Pilny has been a Wall Street money man for over 20 years now. He's worked at the S&P 500 and The Bank of America as their treasures for a giant period of his life.

Karl Jöhnson is a Scandanavian immigrant who served as the press secretary for many campaign and Costco Wholesale.

Kristy Jacobson is a proven fighter for the American way she's been the head of communications for Glenn Becks T.V. Network The Blaze and has worked on the Branstad gubernatorial run in 2014.

Dr. Liam Guggen is MiT's youngest PhD recipient at the young age of 25. He's run digital networks for Microsoft and H&P. Liam Guggen is a Iowan Political Junkie and wants to restore the American Way.

Benjamin Taylor is the former political director for the Tea Party Patriots. Dr. Taylor will be instrumental is providing Tea Party support across the nation.

Mary Jones Smithson was the Romney for President Deputy Communications Director and a former Bush for President Ohio campaign co-chair. She was the Vice President of Verizon Communications.

Joseph Siao is a Tea Party Activist from Dallas, Texas he was the head of Tea Party Outreach for Ron Paul's 2012 Campaign and the winning Rod Blum Campaign. He is the President of the Texas Tea Party the largest Tea Party in Texas.

Lt Governor Kim Reylonds is Governor Branstads Lt. Governor she has fought for Iowans for over 10 years now and is considered a hero and beloved by many Iowans she is a great addition to the staff. Dar already approved her.

Paul Chase is the former New Hampshire Director for Mike Huckabee and the former head of The Family Research Councils New Hampshire Team. He is famous for many grassroots success in New Hampshire and has headed over 25 victories across the state.

[Classic Conservative]

Can I get Michigan and South Carolina also.

[Classic Conservative]

Terry Branstad for President Round 1 Schudele

Iowa Governor and Presidential Candidate Terry Branstad meeting voters in Sioux City

July 1, 2015

9:00 AM-Meet Voters at Sioux City Public Library
11:00 AM-Meeting with Lt. Governor Kim Reylonds and Senator Joni Ernst in Sioux City
((Governor Branstad will seek Senator Ernsts support by reminding her on how he was an early supporter of hers, their personal relationship and how he helped her drastically on her getting elected.))
3:00 PM- Visit with Congressman David Young in Van Meter Iowa
((Governor Branstad will remind Congressman Young of how he supported him in last years election and how he helped to get him elected.))
5:30 PM-Rally in Van Meter, Iowa
    "My fellow Iowans, I've served as your governor for the past 6 years now, We've lowered taxes, created new jobs, let agricultural prosper and finally create a better life for our families here. I ask you to caucus for me and let the Iowan growth here at home happen all over our great nation."
7:00 PM-Town Hall in Mason City, Iowa
    Supporter: My Governor I support you for President but what is your position on gun rights.
    Governor Branstad: I believe what our constitution says The Right to Bear Arms shall not be infringed we need to let people be able to use their arms in peaceful ways. Personally I love guns I own many myself, as Americans we must respect others rights and the Constitution.

July 2, 2015

8:00 AM-Meeting with Senator Chuck Grassley
((Governor Branstad will remind Senator Grassley of their 40 year friendship and how he's supported agriculture and Iowa through his gubernatorial success.))
10:00 AM-Town Hall at Drake University
1:00 PM-Meet and Greet in Dubuque, Iowa
3:00 PM-Rally in Ankeny, Iowa
6:00 PM-Rally in Waterloo, Iowa

July 3, 2015

9:00 AM-Private Meeting with Governor Rick Snyder in Grand Rapids, Michigan
11:00 AM-Tour of Chevrolet Factory with Congressman David Trott
2:00 PM-Meeting with Congressman David Trott
4:30 PM-Town Hall in Kalamazoo, Michigan
7:00 PM-Rally in Detroit, Michigan

July 4, 2015

Walk in Des Moines 4th of July Parade
Walk in Ankeny 4th of July Parade
Walk in Sioux City 4th of July Parade
Walk in Cedar Rapids 4th of July Parade
Walk in Leland 4th of July Parade

July 5, 2015

10:00 AM-Meet Voters in Hampton, NH
11:30 AM-Town Hall in Campton, NH
3:00 PM-Meet Voters in Manchester, NH
5:00 PM-Rally in Salem, NH
7:00 PM-Meeting with Charlie Bass

July 5, 2015
Attend Religious Services and Family Day
Fly to South Dakota

July 6, 2015

9:00 AM-Meeting with Governor Dennis Daugaard
11:15 AM-Meeting with Senator John Thune
2:00 PM-Meet and Greet in Pierre, South Dakota
4:45 PM-Town Hall in Sturgis, South Dakota
   Supporter: Mr. Governor, I support you wholeheartedly support you, what's your position on bike gangs
      "Many people don't know this but I'm actually an avid Harley rider, I support bike gangs that do good,
        I know many bike gangs in Iowa that do good but we should find and prosecute bike gangs that do
        bad."
6:00 PM-Rally in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

July 7, 2015

10:00 AM-Meet and Greet in Leland, Iowa
11:30 AM-Town Hall in West Des Moines, Iowa
2:00 PM-Meet and Greet in Clear Lake, Iowa
4:00 PM-Rally at Council Bluffs City Hall
6:00 PM-Opening Central Iowa Office in Des Moines

[Classic Conservative]

Bill Haslam's 2016 Campaign Team

Campaign Chairwoman: Marsha Blackburn (Congresswoman from Tennessee's 7th district since 2003. She has served in the Committee of Energy and Commerce, various subcommittees, and has worked for the Republican Study Committee and the National Republican Caucus Committee.) ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marsha_Blackburn )

Coordinator: Alexia Poe (Current Director of Communications for Governor Haslam. Has a background in communications and public affairs.) ( http://www.state.tn.us/governor/cabinet/#alexia-poe )

Political Adviser: Dennis Prager (President of Prager University, radio talk show host, and conservative author.) ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Prager )

Media Director: Bill Whittle (Conservative Commentator who has been active on Republican and conservative friendly media channels such as PJTV.) ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Whittle )

Press Secretary: Brent Leatherwood (Executive Director and Contact for Media Inquiries for the Tennsee Republican Party.) ( http://tngop.org/mygop-staff/ - On the far left.)

Finance Director: Jimmy Haslam (Bill Haslam's brother and Statewide Finance Chairman for the Governor. Like Bill, Jimmy also has experience in business, and they have worked together in the business world.) ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Haslam )

Legal Adviser: Maclin P. Davis, Jr. ( Tennessee Attorney who currently works for Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP. Although he began his political career as a Democrat, he became a Republican and a Barry Goldwater supporter in 1964. He has an extensive history in both law and Tennessee politics, including acting as the legal counsel for the Tennessee State Republican Party.) ( https://www.rnla.org/bio/BioDetail.asp?MemberID=738 )

Round 1 Schedule

July 1st (South Carolina):

- Organize in Columbia, South Carolina.
- Barnstorm in Columbia, South Carolina.
- Hold a conference of local educators in Columbia, South Carolina.

(Conference Theme: Governor Haslam will talk with educators from all levels of education in this conference. He will listen to their complaints, their desires, and ideas. While Governor Haslam will refer to his record on education some and promise to help repair the educational system, he will spend most of the conference listening to these educators and taking notes. This conference acts mostly as research on education policy and what educators want from the next President.)

July 2nd:

- Organize in Greenvile, South Carolina.
- Barnstorm in Greenville, South Carolina.
- Organize in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
- Barnstorm in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

July 3rd:

- Town Hall in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.
- Hold a megachurch rally at Seacoast Church in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.
- Organize in Charleston, South Carolina.

(Mega Church Rally Theme: Here, Governor Haslam will hold a rally at Seacoast Church in Mt. Pleasant. Haslam will discuss how his Christian faith helped him succeed and help others as a Mayor, Governor, and how it will guide him as President. He will also address religious and social issues that evangelical voters consider to be critical issues.

Speech Excerpt: "As President, I will absolutely defend religious liberty in the United States. Our religious liberties are being trampled on, and the current administration wrongly tolerates, nay, outright endorses, this injustice. Christian business owners are being forced to partake in gay weddings against their will. Christians at home and abroad are being harassed, attacked, or worse, merely because they are Christian, yet there is no outcry over this. We have even seen government officials, such as the Mayor of Houston, demand to monitor and censor pastors' sermons simply because they preach what is in the Bible, solely because they preach what is in their faith! A country where a Christian cannot freely practice his or her beliefs without persecution is not a free country. have had enough of this injustice. As a Christian, I love my fellow person, even if I do not agree with them politically or religiously. And I know that y'all here today are tired of being persecuted over your faith too. The Constitution protects freedom of religion, and as President, I will make sure that your rights are respected!")

July 4th:

- Barnstorm in Charleston, South Carolina.
- Meet and greet with military personnel at the Charleston Air Force Base.
- Host Campaign Rally on Veterans Affairs and Foreign Policy at the Citadel in Charleston.

(Citadel Rally Theme: Governor Haslam will spend the 4th of July with a pro-military and pro-veteran message. He will start out by thanking America's troops for defending its freedom, claiming that America would not be able to enjoy its independence or freedom without the sacrifices that those in the military have endured throughout America's entire history.

Speech Excerpt: "It is because of our men and women in the military that we can continue to celebrate Independence Day. I know that serving this country is not an easy task, and I thank God every day that our troops continue to take their trials and tribulations in stride. Our troops fight to keep us free, but sadly, they are not being treated correctly in America today. Soldiers, both active military and veterans, face countless issues that are being ignored by the federal government...

... Not only are active military personnel being mistreated, but so are our veterans. VA Centers across this entire nation have been gutted on funding, and they are not equipped with the tools needed to properly care for our veterans. How can we continue to mistreat the men and women who gave everything for America? Once I am President, I will remedy this immediately. In fact, I promise that my Secretary of Veterans Affairs MUST be a veteran him or herself!"

July 5th:

- Seek and endorsement from Nikki Haley in Columbia, South Carolina.
(Governor Haslam will meet with Governor Haley. He will tout his performance so far in her state in an attempt to gain her support. He will also appeal to her as a fellow Governor.)
- Town Hall in Columbia.
- Barnstorm in the suburbs of Columbia.
- Meet with voters in Rock Hill.
- Meet with voters in Greenville.

July 6th (Washington D.C.):

- Seek an endorsement from Senator Lamar Alexander.
(Governor Haslam will seek support from fellow Tennessee Republican Lamar Alexander. He will appeal on common ground with education issues with Alexander, including a praise of Alexander's job as Secretary of Education under H.W. Bush.)
- Seek an endorsement from Senator Bob Corker.
(Governor Haslam will appeal to Senator Corker by touting his performance at the Citadel rally. He will further reinforce his pro-military stance by reminding Corker about his VA Secretary pledge. Finally, he will relate to Corker as a fellow native of Tennessee and the fact that he and Haslam's brother Jimmy were roommates in college.)
- Seek an endorsement from Senator Lindsey Graham.
(Haslam will use the same pro-military strategy as he will use with Corker to win Graham's endorsement. Like with Governor Haley, Haslam will mention how he has campaigned in South Carolina this week.)
- Seek an endorsement from Senator Tim Scott.
(As with Haley and Graham, Haslam will mention how he has campaigned in South Carolina this week in order to win Tim Scott's endorsement.)
- Seek an endorsement from Senator Tom Cotton.
(Haslam will mention his pro-military and pro-veteran stance to win Tom Cotton's endorsement. Since Cotton is an Iraq War veteran himself, Haslam will offer Cotton influence in his policy on Iraq.)

July 7th (Georgia):

-Seek an endorsement from Governor Nathan Deal.
(Haslam will appeal to Deal for his endorsement, citing common ground as Governors. Haslam will also discuss job growth and education policies with Deal, as he believes the two can find similarities and work together on them.)
- Seek an endorsement from Senator David Perdue.
(Haslam will appeal to Perdue for an endorsement based on their experiences in the business world. Since they have both been in business, Haslam will argue that they can relate on common ground. According to Haslam, this means that he and Perdue can get much done to benefit America together thanks to their similar experiences.)
- Seek an endorsement from Senator Johnny Isakson.
(Haslam will also try to win over Isakson. His strategy will largely depend on if he can win over Nathan Deal, David Perdue, or both.)

He shouldn't be able to get Marsha Blackburn or any Real life people on his staff.

[Classic Conservative]

Bill Haslam's 2016 Campaign Team

Campaign Chairwoman: Marsha Blackburn (Congresswoman from Tennessee's 7th district since 2003. She has served in the Committee of Energy and Commerce, various subcommittees, and has worked for the Republican Study Committee and the National Republican Caucus Committee.) ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marsha_Blackburn )

Coordinator: Alexia Poe (Current Director of Communications for Governor Haslam. Has a background in communications and public affairs.) ( http://www.state.tn.us/governor/cabinet/#alexia-poe )

Political Adviser: Dennis Prager (President of Prager University, radio talk show host, and conservative author.) ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Prager )

Media Director: Bill Whittle (Conservative Commentator who has been active on Republican and conservative friendly media channels such as PJTV.) ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Whittle )

Press Secretary: Brent Leatherwood (Executive Director and Contact for Media Inquiries for the Tennsee Republican Party.) ( http://tngop.org/mygop-staff/ - On the far left.)

Finance Director: Jimmy Haslam (Bill Haslam's brother and Statewide Finance Chairman for the Governor. Like Bill, Jimmy also has experience in business, and they have worked together in the business world.) ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Haslam )

Legal Adviser: Maclin P. Davis, Jr. ( Tennessee Attorney who currently works for Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP. Although he began his political career as a Democrat, he became a Republican and a Barry Goldwater supporter in 1964. He has an extensive history in both law and Tennessee politics, including acting as the legal counsel for the Tennessee State Republican Party.) ( https://www.rnla.org/bio/BioDetail.asp?MemberID=738 )

Round 1 Schedule

July 1st (South Carolina):

- Organize in Columbia, South Carolina.
- Barnstorm in Columbia, South Carolina.
- Hold a conference of local educators in Columbia, South Carolina.

(Conference Theme: Governor Haslam will talk with educators from all levels of education in this conference. He will listen to their complaints, their desires, and ideas. While Governor Haslam will refer to his record on education some and promise to help repair the educational system, he will spend most of the conference listening to these educators and taking notes. This conference acts mostly as research on education policy and what educators want from the next President.)

July 2nd:

- Organize in Greenvile, South Carolina.
- Barnstorm in Greenville, South Carolina.
- Organize in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
- Barnstorm in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

July 3rd:

- Town Hall in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.
- Hold a megachurch rally at Seacoast Church in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.
- Organize in Charleston, South Carolina.

(Mega Church Rally Theme: Here, Governor Haslam will hold a rally at Seacoast Church in Mt. Pleasant. Haslam will discuss how his Christian faith helped him succeed and help others as a Mayor, Governor, and how it will guide him as President. He will also address religious and social issues that evangelical voters consider to be critical issues.

Speech Excerpt: "As President, I will absolutely defend religious liberty in the United States. Our religious liberties are being trampled on, and the current administration wrongly tolerates, nay, outright endorses, this injustice. Christian business owners are being forced to partake in gay weddings against their will. Christians at home and abroad are being harassed, attacked, or worse, merely because they are Christian, yet there is no outcry over this. We have even seen government officials, such as the Mayor of Houston, demand to monitor and censor pastors' sermons simply because they preach what is in the Bible, solely because they preach what is in their faith! A country where a Christian cannot freely practice his or her beliefs without persecution is not a free country. have had enough of this injustice. As a Christian, I love my fellow person, even if I do not agree with them politically or religiously. And I know that y'all here today are tired of being persecuted over your faith too. The Constitution protects freedom of religion, and as President, I will make sure that your rights are respected!")

July 4th:

- Barnstorm in Charleston, South Carolina.
- Meet and greet with military personnel at the Charleston Air Force Base.
- Host Campaign Rally on Veterans Affairs and Foreign Policy at the Citadel in Charleston.

(Citadel Rally Theme: Governor Haslam will spend the 4th of July with a pro-military and pro-veteran message. He will start out by thanking America's troops for defending its freedom, claiming that America would not be able to enjoy its independence or freedom without the sacrifices that those in the military have endured throughout America's entire history.

Speech Excerpt: "It is because of our men and women in the military that we can continue to celebrate Independence Day. I know that serving this country is not an easy task, and I thank God every day that our troops continue to take their trials and tribulations in stride. Our troops fight to keep us free, but sadly, they are not being treated correctly in America today. Soldiers, both active military and veterans, face countless issues that are being ignored by the federal government...

... Not only are active military personnel being mistreated, but so are our veterans. VA Centers across this entire nation have been gutted on funding, and they are not equipped with the tools needed to properly care for our veterans. How can we continue to mistreat the men and women who gave everything for America? Once I am President, I will remedy this immediately. In fact, I promise that my Secretary of Veterans Affairs MUST be a veteran him or herself!"

July 5th:

- Seek and endorsement from Nikki Haley in Columbia, South Carolina.
(Governor Haslam will meet with Governor Haley. He will tout his performance so far in her state in an attempt to gain her support. He will also appeal to her as a fellow Governor.)
- Town Hall in Columbia.
- Barnstorm in the suburbs of Columbia.
- Meet with voters in Rock Hill.
- Meet with voters in Greenville.

July 6th (Washington D.C.):

- Seek an endorsement from Senator Lamar Alexander.
(Governor Haslam will seek support from fellow Tennessee Republican Lamar Alexander. He will appeal on common ground with education issues with Alexander, including a praise of Alexander's job as Secretary of Education under H.W. Bush.)
- Seek an endorsement from Senator Bob Corker.
(Governor Haslam will appeal to Senator Corker by touting his performance at the Citadel rally. He will further reinforce his pro-military stance by reminding Corker about his VA Secretary pledge. Finally, he will relate to Corker as a fellow native of Tennessee and the fact that he and Haslam's brother Jimmy were roommates in college.)
- Seek an endorsement from Senator Lindsey Graham.
(Haslam will use the same pro-military strategy as he will use with Corker to win Graham's endorsement. Like with Governor Haley, Haslam will mention how he has campaigned in South Carolina this week.)
- Seek an endorsement from Senator Tim Scott.
(As with Haley and Graham, Haslam will mention how he has campaigned in South Carolina this week in order to win Tim Scott's endorsement.)
- Seek an endorsement from Senator Tom Cotton.
(Haslam will mention his pro-military and pro-veteran stance to win Tom Cotton's endorsement. Since Cotton is an Iraq War veteran himself, Haslam will offer Cotton influence in his policy on Iraq.)

July 7th (Georgia):

-Seek an endorsement from Governor Nathan Deal.
(Haslam will appeal to Deal for his endorsement, citing common ground as Governors. Haslam will also discuss job growth and education policies with Deal, as he believes the two can find similarities and work together on them.)
- Seek an endorsement from Senator David Perdue.
(Haslam will appeal to Perdue for an endorsement based on their experiences in the business world. Since they have both been in business, Haslam will argue that they can relate on common ground. According to Haslam, this means that he and Perdue can get much done to benefit America together thanks to their similar experiences.)
- Seek an endorsement from Senator Johnny Isakson.
(Haslam will also try to win over Isakson. His strategy will largely depend on if he can win over Nathan Deal, David Perdue, or both.)

He shouldn't be able to get Marsha Blackburn or any Real life people on his staff.

(OOC: I thought we had to use real life people? I will use fictional people if the game moderator establishes that as a rule.)

You can use real life if you are a actually candidate ie: Cruz, Bush but not if you're like us, I'm fine with Poe but Blackburn is a real life CONGRESSWOMAN not an activist and that endorsement should be sought. And here in the last game was his rule when I tried to do the same thing
  "UPDATE REGARDING CAMPAIGN STAFF
In response to the conflict between CC and SSWR: As I said earlier, the timeline unfortunately has to disregard any claims to real campaign staff by the candidates in order to keep things fair (you can't pick your own endorsements whenever you feel like it Tongue). However, you are allowed to create, announce, and make stories regarding fictional campaign staff. Please do not get into unnecessarily disputes; this matter has already been decided and we're all friends here at the 2016 Presidential Election Interactive Timeline! Cheesy"

[Classic Conservative]

PROVEN RECORD

Terry Branstad has a proven record, for Iowa

He's balanced the budget,

Created over 12,000 new jobs,

And created the fifth lowest unemployment in the United States.

If you want this in all 50 states vote for Real Change and vote for Terry Branstad

I'm Terry Branstad and I approve this message

This ad is being aired in the following states

Iowa
New Hampshire
South Carolina
Nevada
Minnesota
Massachusetts

[Classic Conservative]

Terry and Chris Branstad's Statement on the Clinton and Fiorina Families

  "My heart goes out to the Fiorina and the Clinton families, I've known both Hillary and Frank for many years now and they fabulous people and our family prays for their safe recovery and the end of cancer and having strokes. We are sure God will let them live and they will see America have a brighter future. They will be in our thoughts and prayers and we ask all Americans to do the same."

[Classic Conservative]

Can we get our endorsements?

[Classic Conservative]

BRANSTAD FOR PRESIDENT
Ready for Real Change on Day One: Week Two Campaign Schedule

July 8, 2015

10:00 AM- Town Hall in Rock Rapids, Iowa
  Voter: Mr. Governor how will you support farmers across the country when you're elected President.
  Branstad: Well farmers are the backbone of America we need to loosen regulations with regards to farmers, let them choose what's best for their farm. We need to stimulate people to open farms and buy American farm products whether it's Corn, Peaches, Peanuts or Plums. America needs farmers and farmers need us.
12:00- Meet and Greet in Indianola, Iowa

"Iowa Senator Joni Ernst announces her support for Terry Branstad for President

I'm pleased today to announce my support for my governor and one of my best friends Terry Branstad! Governor Branstad has created much needed jobs here in Iowa he's allowed industry to prosper, lowered taxes and created a state and I'm happy that I support and endorse Governor Terry Branstad!!"
1:00- Meeting with Tom Latham in Clive, Iowa
Will convince him by Branstad helping Latham for over 10 years get elected their friendship spanning many years and their pushes for government reform.
3:00- Rally in Winterset, Iowa at The Birthplace of John Wayne
   "Many people don't know this story but my Mom's parents Solomon and Trudy Weismann lived 10 houses down from here, my grandma told me a story about John Wayne when he was growing up and how he had a love for God, the constitution and America. John Wayne was a true fighter for the American way, he fought with Holywood and the D.C. Mafia and won. He would really want real change and leadership on day one."
5:00 PM- Town Hall in Trear, Iowa
6:45 PM- Opening Western Iowa Campaign Headquarters in Sioux City
9:00- Fundrasier in Sioux City, Iowa

July 9, 2015

8:00 AM- Meet Voters at Tommys Ham House in Greenville, South Carolina
10:00 AM- Meeting with Mick Mulvaney
Will discuss how Branstad's a proven conservative who can win and lead will discuss 2nd Admendment and Pro-Life issues and tax reform.
12:15 PM- Town Hall in Charleston, South Carolina
1:00 PM- Visit with Victims of the AME church shooting and prayer session
3:00 PM- Meet and Greet in Florence, South Carolina
3:45 PM- Rally in Spartanburg, South Carolina
   "We need a conservative president who will take a stand in America, who will fight for freedom, lower taxes fight for the unborn and create a balanced budget Admendment to the Constutional!!!"
5:00 PM- Meeting with Henry McMaster
Will discuss his shared values and their vision to make America great again and how he will work on key issues of importance including immigration
7:00 PM- Fundraiser in Columbia, South Carolina

July 10, 2015

9:00 AM- Meeting with Congressman Joe Heck
Will discuss how he will endorse and donate to his candidacy for Senator and how he will fight for a better country and shared values
10:20 AM- Meet Voters in Carson City, Utah
11:00 AM- Town Hall in Henderson, Nevada
1:00 PM- Meeting with Steve Wynn
Will discuss shared political views and how he will help casinos and his business grow and prosper
4:00 PM- Rally on the Las Vegas Strip
  "America needs change we are sick and tired of Washington Insider and political correctness we need real change on day one that will make America great again. I urge you to join our campaign."
6:00 PM- Findraiser with 50 Millionaires

July 11, 2015

9:00 AM- Meeting with Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann
Will discuss Branstads support for right to work and ending common core. Will say that he will enforce all federal laws regarding immigration.
10:00 AM- Meet and Greet in Ferdinand, Indiana
11:00 AM- Town Hall at Debrand Chocolatiers in Fort Wayne, Indiana
1:30 PM- Meeting with Republican Activists
2:45 PM- Town Hall in Michigan, Indiana
4:30 PM- Meeting with State Treasurer Richard Murdock
Will discuss shared pro-life values, hardwork, immigration and social issues and a cabinet position
7:00 PM- Rally at Indianapolis Convention Center

July 12, 2015

10:00 AM- Signing Repeal of Common Core bill into law.
11:30 AM- Meet and Greet in Urbandale, Iowa
1:45 PM- Town Hall in Okoboji, Iowa
Voter: Mr. Governor I'm an undecided voter what will do to stop common core across the country.
Branstad: I'm the only candidate in the race who can actually say that they have stood against Common Core. This morning I signed a new bill into law, it was a bill that got Iowa out of Common Core. There's no other governor who has done this running no one has changed the education system in their state but me.
3:00 PM- Meet and Greet in Le Mars, Iowa
5:45 PM- Rally in North Liberty, Iowa

July 13, 2015

10:00 AM- Meeting with Senator Cory Gardner
Will convince Gardner by his support for blue collar workers, small business, oil and gas and tax cuts for every American, will discuss shared values and how he can win Colorado
11:30 AM- Meet and Greet in Aurora, Colorado
12:15 PM- Town Hall in Littleton, Colorado
1:30 PM- Touring New Belgium Brewery
3:00 PM- Special Town Hall in regards to Jobs and the Economy in Colorado Springs, Colorado
    "America needs industry, we need jobs, our citizens don't have enough money to buy groceries. I want you to think how much was gas the day Barack Obama took office and how much is it now. Americans needs jobs but higher paying and better jobs we need a economy that works for you the little guy. With me as your President that will happen America will be the place that we grew up in and with your help Real Change can Happen on Day One!!!"
6:00 PM- Rally with Joni Ernst and John Thune at Red Rocks
9:45 PM- Meeting with Congressman Ken Buck in Denver, Colorado
Will discuss Tea Party and conservative values and how he can win be uniting the factions into a Conservative party and how his vision can change and revamp America.

July 14, 2015

10:00- Announcing endorsement by Senator Chuck Grassley in Muscatine, Iowa

"I've known Terry for over 40 years now he's been a true fighter for Iowa, he's been what other governors dream of being, he's really helped our state grow economically and created more partnerships across the country and world. That's why I am endorsing my friend and governor Terry Branstad!"
11:55- Town Hall in Spirit Lake, Iowa with Chuck Grassley and David Trott
1:30- Real Leadership Now Rally in Boone, Iowa with John Thune and Joni Ernst
3:00- Meeting with Greg Ganske in West Des Moines, Iowa
Will discuss long friendship and how Branstad has helped Iowa and how he supported him in his congressional races.
6:30- Meet and Greet in Keokuk, Iowa

[Classic Conservative]

Terry Branstad Campaign Ad: Will You Stand

This campaign ad is being played in the following states

"Terry Branstad has stood and fought for Iowa, he made the state better than it's ever been before, can any other candidate say that. They can't, Governor Branstad has worked with everybody Republicans, Democrats and Independents to make Iowa a better place. He's got rid of common core, lowered taxes, brought industry and jobs back to Iowa, if you want that are you ready to stand like Terry Branstad has?"

[Classic Conservative]

Will that start next turn or this one?

[Classic Conservative]

Terry Branstad's Comments over Ted Cruzs Planned Parenthood Comments

 Reporter: Governor Branstad, Senator Cruz said earlier today that your failure to defund planned parenthood even though you campaigned on it, says that your another politican putting politics over people.

  Branstad: "I have one thing for Senator Cruz, has he ever tried to get a budget passed through a democratic legislature. The answer is no, he's never lead on the statewide level just in the senate on his high horse. Let me answer his question I have tried 3 times in every budget I've put forth. But I haven't been able to do that beacuse of democrats. When Cruz says I put politics over people I say how did I win with over 55% of the vote in a democratic state last year. When he only got 58% in a Republican State. If I put politics over people than Senator Cruz puts Israelis over Americans. Enough is enough that's a lie what he is saying."

[Classic Conservative]

Des Moines, Iowa

   "My friends today I must announce to you that I've been diagnosed with Stage 4 penial cancer and Stage 2 Brain Cancer. I must sadly say that the doctors have told me that I have about January of 2017 to live with that saying I'm dropping out of the presidential race. I have not decided who to make my endorsement of yet. I'm sad to say this but may God Bless You and may he bless America.

To Recieve my endorsement you have to work hard in Iowa and meet with me in person and lay out your views on abortion, common core and the UN.

I'm really sorry Dar but I don't have time anymore since school started.

[Classic Conservative]

Buddy Roemer General Schedule
July-January
July
Fundraise heavily using the internet
Meet with Governor Branstad
Barnstorm in Iowa (With Jim Leach and Rod Blum) and South Carolina (With Bob Inglis)
Reach out to Young Republican groups
Emphasizing Buddy's credentials
Approach fmr. Iowa SoS Matt Schultz for an endorsement
August
Bus/Barnstorming tour up the east coast (Charleston, WV-Caribou, ME)
Focus on increasing name recognition in New England through Town Halls in NH, MA, VT, and ME
Fundraising online
Flesh out issue responses
Approach fmr. Senator Olympia Snowe, fmr. Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, and fmr. MA Governor William Weld for endorsements
Visit Iowa too
September
Barnstorming throughout Nevada to get name recognition
Talking to Republicans in Nevada and California
Holding Town Halls in New Hampshire and courting Libertarian-leaning voters
Rallying and touring small towns in Iowa
Opening offices across Iowa
Holding moneybombs online for fundraising
Approach fmr. NM Governor Gary Johnson, fmr. Rep. Richard Baker, and various Iowa state reps  for endorsements
October
Attacking Ted Cruz's extremism on the trail
Barnstorming tour (IA, NE, KS, MO, OK, TX, LA, MS, AL, GA, SC)
Meeting voters in South Carolina
Opening offices in South Carolina
Approach fmr. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, Louisiana State Senate President John Alario, Louisiana Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne, and fmr. Louisiana Lt. Gov Paul Hardy for endorsements
November
Visiting the rest of Iowa's counties and increasing name recognition
Fundraising via small donors
Building up social media popularity
Courting the Libertarian-leaners in Iowa
Touring IL, MN, and WI
Thanksgiving with the family in Des Moines
Meet with members of the Ripon Society, Karen Kwiatkowski, and call Kansas Rep. Barbera Bollier for endorsements
December
Fundraising and organizing in Nevada
Big surge in online fundraising
Organizing volunteers at our Iowa offices
Organizing volunteers in New Hampshire
Barnstorming in Iowa, Nevada, and South Carolina
Town halls in New Hampshire
Christmas with the family in Manchester, NH
Meet with NH Insurance Commissioner Roger Sevigny, NH State Rep. William Infantine, and fmr. US House candidate Marilinda Garcia for endorsements

Roemer for President Ads

1. Sick and Tired Social Media: Nationwide
"Like this page and donate here if you're sick and tired of DC gridlock, special interests, and a government that's too damn big!"

2. Values Radio: Iowa, SC
"Buddy Roemer lives out the same values that everyday Americans swear by. Hard work, determination, resilience, and a passion for helping others. Through his time in congress and as governor of Louisiana, Buddy Roemer became accustomed to fighting for the American taxpayer, be it against ridiculous earmarks, amnesty, wall street, or gun control. Vote for your Buddy, vote Roemer."

3. Big Brother Radio: Nevada, New Hampshire
"Reading our emails, watching our every move, censoring our internet. The big government/big business axis keeps getting more intrusive, which is why I support American privacy rights and an end to crony capitalism. Business and the government have teamed up, and I'm here to keep them both under control! Vote for your Buddy, vote Roemer.

4. Unfair TV: New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Michigan, Ohio
"I look around and see shuttered factories, closing family farms, and a broken immigration system. This is happening because both parties let it be. Nobody stood up and stopped irresponsible trade deals. Nobody stepped up for the family farmers when DC unloaded even more regulations onto them. Nobody fought for the small businesses when Obamacare passed. It's time for a change of course. I believe in fair trade that protects American jobs and borders. I pledge to renegotiate NAFTA if elected president. I believe in simplifying the tax code to be more business friendly and fairer. I believe in a better future, which is why I ask you to stand with me!

5. Life TV: Iowa, South Carolina
"Everybody else says they're pro-life, but let's have a look at their record. Yes, most of the others are anti-abortion, just like Buddy Roemer. However, it soon becomes clear that the GOP field by and large isn't pro life. Most of the field supports foreign entanglements that lead to thousands of deaths. Most of them support the death penalty too. Buddy Roemer stands against the anti-life trifecta, abortion, war, and the death penalty. Vote life, vote for a Buddy.

Not to be rude viva but how will Marilindia Garcia who I've met and Matt Schultz who is Ted Cruzs Iowa chairman who both are in the tea party endorse a LIBERAL REPUBLICAN.

[Classic Conservative]

Terry Branstad is going to give a major announcement tonight in Sioux City, Iowa.

[Classic Conservative]

Terry Branstad announcing his future in politics to a crowd of Iowans

   "My fellows Iowans, my friends and lovers. A few months ago I announced that I have two types of cancer that will kill me before the mid of 2017, and I sadly had to drop out. But, it doesn't mean I won't be active in politics and I'm considering many things. I announce today that after 4 months of weekly chemotherapy I now longer have the brain cancer and I've been downgraded to Stage 3 penile cancer. With that saying I'm launching a super pac for the most conservative candidates across the country.
So far I have endorsed
State Senator Kelli Ward for Arizona Senate
Senator Chuck Grassley for Iowa Senate
Congressman Marlin Stutzman for Indiana Senate
Neurosurgeon Ben Carson for Maryland 6th Congressional District
Businesswoman Ivanka Trump for New York Senate and
Congressman Rod Blum for Congress
I will be announcing more endorsements including my Presidential one in the coming weeks and months.
Thanks for coming out and God Bless."

[Classic Conservative]

CONFIRMATION FROM HQ: COLEMAN & WHITMAN TO CHAIR "REPUBLICANS FOR BIDEN"
After specukation including Aaron Schock, Fiorello LoBiondo, Tim Pawlenty, and Michael Powell, Norm Coleman and Christine Whitman appesr to be the last two being vetted for the official "Republicans For Biden" campaign group's co-chairs. An official endorsement and gathering may take until just before our South Carolina primary to give us a last minute boost there.

- Memo from Peter Zuckerman, Campaign Media Director for the West Coast, to Steve Riccheti, January 11, 2016

Did Dar approve those endorsements?

[Classic Conservative]

After talking to Dar I have decided to come back in, Governor Branstad got cured in October and his endorsements are staying with him. I'm really sorry for all those who have asked for my endorsement but this is for certain. Terry Branstad is once again running for President.

[Classic Conservative]

I really hate to do this but can I have an extension until tomorrow afternoon.

[Classic Conservative]

Branstad Campaign Schudele August-December

August

   Branstad was still undergoing chemotherapy in Boston, Massachusetts at Massachusetts General Hospital, while securing key support in New Hampshire and other Northeastern states.

September

   Branstad underwent chemotherapy for the first week of the month, later in the month he went back home and went to work again as Governor signing into law a bill that defunded Planned Parenthood in Iowa, signing a resolution against the United Nations and signed into a law a concealed carry law, while still pressuring the legislature to get rid of all sanctuary cities in Iowa.

October

    Branstad relaunched his campaign and went on tour across Iowa becoming the first to complete a Full Grassley also doing the whole thing with Chuck Grassley he also announced his Iowa team of over 1,500 co-chairs including 56 democrats and independents. He went to New Hampshire, South Carolina, North Carolina, Ohio and many other states throughout the month

November

    Branstad opened offices in all 99 counties as well as every New Hampshire and Nevada counties. He secured spots from County officials throughout Iowa as well as GOP operatives throughout Iowa, he aired attack ads on Senator Cruz and Paul asking what happened the last time we elected a one term Senator.

December

   Branstad signed into law getting rid of sanctuary cities and allowed 500 Christian and Yazidi families from Iraq, Syria and Pakistan into the country and urged other governors to do the same. He went campaigning in the whole Midwest for a week as well as the Northeast and Mountain West while staying in Iowa for a week too.

Endorsement Meetings and Telephone Calls:

Rick Santorum
Mike Huckabee
Ben Carson
Ivanka Trump
Joseph Liberman
Steve Daines
Jeff Sessions
Ben Nelson

[Classic Conservative]

Joe Biden "Ready" to Run Fifty-State General Campaign

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A Biden aide who requested anonymity has released information. According to the aide, Biden is 'prepared and ready to run heavily throughout the South'.

Using such states as Virginia and Iowa and New Mexico as launching points, the aide claimed Biden's campaign had put together the following map:

With 108 EVs being rated as Tilt GOP, the Biden map would suggest the possibility of pushing down the GOP to 137 EVs. This author suggests it as a possibility, particularly with potential game changers and keynote speakers as Gavin Newsom, Claire McCaskill, Howard Dean, and similar possibilities.

It is only likely if Biden's southern strategy is successful in the primary. Working off the base he would have in any of the green states he won in the primaries, he would need to convince most independents and even a good part of Republicans to attain that map.

- Politico, Jan. 9, 2016

ME - 2 is Lean D while SC is toss-up? Biden needs better polling.

I think Biden has some crappy polling agency there's now way Ohio is likely Biden and South Carolina and Alaska are tossups

[Classic Conservative]

Terry Branstad Campaign Schedule January 3-9

January 3, 2016

9:00 AM- Meet and Greet in Britt, Iowa with Joni Ernst talk about Branstads record and how he fought for Iowan values
11:35 AM- Town Hall in Dallas Center, Iowa with Chuck Grassley
Voter: Sir, I'm an undecided voter and of Israeli descent how will you support and defend Israel and protect it.
Branstad: I'm a big supporter of Israel, in fact BB Netanyahu once said "that I'm a true friend of Israel and supports Israel in its every mean." Israel is the land of gods chosen people, God made a covenant in Genesis that you be my people and I'll be your God, the bible is truth and Israel is the land of Gods people.
Voter: Thank you Governor you have earned my support.