Re: Getting on same page

From:PaustenbachM@dnc.org To: amellody@demconvention.com CC: MirandaL@dnc.org Date: 2016-05-20 15:05 Subject: Re: Getting on same page

Hey April, another reason we're asking for a plan, talking points, etc. is to be prepared for the avalanche of questions we're going to get as soon as this goes public, either by us or if someone else leaks it before then (which is growing more likely). I've already gotten more than a dozen requests for more info, so this will be big even though it's Friday. Thanks again for all your help. Best, Mark Mark Paustenbach National Press Secretary & Deputy Communications Director Democratic National Committee 202.863.8148 paustenbachm@dnc.org<mailto:paustenbachm@dnc.org> On May 20, 2016, at 12:52 PM, April Mellody <amellody@demconvention.com<mailto:amellody@demconvention.com>> wrote: Got it. Will let you know. Still finalizing things. Sent from my iPhone On May 20, 2016, at 12:49 PM, Miranda, Luis <MirandaL@dnc.org<mailto:MirandaL@dnc.org>> wrote: We're not, we're asking you to give it to him. ________________________________ Do not give this to Greg please. Sent from my iPhone On May 20, 2016, at 12:18 PM, Miranda, Luis <MirandaL@dnc.org<mailto:MirandaL@dnc.org>> wrote: Hi April, how is it possible that we're supposedly rolling this out today but we've seen no draft release, no timeline, and it's already 12:17 on a Friday. Is this happening? If so, can we please consider giving Sargent the first bite to get a good first story out there? Can I have him call you? We had been working him for weeks in general on writing up something positive, we think he'd play ball. ________________________________ Of course. Will absolutely provide. I am in a meeting but will call to regroup shortly. Yeah, look, April, we don't care who does this. If you guys want to handle the roll out from Philly, that's fine. We just need details, timing, Q&A, key talking points, and whether we need to do any follow up on booking from our end. ________________________________ Mark Paustenbach National Press Secretary & Deputy Communications Director Democratic National Committee W: 202.863.8148 paustenbachm@dnc.org<mailto:paustenbachm@dnc.org> April, we need the written out roll out plan, and we need to see if we can place a story FIRST rather than just dropping a press release to make sure the first story out of the gate is as helpful as possible. Even if it's for today. Please loop us both in. thanks.