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think given the whole Iowa memo from 2008 ordeal, I agree Brian, a quote from Robby or Podesta is needed. On Thu, Jul 2, 2015 at 7:28 PM, Brian Fallon <[email protected]> wrote: > Folks - Please see below thread. NYT is fascinated with doing a piece for > Monday suggesting "Clinton allies begin pondering chance of Iowa loss." I > think they consider this to be a newer, edgier take on the Berniementum > stories that have already been done. > > Amy claims they have heard whispers from "Clinton allies" that we need to > start preparing for this possibility. I have told her that in addition to > this being an absurd overreaction to a poll that showed her ahead by 19 > pts, there is no such thing for us as "preparing for an Iowa loss," because > we already are investing heavily in the other early states -- not to > mention deploying organizers/doing house parties etc in Super Tuesday > states and beyond -- at the same time we are prioritizing Iowa. I told her > that she should not mistake some folks' attempts to try to be helpful by > raising expectations on Bernie (Maria Cardona did say on CNN this week that > he might win Iowa), as a reflection of the actual campaign's true thinking > on the state of the race there. > > All of that said, I think it wise to provide a strong, on-the-record quote > from HQ that dimisses the idea that we are bearish on Iowa and are plotting > any contingency scenarios that presume a loss there. It could be from me, > but I think it might be better to have it from Robby or Podesta. Below is a > draft for consideration: > > "While we have always expected a competitive primary contest and continue > to take nothing for granted, this campaign is built to win in Iowa. Hillary > Clinton's regular travel to the state, and the organization we have already > established on the ground, shows how committed we are to prevailing there." > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: *Lily Adams* <[email protected]> > Date: Thursday, July 2, 2015 > Subject: Fwd: NYT + Iowa > To: Brian Fallon <[email protected]> > Cc: Nick Merrill <[email protected]> > > > Hey, so a few things from my conversation with her. > > She said all the organizational points were very helpful and that she'll > use them. I also pushed her on the other stuff from the Q poll and made her > clarify that the only polling proof point she was using was this one poll. > She said she certainly wouldn't accuse us of taking Iowa for granted but > asked if we'd ever contemplated a scenario where we lose Iowa. I said that > no, we've built a team and operation here to win here. > > Brian - she'd like to talk to you about the FEC/fundraising point but also > said that it would be helpful for you or someone nationally to weigh in on > whether there was any conversation anywhere in the campaign about what > happens if we don't win Iowa. She says both she and Pat have heard this. > Can you assure her there is not and that we're focused on winning Iowa? I > think this is one thing that's got to get swatted down because it'll send > people here into a frenzy. Happy to chat this part over but is important to > us here. > > She would like a quote from Matt so are you guys OK with sending her "We've > always known that this would be a competitive primary, and we've said that > from day one. A competitive race will mean a healthy and spirited debate > about the issues, which we welcome. It's what's best for the party, for the > country, and an opportunity for Hillary Clinton to put forth her ideas and > let Iowans decide." > > > > On Thu, Jul 2, 2015 at 3:30 PM, Lily Adams <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Can do. >> >> I think we can do the quote from Matt and agree that makes sense. I'll >> see what she needs. >> >> On Thu, Jul 2, 2015 at 3:25 PM, Brian Fallon <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> On background, I would: >>> >>> 1) Talk them through some of the finer points of the Q poll, noting that >>> she remains a clear frontrunner notwithstanding the tightening and showing >>> how her fav and trustworthy numbers remain terrific with Dem caucusgoers, >>> notwithstanding attacks on emails, etc. >>> 2) Talk up the proof points/metrics on how our organization in Iowa is >>> unrivaled. You would know these better than me. >>> 3) Talk up her visits there as a show of her commitment there, etc >>> >>> Off record, and not necessarily specific to Iowa, what I have been >>> saying on Berniementum inquiries: >>> >>> 1) When we said we expected a competitive primary in April, it was not a >>> meaningless bromide. We always expected the contest to tighten, and in >>> fact, always thought it would come from Bernie specifically. >>> 2) The reason we expected it from Bernie was because he was the natural >>> person to consolidate the Warren supporters. That largely explains what is >>> happening now. >>> 3) Moreover, national surveys of Dems consistently show two-thirds of >>> Dems want a competitive primary, notwithstanding their strong support for >>> Clinton, which is a natural factor in the tightening we are seeing. Dems do >>> not want a coronation. >>> 4) In early states, HRC is a strong second choice option even among >>> those more liberal Ds who lean Sanders, proving she is in good standing >>> even with the more progressive types. >>> 5) Her standing with progressives will only improve in coming weeks as >>> she outlines bold stands on progressive issues, and the attacks/contrast >>> between her and GOP raise the stakes in this election and appeal to these >>> Dems' partisan nature. >>> 6) We expect to win in the early states, but have built the campaign for >>> the long haul (had organizers in all 50 states, etc). That's what it means >>> to take nothing for granted. >>> >>> I might suggest we make the quote from Matt Paul, if you think that >>> makes sense. >>> >>> Lastly, today's FEC numbers should not be a proof point for >>> Bernie-mentum. If you sense they are going to say that 15m versus her 45m >>> is evidence of his momentum, let us know and we can try to argue back the >>> money side from HQ. >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Jul 2, 2015 at 3:56 PM, Lily Adams <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Brian - let me know what you'd like me to give them. I assume you just >>>> want me to talk to them on background and some off the record & then give >>>> the quote from one of you all? >>>> >>>> On Thu, Jul 2, 2015 at 2:53 PM, Nick Merrill < >>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I think that's bueno too. >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, Jul 2, 2015 at 3:50 PM, Lily Adams <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> something like that quote is fine with me. >>>>>> >>>>>> I think on background though it's worth walking her through the >>>>>> metrics besides the ones on expectations. We have a committed supporter in >>>>>> all 1,600+ precincts, an team that's in all parts of the state, etc. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thu, Jul 2, 2015 at 2:48 PM, Nick Merrill < >>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> It might be worth one of us going on record and expanding on why we >>>>>>> look forward to a competitive primary. Something like >>>>>>> >>>>>>> We've always known that this would be a competitive primary, and >>>>>>> we've said that from day one. A competitive race will mean a healthy and >>>>>>> spirited debate about the issues, which we welcome. It's what's best for >>>>>>> the party, for the country, and an opportunity for Hillary Clinton to put >>>>>>> forth her ideas and let voters decide on who is best to lead America." >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Thu, Jul 2, 2015 at 3:45 PM, Lily Adams < >>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Sure happy to. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> --------- >>>>>>>> Lily Adams >>>>>>>> cell: (202) 368-4013 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Jul 2, 2015, at 2:31 PM, Brian Fallon < >>>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Lily, do you want to take first pass at talking through our points? >>>>>>>> I will loop you. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>>>>>> From: Chozick, Amy <[email protected]> >>>>>>>> Date: Thu, Jul 2, 2015 at 3:23 PM >>>>>>>> Subject: Fwd: NYT + Iowa >>>>>>>> To: Brian Fallon <[email protected]>, Nick Merrill < >>>>>>>> [email protected]> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hey guys. I got Jesse's out of office. What is that all about?? >>>>>>>> Please see below. Would appreciate any and all guidance. >>>>>>>> Thanks. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>>>>>> From: Chozick, Amy <[email protected]> >>>>>>>> Date: Thu, Jul 2, 2015 at 3:20 PM >>>>>>>> Subject: NYT + Iowa >>>>>>>> To: Jesse Ferguson <[email protected]> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hey there. Pat Healy and I are teaming up on a story about Iowa, >>>>>>>> Bernie's latest poll #s and fundraising and what it means for Clinton. I >>>>>>>> was curious to get your thoughts. I'll include that no non-incumbent has >>>>>>>> ever won more than 50% in Iowa. But I have also heard from people who are >>>>>>>> close to HRC and the campaign who say there is a scenario in which she >>>>>>>> could be behind in the polls in Iowa in August and could potentially lose >>>>>>>> there. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I know we've got 200 plus days (as per the countdown on the "Iowa" >>>>>>>> conference room says) but would you say the campaign foresees a scenario in >>>>>>>> which she could lose Iowa? You're obviously doing everything you can to win >>>>>>>> there, but I wanted to run it by you. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I'm at the office (212-556-7440). We are planning for the weekend >>>>>>>> or Monday, but would be good to talk today, if you have time. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>>> Amy >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> Amy Chozick >>>>>>>> Reporter >>>>>>>> The New York Times >>>>>>>> Office: 212-556-7440 >>>>>>>> Cell: 718-715-8661 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> Amy Chozick >>>>>>>> Reporter >>>>>>>> The New York Times >>>>>>>> Office: 212-556-7440 >>>>>>>> Cell: 718-715-8661 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Lily Adams >>>>>> Iowa Communications Director >>>>>> Hillary for America >>>>>> c: 202-368-4013 >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Lily Adams >>>> Iowa Communications Director >>>> Hillary for America >>>> c: 202-368-4013 >>>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Lily Adams >> Iowa Communications Director >> Hillary for America >> c: 202-368-4013 >> > > > > -- > Lily Adams > Iowa Communications Director > Hillary for America > c: 202-368-4013 > >