America After Trump: An Election Game (Gameplay Thread)

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Kirsten Gillibrand Announces Run for President in New York City

Kirsten Gillibrand by
Gage Skidmore, on Flickr

"New York, you sure know how to make your Senator feel welcome!

Four years ago, when I decided to end my campaign for President, I made a promise to never stop fighting as hard for American families as I would my own. I decided to commit to electing a Democratic President and flipping the Senate because we all saw what was at stake if we didn't.

I'm still so proud that we were able to achieve that.

We didn't just achieve electoral success, however, we also passed a trillion-dollar infrastructure bill, a public option for healthcare and we codified Roe v. Wade as law. I've been proud of the work in Washington these past few years, but I think there's still so much work for us to do.

Republicans have decided to use their majorities to strip away the hard-fought rights of the LGBTQ community and to chip away at reproductive rights, so much so that the Supreme Court is once again hearing a state's case for why it can take away a person's choice. We need a leader that can take this on.

We need a leader that will take on the NRA and fight gun companies who believe that they should be immune to lawsuits regarding their weapons. We need a leader that will commit to a Green New Deal ensuring our children will get a liveable Earth. We need someone who is unafraid to not only commit to universal healthcare but who will get us to Medicare for All!

This fight has never been an easy one, but I still believe that brave always wins. New York, I'm here to launch my campaign for President of the United States!

This is a campaign that's for all of you, not for special interests looking to influence and sway our leaders with a donation. Because of this, my campaign will not be accepting any corporate PAC money and will be totally driven by grassroots support.

With your help, I believe we can win and create an America that's fairer and more just for us all."

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Kirsten Gillibrand 2024 Campaign Staff

Campaign Manager:
Roger Lau, campaign manager for Elizabeth Warren's 2020 campaign

Campaign Director, Senior Advisor:
Joi Chaney, chief of staff of Kirsten Gillibrand's Senate office

Communications Director:
Meredith Kelly, communications director for Kirsten Gillibrand's 2020 campaign

National Policy Director, Senior Advisor:
Michele Gillam, deputy political director for Elizabeth Warren's 2020 campaign

Washington State Campaign Chair:
Representative Pramila Jayapal

Finance Director, Senior Advisor:
Lisa Changadveja, Chief of Staff at MoveOn, NAAPI Director for Hillary for America

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Kirsten Gillibrand Spring Campaign Schedule

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April: Campaign Launch and early groundgame

April 18th: Launch Campaign in Brooklyn with a rally
April 19th: Open campaign HQ in Albany
April 20th: Rally in Manchester, NH followed by opening a campaign office there to lead New Hampshire outreach
April 21st: Attend Young Democrats event in Nashua, barnstorming with events in diners and bars across the city
April 22nd: Joint rally in Boston, MA with Senator Elizabeth Warren, announcing her support of Gillibrand and her expanded role as a senior advisor and national co-chair of the campaign
April 23rd: Rallies in Portsmouth, Dover, and Hampton, NH
April 24th: Tour Lakes Region in NH, with events centered in Laconia
April 25th: Fly into Seattle, WA, with speculation about a possible endorsement
April 26th: Joint rally with Representative Pramila Jayapal, where her endorsement and position as chair of the Gillibrand campaign in Washington is announced
April 27th: Rallies in Bellevue and Kent, WA
April 28th: Rallies in Tacoma and the University of Washington in Seattle, WA
April 29th: Rallies in Redmond and Everett, attend an event with the Women's Book Club of Everett
April 30th: Smaller town hall-style events in Snohomish, Monroe, and Issaquah

May: Early state groundgame

May 1st: Fly to Nevada, with a rally in Las Vegas
May 2nd: workday with hotel and casino employees, meeting with the kitchen staff, cleaning crews, and other service industry workers across Las Vegas
May 3rd: Town halls in Henderson and Paradise, NV
May 4th: Travel to California with a rally in San Bernardino
May 5th: Rallies in Anaheim and Los Angeles
May 6th: Travel to Grand Rapids, Michigan
May 7th: Rallies in Grand Rapids and Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo
May 8th: Rallies in Battle Creek and Lansing
May 9th: Tour General Motors factory in Lansing, hold small events in local bars downtown
May 10th: Rallies in Jackson and Ann Arbor
May 11th: Rally in Detroit, fly back home to New York
May 12th: Mother's Day with family in New York
May 13th: Fly to Charleston, SC for a rally there
May 14th: Rally in North Charleston, visit local businesses there
May 15th: Tour of colleges in Columbia, with events at Columbia College and University of South Carolina
May 16th: Rally in Rock Hill followed by an event at Clinton College
May 17th: Rally in Spartanburg followed by a tour of the BMW manufacturing facility there
May 18th: Rally in Greenville followed by a meeting with local healthcare workers
May 19th Rally in Anderson, rural town halls en route back to Columbia
May 20th: Rallies in Columbia and Florence
May 21st: Travel to North Carolina, with rallies in Wilmington and Fayetteville
May 22nd: Fly to Massachusetts, landing in Springfield
May 23rd: Rallies in Springfield and Worcester
May 24th: Joint rally in Boston with Elizabeth Warren, where the candidates hold a selfie line in the vein of Warren's 2020 run
May 25th: Town halls in Boston suburbs, asking about the concerns of local voters
May 26th: Travel to New Hampshire, with a rally in Nashua and a tour of apple orchards in Londonderry
May 27th: Rallies in Manchester and Dover, send out Memorial Day message
May 28th: Rally in Rochester before crossing into Maine for a rally in Portland
May 29th: Rallies in Concord and Keene
May 30-31st: Back home to rest after a busy stretch of campaigning

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Kirsten Gillibrand Early Summer Campaign Schedule

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June:

1-4th: Washington

- Fly into Spokane
- Rally in Spokane
- Rally in Yakima
- Rally in Olympia
- Rally in Tacoma
- Rally in Kent
- Open Campaign HQ in Seattle with Representative Jayapal
- Rally in Seattle

5-8th: Nevada

- Fly to Reno
- Rally in Reno
- Town hall on gun safety in Reno
- Rally in Carson City
- Rally in Las Vegas
- Town Hall in Las Vegas

9-13th: Texas

- Fly to El Paso
- Rally in El Paso
- Town halls in Van Horn and Pecos
- Rally in Odessa
- Rally in Midland
- Rally in Big Spring
- Rally in Lubbock
- Rally in Amarillo

14th: Oklaholma

- Rally in Oklaholma City
- Hold barnstorming events in local bars and restaurants downtown

15-17th: North Carolina

- Fly into Raleigh
- Rally in Raleigh
- Rally in Durham
- Rally at Duke University
- Rally in Greensboro
- Visit the International Civil Rights Museum
- Rally in Charlotte

18-21st: South Carolina

- Arrive in Rock Hill
- Rally in Rock Hill
- Town hall in Columbia
- Rally in Columbia
- Rally in Sumter
- Rally in Florence


22-24th: New York

- Attend Gay Pride Parade in New York City
- Hold campaign strategy meetings in Albany

25-30th: Michigan

- Fly into Detroit
- Rally in Detroit
- Rally in Dearborn
- Town halls in Detroit suburbs
- Rally in Ann Arbor
- Rally in Lansing
- Rally in Battle Creek
- Rally in Grand Rapids

July:

1-4th: New York

- Celebrate Fourth of July with family, send out message wishing all Americans a happy fourth

5-10th: New Hampshire

- Arrive in New Hampshire via campaign bus
- Rally in Keene
- Town hall in Hillsboro
- Rally in Concord
- Rally in Laconia
- Rally in Woodstock
- Barnstorm Bartlett and Conway
- Rally in Rochester
- Rally in Dover
- Rally in Portsmouth

11- 13th: Maine

- Rally in Portland
- Rally in Brunswick
- Rally in Augusta
- Rally in Waterville
- Rally in Bangor
- Fly out to Minnesota

14-15th: Minnesota

- Rally in Minneapolis
- Visit local bars in Minneapolis, meeting with patrons
- Rally at University of Minnesota
- Rally in Bloomington
- Rally in Saint Paul

16-17th: Wisconsin

- Arrive in Eau Claire
- Rally in Eau Claire
- Rally in La Crosse

18-20th: Virginia

- Fly into Arlington
- Rally in Arlington
- Rally in Fairfax
- Rally in Leesburg

21-25th: Massachussetts

- Fly in to Boston
- Rally in Boston
- Town halls in Boston suburbs
- Rally in Worchester
- Rally in Springfield
- Rally in Northampton
- Travel to Vermont

26th: Vermont

- Rally in Burlington
- Speak at University of Vermont

27-31st: Washinton

- Fly into Seattle
- Rally in Seattle with Representative Jayapal
- Rally in Bellevue
- Rally in Kent
- Rally in Ellensburg
- Rally in Yakima
- Rally in Richland
- Rally in Kennewick

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Kirsten Gillibrand Late Summer  Campaign Schedule

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August:

1-3rd: Kentucky

- Fly to Lexington
- Rally in Lexington
- Rally in Frankfort
- Rally in Louisville
- Rally at University of Louisville
- Rally in Elizabethtown
- Rally in Bowling Green

4-6th: Tennessee

- Cross over into Tennessee via campaign bus
- Rally in Nashville
- Rally in Franklin
- Townhalls en route to Jackson
- Rally in Jackson
- Rally in Memphis

7-9th: Arkansas

- Cross into Arkansas via campaign bus
- Rally in Jonesboro
- Townhalls en route to Little Rock
- Rally in Little Rock
- Rally at University of Arkansas in Little Rock
- Rally in Hot Springs
- Townhalls on the way to Texas

10-15th: Texas

- Rally in Texarkana
- Rally in Longview
- Rally in Tyler
- Rally in Dallas
- Townhalls in Dallas suburbs
- Open campaign office in Dallas
- Rally in Arlington
- Rally in Fort Worth
- Rally in Waco
- Rally in Round Rock
- Rally in Austin
- Rally in San Antonio

16-20th: Washington

- Fly to Seattle
- Rally in Seattle
- Townhalls across Seattle suburbs
- Rally in Tacoma
- Rally in Olympia
- Townhalls from Olympia to Long Beach
- Rally in Yakima
- Rally in Richland

21-25th: California
 
- Fly to San Francisco
- Rally in San Francisco
- Rally at University of Berkeley
- Rally in San Jose
- Rally in Modesto
- Rally in Stockdon
- Rally in Sacremento
- Town halls in Folson and South Lake Tahoe

26-27th: Nevada

- Rally in Carson City
- Rally in Reno
- Townhalls from Lovelock to West Wendover

28-29th: Utah

- Cross over into Utah
- Rally in West Valley City
- Rally in Salt Lake City
- Rally in Provo

30-31st: Colorado

- Fly into Denver
- Rally in Denver
- Rally in Aurora
- Rally in Boulder

September:

1st-3rd: New York

- Back home to New York to celebrate Labor Day with family

4-7th: Massachusetts

- Take campaign bus into Massachusetts
- Rally in Springfield
- Rally in Worcester
- Rally in Framingham
- Townhalls in Boston suburbs
- Rally in Boston
- Rally in Lowell

8-10th: New Hampshire

- Rally in Nashua
- Rally in Manchester
- Rally in Concord
- Open campaign office in Concord
- Rally in Dover
- Rally in Portsmouth

11th: New York

- Attend 9/11 memorial in New York City

12-15th: North Carolina

- Fly in to Ralleigh
- Rally in Ralleigh
- Rally in Durham
- Rally in Burlington
- Rally in Greensboro
- Rally in Winston-Salem
- Rally in Concord
- Rally in Charlotte

16-20th: South Carolina

- Cross into South Carolina
- Rally in Spartanburg
- Rally in Greenville
- Rally in Anderson
- Townhalls en route to Columbia
- Rally in Columbia
- Open campaign office in Columbia
- Townhalls en route to Charleston
- Rally in Charleston
- Rally in North Charleston

21-24th: Wisconsin

- Fly to Milwaukee
- Rally in Milwaukee
- Rally in Fond du Lac
- Rally in Appleton
- Rally in Green Bay
- Tour paper factories in Green Bay
- Townhalls en route to Upper Peninsula in Michigan

25-28th: Michigan

- Townhall tour of Upper Peninsula, ending with a rally in Petosky
- Rally in Traverse City
- Rally in Muskegon
- Rally in Grand Rapids
- Rally in Kalamazoo
- Rally in Battle Creek
- Rally in Lansing

29-30th: New Hampshire

- Fly in to Concord
- Rally in Concord
- Rally in Laconia
- Rural townhall tour of Northern New Hampshire

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Kirsten Gillibrand October Schedule

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand by Victoria Pickering, on Flickr

1-3rd: New Hampshire

- Meet with local Democratic party in Manchester
- Rally in Portsmouth
- Speak at University of New Hampshire
- Open campaign office in Durham
- Rally in Concord
- Townhalls in Woodstock and Franconia

4th: Vermont

- Rally in Montpellier
- Rally in Burlington

5-8th: Florida

- Fly into Jacksonville
- Rally in Jacksonville
- Rally in Gainesville
- Rally in Lake City
- Rally in Tallahassee
- Rally in Panama City
- Rally in Pensacola

9-10th: Alabama

- Take campaign bus into Mobile
- Rally in Mobile
- Townhalls in Evergreen and Greenville
- Rally in Montgomery
- Rally in Selma
- Townhalls in Demopolis and Livingston

11th: Mississippi

- Take campaign bus to Meridian
- Rally in Meridian
- Rally in Jackson

12-14th: Minnesota

- Fly to Rochester
- Rally in Rochester
- Rally in St. Paul
- Townhalls in Twin Cities suburbs
- Rally in St. Cloud
- Rally in Duluth

15-17th: Washington

- Fly into Seattle
- Rally in Seattle
- Rally in Kent
- Rally in Tacoma
- Rally in Olympia
- Townhalls en route to Oregon on the campaign bus
- Rally in Vancouver

18-20th: Oregon

- Rally in Portland
- Rally in Salem
- Townhalls in Salem and Corvallis
- Rally in Eugene
- Townhalls en route to Medford
- Rally in Medford

21-25th: California

- Rally in Redding
- Rally in Chico
- Rally in Santa Rosa
- Rally in San Francisco
- Rally in Palo Alto
- Rally in San Jose
- Rally in Sacramento
- Rally in Modesto
- Rally in Fresno
- Rally in Bakersfield
- Townhalls en route to Nevada

26-27th: Nevada

- Rally in Henderson
- Rally in Paradise
- Rally in Las Vegas
- Open campaign office in Las Vegas

28-31st: Texas

- Fly to Houston
- Rally in Houston
- Rally in Austin
- Rally in San Antonio
- Rally in Victoria
- Rally in Corpus Christi
- Rally at University of Texas at San Antonio
- Tour local bars and restaurants in San Antonio, speaking with patrons about the campaign

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Kirsten Gillibrand Debate Answers

Kirsten Gillibrand by Gage Skidmore, on Flickr

Opening Statement:

"I want to start by thanking CNN, the audience, and the viewers at home for making this debate possible. Back in 2020, I ran for President because I believed that progress is possible and that we deserved better than the President we had. There's no denying that Joe Biden has been a much better President than Donald Trump was, but I do believe the President doesn't go far enough in his goals, as now is not the time for small ideas. Now is the time for us to finally begin the transition to Medicare for All, as no American deserves to go broke just because they get sick. Now is the time to push for anti-discrimination measures at the federal level, protecting our LGBTQ brothers and sisters. Now is the time for paid family leave, signaling that we value our caretakers.

We can't grow weary or complacent as we did in 2016 and take our progress for granted. As your nominee for President, I will fight tirelessly for your family as I would for my own. We will take on the power structures that skew benefits to the wealthy and away from the working class. We will fight against systemic racism in all its forms, including police brutality and economic racism. We will fight to make the minimum wage a living wage and ensure that reproductive healthcare is protected on the federal level. Your fight is my fight, thank you."

To ALL:  The Democrats are holding on to threadbare majorities in both Congressional houses, and face a daunting Senate map with multiple defensive struggles upcoming in Montana, Arizona, and Wisconsin, among others. How will you, as the leader of the ticket, ensure that Democrats can keep hold of the House and Senate in 2024 and beyond?

"It's not enough to win the White House this year, we also need to protect and expand our majorities to be sure that the next President can pass her policy plans. Since being elected, I have recognized the value of getting majorities elected, which is why I started Off the Sidelines to elect more Democratic women. As the nominee, I will campaign alongside my colleagues in Congress and share the infrastructure built on the national level to build upon Democratic majorities.

Democrats are at our best when we have a positive, inspirational message from our President, and that's what I will offer both as your nominee and as your President. When Americans feel that Congress is working for them and not special interests they're much more likely to get out and vote. Finally, I will tackle the hurdles that far-right interest groups have pushed Republican Governors and Secretaries of State to place to make voting harder. We will expand voting rights at the national level, work with states to pass vote by mail and no-excuse absentee voting, and pass automatic voter registration. This will tear down barriers that have existed to keep young people, people of color, and the economically disadvantaged from voting."

To ALL: The failure of the Green New Deal has reignited discussion within the Democratic Party as to how far Congress must go to combat climate change. We'd like you all to weigh in on this critical matter.

"We need a Green New Deal. This is not an issue that calls for small ideas that pick away at the problem, it calls for bold action right now. I believe passing a Green New Deal strikes a balance between ensuring the American workforce is adequately prepared for a carbon-neutral America and getting to that place. I'm sure we're all aware of the far-right talking points meant to besmirch an idea that most of America can get behind. I reject the idea that we should amplify those very talking points when debating the Green New Deal and climate change in general.

The truth is, a Green New Deal pushes the United States to mobilize to change our entire economy for the better, much like the New Deal before it. It pledges a carbon-neutral economy, with good-paying jobs and a standard of living for all Americans. I don't believe this is truly a controversial subject to most Americans, but most Americans don't rely on big oil to donate to their campaigns for office."

To Kirsten Gillibrand: You've served as a Representative and Senator for New York for many years, but you haven't held an executive office yet. How will you be prepared to take on the challenges of the Presidency from Day 1?

"What I bring to the table is a history of results, whether if it's passing the 9/11 Health and Compensation Act or extending limits on insider trading by members of Congress. I've been able to work with everyone from Bernie Sanders to Ted Cruz while I've been in the Senate, and I think that speaks to a record of success that is paramount in a President. As much as any of us would like to wave a wand and instantly pass our bill, we have to build coalitions and do the hard work in order to get anything done. I stand before you as someone who has done that hard work before, even against the forces of special interests and partisanship.

Being President isn't just a checklist of roles you've been in before, it's also about being willing to fight for the American people. Something I can promise every one of you is that I will fight on your behalf. I have the bravery it takes to stand up against gun manufacturers and push Congress to act on gun violence. I have the bravery to protect your right to autonomy over your reproductive healthcare. I have the bravery to fight against attempts to allow discrimination against LGBTQ people. That's the role of the President, and I'm ready for it."

Closing Statement: 

"I appreciate the opportunity to speak to Americans tonight up here with all of my colleagues and I will say, anyone on this stage would make a better President than any candidate the Republicans have to choose from. I hope this evening has helped you get a little closer to making a decision in this race. If you believe that the time for small ideas is over, you have a home with this campaign. If you believe that we need a President that will fight for your values and rights as hard as she'd fight for your family, you have a home with this campaign. And if you believe it's time for action on climate change, gun violence, and reproductive rights, you have a home with this campaign.

If you are fired up and ready for real progress, please go to kirstengillibrand.com and read my plans on the Reproductive Bill of Rights, the Green New Deal, and canceling student loan debt in greater detail. While you're there, don't be afraid to donate, as our campaign doesn't take any money from corporate PACs and is entirely grassroots-driven. I want to thank you all for tuning in tonight, thank you and God bless you."