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Apologies - disregard previous email. -------- Michael J. Stennis [email protected] | 206.226.3177 On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 4:24 PM, Michael Stennis < [email protected]> wrote: > All clear with vetting! > > > -------- > Michael J. Stennis > [email protected] | 206.226.3177 > > On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 3:18 PM, Nick Merrill <[email protected] > > wrote: > >> I'm pasting Adrienne's event summary to the larger group below. >> The crowd was nuts for her, and this was a particularly good effort by >> advance, it looked great. >> Before the rally she did a tour of the training facility and learned >> about how carpentry is changing to be more energy efficient in the >> equipment they use and the methods used to build frames for houses. There >> will be some great images on the wire. >> >> We're landing in Ohio now. >> >> *Executive summary: *Hillary began by repeating some her remarks on >> Trump from this morning, which were well received. Reporters noticed >> Hillary take strong swipes at Sanders’ misrepresentation of her record and >> his own. She contrasted well with Sanders on her ability to get things >> done, highlighting that she “voted for the auto bailout when it counted, >> and he didn’t” and speaking at length about her support of export-import, >> which benefits Missouri. She got a lot of cheers when she closed by saying >> “let’s go build the future that our country deserves, together.” >> >> >> >> *Tweets:* >> >> Monica Alba @AlbaMonica >> >> HRC notably went after Sanders today too, saying "he has decided to close >> this election by attacking me and misrepresenting my record" >> >> >> >> Dan Merica @danmericaCN >> >> Clinton on Trump's 'divisive' rhetoric: 'That's political arson’ - My >> story from St. Louis: cnn.it/1U8ucGQ >> >> >> >> Dan Merica @danmericaCNN >> >> Wow. Clinton on Sanders standing up to powerful interests: "I don’t know >> where he was when I was trying to get healthcare in 93 an 94." >> >> >> >> Hannah Chanpong @hannahfc >> >> Clinton on Sanders: “I don’t know where he was when I was trying to get >> healthcare in ’93 and '94.” >> >> Dan Merica @danmericaCNN >> >> Clinton: "When Democrats are in the White House, the economy does better. >> Organized labor does better. Young people do better." >> >> >> >> Jennifer Epstein @jeneps >> >> Sanders "has decided to close this election by attacking me and >> misrepresenting my record and his own," Clinton says, escalating critique >> >> >> >> Hannah Chanpong @hannahfc >> >> Clinton, speaking at a carpenter training facility, says Sanders has been >> “attacking” her and “misrepresenting” her record and his. >> >> >> >> Jennifer Epstein @jeneps >> >> "I voted for the auto bailout WHEN IT COUNTED and he didn't," Clinton >> says in St. Louis >> >> >> >> Dan Merica @danmericaCNN >> >> Stepped up rhetoric from HRC, who says Sanders "has decided to close this >> election by attacking me & misrepresenting my record and his own." >> >> >> >> Jennifer Epstein @jeneps >> >> Clinton: "The ugly, divisive rhetoric we are hearing from Donald Trump >> and the encouragement of violence and aggression ... is dangerous" >> >> >> >> Hannah Chanpong @hannahfc >> >> Clinton: "If you see bigotry, you should oppose it. If you see violence, >> you should condemn it." >> >> >> >> Hannah Chanpong @hannahfc >> >> Clinton in St. Louis says Donald Trump has encouraged “violence and >> aggression” with his rhetoric. >> >> >> >> Monica Alba @AlbaMonica >> >> In St. Louis, HRC slams Trump for encouraging rally attendees to incite >> violence: "It's not only wrong, it's dangerous, my friends." >> >> >> >> Ruby Cramer @rubycramer >> >> Clinton starts off her St. Louis labor rally addressing Trump. She is >> repeating much of what she said earlier: >> >> >> >> Dan Merica @danmericaCNN >> >> Clinton again commenting on violence at Trump events, says he is >> encouraging the violence. >> >> >> >> Jennifer Epstein @jeneps >> >> "I think I may have found my running mate," Clinton joked of the >> carpenter who introduced her here pic.twitter.com/cHFUv5l4qG >> >> >> >> Hannah Chanpong @hannahfc >> >> Clinton fan in St. Louis on Trump rally chaos: "I’m happy to hear >> it...Somebody has to get the word out that he should not be the nominee.” >> >> >> >> >> >> On Mar 12, 2016, at 11:16 AM, Nick Merrill <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> Thanks Olivia. >> >> On Mar 12, 2016, at 11:04 AM, Olivia Raisner <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> Copy/pasted text for those of you on your phones: >> >> HILLARY CLINTON: Thank you all so much! I love it. I am so happy to be >> here with you. Obviously I want to thank everybody here, particularly Louis >> Reid and Antonio French and Sean Patrick Thomas and Erika Alexander and >> [inaudible]. Thank you all for being here and being with me. Before I send >> you off on this important day to canvass and convince people to turn out, >> please sit down, thank you so much. >> >> I want to say a few words about what happened last night in Chicago. You >> know, we will always have our differences, won't we? That's what happens in >> a democracy like ours. But the ugly, divisive rhetoric we are hearing from >> Donald Trump and the encouragement of violence and aggression is wrong and >> it's dangerous. >> >> If you play with matches, you're going to start a fire you can't control. >> That's not leadership. That's political arson. The test of leadership and >> citizenship is the opposite. If you see bigotry, oppose it. If you see >> violence, condemn it. And if you see a bully, stand up to him. >> >> Now look, I know it's no secret there are people angry on the left, on >> the right and for some very good reasons. Many people have gotten a raw >> deal for too long. Our economy and our politics have failed to deliver >> results the way they should. But I believe with all my heart, the only way >> to fix what's broken is to stand together against the forces of division >> and discrimination that are trying to divide America between us and them. >> >> And that means finding common ground where we can and holding our ground >> whenever we must. That means working for real solutions to our problems. >> Not making promises we can't keep or proposals that don't add up. You don't >> give the chance to make America great by getting rid of everything that >> made America great. >> >> Our values, our diversity, our openness. These are strengths, not >> weaknesses. So we're not here to build walls. We're here to break down all >> the barriers holding people back. And to build those ladders of opportunity >> for everybody no matter where you live. No matter who you are. That has >> been my goal my entire adult life. To give every person in this country, >> particularly our children, the chance to live up to their God-given >> potential. Because then and only then, can America live up to its >> potential, too. So I can't thank you enough for being here this morning. >> Because what I saw last night in Chicago was deeply disturbing to me. >> >> We have work to do. We've got to break down the economic barriers that >> hold folks back. We don't have enough good-paying jobs. I'm the only one >> with a plan to actually create good-paying jobs and raise incomes for all >> Americans. >> >> >> On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 12:00 PM, Olivia Raisner < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Trump comments attached: >>> >>> On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 11:53 AM, Tina Flournoy < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> like it >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mar 12, 2016, at 11:48 AM, Josh Schwerin < >>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> HRC transcript from the pool report >>>> >>>> [image: Media preview] >>>> >>>> On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 11:42 AM, Tina Flournoy < >>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> that is great! >>>>> if you haven't seen what Obama said yesterday re:Trump/this whole >>>>> crazy deal - it's worth pulling up >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Mar 12, 2016, at 11:40 AM, Nick Merrill < >>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> It was an all AfAm canvass kickoff. >>>>> It was well received. >>>>> The "you can't make America great by tearing down all the things that >>>>> dos make America great" was the biggest applause at the top. >>>>> Let's see her try again at the Carpenters Hall. >>>>> >>>>> On Mar 12, 2016, at 10:28 AM, Joel Benenson <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> How was it received? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *From:* Nick Merrill [mailto:[email protected] >>>>> <[email protected]>] >>>>> *Sent:* Saturday, March 12, 2016 11:17 AM >>>>> *To:* Nick Merrill >>>>> *Cc:* Lorella Praeli; [email protected]; John >>>>> Podesta; Jake Sullivan; Jennifer Palmieri; Synergy; >>>>> [email protected]; Huma Abedin; Robby Mook; Connolly Keigher; >>>>> Charlie Baker; [email protected]; Mandy Grunwald; Jim >>>>> Margolis; Joel Benenson; Robert Russo; [email protected]; >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> *Subject:* MO, OH | 3.12.2016 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Here at the canvass kickoff in St Louis. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> She did the Trump hit in full. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Talked about breaking down barriers, said she was the only one with a >>>>> plan to create jobs. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Came back to Trump, talked about divisiveness. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Anger is not a plan, etc >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Transcript coming. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Mar 8, 2016, at 2:19 PM, Nick Merrill <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> 6 radio interviews and 2 coffee shops this morning. Interviews were >>>>> all live or taped Detroit stations with the exception of one we did into >>>>> Flint. Quick hits, mostly centered around getting out to vote. Flint came >>>>> up in every one, and then education, and ACA. No flags. Every single >>>>> interviewer was for her. Highlight of the morning was one of the hosts, >>>>> whose stage name is "Foolish" asked a question, to which HRC replied "Well, >>>>> Foolish, that is far from a foolish question." Awkward chuckles all around. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> We did 2 OTRs, both at very hip coffee shops a couple of miles outside >>>>> of downtown Detroit. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> The first was Avalon, not too far from the Shinola Store. HRC walked >>>>> in and chatted with the baristas a little, then went to one of two small >>>>> sitting areas and shook a lot of hands. She had several interesting >>>>> conversations, one with a woman who has cystic fibrosis, and her friend who >>>>> also has it had met and chatted with HRC in NH. We'll get the audio and >>>>> have the exchanges transcribed. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Second OTR was at Astro coffee, near the old Detroit train station, >>>>> which was pretty striking. HRC shook a lot of hands and ordered yet more >>>>> coffee. Lots of people seemed to have voted, and lots said they'd voted >>>>> for her. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Back at the hotel now, likely until we leave for Cleveland this >>>>> evening. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Mar 6, 2016, at 2:27 PM, Nick Merrill <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> ICYMI, HRC did a 7 minute pre-taped hit on Face the Nation this >>>>> morning. Dickerson began by asking if Senator Sanders should stay in the >>>>> race until the end. She said that's for him to decide, she's proud to have >>>>> more delegates and to have built a broad coalition that can win in >>>>> November. He asked about enthusiasm on the Republican side. She said that >>>>> she was proud to have gotten more votes than anyone in this race, and >>>>> mentioned that she has more white support than anyone if you exclude >>>>> Vermont. She got asked about Trump bring people into his coalition, she >>>>> said she wanted everyone in hers. Asked about emails and played a little >>>>> offense on the WaPo report this morning that made clear how many state >>>>> officials, including career, we're sending what's now considered >>>>> classified. Name-checked Powell and mentioned that he called this all >>>>> absurd. Final question was about Libya, stemming from the NYT 2-parter last >>>>> week. Handled it well. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Then we went to church. 3 to be exact. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> We began at the Holy Ghost Cathedral, with about 400 congregants I'd >>>>> guess. The Bishop gave a rousing introduction about how much she loves >>>>> Hillary Clinton, because HRC is a woman who's been through difficult times >>>>> and come out on the other side with the Glory of God. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> HRC's remarks were powerful, she talked about the need for us to >>>>> unite. That we need citizenship and stewardship in addition to >>>>> leadership. Real togetherness message. She told the story of the prodigal >>>>> son, and used it to talk to the congregation about the discipline of >>>>> gratitude. She then did Flint, schools in Detroit, and then a litany on >>>>> breaking down barriers. Ended by talking about the need to never grow >>>>> weary doing good. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Next up was Russell Street Missionary Baptist Church >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Pastor gave a nice intro, started by praising President Clinton, said >>>>> "today she comes before us standing in her own shoes, with her own record, >>>>> and her own vision." Mentioned Debra and other strong women from the bible. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> HRC opened with love and kindness. Talked about Flint, ended by >>>>> saying that we need to stand up for each other and our future. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Final church was Triumph Church. The sanctuary was a beautiful wooden >>>>> dome with stained glass windows. She opened with barriers here, then >>>>> praised Obama and the ACA. Talked about togetherness, and did Flint at the >>>>> end. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Very good morning. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On a personal note, I just had two Coney Island hot dogs at the famous >>>>> Lafayette Coney Island next to the hotel. I highly recommend. Bring your >>>>> defibrillator, or ask to borrow one from USSS. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Mar 5, 2016, at 1:20 AM, Nick Merrill <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Jobs speech was great. She stuck to the script mostly, cut out a few >>>>> things (didn't mention the /ideas webpage and cut out the story at the >>>>> end). Only real add was a line at the end about "bad mouthing America" >>>>> that some tried to seize on as a shot at Bernie, but it was (mostly) about >>>>> the GOP. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> The Harwood interview was a little less substantive than promised, but >>>>> she did fine. Got clawbacks in there, and a lot of questions about her >>>>> approach to the economy, but all in the context of Bernie, Trump, what's >>>>> politically viable. She got emails as well, handled well. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Did an OTR at Kuzzo's Chicken and Waffles with the Mayor and >>>>> Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence. Lots of enthusiasm, lots of selfies. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> We did 4 radio interviews, into Jackson, MS, New Orleans x2, and >>>>> Detroit. All very positive interviews, disproportionately about college >>>>> affordability and education writ large. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> More tomorrow. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Mar 1, 2016, at 2:50 PM, Nick Merrill <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Two OTRs with Governor Mark Dayton complete. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Walked into Mapps Cafe in a trendy neighborhood near U of M, greeted >>>>> by about 50 patrons and 25 press. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> We are now officially no longer 88 days from a press avail, but 0. >>>>> Merica, Karni, Abby Philipps, and some locals asked her questions. Merica >>>>> asked her about expectations today, she said were working hard, hope people >>>>> turn out. Asked about Sanders' path, she declined to comment, said she's >>>>> going to keep going. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Local asked about message for Minnesota voters today. Talked about >>>>> breaking down barriers. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Abby Philipps asked her about Trump being the eventual nominee. She >>>>> dodged. Said they all have deeply troubling views. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> of the WaPo asked about Trump, she said things like this need to be >>>>> repudiated. She would continue speak out against bigotry. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Annie Karni asked her another expectations question (I think), she >>>>> again have a pretty stock answer. She tried to ask about asking for Bernie >>>>> to get out of the race, she said that everyone has to make their own >>>>> decisions. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Local asked her about Trump, she talked about speaking out against >>>>> insults. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> She met a Somali woman who wanted to tel her she was going caucus for >>>>> her through her daughter who was translation. HRC told her she would be >>>>> the president for everyone. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> She met another Somali American on the city council who she was >>>>> impressed by. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> HRC, Dayton, and the Lieutenant Governor made it to the counter >>>>> ordered coffee (HRC got something called the Big Bang). >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> A guy came over to her at the counter and told her that he had just >>>>> received a letter back from her yesterday. He had written HRC about a >>>>> health problem (I think with his dad). They had a really nice exchange >>>>> about how useful it was for her to hear stories like his so she can figure >>>>> out how to help. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Her final real interaction before leaving was with a Somali-American >>>>> girl, probably 26 or 27, who said that Somali-American youth are being >>>>> marginalized and experiencing prejudice, and given her comments about the >>>>> African American community, how do we know she'd be any different now? She >>>>> mentioned super predator specifically. HRC said she'd used the word one >>>>> time, and to look at her record. The young woman said she knew what her >>>>> record was and that it was supportive of the African American community, >>>>> which is why so many have supported her campaign. She mentioned the >>>>> Somali-American councilman that she'd just seen, and that she'd met with >>>>> members of the community last time she was in Minneapolis. The girl >>>>> responded by saying something to the effect of the councilman doesn't >>>>> count. HRC told her that if she believes that than maybe she should run >>>>> for office. At this point the Governor intervened and the conversation >>>>> ended. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Left the coffee shop for Global Market, and indoor market with food >>>>> and other stands that sell various things. We got mobbed in the lobby so >>>>> barely made it to the proper market everywhere. Took some selfies and then >>>>> out. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Taxiing now to head to Miami. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Mar 1, 2016, at 11:19 AM, Nick Merrill <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> 8 interviews in the can here in Minneapolis this morning. We did >>>>> early morning radio into Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, and did the Tom Joyner >>>>> show with special guests. All very positive, with a few questions about >>>>> trust. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *Ryan Cameron, Host, The Ryan Cameron Morning Show, V 103, Atlanta, GA >>>>> * >>>>> >>>>> Asked her how she was feeling, why they should vote for her, being a >>>>> woman, 90s, crime bill, Superpredator (did her points), how will you >>>>> continue a dialogue with the community. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *Tom Joyner, Tom Joyner Morning Show* >>>>> >>>>> Roland Martin started off with a question about job growth for small >>>>> businesses. Sharpton asked her about who she'd appoint as AG to protect >>>>> voting rights, same with SCOTUS justices. Don Lemon, said she stopped >>>>> talking about Sanders on the trail. She basically refuted that citing her >>>>> rallies yesterday and proceeded to draw contrasts. Jacque Reid asked her >>>>> about what can be done in communities. She talked a lot about breaking >>>>> down barriers. Finally, Sybil Wilkes asked her about how her presidency >>>>> would be different than her husbands. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *DeDe, Host, Dede in the Morning (KKDA), Dallas, TX* >>>>> >>>>> Why is it important to get out and vote, Trump, asked about WJC in the >>>>> WH. Last question was about Morgan Freeman voice HRC's ads. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *Madd Hatta, Host, The Madd Hatta Morning Show (97.9), Houston, TX* >>>>> >>>>> "Mista Madd" opened by calling her Madam President, pretending it was >>>>> a slip of the tongue. Questions were college loans, talked about making >>>>> America whole again. Final Q was about wages. And then the final final Q >>>>> was about what she'd do about health care. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> We just wrapped up some satellite TV hits into Atlanta, Oklahoma City, >>>>> Denver, and Little Rock. She got or emails in all but Denver. She didn't >>>>> go full-bore on her most recent trust answer, but talked about not being a >>>>> natural politician, had a warm tone, all in all did well. Not really a >>>>> flag unless Healy and Chozick are trolling for nonsense this morning, but >>>>> should mention that she told the OK City anchor that WJC was her chief >>>>> advisor. It was playful, but nonetheless. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *Lori Geary WSB (Atlanta)* >>>>> >>>>> Trump/David Duke >>>>> >>>>> Trust/FBI >>>>> >>>>> Lied on BG? >>>>> >>>>> College affordability >>>>> >>>>> Ever thought we'd be where we are today with the name calling on the >>>>> Republican side? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *Christie Lewis KWTV (Oklahoma City)* >>>>> >>>>> What do you want to say to voters? >>>>> >>>>> Trust >>>>> >>>>> Energy sector >>>>> >>>>> WJC (called him her chief advisor) >>>>> >>>>> Emails >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *Marshall Zelinger- KMGH (Denver)* >>>>> >>>>> Why not Colorado today? >>>>> >>>>> Caucuses >>>>> >>>>> Federal banking system for marijuana/Hickenlooper >>>>> >>>>> Mental health and guns >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *Mallory Brooks- KARK (Little Rock)* >>>>> >>>>> Arkansas Travelers >>>>> >>>>> What was so special about AR, what are you most proud of? >>>>> >>>>> - Wants to win in the fall >>>>> >>>>> VP candidates? >>>>> >>>>> Emails >>>>> >>>>> Bernie's message >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Feb 29, 2016, at 12:37 PM, Nick Merrill < >>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> 600 at the Museum of Springfield history this morning, where I've >>>>> learned that Springfield used to be a place where they manufactured Rolls >>>>> Royces. They have some here from the 20s on display that are just >>>>> beautiful, if you like that millionaires/billionaires stuff. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Remarks were met with enthusiasm, but she was largely back to her >>>>> longer/policy-laden stump, with trickle down again and a return to some >>>>> other old hits on Republicans. In other words, November, with some of the >>>>> new message stuff as bookends. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Got to Boston and were met by hundreds of people in the streets that >>>>> couldn't fit into the Old South Meeting House (one of the places where the >>>>> Tea Party was established--the 18th century Tea Party). >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> She's doing much the same thing here in Boston. She did do a nice >>>>> riff (thanks to Dan being quick on his feet right before she hit the stage) >>>>> on what our founders would think about Johnson Controls and Valleant >>>>> Pharmaceuticals using American resources and not paying their fair share. >>>>> "Now we may not go dumping prescription drugs into Boston Harbor, but I >>>>> promise you they are going to pay a real price... >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Working a ropeline now, then off to GMU. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Feb 28, 2016, at 10:28 PM, Nick Merrill < >>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Below its the readout that Adrienne sent around to many of you. This >>>>> was a good rally. She loves her some Arkansas and Arkansas loves her. She >>>>> opened with a little togetherness but quickly reverted to her stump, >>>>> beginning with rising incomes. She ended by doing breaking barriers. >>>>> There were a few hundred people in the room and then a few hundred more in >>>>> a gymnasium next door where she spoke very briefly and worked another long >>>>> rope line. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> In the air headed to Springfield, MA now. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ### >>>>> >>>>> Executive summary: This was one of Hillary’s best recent rallies. >>>>> She looked incredibly comfortable on stage as she spoke about the >>>>> differences between her and the Republican nominees, our country’s economic >>>>> success under her husband, voting rights, Supreme Court and more. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Reporters noticed Hillary speaking more freely about her husband, >>>>> referring to him by his first name and to his time as president. Mentions >>>>> of her time in Arkansas, investment in jobs and infrastructure and >>>>> debt-free college got the most applause. She got a lot of nods when she >>>>> said, “its not enough to create opportunities for my granddaughter, I want >>>>> to create opportunities for everybody.” >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Jennifer Epstein @jeneps >>>>> >>>>> Small but enthusiastic crowd (partial crowd in photo) for Clinton in >>>>> Pine Bluff, 45 miles south of Little Rock pic.twitter.com/hPsGXofVdC >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Ruby Cramer ‏@rubycramer >>>>> >>>>> .@HillaryClinton revives the word awesome, describes >>>>> commander-in-chief job as "an awesome responsibility." >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Monica Alba @AlbaMonica >>>>> >>>>> HRC in Pine Bluff: "Arkansas runs deep in me. I had 18 wonderful years >>>>> living in this state." >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Jennifer Epstein ‏@jeneps 3m3 minutes ago >>>>> >>>>> Clinton's only explicit mention of Donald Trump on the stump lately >>>>> has been about not wanting to pay for his son to go to college >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Jennifer Epstein ‏@jeneps 1m1 minute ago >>>>> >>>>> "People are being put through hoops" to be able to vote, Clinton says >>>>> in Pine Bluff, Arkansas >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Dan Merica ‏@danmericaCNN >>>>> >>>>> Clinton describes the GOP field as "one billionaire, two senators" in >>>>> AR and knocks them for having healthcare but calling for ACA repeal. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Hannah Chanpong >>>>> >>>>> A thing HRC is doing Arkansas: "during Bill’s terms…two programs that >>>>> Bill started...after Bill left office…" >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Jennifer Epstein ‏@jeneps >>>>> >>>>> Jennifer Epstein Retweeted Hannah Chanpong >>>>> >>>>> usually says "my husband" >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Yuna Lee ‏@4029Yuna >>>>> >>>>> As for GOP candidates, she says “they are selling the same snake oil” >>>>> @HillaryClinton #4029News >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Dan Merica ‏@danmericaCNN >>>>> >>>>> A Clinton line that does well in Arkansas: "We need to get back to >>>>> what worked when my husband was president." >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Feb 28, 2016, at 4:48 PM, Nick Merrill <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> 2 churches and a coffee shop this morning. I was (and still am) >>>>> feeling blessed and caffeinated this Sunday afternoon. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Churches were Greater Imani Church and Mississippi Boulevard Christian >>>>> Church. Imani had about 2000 congregants there, 800 or so at Mississippi >>>>> Blvd. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> She gave a similar speech at each, sort of an abbreviated new stump, >>>>> did togetherness, mothers of the movement, health care, love and >>>>> kindness. First one was probably a little better organized, but crowd at >>>>> each was fired up. Lots of applause and lots of individual cheers. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Left there and flew to Nashville, where we joined Tony Goldwyn and the >>>>> Mayor Megan Barry for a coffee stop at Fido, near Vanderbilt. The place was >>>>> packed, she ordered some coffee and took lots of photos, spoke to the owner >>>>> and his son for awhile. *On small thing to note*: on the way in Tony >>>>> asked her what she thought of Trump's David Duke comments this morning. >>>>> She replied that it was "pathetic" under her breath, which has made a >>>>> little news (in a good way). >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> The rally at Meharry Medical college was high-energy. Tony Goldwyn >>>>> did LONG but solid intro. HRC visited an overflow room with about 400. >>>>> 800 in the main room. She told the story again about the young, affluent >>>>> white guy that emailed her after her Harlem speech and said he'd been >>>>> arrested but through connections his parents made the charges go away. All >>>>> people must be equal under the law. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Long ropeline and out. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On the plane headed to Arkansas (!!) >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Feb 26, 2016, at 3:07 PM, Nick Merrill <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Good trip to Georgia. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> City hall was packed, with several hundred more in overflow than in >>>>> the event itself. HRC spoke at both, with Mayor Reed getting everyone >>>>> fired up. Speech was shorter but pretty standard stump otherwise. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> We left and went to the Statehouse which was electric. Who knew there >>>>> were that many Democrats in Georgia. She addressed the Democratic Caucus >>>>> and did a short version of her stump that was pretty crisp. She used a >>>>> line about spending 10 months crafting policies, and while the press may >>>>> have thought that was boring, she's very proud of it. People loved it. >>>>> There were no press in the room. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> We took many a selfie while wading through throngs of people, with >>>>> more pouring over the balconies, and headed to Octane coffee shop for an >>>>> OTR. Usher was going to join us but got stuck in traffic... >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Dan Merica asked her if she was jealous that she didn't get Christie's >>>>> endorsement, to which she responded with a prolonged smile (you could see >>>>> the gears turning), and then said "Dan, I really like you. I really really >>>>> like you." They are basically courting each other at this point. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> She got one question from local CBS, general about why she's in >>>>> Georgia. She gave a stock answer about being a good partner if she's lucky >>>>> enough to win. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> In the air headed to Orangeburg now. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Feb 25, 2016, at 4:16 PM, Nick Merrill <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Two events and two NBC interviews down, seem to be surviving the day. >>>>> I even venture to say it's going well. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> The town hall in Kingstree was very engaging. >>>>> >>>>> Stuck largely to remarks: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Senator Sanders wants to take us back on HC. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Hit the GOP, saying they have health care through their jobs so what >>>>> do they have to worry about. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Schools/Education >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Did the SCOTUS piece, including Sandoval: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> "Now there's been some talk that the President might nominate the R >>>>> Gov of NV. I love NV. But I sure hope the President chooses a true >>>>> progressive that stands up to the values and interests of the people of >>>>> this country, name-checked voting rights." >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *Q&A was strong, covered v*ets, someone asked about Haley, accusing >>>>> her of being so focused on being GOP VP that she doesn't care about South >>>>> Carolinians. Got asked about HIPPY. Forgiveness of debt for enterprise in >>>>> AfAm communities. Guns, Ukraine, child asked what she would do to stop >>>>> terrorist attacks in the US, she gave a great answer that ended with he >>>>> telling the little girl to worry about school and her friends, and HRC >>>>> would worry about making sure she's safe. Puerto Rico question from a >>>>> young autistic man- she advocated for them voting and if they choose to >>>>> become a state allowing them to do so. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Morning Joe: >>>>> >>>>> Are we seeing a new HRC? >>>>> >>>>> Trust? In it for HRC or people? >>>>> >>>>> Relatability/Jeb/WJC >>>>> >>>>> Transcripts >>>>> >>>>> *Can you guarantee that you didn't say anything problematic?* >>>>> >>>>> *"Absolutely"* >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Big banks >>>>> >>>>> *Orderly unwinding under Dodd Frank, there's a roadmap if one starts >>>>> to fail.* >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> You won't bail out? >>>>> >>>>> *If they pose a systemic risk, we'll bail them out.* >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Elizabeth Warren for VP? >>>>> >>>>> *I don't want to get ahead of myself.* >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Super predator, in the expected formulation where Joe basically baited >>>>> her on the notion that it was silly >>>>> >>>>> *Did some smiley head knodding in agreement with Joe's SP assessment. >>>>> Was probably fine but let's keep an eye on.* >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Electability >>>>> >>>>> *I've been vetted* >>>>> >>>>> *Hasn't even begun on the others* >>>>> >>>>> *Talked about voter turnout, NV caucus being better for Dem turnout >>>>> than GOP* >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Emails, you say it's partisan, but is it? >>>>> >>>>> Conflation of court fight which are partisan and what DOJ is doing. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Youth/Young women >>>>> >>>>> *She stayed closer than usual to the Teddy formulation:* >>>>> >>>>> *It's Messed up* >>>>> >>>>> *Feel like the system failed them* >>>>> >>>>> *Excited by someone who says well change it all* >>>>> >>>>> *I remember being that age* >>>>> >>>>> *Want to meet people where they are* >>>>> >>>>> *Want to have a real dialogue* >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Gridlock >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *Chuck Todd/MTP Daily* >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> 1) Nomination >>>>> >>>>> Not someone who gets ahead of myself. >>>>> >>>>> Got to keep proving it over and over again. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> 2) Clyburn says you've been more conversational. >>>>> >>>>> - So proud >>>>> - Fair observation >>>>> - We laid out a lot of policy in the beginning >>>>> - I wanted people to know my plans, etc >>>>> - Now we have some opportunities to talk about values at stake, >>>>> breaking down barriers. >>>>> - Sense of convergence >>>>> - We've laid out the work we want to do. >>>>> - Now we can build on that about how we unite the country and have >>>>> conversations about the future again. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> 3) Ohio/Bernie NAFTA hit >>>>> >>>>> - Americans are asking who can stop other countries from hurting >>>>> their workers and do a Manufacturing Renaissance...rest of answer we >>>>> provided- got in both Ex-Im investments in Ohio and name checked the tire >>>>> factory that benefitted from the New Markets Tax credit in Sumter. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> 4) Protestor last night >>>>> >>>>> - Poor choice of words >>>>> - Wouldnt' use them today's >>>>> - Life's work >>>>> - Lifting up children and young people >>>>> - Never got the chance they deserved >>>>> - School to prison pipeline >>>>> - Going to keep being a champion >>>>> - Break down the barriers, economic and racism >>>>> >>>>> 5) Trump/Supporters are former Trump supporters. >>>>> >>>>> - Too soon to make judgements about this. >>>>> - NV Caucuses stat on turnout >>>>> >>>>> 6) People say their second choice is Bernie, seems to be an appetite >>>>> for radical change. >>>>> >>>>> - People are disappointed and feel like they've been let down. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Here at the church in Florence right now and people are FIRED UP. >>>>> She's using "imagine" to frame the whole speech. Working well. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Feb 24, 2016, at 6:15 PM, Nick Merrill <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Started the day with an interview with Joe Madison, she called him on >>>>> our way to SC Strong in North Charleston. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Opened with a PBS story on the wealth gap growing. She talked about >>>>> her plans and inequality in general. Follow up was about Obama's hesitancy >>>>> to have targeted efforts, instead focusing on the all boats rise with the >>>>> tide notion, so she skipped the Obama piece and talked about >>>>> Clyburn's 10-20-30, her own plans. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Then he played Gwen Carr's comments lasts night, quoted some of her >>>>> lines including the one about HRC seeking them out, and compared it to >>>>> Kennedy going to see MLK when he was arrested in Alabama. HRC gave a >>>>> strong answer about being humbled, being a mother and a grandmother. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Gitmo Q at the end, answer tracked with her statement yesterday. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> SC Strong went well. She did some very brief opening remarks, had a >>>>> couple of the round table participants share their stories, and then we >>>>> shuffled the press out. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Dropped by the Longshoremen's, she thanked everyone and asked for >>>>> their vote. Great reception, they were very grateful that she came to the >>>>> hall. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On the way to the airport we called Rhonda Rawlings for her show. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Rhonda started with minimum wage. HRC stuck to her standard lines, >>>>> mentioned equal pay, got a follow up on why $12 and defended it well. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> College affordability. She said she think debt free public education >>>>> is achieveable. Covered student debt as well. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Breaking Down Barriers forum with the mothers in Greenville...talked >>>>> about how amazing it was, then asked about policing. HRC talked about >>>>> their ability to turn grief into action. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Ended with Obama's legacy. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Alpha Kappa Alpha event went well. She did some of her remarks, some >>>>> ad libbing. She reprised her town hall Q from last night where she was >>>>> asked about trust and forgiveness, repeated what she said about the >>>>> importance of forgiveness and cited Mandela as our greatest example. >>>>> Worked a rope line at the end for a fair amount of time. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Did two local affiliates before headed off to Sumter. CBS and NBC >>>>> locals. Talked about the state of the race, why she's in SC, Gitmo, and a >>>>> quick Q about emails and Benghazi in CBS. NBC asked her about SC, Trust, >>>>> Trump, Bernie supporters and how to bring them around if she wins, and one >>>>> interesting question about her unique ability to energize rooms with >>>>> minorities in them. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> We're in Sumter now at Moore College. She's been talking for 45 >>>>> minutes. Covered it all! Possible impending Q&A... >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Feb 23, 2016, at 9:40 PM, Nick Merrill <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> *Mothers of the Movement Event* >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Here's a summary, but for those of you that didn't watch...it was >>>>> quite something. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> She opened by acknowledging Herb Buhl, who she worked with when she >>>>> was down here working for CDF in the 1960s. Told a funny story about not >>>>> knowing how to drive a stick shift and him lending her a manual car. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> She briefly told the stories of the mothers and the children they lost. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Guns are the leading cause of death among black men, more than the >>>>> other leading 9 causes of death combined. There was an audible sigh in the >>>>> audience. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Talked about Gabby Giffords, and the 9 year old girl shot along with >>>>> the others that day. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> No fly list. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Politics are hard, I know that. But sometimes the hard things are >>>>> sometimes the things that are most important to do. President Obama wants >>>>> to make guns a voting issue and I agree completely. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Please welcome these remarkable people who are taking this journey on >>>>> behalf of all of us. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> HRC turned it over to the guests. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *Sabrina Fulton*: "She walked in as a Presiodental candidate, walked >>>>> out as a compassionate mother." >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> No one took notes fort her, she took notes for herself. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *Maria Hamilton*, mother of Dontre Hamilton, told her story. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *Lucia McBath*, mother of Jordan Davis.- told her story. I have >>>>> watched her bring people and countries back into the fold back into the >>>>> fray, and she has done a good thing. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *Gwen Carr*- Talked about all the outreach, how HRC came to them. >>>>> Wondering what the catch was. "There was no catch, she was just genuinely >>>>> concerned." I endorse her, because she endorsed us first. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *Geneva Reed-Veal*, Sandra Bland's mom. Did a wonderful rant on the >>>>> media and how tired she was of them. Go out and vote. We have 9 months to >>>>> put her in, she's the new baby."There are no secret emails." >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *Mark Kelly*: X percent of children that die from gun violence in the >>>>> developing world die in the US. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *Gabby*- Here to talk about Hillary Clinton, who is tough, she is >>>>> courageous, she will fight to make our families safer. In the WH she will >>>>> stand up to the gun lobby. Thanks why IU'm voting for Hillary. Speaking is >>>>> difficult for me but come January I want to say these two words...Madame >>>>> President. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Standing ovation from the room, someone stood up and yelled "Madame >>>>> President!" Everyone went nuts. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *HRC* said thanks to everyone, talked about their courage. I hope >>>>> this is a movement that lasts, and ended to work a rope line. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ***At the very end, she briefly spoke to Alex Wagner on the rope line >>>>> who was there with The Circus. I'm not sure it checked the box for us, but >>>>> they talked briefly about how amazing the mothers were, what a moving event >>>>> it was*** >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Feb 22, 2016, at 2:34 AM, Lorella Praeli < >>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> HRC met with the United Farm Workers (UFW) and earned their >>>>> endorsement by the end of the meeting. Julie captured this unexpected >>>>> moment on video--it was special! We'll be working with UFW to discuss the >>>>> roll out plan. They've asked their members to hold the news. >>>>> >>>>> - She reiterated her commitment to fight for CIR with a pathway to >>>>> citizenship; protect and implement DACA and DAPA; and explore other ways to >>>>> protect undocumented people via executive action ("create new categories"). >>>>> - She stated support for UFW's legislative proposal to expand >>>>> overtime pay for farm workers in CA, so overtime is av. after 40 hours/week >>>>> or 8 hours/day. >>>>> - She was asked to help in the dispute between the UFW and >>>>> CA-based Gerawan Farming. She said she's do everything possible. After the >>>>> meeting, she had a private conversation with Arturo and expressed caution >>>>> b/c of campaign. >>>>> - She was asked about healthcare for the undocumented community. >>>>> Stated her support for all undocumented people to be able to buy in the >>>>> exchange, but acknowledged that most people don't have the resources to >>>>> afford it. She also said she would work to make the exchanges available to >>>>> all, including subsidies, but immediately linked it to CIR. Also wants to >>>>> work with states like CA and the UFW to explore other ways to provide HC >>>>> - Re Central American kids, she said government funded legal >>>>> counsel for UCs and working with El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to >>>>> take down drug cartels and build the region. >>>>> - She was asked if she would appoint Obama to the SCOTUS. She said >>>>> he would be a very good candidate, but she wouldn't have that power...and >>>>> he probably wants a normal life. It was a fun exchange bet. her and the >>>>> farm workers. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Sun, Feb 21, 2016 at 7:08 PM, Nick Merrill < >>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Just met with the farm workers for an hour here in Palo Alto. Very >>>>> positive experience. I'll let Lorella expand, but from outside the room >>>>> there was a lot of clapping and cheering, and chanting of Sí Se Peude. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Two SC radio interviews today: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> 1) We did a repeat with Cynthia Hardy that ended up being a very brief >>>>> conversation HRC joined in progress about health disparities in communities >>>>> of color. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> 2) She did a slightly tougher but ultimately very strong interview >>>>> with Judi Gatson of 103.1 KISS FM. She asked HRC about her recent comments >>>>> on not being in this for herself, and said that some doubt that. The >>>>> answer was very strong, and invoked a little reflection on sexism. She >>>>> asked about youth, but the framing was interesting, which was that BdB and >>>>> Eric Garner's mom endorse, but children of BdB and Eric Garner's sister do >>>>> not. The other question most of note was Judi observing that she hears >>>>> people in the community say that HRC embraces Obama only to pander to the >>>>> AfAm population. Interesting that that broke through, (Stephanie if you >>>>> talked to her I'd be curious to hear more about how often she's hearing >>>>> that), HRC's answer was good, she said that Senator Sanders claiming that >>>>> was offensive, that she nominated him at the convention, campaigned for >>>>> him, worked for him for 4 years, and that it "affects" her "personally" to >>>>> hear Sanders and his supporters say that stuff. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Finance event in Atherton was largely uneventful. She did take >>>>> questions. She dinged Uber when talking about the Kalamazoo shooter, which >>>>> thrilled many in the audience here in Silicon Valley, I'm sure. No >>>>> encryption questions. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> One more finance event and then we're off to LA to spend the night. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Feb 20, 2016, at 11:43 AM, Nick Merrill < >>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Good live interview with Univision local this morning. Bernie was >>>>> supposed to be on right after us but bailed late last night. She did her >>>>> pitch, talked about immigration, no fireworks. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Left there and dos two back of house visits, Caesars and Harrah's. >>>>> Bernie was at Harrah's immediately before us, stayed 5 minutes and left. >>>>> We spent about 25 shaking hands and telling people where to caucus. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Left there and went to 2 caucus sites, the second of which she's >>>>> working the (long) line at as we speak. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> The Bernie folks are definitely here, but our organizers tell us these >>>>> are very strong locations for us. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Feb 19, 2016, at 3:42 PM, Nick Merrill <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> We visited the home of Vicki Early, a retired California utility >>>>> company employee who moved to Nevada to buy her first home, and installed >>>>> solar panels on the roof, which she could afford with the Public Utility >>>>> Commission offsets on her fixed income until they got rolled back. She and >>>>> her boyfriend Tyrone showed HRC the panels in the back yard and told her >>>>> story. HRC had the press come in closer to listen and then dos brief >>>>> remarks of her own on the importance of this issue for people like Vicki. >>>>> Pretty great stuff. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Next we went to Youthbuild, an organization with a Nevada chapter that >>>>> builds houses for Habitat for Humanity. We walked through a big warehouse >>>>> where HRC individually met about 15 workers. She was intrigued by how most >>>>> of them found the place, which was through Craigslist, and probed them on >>>>> what they were learning and what they wanted to do next. Most wanted to >>>>> continue in the building trades. She spoke briefly, and invited the >>>>> Youthbuild and Habitat folks to speak as well. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> We've also squeezed in two SC radio interviews. Both went well, >>>>> talked about the Clyburn's endorsement, support for President Obama, her >>>>> plans on college affordability. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Headed to the town hall with high school students now. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Feb 19, 2016, at 1:54 PM, Nick Merrill <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Women and Families Roundtable: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Very engaging discussion, topics ranged from early childhood education >>>>> to food deserts to Flint. HRC brought up Flint proactively, and a woman >>>>> stood up and said that she had family there, appreciated HRC saying that, >>>>> her work there, and that her assessment was exactly right. Audience was >>>>> diverse across the board, lots of millennials and lots of young people who >>>>> work for various NGOs and advocacy groups with a lot of very good questions >>>>> and passionate comments. At the end HRC commented on her life's work, >>>>> figuring out how to make difference in people's lives as opposed to >>>>> promising them the moon, and making sure lives are better when you're done >>>>> than when you started. Wasn't too hot but poignant and noticeable >>>>> following 45 minutes of discussing the importance of reading to your >>>>> children every day. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> We're now going to divert course and make a pit stop at a woman's >>>>> house who has been affected by the Nevada Public Utility Commissions >>>>> retroactive rate changes on people selling solar back to the grid. Pool is >>>>> with us. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Feb 12, 2016, at 4:24 PM, Nick Merrill <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Woke up in Milwaukee this morning and did a fundraiser at Harbor >>>>> House. Very pretty setting just outside of downtown on a partially frozen >>>>> bright blue Lake Michigan. She gave a pretty standard stump, no Qs, and we >>>>> headed out. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> South Carolina was quite something. Good crowd of about 450/500 at >>>>> Denmark-Olar Elementary School (home of the Vikings). HRC stuck largely to >>>>> her remarks and outlined her $125 billion plan to improve underserved >>>>> communities, and took questions on just about everything: social security, >>>>> health care multiple times, body cameras, Flint, homeless vets, Trump, >>>>> student loans, who she's pick for VP, and a little girl who gave her a >>>>> drawing that said on it: "I'm not bossy I have leadership skills." It was >>>>> a very engaged, high-energy affair. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Following the town hall and a long ropeline, we did 2 TV stand ups and >>>>> a print interview. Discussion in both revolved around race relations, the >>>>> state of the race, and education, which HRC discussed at length in a >>>>> dilapidated older locker room with paint people off the walls in the >>>>> background. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Our print interviewer, Princess Williams, was really impressive. She >>>>> won an award last year for best student journalist in a college under 5000 >>>>> students from the South Carolina Press Association. She was nervous but >>>>> did a great job, asked HRC about education, what we can't do beyond >>>>> government programs to help level the playing field, attracting young >>>>> voters, and what life is like off the campaign trail. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> We're in the air now headed back north to St. Paul for the >>>>> Humphrey-Mondale Dinner. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 12:32 PM, Nick Merrill < >>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Two more things to add: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> We did a radio interview with Greg and the morning buzz. Like the >>>>> first local NH hit this morning, it was all about NH and allowed her to >>>>> talk about how grateful she is to the people here. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Also just did a 10 minute satellite hit with Al Sharpton. They talked >>>>> about heading to Nevada and her strategy there, he asked her how she would >>>>> distinguish he civil rights record, then Flint, millennial women, voting >>>>> rights, and a question about Cruz's comments on Flint and Katrina both >>>>> being cities with crisis and two very liberal mayors. She didn't engage >>>>> most of the answer and at the end said "that's not the world I live in, and >>>>> not the world I'd govern as President." >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Strong interview in substance and tone. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Transcripts to follow. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 9:50 AM, Nick Merrill < >>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> We made an impromptu stop at Dunkin Donuts. Press came in briefly, >>>>> took some photos of HRC taking some photos, and departed. We stayed >>>>> and ordered some food, most of which was stolen from us and consumed >>>>> in the limo as I understand it. We did manage some coffees in the >>>>> staff van, which was game changing. >>>>> >>>>> Then off to Dover. Another great showing by the organizing team, as >>>>> well as by Carly Fiorina's husband, who greeted the Secretary >>>>> enthusiastically. You'd never know his wife calls for HRC's >>>>> imprisonment on a daily basis. >>>>> >>>>> Just got back to Manchester. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Feb 9, 2016, at 7:35 AM, Nick Merrill <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Happy Election Day! >>>>> >>>>> We just went to the Ward 10 polling location at Parker Varney School >>>>> in Manchester. >>>>> >>>>> HRC arrived to volunteers chanting "I believe that she will win!" and >>>>> worked the crowd. She shook about 75 hands and took lots of photos, >>>>> and then did an impromptu stand up with the morning show anchors. >>>>> They asked her about how she's feeling and expectations, she just >>>>> talked about how excited she was to be out talking to people and her >>>>> love for New Hampshire. >>>>> >>>>> We took a few more photos and talked to WMUR for a few minutes, which >>>>> will air at noon. >>>>> >>>>> Now we're in Nashua now headed to another location and on the phone >>>>> live with Mike Pomp of WTSN radio. Good conversation, she's talking >>>>> about her experiences up here, basically a perfect Election Day drive >>>>> time interview. >>>>> >>>>> More to come. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Feb 8, 2016, at 5:33 PM, Nick Merrill <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> HRC and WJC stopped by Chez Vachon for breakfast. Nice greasy spoon >>>>> with a French Canadian twist. HRC and WJC worked the tables, ran into >>>>> some longtime supporters, took a lot of selfies. President Clinton >>>>> was excited to see his photo still on the wall from when he visited >>>>> last. >>>>> >>>>> Dan O'Neil, former Dodd and O'Malley supporter but '92 Clinton >>>>> supporter joined them for omelettes. Following breakfast, some more >>>>> selfie-taking ensued as did a conversation with a couple of vets. >>>>> Restaurant felt overwhelmingly supportive. >>>>> >>>>> We went back to the hotel and taped 6 TV interviews with local and >>>>> Boston affiliates. Lots about the state of the race here and the >>>>> weather. Most asked about Warren which she handled well, a couple of >>>>> transcripts questions and a good exchange with FOX on sexism in >>>>> politics. >>>>> >>>>> From there we went to Manchester Community College. Crowd of about >>>>> 1100, she did a few things differently, including calling Bernie out >>>>> for accepting DSCC money that came in part from Wall Street. >>>>> >>>>> We taped Rachel Maddow after the event. It opened with the staffing >>>>> question and then covered the waterfront...Flint, trust, attacks, >>>>> transcripts. We let it go so Rachel would spend more time on the >>>>> positive which she did. >>>>> >>>>> After Maddow we went to the Velcro factory. She went table to table >>>>> in their cafeteria which looked like a Johnny Rockets, shaking hands, >>>>> sometimes sitting down for brief conversations. Press pool got some >>>>> good stuff. >>>>> >>>>> We're now back at the Radisson waiting to depart for WMUR where we'll >>>>> do a quick live hit on WMUR, she'll simply make a one minute pitch to >>>>> voters direct to camera. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Feb 7, 2016, at 5:29 PM, Nick Merrill <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Flint was quite moving. When we walked in the church and the water >>>>> fountains were covered and marked "out of order," all we've read and >>>>> seen in the news suddenly became much more real. >>>>> >>>>> HRC met with mayor and an usher briefly, and she said that she fight >>>>> to keep the lights from dimming on this. >>>>> >>>>> The crowd was extraordinarily supportive. Her remarks were brief >>>>> (12/15) but strong, with powerful response. >>>>> >>>>> Afterwards she took photos, she did a very quick local standup in the >>>>> sanctuary (all about Flint), met with a group of local pastors and >>>>> went into the stakeholders/electeds meeting with the mayor. >>>>> >>>>> On the way to the airport we called the editor of the National >>>>> Newspaper Association, quick 5 minute interview on the importance of >>>>> Flint and their being many other Flints. Transcript to follow. >>>>> >>>>> Descending back into NH now, going to do an OTR at the Puritan >>>>> Backroom (!!). >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> >>>>> Lorella Praeli >>>>> >>>>> National Director of Latino Outreach || Hillary for America >>>>> <http://www.hillaryclinton.com> >>>>> >>>>> 203.417.1436 >>>>> >>>>> @lorellapraeli <https://twitter.com/lorellapraeli> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Josh Schwerin >>>> Spokesman, Deputy Director of Rapid Response >>>> Hillary for America >>>> @JoshSchwerin >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "HRCRR" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>> an email to [email protected]. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> >>> >>> >> >