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Re: Hillary

From:jpalmieri@hillaryclinton.com To: john.podesta@gmail.com CC: tgoff@hillaryclinton.com, re47@hillaryclinton.com Date: 2015-08-25 23:15 Subject: Re: Hillary

Yes. All upside., Sent from my iPhone On Aug 25, 2015, at 9:11 PM, John Podesta <john.podesta@gmail.com> wrote: Really agree with that. On Tuesday, August 25, 2015, Teddy Goff <tgoff@hillaryclinton.com> wrote: > I think it's just helpful generally for people to see stalwart defenders > out there, so that even if some of what gets said is off-key or goes too > far, they feel a little bit protected if they want to go public with a more > moderated stance. > > On Tue, Aug 25, 2015 at 9:01 PM, Jennifer Palmieri < > jpalmieri@hillaryclinton.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','jpalmieri@hillaryclinton.com');>> wrote: > >> Yeah - they are a little off. >> >> But does make me wonder if an absurdly aggressive defense of HRC >> operation with people whose life she saves, etc, might be a good idea for >> September. Mulling this inbetween blueberry beers. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Aug 25, 2015, at 8:47 PM, Teddy Goff <tgoff@hillaryclinton.com >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tgoff@hillaryclinton.com');>> wrote: >> >> I agree these guys are doing great work and we are in touch with them. In >> addition to our regular outreach, we are organizing a few >> digital-influencer summits -- some in-person, some conference calls -- in >> the coming weeks and plan to invite them. John, I am all for you >> participating in those summits generally, and (if Peter/Tom wind up >> attending one in person) finding time for a quick side-bar chat with them. >> Don't think it merits a dedicated meeting, but happy to facilitate if you >> are curious to sit down with them. >> >> One thing to be aware of, if you aren't already, is that Peter worked on >> '08 and apparently burned a lot of bridges -- I don't know the whole story, >> but digital folks from that campaign do not speak highly of him. I believe >> WJC is a fan, though. >> >> On Tue, Aug 25, 2015 at 5:39 PM, John Podesta <john.podesta@gmail.com >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','john.podesta@gmail.com');>> wrote: >> >>> Read to the bottom. Thoughts? >>> >>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>> From: *Sandler, Herbert* <hms@sandlerfoundation.org >>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','hms@sandlerfoundation.org');>> >>> Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 >>> Subject: FW: Hillary >>> To: John Podesta <john.podesta@gmail.com >>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','john.podesta@gmail.com');>> >>> >>> >>> See highlighting >>> >>> >>> >>> *From:* Nancy Parrish [mailto:nancy@parrish1.com] >>> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 25, 2015 1:59 PM >>> *To:* Sandler, Herbert >>> *Subject:* Hillary >>> >>> >>> >>> Hi, Hope all is well. Apologies ahead of time for being longwinded. >>> This election is more like 2004 (swift boating – foundation, emails) than >>> 2008. I am deeply concerned. There is so much more the campaign can do >>> to combat the attacks on her character, which are clearly affecting her >>> ratings on trust and honesty. I get campaigns are tough. And thankfully >>> this time it is vastly different in that she has a solid campaign team lead >>> by the best. >>> >>> >>> >>> It's clear that things are not going as anticipated. As you may recall, >>> I just co-chaired an event for her on the Vineyard. We’re hearing the same >>> worries from friends who have been long time supporters: Hillary's image is >>> being torn apart in the media and there's not enough effective push back. >>> >>> >>> >>> Though the state of play has dramatically changed the campaign continues >>> along the path to prove she is the smartest person in the room. Policy >>> statements are important but folks already know she is a problem solver >>> with deep knowledge. >>> >>> >>> >>> I have never seen a candidate with such an amazing aspirational record >>> who steadfastly refuses to use it. She (and the campaign) have their hands >>> tied behind their backs. (It’s like Gore refusing to use Clinton) — >>> Hillary has yet to be introduced as who she really is – a woman feminist >>> warrior - and thereby make the connection with our party’s liberal base. >>> They want – need –conviction/passion! She has a record and scars to prove >>> it. >>> >>> >>> >>> Meryl Streep discussing Hillary Clinton at Women in the World Conference >>> 2012 >>> >>> “.. . women from all over the world said the same thing: >>> >>> *"I’m alive because she came to my village, put her arm around me, and >>> had a photograph taken together."* >>> >>> *"I’m alive because she went on our local TV and talked about my work, >>> and now they’re afraid to kill me."* >>> >>> *"I’m alive because she came to my country and she talked to our >>> leaders, because I heard her speak, because I read about her."* >>> >>> I’m here today because of that, because of those stories. I didn’t know >>> about this. I never knew any of it. And I think everybody should know. This >>> hidden history Hillary has, the story of her parallel agenda, the shadow >>> diplomacy unheralded, uncelebrated — careful, constant work on behalf of >>> women and girls that she has always conducted alongside everything else a >>> First Lady, a Senator, and now Secretary of State is obliged to do. >>> >>> And it deserves to be amplified. This willingness to take it, to lead a >>> revolution, beginning in Beijing in 1995, when she first raised her voice >>> to say the words you’ve heard many times throughout this conference: *“Women’s >>> Rights Are Human Rights.”* >>> >>> I’m concerned that at the very least the campaign’s work needs serious >>> augmenting. It’s time to create a new play book. As Hillary has so often >>> said ending subjugation of women - lifting them up to be equal partners >>> will benefit a community, a country – the world. There are hints of this >>> message in her soft personal story ads but it’s not enough. Not in this >>> climate. >>> >>> >>> >>> Allowing the voices (shared above and elsewhere) and her feminist (tip >>> of the spear) work to be embedded into the campaign’s DNA is the needed >>> push back against this campaign of personal destruction – "cold, >>> calculating, untrustworthy.” >>> >>> >>> >>> The good news is something amazing is organically growing out there. Run >>> by volunteers with deep and trustworthy connections to Hillary. Wonder if >>> you have heard of them – Hillary Men? >>> http://www.hillarymen.com/latest/hillary-leading-america >>> >>> >>> >>> I did not know them but was compelled to reach out and learn more. This >>> project was launched by two volunteers who have a day job and aren’t >>> looking for a job - Peter Daou and Tom Watson. Peter is a former >>> advisor to Hillary and CGI. He's extremely loyal to the Clintons and a >>> well-respected digital strategist who advises several prominent >>> organizations. Tom teaches social activism at Columbia and is an expert on >>> philanthropy and fundraising. These are two experienced and reliable guys. >>> >>> >>> >>> What is unique and vital about Hillary Men is that it is grassroots – >>> organic – able to connect. In the short time (3 months) they have begun >>> blogging they have received tens of thousands of social media shares and >>> have gotten the attention of major media and political figures. They have >>> written some of the most incisive and widely shared content of the entire >>> campaign, with one post about Rove vs. Hillary getting nearly 15,000 shares >>> on Facebook and Twitter. >>> http://www.hillarymen.com/latest/great-american-brainwash >>> >>> >>> >>> They appear to have the magic soup to combat the attacks on Hillary’s >>> character while simultaneously joyfully and powerfully tell her story. >>> Clearly things are not going as anticipated and this type of operation is >>> VITAL NOW. >>> >>> >>> >>> So, my purpose in writing is I believe the campaign would be advantaged >>> if John Podesta would sit down with Peter and Tom. If you agree, would you >>> consider making the introduction - perhaps pass this note along? The >>> campaign should consider looping them into strategy as they would with any >>> close ally. The campaign regularly does off the record briefings for >>> reporters who then turn around and bash her. If Peter and Tom are brought >>> into the loop on their strategic thinking and policy roll–outs their work >>> would be even more effective and perhaps pivotal. >>> >>> >>> >>> I am truly excited and optimistic about the work they are doing. It >>> just needs more oomph behind it. >>> >>> >>> >>> xo >>> >>> Nancy >>> >>> >> >