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Pete Buttigieg

Coming off a very successful (too successful, you might say) first week on the campaign trail, Mayor Pete will...

  1. Continue to campaign in Iowa by holding a Town Hall in Cedar Rapids.
  2. Move on to New Hampshire and hold a Rally in Nashua with a focus on manufacturing and other vocational careers.
  3. Continue to campaign in New Hampshire and hold a Rally in Manchester with a focus on improving education and infrastructure.
  4. Seek Endorsement of NH 1 Rep. Chris Pappas (continuing to hopefully build up local Rep support in the early states).
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1. Yang will continue his Freedom Dividend push in Iowa, touring rural areas of the state and appealing to those seeing the impact of automation in their communities.

 

2. Yang will tour Iowa further, appealing to progressives and discussing his over 150 policy plans to move America forward.

 

3. Yang will campaign in New Hampshire, hoping to draw young and disaffected Americans to his campaign as first-time primary voters.

 

Endorsement: Yang will sit down with Nicolas Cage to discuss an endorsement.

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1. Tim Ryan will travel to California meeting with famous Hollywood actors attempting to get some backing to raise his recognition nationally.

2. Ryan will campaign in New Hampshire highlighting his plan to lower prescription drug costs.

3. Ryan is back in Iowa holding a series of town halls in rural counties.

Endorsement: Tim Ryan will look to gain an endorsement from the only statewide Democrat in Ohio Sherrod Brown.

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6 hours ago, Zenobiyl said:

I already got the Jackson endorsement (on discord where rolls are done ahead of time), so I would change it to something else.

Ok thanks.   I had pre planned and just copied it over before seeing what others had,   I changed to Stacy Abrams

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1. Swalwell continues his run across Iowa, visiting Cedar Rapids to discuss racial and social issues.
2. Swalwell heads to Manchester, New Hampshire to discuss the importance of the youth of America and climate change.
3. Swalwell hosts a rally in Las Vegas, attempting to rally a base and make people enthusiastic about himself.
Endorsement request: Chris Pappas

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1. Joe will spend some time in Dallas, Texas

2. Joe rolls on in Charlotte, North Carolina

3. Joe makes an appearance in Orangeburg, South Carolina

Endorsement Request: Bill & Hillary Clinton (Clintoncrats come to me please- I will give you so many wars)

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NOVEMBER 8TH-NOVEMBER 15TH TURN 

 

Mike Gravel Campaign @Timur

Rolls:3,7,4

Gravel didn't have a disastrous week,but it can hardly be called a good one either.His highest point came with his visit and heart-to-heart conversation with Native Americans generating some positive press.His NH push goes decent,but makes no real impact as well as his churches visit.

Noam Chomsky Endorsement(needs a 7 or higher):Rolls a 9!

Professor Chomsky endorsed Gravel,emphasising his anti-war credentials and "unique campaign style".

 

Steve Bullock Campaign @Kitten

Rolls:4,9,4

Bullock had a fairly average week with his highpoint being touring NH with Fmr.Gov.Crist drawing big crowds.The rest of the week went decently for him with push I  NH and SC.

Fmr.Sen.Bill Nelson Endorsement(needs a 7 or higher):Rolls a 3!

Fmr.Sen.Nelson meets with Bullock to discuss 2020 primary,but no public statement is made by any side.

 

Tulsi Gabbard Campaign @Willthescout7

Rolls:1,10,3

Mixed bag week for Gabbard,as her religious freedom speech deeply resonated with voters on a personal base,she met with NH students but they weren't really impressed,but a thing that overshadowed it all is a Tulsi "beard joke" at a town hall that caused media upset blasting it as inappropriate.

Tom Harkin Endorsement(needs a 9 or higher):Rolls a 1!

Top endorser in IA,Sen.Harkin blasted Tulsi Gabbard as "an example of dangerous self-destructive force in the Democratic party!"

 

Bernie Sanders Campaign @Zenobiyl

Rolls:9,6,2

Bernie had a mixed bag week as well,he made major ground in winning over suburban and urban liberals in NH,likely boosting his performance in the state.He continues his unions push with very much same results as last week.His weakest point again was getting volunteers in NH.

Jesse Jackson Endorsement(needs a 7 or higher):Rolls a 7!

Rev.Jackson announced he intends to vote for Bernie Sanders in the primary and called on "everyone who cares about justice and equality" to do the same.

 

Deval Patrick Campaign @Cal

Rolls:1,6,6

It was average-to-bad week for Patrick Campaign.His IA push and SNL appearance went decently but he was snubbed by donors at NYC fundraiser turning him in a laughing stock.

Jaime Harrison Endorsement(needs an 8 or higher):Rolls a 9!

Mr.Harrison joined Patrick at a rally in SC and announced his strong support for Patrick presidential campaign!

 

Elizabeth Warren Campaign @Hestia

Rolls:1,6,7

Average-to-bad week as well.Warren has an ear of people of NV and SC but not enough to gain some credible support,although Nevadans like her and her agenda more than South Carolinians,but the weak point came in IA where her supposed "big rally" failed to attract more than 100 people

Jeanne Shaheen Endorsement(needs a 9 or higher):Rolls a 9!

This is a huge boost for Warren,as she snatched an endorsement from bipartisan NH Senator,an event that could win more moderate wing of the party over

 

Cory Booker Campaign @Vols21

Rolls:4,2,3

It was bad week for Cory Booker and his presidential campaign.He held another fundraiser alongside Jesse Jackson and went decently,but media attention was diverted by Rev.Jackson’s endorsement of Sanders earlier this week,Cory seemed weak and disoriented during his CNN interview and his IA tour talking with voters sparks a bit more than no interest.

Stacey Abrams Endorsement(needs an 8 or higher):Rolls a 4!

Stacey Abrams gives Booker some useful campaign advice and wishes him the best of luck in the primaries.

 

Marianne Williamson Campaign @WVProgressive

Rolls:8,1,8

Overall not a bad week at all for Marianne Williamson.Her reparations pledge makes an impact on her support amongst African Americans,and her meeting with Jewish voters goes pretty well as she emphasizes her strong support for Israel.The weak point came in her War on Drugs speech when she said “we should be less about punishing drug addicts,more about getting people on drugs”,instead of getting people off drugs.

Fmr.NH Rep.Paul Hodges(needs a 7 or higher):Rolls a 5!

Fmr.Rep.Hodges commented on Marianne Williamson,saying she is running “interesting unique campaign” and “bringing new style to politics”.

 

Bill De Blasio Campaign @Cenzonico

Rolls:7,5,5

De Blasio had a slightly above average week.His new CoolBlasio style is popular on TikTok but most of that demographic isn't yet eligible to vote.His tour in IA went over alright,but seems like DeBlasio is lacking fire when he isn’t CoolBlasio but rather your average progressive.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot Endorsement(needs a 7 or higher):Rolls a 6!

Mayor Lightfoot praised De Blasio at press conference,but stopped short of official endorsement.

 

Beto O’Rourke Campaign @Fbarbarossa

Rolls:7,3,1

It wasn't a good week for Beto.He did good in IA visiting small business owners who liked his message,his big rally in IA wasn't really the most exciting one as Beto sounded boring and motoric in his speech,leaving voters bored.His worst moment came in NV where he unsuccessfully tried to build campaign infrastructure,but seems like Battle Born State  might be problematic for him.

Tom Harkin Endorsement(needs a 9 or higher):Rolls a 10!

In a shocker for the political world,IA most wanted endorser Fmr.Sen.Harkin endorsed Beto O’Rourke for President!He praised Beto for his unique energy,and threw all his weight behind him.

 

Mike Bloomberg Campaign @Pringles

Rolls:4,2,4

Bad week for Bloomberg.He didn’t get a warm welcome in LV.His Big Gay Icecream stunt gets publicity,but necessearly a positive one as opinions about it are divided between “pushing for equality in a fun way” and “disrespectful to LGBTQ community”.His attacks on Trump excite his supporters,but fail to convince undecideds that he is the one who can beat Trump.

Joe Cunningham Endorsement(need a 6 or higher):Rolls a 1!

Rep.Cunningham criticizes Bloomberg as “divisive force” in the Democratic party,saying he is “no better than radical leftists”.

 

Amy Klobuchar Campaign @Rezi

Rolls:7,6,8

It can be called a fairly good week for Klobuchar as she replicates her successful IA town halls in NH with same success,her Avengers reference was well accepted and got positive comments and her TikTok dances are seen as entertaining by users of that social network.

Kanye West Endorsement(need a 7 or higher):Rolls a 5!

Klobuchar sat down with Kanye West and the two discussed most important issues facing our country.
 

Richard Ojeda Campaign @Arkansas Progressive

Rolls:8,1,8

Ojeda didn't have a bad week overall,as his town hall in IA got progressive voters more familiar to his campaign and his fundraiser raised a decent sum of money.His weak point was controversial tweet he wrote,driving comparisons and a nickname “Blue Trump”.

Krystal Ball Endorsement(need a 7 or higher):Rolls a 10!

Krystal Ball appeared alongside Ojeda at one of IA town hall announcing her endorsement of his campaign,calling him “a unique chance for America”.

 

Pete Buttigieg Campaign @Ich_bin_Tyler

Rolls:6,3,1

Below average week.His town hall in IA was smooth,well organized with direct and clear answers but didn't get much media attention.His rally in NH was dry and unexciting and the second one was interrupted by Trump supporters.

Rep.Chris Pappas Endorsement(needs a 7 or higher):Rolls a 9!

Rep.Pappas endorsed Buttigieg in a statement,calling his campaign “a chance for something new in America”.

 

Andrew Yang Campaign @The Blood

Rolls:8,2,5

Mixed bag week.Freedom Dividend continues being a popular policy bringing people to support Yang campaign,Yang tries to appeal to get new voters in primary to support him and it worked but not in the numbers he hoped for,while his appeal to progressives in IA fails as they have more preferable options.

Nicolas Cage Endorsement(needs a 6 or higher):Rolls a 7!

When asked who he will vote for,famous actor Nicolas Cage replied”Yang.He’s just a special guy with great ideas,i like him and i’m with him!”.

 

Tim Ryan Campaign @Sean F Kennedy

Rolls:4,6,8

Ryan didn’t have a great week,but it was good overall.His town halls in IA rural counties was very well received giving him a much needed boost in that area.His lower prescription drugs cost message is popular and well received but not enough to convince voters by itself.Hollywood actors fundraiser didn't go great for Ryan as he didn't get any high profile stars on his side but he raised a nice sum of money for his campaign.

Sen.Sherrod Brown Endorsement(needs a 9 or higher):Rolls a 1!

Sen.Brown refused to even meet with Ryan.

 

Eric Swalwell Campaign @mark2

Rolls:9,9,3

Swalwell had a strongest week of all 2020 candidates.His IA tour got large crowds and his message of social justice resonated with voters in the state,his climate change message in NH was a great call for action especially for young voters.NV is skeptical about Swalwell’s campaign and he still has some work to do to convince voters in the state that he is worthy of their support.

Chris Pappas Endorsement(already endorsed Buttigieg,needs to be higher than 9 to steal it or 9 for co-endorsement):Rolls a 6!

Rep.Pappas met with his s friend and colleague Tim Ryan and wished him good luck on campaign trail.

Joe  Biden Campaign @Dobs

Rolls:8,1,9

A fairly good week for Democratic frontrunner except for a gaffe in NC.Sc and TX just love Joe giving him a huge crowds.The only thing that stole his thunder was the gaffe in NC when he began a rally with an excited shout "Hello South Carolina!" but that's just Joe being Joe.

Bill and Hillary Clinton Endorsement(needs an 8 or higher):Rolls a 4!

Clintons have nice chat with their friend Joe wishing him the best of luck,but deciding to stay neutral so far.

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NOVEMBER 15TH-NOVEMBER 22ND 2019 TURN-DEBATE TURN!!!

THE RULES FOR THIS TURN ARE A BIT DIFFERENT

Since this is  a debate turn you post your debate actions which will be explained below,one campaign events and one endorsement request 

DEBATE SCHEDULE

NIGHT 1

1.Yang @The Blood

2.De Blasio @Cenzonico

3.Gabbard @Willthescout7

4.Bullock @Kitten

5.Warren @Hestia

6.Biden @Dobs

7.Buttigieg @Ich_bin_Tyler

8.O'Rourke @Fbarbarossa

9.Klobuchar @Rezi

NIGHT 2

1.Patrick @Cal

2.Gravel @Timur

3.Sanders @Zenobiyl

4.Booker @Vols21

5.Ojeda @Arkansas Progressive

6.Swalwell @mark2

7.Williamson @WVProgressive

8.Ryan @Sean F Kennedy

9.Bloomberg @Pringles

(done by random.org list randomizer)

Debate Actions are:

1.Message(some sort of opening speech)

2.Attack(on a candidate from your lineup)

3.Pander(to certain demographic of viewers)

NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC POLLS(AMONGST DECIDED VOTERS)

Biden:28.1% @Dobs

Sanders:21.0%(+0.2%) @Zenobiyl

Warren:19.0%(+0.2%) @Hestia

Buttigieg:9.1% @Ich_bin_Tyler

Klobuchar:7.1%(+0.4%) @Rezi

Booker:5.2%(-0.4%) @Vols21

O'Rourke:2.8% @Fbarbarossa

Yang:2.8% @The Blood

Bloomberg:2.0%(-0.9%)@Pringles

Gabbard:1.7%(-0.1%)@Willthescout7

Bullock:0.9%@Kitten

Patrick:0.8% @Cal

Williamson:0.6%(+0.2%)@WVProgressive

Swalwell:0.5%(+0.4%) @mark2

De Blasio:0.3%@Cenzonico

Ojeda:0.2% @Arkansas Progressive

Ryan:0.1% @Sean F Kennedy

Gravel:0.1% @Timur

(30% Undecided(+3.0%))

ENDORSEMENTS THIS TURN

Prof.Chomsky endorses Gravel! @Timur

Rev.Jackson endorses Sanders! @Zenobiyl

Jamie Harrison endorses Patrick! @Cal

Sen.Shaheen endorses Warren! @Hestia

Sen.Harkin endorses O'Rourke @Fbarbarossa

Krystal Ball endorses Ojeda! @Arkansas Progressive

Rep.Pappas endorses Buttigieg! @Ich_bin_Tyler

Nicolas Cage endorses Yang! @The Blood

48 hours starts now!

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Debate Events!:

The Core Message: DeBlasio will attempt to paint himself as the "hero of the working class" and try to steal progressive thunder from Elizabeth Warren. 

The Attack: DeBlasio will only dish out some light jabs at this debate (he would have gone full swinging had he been put with Bloomberg). He goes against Biden claiming that although he's a great person, his politics is not what the Democratic party needs to move forward and take on Donald Trump next November!

The Pander: The Progressive wing of the Democratic party.

Campaign Event:

DeBlasio continues staying in Iowa this time going to Iowa City. He will take it easy this week and simply barnstrom the area.

Endorsement Request:

DeBlasio will the seek the endorsement of actress Cynthia Nixon citing his record as mayor of New York CIty and advocacy of progressive policy.

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O'Rourke will hold a major rally in Des Moines with his newest supporter Tom Harkin! O'Rourke will allow his campaign staff to warm up the event before he and Harkin take the stage to talk about the aims and views of the O'Rourke campaign.

Endorsement Request: In an attempt to gain the support of both Iowa Toms O'Rourke will reach out to Tom Vilsack

Debate Actions

Message: O'Rourke will say that the Democratic Party can't simply become the Party of "No More Trump". While opposition to the current President is important and should be a major part of the Party's message the Democrats also have to put forward strong policies to show that they have substance beyond attacking Trump.

Attack: O'Rourke will jab at Biden. He will recognize that Biden has done good work in his time but now is time for a new generation to take the Party's reins, just has Obama did in 2008. The Democrats need to move forward with the times rather than be mired in the past.

Pander: O'Rourke will try to reach the blue collar voters. He says how they are the heart and soul of the Democratic Party and he, unlike other Democratic politicians, will not forget this and will strive to bring organized labour and fairness for the worker back to the Democratic platform.

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2 minutes ago, Fbarbarossa said:

O'Rourke will hold a major rally in Des Moines with his newest supporter Tom Harkin! O'Rourke will allow his campaign staff to warm up the event before he and Harkin take the stage to talk about the aims and views of the O'Rourke campaign.

O'Rourke will once again head to Nevada. Following the difficulty he faced trying to set up infrastructure O'Rourke will spend time holding rallies and events to try and sure up support in the state.

Returning to Iowa O'Rourke will rally his volunteers to go on a door knocking spree to spread name and policy recognition and try to gain additional support. O'Rourke will of course have Harkin join him on this.

Endorsement Request: In an attempt to gain the support of both Iowa Toms O'Rourke will reach out to Tom Vilsack

Debate Actions

Message: O'Rourke will say that the Democratic Party can't simply become the Party of "No More Trump". While opposition to the current President is important and should be a major part of the Party's message the Democrats also have to put forward strong policies to show that they have substance beyond attacking Trump.

Attack: O'Rourke will jab at Biden. He will recognize that Biden has done good work in his time but now is time for a new generation to take the Party's reins, just has Obama did in 2008. The Democrats need to move forward with the times rather than be mired in the past.

Pander: O'Rourke will try to reach the blue collar voters. He says how they are the heart and soul of the Democratic Party and he, unlike other Democratic politicians, will not forget this and will strive to bring organized labour and fairness for the worker back to the Democratic platform.

Just one campaign event this turn

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Rally: Elizabeth Warren will rally in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with Abby Finkenauer, proclaiming that she is happy to receive an endorsement from such a defender of unions as Abby and hopes that together they  can put a stop to GOP attacks on unions and workers alike.

Debate Night

Message: Elizabeth Warren puts herself forward as the policy candidate, describing what she would hope to pass as President. She focuses on her idea of a wealth tax, aiming to solve the problems of America by getting the wealthy to pair their fair share. She cites polling data that supports a broad majority of Americans support taxing the wealthy more, and says that it is past time that the government does something the people want.

Attack: Warren will turn her focus on the Vice President, saying that he hasn't put forward many credible policy proposals of his own and that the Democratic Party's instinct to 'go small' isn't going to work anymore when it comes to actually helping people out there.

Pander: Warren will pander to women voters with a segment that focuses on Universal Pre-K, abortion rights, and access to feminine health care products.

Endorsement

Warren will phone Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) hoping for an endorsement from the senator

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1. Gabbard will visit Nevada, talking about the previous administration's (both democratic and Republican) failure to address the root causes of illegal immigration. She blames America's penchant for regime changes in Latin America which destabilize the region and promises that the Gabbard administration will cease these careless actions and instead provide economic support.

2. Endorsement Request: She will seek the endorsement of Illinois Representative Dan Lipinski.

 

DEBATE: 

1. In her opening message Gabbard promises a new era. One where America is not focused on regime change, but peace and prosperity. One where Congress doesn't fund contractors but builds bridges and fixes water pipes. As an officer, she knows how to lead. As a Hindu, she knows what it feels like to be discriminated against. If she is elected President, she promises she will use these experiences to create a warmer and kinder America.

2. She will attack Biden for being a neocon in favor of regime change and intervention. In addition, he doesn't have new solutions, just whatever sounds popular. Biden is too weak to make the hard choices, too out of touch to identify with the working class, and too out of the loop to realize that the party has moved on without him.

3. She will attempt to pander to moderates. While several of her positions are socially liberal, she promises that in all of her policies and actions that she will stick to the middle. The middle is where compromise and a path forward are, not on ideological hills that neocons and progressives die on.

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Event: Gravel will meet with Korean Americans in Los Angeles. He promises to bring peace to the Korean Peninsula, declaring his support for the Sunshine Policy, family reunifications, and cultural exchange between North and South. He promises to compensate victims of the Jeju Massacre and the No Geun-ri massacre. He emphasizes that he has visited Korea five times, and he also mentions his service in the Korean War.

Endorsement Request: Abby Martin

Core Message: Gravel promises to bring the troops back home and help the people with things like Universal Healthcare and the Green New Deal instead of going out to fight endless wars. He says he's not like some candidates who probably have little to offer except eating "Big Gay" Ice Cream or dancing on Tiktok (noting that Theresa May isn't the best person to lead a country), but that he's someone who actually knows about issues.

Pander: Gravel will pander to Progressives, emphasizing himself as the radical candidate for change (though he praises Bernie and Tulsi Gabbard as well).
Attack: Gravel will attack Cory Booker criticizing his "I am Spartacus" stunt, reminding the crowd of Gravel's moment where he actually read documents that matter - the Pentagon Papers. He questions Booker's awareness of issues like let's say - Julian Assange, and attacks his position on Edward Snowden as well.

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Message: Swalwell will discuss the importance of leadership within the Democratic party to defeat Trump, and how his leadership will help the Democratic party not only defeat Trump but help the party move beyond the era of Trump.
Attack: Swalwell will throw jabs at Bloomberg, claiming he is a "out-of-touch dotard" who doesn't care about anything beyond personal fame after his "Big Gay ice cream" stunt.
Pander: Swalwell will attempt to pander to blue-collar workers within his promotion of his leadership, promising that his policies will help the workers recover from the terrible policy of Trump.

Campaign:
1. Swalwell will go on the ground with the public in Las Vegas, taking questions and meeting with workers.
2. Swalwell will ask for endorsement from Steve Sisolak.

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Campaign: 

1. Bloomberg heads to New Hampshire, meeting and greeting with voters.

Endorsement: James Smith, Fmr Governor candidate for South Carolina. Challenger of Governor McMaster in 2018.

Debate: 

Message: Bloomberg emphasizes that he is the only one who can build a comprehensive coalition against Donald Trump. From Democrats to Republicans.

Attack: Bloomy attacks Bernie Sanders and the "Cringe Socialists." (That goes for all Socialists on the debate stage.) Saying that they will hand Donald Trump another 4 years in office. 

Pander: Bloomberg will attempt to appeal to the usual moderate base he has. 

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Campaign: 

1. Klobuchar vibes in Nevada for a few days

Endorsement: Kim Kardashian

Debate: 

Message: Klobuchar is a pragmatic candidate who can appeal to everybody, and will represent Americans on the global stage like no one else. 

Attack: Klobuchar tells Biden "you've spent a lot of time in DC, now I think you should retire to your family and spend your time in Deez Nuts"

Pander: Klobuchar tells the Midwest that she loves them and will buy them all Culvers and serve it at the White House.

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Campaign: 

Patrick will meet and greet with voters in Iowa discussing his plan to provide tax credits to small businesses. 

Patrick will seek the endorsement of Secretary Clinton, hoping the Hail Mary can boost his campaign. 

Debate

Message: The Democratic Party needs a candidate with strong executive credentials that can appeal to both the New Democrats of the Clinton Era and the progressives of the current day. He can be that candidate. 

Attack: Booker for his lack of executive experience and ties to big Pharma. 

Pander: To moderate Democrats skeptical of the big progressives not on this debate stage (sadly)

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Bernie Sanders Events

Debate

1. Message: Bernie Sanders focuses on the core issues that have been his bread and butter appeal from the beginning: Medicare-for-all, raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, a new voting rights act, repeal of Taft-Hartley, and universal free college. [Message: Liberal / Progressive]

2. Attack: Bernie Sanders questions Corey Booker’s reliance on corporate money, and questionable statements made in the past about “hating the gays”.

3. Pander: Sanders makes a strong appeal to black voters with his pledge to pass a New Voting Rights Act. Sanders brings up Republican attempts to infringe on voting rights, and mentions the recent endorsement of Jesse Jackson, a former presidential candidate and voting rights activist. Sanders finishes by calling on every candidate on the debate floor and in the primary to join him in pledging support for the new Voting Rights Act. [Appeal: Black Voters]

Campaign

1. Bernie Sanders campaigns in South Carolina with reverend Jesse Jackson, meeting with African American voters in churches and at public gatherings. Sanders emphasizes voting rights strongly, and promises a firm stance on police reform and racial justice. [SC]

Endorsement: Bernie Sanders reaches out to Gavin Newsom for an endorsement.

 

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Pete Buttigieg

Taking the small setbacks last week in stride, Mayor Pete enters debate week with one goal: break the hold of the gerontocracy on the party nomination.

Debate Actions:

1. Message

  • "I may be the youngest candidate on this debate stage tonight, but that doesn't mean I don't know what this country needs. We need to modernize and improve our infrastructure, fix the major structural weaknesses in our government including the racial injustice that permeates through the judicial system, and make an America where people like me, a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and other minority groups don't have to worry about our rights being taken away because of prejudice and hatred."

2. Attack

  • "While I respect the work the Vice President has done in his almost 50 years of service to this country, it is time for a new generation to take the reins. Mr. Vice President, it is time for you to step aside and let someone with youth and new ideas, not these old and tired ideas of what the Democratic Party and America should be, lead. "

3. Pander

  • White, college educated voters (who tend to make up the voting majorities of Iowa and New Hampshire Dem Caucus/Primary). "The last three years of Donald Trump have been chaotic and downright embarrassing. America wants a leader that acts like an adult and doesn't embarrass us, doesn't cause erratic changes in global financial markets, doesn't make enemies of our international allies, doesn't side with extremists over regular Americans. American wants stability and I can be the person to get this country back on track."

Campaign Actions:

  1. Air ads in Iowa focusing on being mayor of working class and industrial city, military service, and support for $15 minimum wage.
  2. Seek the endorsement of Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand, who was the only non-incumbent Dem to win statewide office in Iowa in 2018.
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