2016 Interactive Presidential Election Timeline - ROUND 5

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Where and how do we sign up?  I'd like to take Chris Christie.

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Chris Christie Announces 2016 Presidential Campaign, Vows to Represent Mainstream America


Trenton, New Jersey

"Today, America faces greater challenges than ever before.  We need leaders in Washington who will stand up to those challenges.  Unfortunately, the last eight years have seen a president and Congress who would rather slink away from the very real dangers facing our nation and our world.  Too many of our leaders care more about winning reelection and keeping their campaign donors happy than they do about making difficult decisions and moving America forward.

Meanwhile, the forgotten majority of American see their voices being drowned out by extremists in both major parties.  Democrats are moving further and further to the left, advocating for abortion on demand, redistribution of wealth, and big government healthcare.  But it's not just the far left that we should stand up to; it's the extreme voices within our own party as well.  Since 2010, Republicans have given President Obama and his liberal rubberstamps in Congress free reign over our government and our lives by nominating extreme, unelectable candidates in the name of ideological purity.  And if you dare to call them out for this, they accuse you of being a RINO.  Then, the ones that do get elected refuse to work with their colleagues, causing gridlock, dysfunction, and yes, even government shutdowns.  They want to destroy our government altogether: dismantle the safety net, dismantle the tracking of suspected terrorists, legalize marijuana, and treat blacks and Mexicans as second-class citizens.  I am ashamed to even call these people Republicans.  As these extreme voices continue to dominate our government, America's middle class is being decimated.  Taxes go up, unemployment goes up, the cost of living goes up, but opportunity goes down. 

My friends, these extreme ideas on both the left and the right are not what our Founding Fathers envisioned for America.  But there is good news: it is not too late to turn this country around!  This next election in 2016 is the most important choice America will face since 1968.  Back then, violence and racial tension ruled the streets of our major cities.  Extreme left-wingers worked to destroy the moral fabric of America, while extreme right-wingers worked to deny blacks full citizenship and leave our poorest and most vulnerable to be victims of cruel fate.  It took courageous leaders like President Nixon to speak for the silent majority and bring America back to its senses.  Today, as it was then, America's leaders have failed.  We need a government that is willing to stand up to the terrorist states of the Middle East; one that will do everything it can to stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons, destroy radical Islamic terror, and defend Israel against all her enemies.  One that will free our poor, our middle class, and our minority communities from the failures of the liberal welfare state while protecting them from losing the rights they already have.  One that recognizes that all lives matter: black, white, Hispanic, gay, straight, native, immigrant, police, and unborn alike; one that will put terrorists and cop killers behind bars where they belong.  One that will cut taxes for all Americans while working to grow our economy and create jobs again.

As a conservative governor in one of the most liberal states, I've proven that I can work with both parties and take on the most difficult challenges of government.  I believe that I can help make America great again.  And that is why, today, I announce my candidacy for President of the United States of America."

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Chris Christie Campaign Schedule

July 1
Town hall in West Des Moines, Iowa
Town hall in Des Moines, Iowa
Rally in Des Moines, Iowa
Fundraiser in Des Moines, Iowa
Private meeting with Senators Chuck Grassley & Joni Ernst

July 2
Town hall in Urbandale, Iowa
Town hall in Altoona, Iowa
Town hall in Ames, Iowa
Rally at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

July 3
Town hall in Nashua, New Hampshire
Rally in Nashua, New Hampshire
Town hall in Manchester, New Hampshire
Rally in Manchester, New Hampshire
Private meeting with Senator Kelly Ayotte

July 4
Fundraiser in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Fourth of July Parade in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Meet & greet at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine


"I'm happy to be spending the Fourth of July in New England, the birthplace of American independence.    Today, America's freedom and independence is in greater danger today than ever before in our lifetimes.  Our Founding Fathers envisioned America as a land of freedom and opportunity for everyone, but that opportunity seems out of reach for so many Americans now.We need leaders who will stand up to the real challenges we face.  As governor of New Jersey, I've taken on those challenges while staying pragmatic and working with both parties.  That's the kind of leadership we need in Washington today, and that's why I want to be your president."

July 5
Town hall in Nottingham, New Hampshire
Town hall in Stratham, New Hampshire
Town hall in Exeter, New Hampshire
Rally/Meet & greet at Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire

July 6
Fundraiser in Washington, DC
Fundraiser in Takoma Park, Maryland

July 7
Gubernatorial work in New Jersey

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Chris Christie Campaign Schedule

July 1
Town hall in West Des Moines, Iowa
Town hall in Des Moines, Iowa
Rally in Des Moines, Iowa
Fundraiser in Des Moines, Iowa
Private meeting with Governor Terry Branstad & Senator Chuck Grassley

July 2
Town hall in Urbandale, Iowa
Town hall in Altoona, Iowa
Town hall in Ames, Iowa
Rally at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

July 3
Town hall in Nashua, New Hampshire
Rally in Nashua, New Hampshire
Town hall in Manchester, New Hampshire
Rally in Manchester, New Hampshire
Private meeting with Senator Kelly Ayotte

July 4
Fundraiser in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Fourth of July Parade in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Meet & greet at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine

July 5
Town hall in Nottingham, New Hampshire
Town hall in Stratham, New Hampshire
Town hall in Exeter, New Hampshire
Rally/Meet & greet at Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire

July 6
Fundraiser in Washington, DC
Fundraiser in Takoma Park, Maryland

July 7
Gubernatorial work in New Jersey

Terry Branstad is a candidate

I fixed it.

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Chris Christie Campaign Staff

Campaign Manager and Chief Strategist: Mike DuHaine
Press Secretary: Maria Comella
Communications Director: Sam Smith
National Field Director: Tom Dickens
Data & Analytics Director: Hayden Stone
Finance Chairman: Ray Washburne
Iowa Field Director: Phil Valenziano
New Hampshire Field Director: Matt Mowers

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Statement from the Christie Campaign

"Our deepest sympathies go out to Hillary Clinton, Frank Fiorina, and their families during this difficult time.  Governor Christie, his family, and his campaign team send all their thoughts and prayers to them and hope both of them will make a full recovery."

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Chris Christie Campaign Schedule

July 8
-Town hall in Indianola, Iowa
-Fundraser in Indianola, Iowa
-Rally in Indianola, Iowa
-Town hall in Norwalk, Iowa

July 9
-Town hall in Winterset, Iowa
-Town hall in Greenfield, Iowa
-Town hall in Atlantic, Iowa


"I understand that John Wayne was born here in Winterset, and I'm here today because America needs leaders with the same kind of courage that John Wayne had.  Leaders who face crisis head-on instead of shying away from it.  Leaders who are more concerned about results than reelection.  My record as a conservative governor in a liberal state has shown that I can get those results.  George Soros doesn't own me, Warren Buffett doesn't own me, Rupert Murdoch doesn't own me, the Koch brothers don't own me, the unions don't own me, the special interests don't own me.  I'm tired of this country being run by extremists who are squeezing the middle class and ignore their needs.  When I'm president, I won't work for them.  I will work for you, the American people."

July 10
-Town hall in Council Bluffs, Iowa
-Fundraiser in Council Bluffs, Iowa
-Rally in Council Bluffs, Iowa

July 11
-Fundraiser in Charleston, South Carolina
-Rally in Charleston, South Carolina
-Town hall in Isle of Palms, South Carolina
-Rally in North Charleston, South Carolina

July 12
-Town hall in St. George, South Carolina
-Rally in Summerville, South Carolina
-Town hall in Moncks Corner, South Carolina
-Town hall in Kingstree, South Carolina

July 13
-Town hall in Manning, South Carolina
-Town hall in St. Matthews, South Carolina
-Town hall in Cayce, South Carolina
-Town hall in Forest Acres, South Carolina

July 14
-Rally in Columbia, South Carolina
-Fundraiser in Columbia, South Carolina

Christie TV Ad
Set to air in Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, & South Carolina

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UPDATE TIME!

Hi, everyone! Thanks for getting your Round 3 stuff in!

Recently, I've been getting some feedback from experienced ITLers (this is my first one) so I've decided to perhaps change a few rules in order to make the ITL experience better for everyone!

1. You may now use phone calls for endorsements; you no longer have to be in the person's state.

2. I know that the poll numbers between Rounds 1 and 2 changed pretty radically; that's my fault (it's really hard making polls!) and I'll try to make them more consistent/less extreme in the future when it comes to changes.

3. How would you guys think about making it two weeks per round instead of one? I personally like our current format but I've heard that some people think it will take too long. For now, we'll keep it one week per round (my preferred way) but if you guys come to a consensus then I'll think about changing it.

Please PM me with all your feedback/questions!

Thanks!

When does the next round start?

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Chris Christie Campaign Schedule
July 2015-January 2016
Holding rallies, fundraisers, and town hall meetings in Iowa, New Hampshire, Florida, South Carolina, and Nevada.  Visited every county in each of these states, as well as major cities, and ran ads touting leadership as a mainstream conservative who can unite America to stop both ideological extremes.

January 3, 2016
-Rally in Bettendorf, Iowa
-Town hall meeting in Bettendorf, Iowa
-Fundraiser in Davenport, Iowa
-Rally in Davenport, Iowa
-Town hall meeting in Bettendorf, Iowa

January 4, 2016
-Town hall meeting in Clinton, Iowa
-Town hall meeting in Maquoketa, Iowa
-Fundraiser in Dubuque, Iowa
-Rally in Dubuque, Iowa
-Town hall meeting in Dubuque, Iowa

January 5, 2016
-Live appearance on Fox & Friends from the campaign trail
-Fundraiser in Waterloo, Iowa
-Rally in Waterloo, Iowa
-Rally in Cedar Falls, Iowa


"Rand Paul is telling people that he's an isolationist and wants to keep America out of foreign affairs.  Either he hasn't been listening to the news lately, or he isn't doing his job as a Senator, because Congress is about to make a bad deal with Iran that lets them get nuclear weapons.  This is a terrorist state that has vowed to destroy both America and Israel, and Rand Paul wants us to ignore them.  You can't be an isolationist when the security of the whole world is at stake.  Iran needs to know, and the whole world needs to know, that America will not tolerate nuclear weapons in the hands of rogue terrorist regimes, and when I'm president, we will send that message loud and clear."

January 6, 2016
-Meet and greet at Red Arrow Diner, Manchester, New Hampshire
-Fundraiser in Manchester, New Hampshire
-Rally in Manchester, New Hampshire
-Town hall in Amherst, New Hampshire

January 7, 2016
-Town hall in Auburn, New Hampshire
-Fundraiser in Concord, New Hampshire
-Rally in Concord, New Hampshire
-Private meeting with New Hampshire Senate Majority Leader and Former Congressman Jeb Bradley
-Town hall meeting in Franklin, New Hampshire

January 8, 2016
-Town hall meeting in Cornish, New Hampshire
-Town hall meeting in Keene, New Hampshire
-Rally in Keene, New Hampshire


"Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren are part of the same failed policies that Barack Obama has pushed for the last eight years.  They believe in the same big-government socialist welfare state that he does, and if either one of them is elected, they will ensure that his policies become irreversible.  Starting on day one, we need a president who will undo President Obama's extreme agenda by repealing and replacing Obamacare, cutting taxes, cutting spending, and strengthening our national defense against terrorism.  But we can't have that if our party nominates an unelectable candidate.  To govern, we have to win.  I can take on Joe Biden or Elizabeth Warren, and I can defeat them."

January 9, 2016
-Town hall meeting in Homestead, Florida
-Fundraiser in Miami, Florida
-Rally in Miami, Florida
-Fundraiser in Miami Beach, Florida
-Rally in Miami Beach, Florida

Christie Campaign Ad

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Chris Christie Withdraws

"Over the last few months, we've come a long way with our campaign.  I've met with many great Americans who are devoted to our country and to making it strong again.  However, the current situation does not appear favorable for me to win the Republican nomination, and with that, I announce that I am withdrawing from the race for president.  However, I am not planning to retire from politics or endorse any candidate at this time.  Our party has an excellent field and a great chance to win the White House  I'm convinced that whoever the Republican party nominates will be our next president, and I will devote my time and resources to ensure victory in November 2016."