2016 Election Game - Game Thread

[ChairmanSanchez]

Allen West schedule for 10/28 - 11/2

10/28/2015: Townhall in Greenville, South Carolina. Townhall in Charleston, South Carolina.

10/29/2015: Campaign Rally in Ames, Iowa. Campaign Rally in Boone, Iowa. Campaign Rally in Carroll, Iowa.

10/30/2015: Campaign Rally in Denison, Iowa. Campaign Rally in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Campaign Rally in Treynor, Iowa.

10/31/2015: Campaign Rally in Red Oak, Iowa. Campaign Rally in Corning, Iowa. Campaign Rally in Lenox, Iowa. Campaign Rally in Knoxville, Iowa.

11/1/2015: Appearance on Meet the Press. Resting in Iowa.

11/2/2015: Townhall in Sioux City, Iowa. Pumping Gas at the "Git-N-Go" gas station on 2nd Street,
Des Moines, Iowa.

[Jayhawker]

Sandoval  Campaign Schedule: November 3rd-5th
Governor Brian Sandoval will spend this Monday-Friday in both New Hampshire and South Carolina, before returning to Iowa on Saturday and Sunday. The first three days are spent blitzing the state of New Hampshire.

November 3rd: Campaign Rally in Berlin, New Hampshire; Meet and Greet in Rochester, New Hampshire; Meet and Greet in Dover, New Hampshire; Townhall in Durham, New Hampshire

Today, at a Meet and Greet in Rochester, Sandoval's eldest child, James, spoke briefly about his father.

Well, I haven't really done this before. (laughter) Speaking to big crowds is something you have to get used to - I have no clue how my father can do it so often. These last few months have been so amazing for our family - we've spent a lot of time together, and I feel closer to my family than ever before. It's such an honor to be able to tour the nation and receiving such a warm response from people.

My father, like you all, is just an ordinary American. Some like to think that anyone running for President has to be some rich elitist who doesn't really know the American way of life - that's not true. One of my favorite experiences with my Dad is going on hunting trips...that's not very elitist. We were raised middle-class, but even now, when we've been blessed with more finances, my father is still fickle about money, never spending more than a dime than needed. I'm not political genius, but I think that's the type of leader we need right now in the White House. To be honest, I'm kinda scared about our nation's future - we're in so much debt, and our current President doesn't even seem to care about what he's leaving for my generation to clean up. More and more tension is building up in the Middle East, and this guy isn't doing much about it. We need a real leader in Washington, someone who will get rid of the nonsense and put in smart, conservative principles. I hope you all will vote for my Dad on primary day! Thanks!

November 4th: Meeting with Small Business Owners in Concord, New Hampshire; Campaign Rally in Concord, New Hampshire; Meet and Greet in Pembroke, New Hampshire; Townhall in Hookslet, New Hampshire

Governor Brian Sandoval made the following remarks at a rally in Concord, New Hampshire.

It's great to be here! Thank you all so much - first I would like to take an opportunity to thank Paul Ryan for the contribution's he has made both to America and to this Presidential race. He is no doubt an unbelievable man of character, and I know he has a bright future ahead of him. Furthermore, I humbly thank him for his endorsement of our campaign. It is truly a blessing, and I look forward to campaigning with him in the future!

New Hampshire, we're not giving up on you, that's for sure! We're still going to be here tomorrow, and I can guarantee we'll be back many more times. In no time at all, we've surged to the top in Iowa and we're also surging nationally - we've moved to second place and we're gaining every day on Governor Bush!

Now, let's focus on the President right now, and the job he's doing...This President is not only damaging America here at home, with our unemployment rising once again and his "hands-off" approach to inflation as well as his terrible cap-and-trade policy, but he's also weakening our strength globally. Under a Sandoval Administration, we will do everything to make sure America always remains a shining city on a hill; proof that democracy must reign. Any of the Democratic contenders will just be a continuation of the failed policies of Barack Obama - we don't need a rubber stamp for his socialist agenda in the White House for the next four years! We need new hope, a new leader, and a new direction! Thank you, and God Bless!

November 5th: Meet and Greet in New London, New Hampshire; Townahll in Grantham, New Hampshire; Townhall in Springfield, New Hampshire; Campaign Rally in Lebanon, New Hampshire

Governor Sandoval made the following statement to a TV station in Springfield, New Hampshire after a Townhall.

Our townhall tonight in Springfield went very well - I was simply floored at the turnout; wasn't expecting that many people to be there. It's good to see that our message is starting to resonate in New Hampshire, and I look forward to a surge happening here, similar to the one we're currently having in Iowa.

[Jayhawker]

Sandoval Campaign Schedule: November 6th-7th
Governor Brian Sandoval spent Thursday and Friday traveling through South Carolina. He also has a radio ad up in the state.

November 6th: Campaign Rally in Greenville, South Carolina; Campaign Rally in Gantt, South Carolina; Townhall in Anderson, South Carolina; Speaking with College Students at Clemson, University

Governor Brian Sandoval made the following remarks while speaking at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina where he pitches part of his economic plan.

It's good to be here in South Carolina, especially here in Clemson, the Alma Mater of your great Governor, Nikki Haley! South Carolina plays a crucial role in this primary process, and as the saying goes, you can't win the nomination without winning South Carolina! We're going to be contesting South Carolina, because I believe our message is something that can resonate with voters here.

America needs to be economically smart, there's no doubt about it. That's why I'm proposing that we significantly alter the tax rates to be lower, flatter rates on a broader base. We also will remove the death tax, as well as reducing the corporate tax to 25%.

Tax cuts alone will boost our economy, but we also will have to make significant cuts. That's why I believe in restructuring Medicaid as block grants, reduce the federal workforce by at least 10%, and cut out the bureaucracies. It is also imperative that our nation pass a Balanced Budget Amendment. Mitt Romney often stated in the 2012 campaign that "it is our moral responsibility not to spend more than we take in", and I firmly agree with that position. It's what I'll do as your next President.

November 7th: Meet and Greet in Forest Acres, South Carolina; Townhall in Oak Grove, South Carolina; Campaign Rally in Columbia, South Carolina

Thank you all, it's good to be here today!

As a former State Attorney General, I'd like to believe I have a pretty firm understanding of the legal system in America. And, after carefully reading Obamacare over several times, something most members of Congress never even did, I came to a simple conclusion: Obamacare is unconstitutional. I firmly believe that, regardless of what the Supreme Court says. While they will not strike it down, I will as your President. My first act as President will be to grant a waiver to all 50 states so that they can opt out of the program. Then, we're going to try and do an outright repeal. In order to do this, we must not only elect a GOP President, but also sent Republicans to Congress so that we may repeal multiple "disasters" this President has shoved down the American throats.

There are solutions to healthcare. Obamacare isn't it, though.


Radio Ad:
Narrator: Successful. Tough. Committed. Those three words define Governor Sandoval, and his performance both as a Governor and as an Attorney General. Unemployment has cut in half, and he's taken a hard stance on crime and illegal immigration. Brian Sandoval will bring prosperity back to America.

Brian Sandoval Voice-Over: America's debt is spiraling out of control under the failed leadership of Barack Obama. We need a leader who is committed to the American people, not Washington lobbyists. I'm Brian Sandoval, and I approve this message because I believe America deserves better than what we're currently getting.

[NHI]

Excerpt from new Christie ad running in Iowa, South Carolina and New Hampshire.

"...we need tough leadership. Someone who has balanced a budget. Curbed government spending. Lowered taxes. Empowered the individuals, leaving more power to the people and less to the government.

[Christie speaks] 'I did it in New Jersey and I'll do it in Washington.' The leadership American needs." 'I'm Chris Christie and I approve this meesage.'

Christie Schedule: November 1-7

1: Rally in Sioux City, IA, Call in on The Sean Hannity Show, Rally in Des Moines, IA
2: Townhall in Columbia, SC, Townhall in Greenville, SC Apperance on On the Record
3: Townhall in Charleston, SC, Rally in Orlando, FL, Apperance on The Last Word
4: Townhall in Reno, NV, Fundraiser in Denver, CO, Apperance on World News Tonight
5: Townhall in Jefferson, NH, Townhall in Portsmouth, NH, House Party in Rye, NH
6: Townhall in Salem, NH, Townhall in Hanover, NH, Rally at Plymouth University, Plymouth, NH, Townhall in Concord, NH
7: Townhall in Ames, IA, Townhall in Cedar Rapids, IA, House Party in Cedar Rapids, IA

[Vote UKIP!]

Jeb Bush, Debuque, Iowa, November 1, 2015,

Over the past few days, a lot has happened. Congress is on the verge of passing, what I believe to be, a large, job-killing measure that would harm more small-businesses, particularly upstart manufacturers, than help. We are spending more money than ever on education, but are recieving little in results. Confusion is abundant concerning our tax code; you know there's a problem when it becomes more expensive to hire a tax lawyer or accountant to find all the possible deductions than to pay to simply pay your taxes without those deductions.

All of these crises, and more are working to kill what draw, and continues to draw people of all races, creeds, religions, and colors to this great nation: opportunity. Unless we reverse course NOW, it will be difficult to restore those things we hold dear as Americans-upward mobility, opportunity, and liberty-will soon vanish.

That is why we are announcing my seven point plan to restore opportunity. The American people are smart: they know how to take care of themselves. They know what's best for their children. They know where they want to go in pursuing of the American Dream.

We call this plan simply: The Seven Points.

The Seven Points

1) Flatten Tax Rates: With so much confusion in our tax code, the American people need a simpler, fairer tax rate. We propose to flatten the tax rate into two tiers of 15% for most Americans, and 25% for those with higher incomes. These new rates would only have deductions for marriage, charity, and state and local taxes. The corporate tax rate would be reduced to 10%, and the Alternative Minimum and Capital Gains taxes would be eliminated.

2) Education:Despite our spending more money on the education of our children more than any other nation, America's children still suffer from a lack of quality education. We propose that PELL Grants for private schools be extended to children in inner cities throughout the country. Public schools would be forced to compete, and find new, innovative ways to approach educational problems. We would encourage the states to pursue similar measures.

3) Immigration: Our immigration system is broken. Our stringent immigration system punishes legal immigrants, while our weak immigration enforcement rewards illegal immigrants. To fix this, we would first secure the border, using a fence, at certain points enforced by military personnel. Second, we would make it easier for guest workers by granting five-year "red-cards" using private contractors. Not only till we do these two things should we consider any paths to citizenship for resident, illegal aliens.

4) Energy: North America has abundant energy resources unlike any nation has had before. Yet, we are still beholden to foriegn nations hostile to us for our energy resources. We believe that new methods such as "fracking," and the discovery of oil sands in Canada would bring down oil prices, and make America free of foriegn oil.

5) Inflation and Debt: Inflation has increased dramatically during the Obama Administration. The Congress has spent our children's future while the Federal Reserve has inflated the dollar in order to lighten our enormous debt. Because of this, spending and inflation are tied, but spending is the prime cause of our economic predicament. Therefore, we would work toward a balanced budget, and actively work to discretionary spending where ever we can without affecting our national defense. Thus, the Federal Reserve will not have the need to inflate away our currency.

6: Entitlement Reform: Although cutting discretionary spending will help us balance our books in the near term, entitlements will drive our debt upward in the long term. We would reform Social Security to include a private IRA account option for younger Americans. Also, Medicare and Medicaid would be funded in the forms of block grants to the states, allowing the indivigual state to experiment in how these entitlements could be reformed and work in their states.

7: Respect Federalism: All of the above points have included measures that the Federal government can do to turn this economy around. However, meaningful change really begins on the local level. We would work to remove the burden of regulation requirements on the states, and return to a system of federalism envisioned by the Founding Fathers.

[Spamage]

Marco Rubio 11/3-9

11/3 Iowa
     Rally in Des Moines
     Speech in Des Moines
     Fundraiser in Des Moines

11/4 Iowa
    Speech in Ames
    Rally in Sioux City
    Townhall in Mason City

11/5 Iowa
    Speech in Cedar Rapids
    Rally in Cedar Rapids
    Townhall in Spencer
    Fundraiser in Des Moines

11/6 New Hampshire
    Speech in Concord
    Rally in Concord
    Dinner in Concord

11/7 South Carolina
    Speech in Charleston
    Rally in Myrtle Beach
    Appearance on Laura Ingraham's radio show

11/8 New York
    Speech in New York City
    

[Senator Snowstalker]

Claire McCaskill's Schedule: November 3rd-November 9th:

11/3: Meet and Greet in Sioux City, IA; Meet and Greet in Cedar Rapids, IA
11/4: Town Hall in West Des Moines, IA; Interview on The Daily Show; Fundraiser in New York, NY
11/5: Meet and Greet in Concord, NH; Town Hall in Berlin, NH
11/6: Meet and Greet in Las Vegas, NV; Fundraiser in Las Vegas, NV
11/7: Meet and Greet in Henderson, NV; Meet and Greet in Pahrump, NV
11/8: Town Hall in Bettendorf, IA; Meet and Greet in Davenport, IA
11/9: Town Hall in Flint, MI; Meet and Greet in Detroit, MI; Meet and Greet in Toledo, OH

[I Can't Get That Sound You Make, Out Of My Head]

Martin O'Malley's attack speech in Concord, NH....



"Hello America. You may not know me, but this ad says that you'll vote for regardless. Why? I clearly think that I'm the best man for America. Look at my opponents. Andrew Cuomo's a DINO - yeah he may have passed a gay marriage bill in New York, but his economic record is in line with the likes of Christie, Rubio and Bush. Emanuel's been riding on Obama's back - we need someone with a legitimate political record - I've got more political experience in my pinky than his whole body. And what's worse, our front-runner, Kirsten Gillibrand, was anti gun-control and anti gay-rights when in the house - she was a member of the Blue Dogs. Yet when she became a Senator she flip-flopped to the left. Now, it's better than flip-flopping to the right, like Reagan did. However, can we trust her in office? What's to say that she'll move back to the right? Can you trust a woman with any integrity or principles?

And don't get me started on the Republicans. They wrecked the country under Reagan, they wrecked it under Bush Sr., they particularly wrecked it under Bush Jr. Yet we want to go back to them? Just look at the front-runner's last name, and that'll convince me that electing the Republicans is a BAD idea.

I prefer can-do to can't-do. I got elected with 90% of the vote as Mayor of Baltimore. I formed sensible solutions to fix Baltimore's various problems. Most people have sung very positive praises about my governorship in Maryland - I left office with a approval of 55% - which is pretty good given the circumstances. That's why, when you go into the voting box in 2 months time, you shall vote #1 Martin O'Malley."

[NHI]

Excerpt from Christie Speech in Manchester, New Hampshire:

"...We are a hopeful people and the last eight years we've nothing but a deterioration of that hope and pride. We've seen rebellion, animosity towards leaders and our government. Now we not only need a limited government, but we need a government that works. One that is refined. So it will be top priority, upon taking office to go through the federal budget and do way with programs and departments, either by returning them to the state or getting rid of them entirely.
The first bureau which will be gone under a Christie Administration will be the Department of Education. It has not served it' purpose and it's hurting our kids' futures. Let the states and local communities deal with the education system, for they know best how to handle it.
Another big step which people don't like to talk about is entitlement reform. We're going to have to have all options on the table when it comes to social security. I'm talking raising the retirement age as a possibility. The fact is we can't keep going down this road and debt increase after debt increase. America is too great and strong a nation to be mired in that garbage...."

Christie Schedule: November 8-10

8: Speech in Manchester, NH, Townhall in Goffstown, NH, House Party in Meredith, NH
9: Townhall in Detroit, MI, Townhall in Flint, MI, Rally in Davenport, IA
10: Appearance on The Laura Ingram Show, Press Conference in Mason City, IA Townhall in Mason City, IA, Townhall in Cedar Rapids, IA

Press Conference: Excerpt

Q: Are you at all threatened by Governor Bush's rise in the polls?

A: Am I threatened? You forget who you're talking to here. The stuff I put up with in New Jersey...this pales in comparison.

[Laughter]

I will say this though our party has a choice. Now I respect Governor Bush's record and his commitment to public service. But I don't not think we need the third Bush to lead our party. You know the saying third time's a charm, don't apply here. We need a knew vision, need ideas and a new face.

Q: You've been critical of President Obama in your recent speeches, has he done anything right in your view?

A: Boy that's a loaded question, but to play the game sure, he killed Bin Laden and that's it. He's been a total and absolute failure in every possible matter. On the economy, on Iran. I mean the list goes on and I know people in the media don't like to report it, but that's the truth. This country has gone into decline thanks to this President. Now our party isn't blameless, but at least we admit our mistakes whereas the Democrats hide with their tails between their legs and say oh the Republicans did it.

[ChairmanSanchez]

11/3/2015---11/9/2015

11/3/2015: Campaign Rally in Davenport, Iowa. Campaign Rally in Dubuque, Iowa. Townhall in Dubuqe, Iowa. Meet and Greet/potluck dinner at United Methodist Church, Manchester, Iowa.

11/4/2015: Campaign Rally in Des Moines, Iowa. Meet and Greet in Cresco, Iowa.

11/5/2015: Meet and Greet in Mason City, Iowa. Campaign Rally in Nora Springs, Iowa. Appearance on Rush Limbaugh show. Campaign Rally in Northwood, Iowa.

11/6/2015: Townhall in Webster City, Iowa. Campaign Rally in Stratford, Iowa. Campaign Rally in Dayton, Iowa. Campaign Rally in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

11/7/2015: Campaign Rally in Jefferson, Iowa. Campaign Rally in Ogden, Iowa. Campaign Rally in Cedar Rapids.

11/8/2015: Campaign Rally in Greenville, South Carolina. Campaign Rally in Clinton, South Carolina.

11/9/2015: Campaign Rally in Pensacola, Florida. Fundraiser in Panama City, Florida.

[Jayhawker]

Brian Sandoval Campaign Schedule: November 8th-9th

November 8th: Meet and Greet in West Des Moine, Iowa; Campaign Rally in Des Moine, Iowa; Campaign Rally in Altoona, Iowa; Townhall in Pleasant Hill, Iowa

Governor Kim Reynolds spoke on behalf of Governor Sandoval at a rally in Des Moine, Iowa.

I think it's important that our party nominates someone fresh and new to face off against the Democrats next November, not someone who's been around for decades. I think it's an asset for Brian that he's currently in office - there will be no rust to wipe off when he becomes President, something that may occur if we elect someone who's been out of office for nearly a decade.

Governor Sandoval represents the American dream - A Hispanic, middle-class American who worked his way up the ladder, finally serving as Nevada's Attorney General and as their Governor. And not only has he climbed to the top, but now that he's here, he's done a great job - unemployment has plummeted in Nevada under his watch, and they've balanced the budget for the past three years. I think that's the type of record that undecided voters are going to really like come next fall.
- Governor Kim Reynolds

Senator Dean Heller made the following statements at a Townhall in Pleasant Hill, Iowa.

Brian and I go way back - we're good friends, and I think the world of him. What I see in Brian is a man of character, a man of principles. He stands up for what he believes in, and won't back down. He's been a tough, no-nonsense Governor in Nevada. We need that type of attitude right now in Washington D.C. Spending is wreckless there, and no one seems to think of future implications our decisions may bring.

I believe in Brian Sandoval, because I look at the record he's done in Nevada, and when I think of what he may be able to do as our next President, it gives me hope. That's why I'm here speaking to you today - I believe America's best days are ahead of us if we elect Brian Sandoval to be our next President!
- Nevada Senator Dean Heller


November 9th: Appearance of FOX News Sunday; Attends church at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Des Moine, Iowa; Meet and Greet in Urbandale, Iowa; Townhall in Windsor Heights, Iowa

Brian Sandoval made the following statements while speaking on FOX News Sunday.

America is looking for a fresh face, I firmly believe that, and they want someone who has a long list of accomplishments. I took over Nevada 5 years ago when we were at our worst, and now we're the success story of America. This all has happened recently, not 10 years ago. I think it speaks volumes that, given the terrible economic climate our President has given us, we've still been able to put more Nevadans to work and balance a budget.

America needs a leader, someone who can work with both sides yet still pass smart, conservative policies. I am that leader.

[Ѕenator Αverroës]

Announcement from Emanuel HQ:



"With Governor Cuomo's withdrawal, I've come to the conclusion that this race is all but over. Senator Gillibrand is now the clear front-runner, and though I'd love to continue making this a spirited contest, I think that it's best for the party that I withdraw.

Though I am disappointed with Senator Gillibrand's failure to respond to my call for all candidates to consider a plan for universal national service, I am more worried by Governor O'Malley's increasingly unhinged and erratic campaign. Therefore, effective immediately, I am suspending my campaign and calling on my supporters to support Senator Gillibrand in the Democratic primaries."

[Senator Clarence]

Chuck Hagel on Chris Christie



"Chris Christie likes to think of himself as a tough guy... he looks in the mirror and sees Tony Soprano- I look at him and I see a Jersey Shore character in a fat suit. If he was tough he would have served our nation in uniform instead of serving himself at every buffet in Jersey... that phony macho bullsh**t doesnt work when you are at the table with the world community. I hope I can face him in the general so I can put an end to the charade"

[NHI]

Christie on the Stump: Des Moines, IA

"This race is getting down the wire and I'm asking for your support Iowa. I am asking for your help to put this country back on the track we we know it is destined to be on.

[Applause]

I mean otherwise I suppose if this works out I've got a gig on Jersey Shore, at least we know that's covered. I've got options. (chuckles). You know I wasn't going to mention this today, but some recents comments from a man to whom I have great respect for, in terms of his service for this country, but the types of petty politics is not needed in this time. I'm proud to have served as Governor of New Jersey, I'm running for President because I want to work for the people of this great country.  We need unity, not division. Leadership is about service, it's about being about more than one self or one's party.
That's why I am announcing today that if I am elected President of the United States I will not accept a salary as President, what I would receive will go to charity.

[Applause]

I'm not in politics for the money, I'm in it to make a difference for the people of I country I love."

[Senator Snowstalker]

Senator McCaskill at a fundraiser in Las Vegas:

"You know, we need to run this campaign on ideas which benefit the middle class. I've been a strong advocate of the economic policies which boosted our economy to what it is today. We can't undo that progress by picking Christie or Bush as our next president. We need to continue and expand policies to protect American workers and to crack down on corporate corruption. We need to stand up to China's unfair trade policies, and we need to act as a peaceful force for democracy abroad. Though I will engage my opponents in both parties on ideas and issues, I will do so to deliver a clear contrast between myself and my competitors."

At a rally in Toledo, Ohio:

"Senator Gillibrand is a fighter for New York's working families and a close friend of mine. If she wins the nomination, I will fully support her. However, I feel that Americans need a choice who has dedicated her career to protecting American jobs. Therefore, I intend to continue this campaign."

[Ray Goldfield]

Governor Cuomo's Statement on the end of his campaign:

"I'd like to thank all of my supporters for joining me and my family on this journey. Running for President is an amazing experience, and I wouldn't trade these last few months for anything. However, I don't feel like I can devote myself to this campaign fully while there's still so much work to do in New York. I intend to return to Albany and finish the job that I was elected to do. I wish the best of luck to Senator Gillibrand, Senator McCaskill, and Governor O'Malley. I will not be making an endorsement at this time, and instead letting these worthy candidates show why they should be the next President. Thank you.

[SirNick]

ENDORSEMENTS OF THE WEEK

United States Senator Tom Harkin appears at an event with Senator MacCaskill to endorse her for the Democratic nomination.

Iowa Congressman Pete King of Iowa endorses Congressman Allen West for the Presidency.

New Hampshire Governor Ovide Lamontagne endorses Governor Chris Christie

New Hampshire Senator Kelly Ayotte endoses Senator Marco Rubio

NH Senator Jeanne Shaheen endorses Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.

[mondale84]

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand - Public Schedule (Nov. 2 - Nov. 8, 2015)

Monday, November 2nd (New Hampshire)

8:00 AM Breakfast and Meet and Greet - Nathaniel's Family Eatery, Nashua, NH
9:30 AM Town Hall meeting on education reform at Pennichuck Middle School - Nashua, NH
11:30 AM Rally at City Hall with Senator Jeanne Shaheen- Nashua, NH

"The 'Live Free or Die' motto which makes New Hampshire famous inspires our movement. We believe that government should ensure that people in this country live in legitimate economic freedom. This is why we champion regulation that prohibits predatory bank lending and the ability to wage-discriminate based on race, gender, or sexual orientation. We believe that as Americans we have a right to freedom which is made possible through equality: both of opportunity and rights. After all, how can one be considered free if a fundamental part of a person's identity precludes them from enjoying their full rights. Our campaign to restore the American Dream is meant as a call to return this country to the economic freedom that has made it remarkable. We must use the rallying cries of freedom and equality to spread the message of equal opportunity!"

1:30 PM Meet and Greet - Mall at Rockingham Park, Salem, NH
3:30 PM Visit and photo-op at the Josiah Bartlett House - Kingston, NH
5:30 PM Town Hall meeting and potluck dinner at Old Custom House & Post Office - Portsmouth, NH
7:00 PM Dinner with officers and men of the 157th Air Refueling Wing - Pease Air National Guard Base, Portsmouth, NH

Tuesday, November 3rd (Maine and New Hampshire)

9:00 AM Town Hall meeting at Lincoln Middle School - Portland, ME
10:30 AM Rally at Longfellow Square - Portland, ME
1:00 PM Press Conference at Maine State House - Augusta, ME

...answering a question on the departure of Rahm Emanuel and Andrew Cuomo from the race...

"Both Mayor Emanuel and Governor Cuomo have been outstanding public servants. I appreciate Governor Cuomo's commitments at-home in New York state and I think he has done a terrific job and I look forward to working with him in the immediate future when it comes to best serving our mutual constituents.

Rahm Emanuel has been working incredibly hard in Chicago implementing successful - and if I may add much-needed - reforms of the city council and the municipal government. I appreciate his endorsement and I hope he may be able to join me on the campaign trail soon as he is person with brilliant ideas and great conviction. As to his proposal for universal national service, I appreciate the idea and I think it has great merit and should be something that should enter the national conversation. I personally do not support the idea of such a program being mandatory, but I think we should do everything to empower individuals to engage in such service if they so desire."

3:30 PM Round-table discussion with members of the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce - Bangor, ME
5:00 PM Town Hall meeting and potluck dinner at Crescent Park School - Bethel, ME
8:00 PM Rally at City Hall - Conway, NH
9:00 PM Interviews with Conway Daily Sun and Concord Monitor - on campaign en-route to Manchester, NH

Wednesday, November 4th (West Virginia and South Carolina)

8:00 AM Breakfast and Meet and Greet - First Watch restaurant, Charleston, WV
10:00 AM Rally at Appalachian Power Park - Charleston, WV
11:30 AM Interviews with WSAZ challen 3, WCHS-TV channel 8, WVAH channel 11, and WOWK channel 13 - the steps of the West Virginia State Capitol, Charleston, WV

...excerpt...

"I am visiting West Virginia today because I think it's important that people realize the degree to which American industry has seen a decline in industrial states. West Virginia has seen a large decrease in the mining industry here and I think that while some may cheer the decline of what many consider a potential pollutant, many people here in the Mountain State are suffering as a result. I think that the candidates need to start talking about what we can do to make sure that blue collar workers throughout the industrial heartland of the nation aren't left out to dry. I have a strong record in the Senate of defending the interests of the middle class and the movement we're leading to the White House is one that believes in the restoration of the American Dream. You CAN'T restore this dream unless you step the shedding of jobs in states like West Virginia."

1:00 PM Visit to Aracoma Coal Mine no. 2 - Holden, WV
3:30 PM Visit to Grand Strand Regional Medical Center - Myrtle Beach, SC
4:15 PM Meet and Greet at Coastal Grand Mall - Myrtle Beach, SC
5:30 PM Town Hall meeting at Palmetto Academy - Myrtle Beach, SC
7:30 PM Dinner and Meet and Greet - Trestle restaurant, Conway, SC

Thursday, November 5th (South Carolina)

8:00 AM Breakfast and Meet and Greet - Shady Rest Family Restaurant, Johnsonville, SC
10:00 AM Town Hall meeting on restoring America's future at Hannah-Pamlico Middle School - Pamlico, SC
12:00 PM Rally at Timrod Park - Florence, SC
1:30 PM Speech on "Educating Future Workers - the Importance of A Technical Education" - Florence-Darlington Technical College, Florence, SC

"Look at the great training that this school can provide to the next generation of American workers. Too often, CEOs tell me that they have to outsource American jobs because they simply cannot find the same highly skilled workers here in the United States. Schools such as Florence-Darlington Technical College prove that this is not a necessary outcome. I want to make sure that schools such as Florence-Darlington have the resources and support they need to train the next generation of American workers. This fits in within my larger plan of ensuring that America countinues to LEAD THE FUTURE and doesn't take the productivity and skills of its current workforce for granted!"

3:30 PM Rally at Riley Park - Sumter, SC
5:00 PM Dinner with officers and men of the US Air Force 20th Fighter Wing - Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter, SC
7:00 PM Dinner and meet and greet - Clark's Restaurant, Santee, SC

Friday, November 6th (Florida)

10:00 AM Rally at Daytona International Speedway - Daytona Beach, FL
12:00 PM Town Hall meeting on energy innovation - Enterprise Elementary School, Deltona, FL
2:00 PM Rally at Tampa Bay Times Forum - Tampa, FL (20,000 attendees expected)

"We believe in leaving for our children a better country - a more perfect Union - than that which our parents left us. I am running for President to renew the promise of America, to make sure that everyone has a chance to live out this dream - this American Dream - and that no one can truly say, in their heart of hearts, that the deck is stacked against them and that the lot they are born into will be theirs forever. Regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, legal status,  or sexual orientation, we are ONE! The United States has always welcomed the most diverse group of human beings on this planet and we will make sure that this continues well into the future! We can do it! We will do it! And we will start this process in November!!!! THANK YOU!!!!"

4:00 PM Town Hall meeting at South Florida Community College - Lake Placid, FL
6:00 PM Rally at University of Miami - Coral Gables, FL
8:00 PM Fundraising Dinner with major Florida donors - Meat Market restaurant, Miami Beach, FL

Saturday, November 7th (Iowa)

9:00 AM Town Hall meeting at Great River Christian School - Burlington, IA
10:15 AM Sit-down interview with "The Hawk Eye," Iowa's oldest daily newspaper - Burlington, IA
11:45 AM Visit to Iowa Mental Health Institute - Mt. Pleasant, IA
1:00 PM Rally at Iowa Wesleyan College - Mt. Pleasant, IA
2:30 PM Town Hall Meeting at Fairfield High School - Fairfield, IA
4:00 PM Rally at Sunset Park - Washington, IA
6:00 PM Dinner and Meet and Greet - Paul Revere's Pizza, Columbus Junction, IA
7:30 PM Meet and Greet - Jody's Bar, Mucatine, IA

Sunday, November 8th (New York)

9:00 AM Executing the 'Full Ginsburg' ("This Week" on ABC, "Fox News Sunday" on Fox, "Face the Nation" on CBS, "Meet the Press" on NBC, "State of the Union" on CNN, and "Al Punto" on Univision) - first person to EVER appear on all 6 Sunday-morning talk-shows

...excerpt...

...I think the American people have themselves initiated the 'call to arms' that our campaign seeks to promote. People across this country are frustrated because often they feel that, however hard they may work - whatever the amount of effort they pour in - they are stuck in a rut. That is not what America was founded on. This country represents the world's last best hope for democracy. BUT, more importantly, it represents one of the few places on earth where people believe that through hard work one achieve great success.

This reality is under threat and we must confront this threat and prevent it from distorting the true goals of America. This century must and will remain an American century because American entrepreneurs will find a solution to global warming, will discover new sources of energy, and will ensure that the nation we leave our children and grandchildren is greater than the one we inherited. To do this, we must have a forward-looking vision which invests in America's future rather than leaving it to chance. The Republican nominee will argue that government should not interfere to level the playing in this country. Instead, he will espouse corporate personhood and reject the notion that the greatness of this country comes not from its businesses, but from its people. Our vision promotes the importance of the individual American LEADING THE FUTURE and the government helping to invest in this future!

[SirNick]

Monday and Tuesday will be the "week" of November 9 through 15, 2015.

National Polling

Republicans:

Bush: 27%
Sandoval: 20%
Christie: 17%
Rubio: 15%
West: 10%

Democrats

Gillibrand: 39%
MacCaskill: 23%
O'Malley: 2%
Newsom: 1%

Iowa:

Republicans:

Sandoval: 25%
Bush: 22%
Christie: 19%
West: 13%
Rubio: 8%

Democrats:

Gillibrand: 38%
MacCaskill: 36%
O'Malley: 2%
Newsom: 1%

New Hampshire

Republicans:

Christie: 30%
Bush: 26%
Rubio: 16%
Sandoval: 10%
West: 3%

Democrats:


Gillibrand: 40%
MacCaskill: 15%
Newsom: 2%
O'Malley: 2%

South Carolina:

Republicans:

Rubio: 20%
Christie: 17%
Bush: 15%
Sandoval: 14%
West: 11%

Democrat:

MacCaskill: 43%
Gillibrand: 30%
O'Malley: 2%
Newsom: 1%

Nevada:

Republicans:

Sandoval: 56%
Bush: 13%
Christie: 12%
Rubio: 7%
West: 5%

Democrats:

MacCaskill: 35%
Gillibrand: 32%
O'Malley: 2%
Newsom: 1%

After seeing these poll numbers Governor Newsom ends his campaign for the Presidency.


Will post more narrative in the morning.

[I Can't Get That Sound You Make, Out Of My Head]

Martin O'Malley withdraws from the race.
"Hello fellow Americans. I regret to announce to my remaining followers that I am withdrawing from my candidacy. I feel I cannot win the nomination with these numbers. I hope whoever wins the Presidency enacts the same common-sense solutions that I have proposed during my elective experience, but it's time to move on. For this, I shall endorse Senator Claire McCaskill for the nomination of the Democratic Party!"

[Jayhawker]

Brian Sandoval Campaign Schedule: November 9th-10th
(Sirnick, I think we got off on days - we just concluded the first week of November, so I think this week is actuall 9-15 )

Brian Sandoval will begin the week with a Western tour with Senator Dean Heller before arriving in Iowa on Thursday. He'll spend Thursday and Friday in Iowa and Saturday and Sunday in South Carolina.

Monday, November 9th: Campaign Rally in Phoenix, Arizona; Campaign Rally in Ogden, Utah; Campaign Rally in Colorado City, Colorado

Brian Sandoval made the following remarks in Phoenix regarding the new poll numbers.

Back when we started this race, we were on the bottom, sitting at about 3% nationally. Today, we've surged to 20%, and we're gaining on Governor Bush every day! We've taken a lead in Iowa, broke 10% in New Hampshire, nearly 15% in Sout Carolina, and we have a large lead in Nevada.

Americans believe in our message - they're ready for change. They're ready for smart, fiscal policy. Americans don't want more of the same, liberal policies that President Obama has implemented, the same policies supported by the Senator from New York, Ms. Gillibrand. "Obamanomics" has failed America - it's time we start implementing policies that will promote economic growth. Cut taxes, cut spending, give businesses more power. That's the capitalist idea's that we will implement if I am elected President.

Tuesday, November 10th: Campaign Rally in Santa Fe, New Mexico; Campaign Rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Townhall in Joplin, Missouri; Campaign Rally in Sprinfield, Missouri.

Senator Dean Heller made the following remarks while at a rally in Springfield, Missouri.

American's are fed up with the liberal policies of Obama, and we can't afford 4 more years of it under Senator Gillibrand! Our inflation is rising, our unemployment is rising, and our debt is in the trillions. It's time to start looking out for our future, our children's future. It's time to elect Brian Sandoval to be the next President of the United States!

[Senator Snowstalker]

Senator Claire McCaskill appeared at a rally in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to deliver a stump speech on Obama's economic policies.

"We have a whole zoo of Republicans scurrying around the country talking about "Obama's failed policies" and how Americans want to elect another one of them to replace President Obama. We've hit a rough spot this year; that's undeniable. But the president's policies, including the stimulus and other jobs bills, have created millions of jobs. Consumer confidence is up, which means greater circulation of currency and a growing private sector. I'd argue that the main hindrance of progress over the past 7 years has been the Republicans who worked to block every piece of legislation supported by the president in an effort to bring them down. Approvals of the president may be in the 40's, but Congress isn't even in the teens now!

*laughter*

This political polarization has only served to divide our nation even more, and as President I want to bridge that gap. I come from a purple state, but because I fought for middle-class Americans I was able to appeal not only to Democrats, but to independents and even moderate Republicans. I won re-election to the Senate in 2012 by ten percentage points. I think that if Democrats decide to take that stand, we can do better in states like my home state of Missouri."

[mondale84]

Gillibrand Campaign Statement on Gov. Brian Sandoval's Remarks in Phoenix:

"Earlier today, Republican candidate for President Brian Sandoval vilified the economic records of both President Obama and Senator Gillibrand. For a governor whose state numbers 46th in job creation, it's no surprise he stoops to attack others' records rather than defending his own. That Senator Dean Heller supports the failed economic policies of Governor Sandoval should also not come as any great surprise. Sen. Heller has consistently stood on the side of job exporters instead of defending the interests of the American worker. Senator Gillibrand has a proven record as a champion of the middle class and she stands by her record and is proud of it."

[SirNick]

Brian Sandoval Campaign Schedule: November 9th-10th
(Sirnick, I think we got off on days - we just concluded the first week of November, so I think this week is actuall 9-15 )

Corrected.


Additional Narrative

Pakistan takes Iran's side in the on going conflict saying that "any additional aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran will merit response from Pakistan forces."

Afghanistan's government falls to Taliban and anti-government forces. The military, which is divided between the pro-government and anti-government and people who just leave the military and go home, tries to take control of the country. The last straw on the Afghan government was its inability to make a decision on India-Iran-Pakistan and a Taliban assault on the capital after hearing that many major officials within the military were displeased with the leadership in government.

India claims that Pakistan helped bring down the the Afghan government and said Pakistan "has undone years of work that the United States and the Afghan people have put into having a democracy."  It calls on Pakistan to step aside as India continues to bomb strategic sites in Iran, with sporadic response from the Iranians with fairly inaccurate missiles.

The CIA says that Pakistan needs to put up a tough front but is reluctant to get into a war with India because of the possibility of US intervention and nuclear war.

Domestically the President is getting criticism for not speaking up more about the crisis in the Indian subcontinent. Secretary of State William B. Richardson called the situation "delicate" and that "we will be ready to mediate when both sides are willing to engage each other."

The President's nominee for the Supreme Court is approved by the Senate after Vice President Biden cast the tie-breaking vote.

In other news, unemployment continued to go down in October 2015.

[Spamage]

Marco Rubio 11/9-15

11/9 Iowa
    Rally in Cedar Rapids
    Speech in Des Moines
    Rally in Des Moines
    Appearance on O'reilly factor

11/10 Iowa
    Speech in Sioux City
    Speech in Iowa City
    Meet and Greet in Iowa City

11/11 Iowa
    Speech in Spencer
    Meets with corn farmers
    Fundraiser in Des Moines

11/12 South Carolina
    Speech in Charleston
    Rally in Charleston
    Fundraiser in Charleston

11/13 New Hampshire   
    Speech in Concord
    Rally in Concord with Ayotte
    Dinner in Concord with Ayotte

11/12 Rest
 
11/13 Speech in Chicago
    I would like to thank Senator Ayotte for her endorsement! She sees how we will turn America around and give our nation the fresh start it needs. She is a great Senator and is very inspirational not jsu for anyone in New Hampshire but to those everywhere in America.