This email has also been verified by Google DKIM 2048-bit RSA key

CT | 3.18.2016

We did 4 radio interviews on the way to the airport this afternoon. One into Utah, 2 into Phoenix, and one into Tuscon. All went fine. Utah was sort of hysterical in what a lay up it was, like Mandy wrote the questions. "MS, I've never seen such extremes on either side of the party have so much sway and clout? What do you make of that? But that other guy's plans are so expensive? And Trump is ridiculous!" She got her message in, laid out the 3 tests. He asked when she was coming to Utah, and she responded with an extremely artful dodge that distracted with a list of about 12 things she's done in Utah. "I love to hike, walk, ski, read, look at things, eat, Utah as so much to offer! I'll definitely look forward to visiting again!" That's not a real quote, but you get the idea. The first Phoenix interview was pretty standard, and then they put a faux-Donald Trump on the line. She asked what happened to him, whether the real Donald Trump was being held hostage in the desert, that she didn't understand why this Donald Trump said so many divisive things. Fake Donald played along, told her she was doing a great job. Ended up being great. The other Phoenix interview was a Spanish-speaking outlet. She talked about immigration, Bernie not being able to pay for his plans, she made a general case on why to vote for her. Tuscon was a little silly but good. They talked about some AZ favorite hot dog wrapped in bacon and topped with sour cream, mayo, and guacamole. Then Adele and some March Madness. She handled it well, mention that Arkansas and Yale had both won. Now she's off to the fundraisers. On Mar 15, 2016, at 12:11 PM, Nick Merrill <nmerrill@hillaryclinton.com> wrote: Happy Superest Tuesday everyone. Our fearless leader did 7 radio interviews this morning. She called into stations in Raleigh, Miami, Columbus, St Louis, Chicago, Tom Joyner, and Piolin. No flags, lots of good GOTV pitches from HRC, she talked immigration on Piolin and in St Louis, lots of Trump, and a little Charlotte. Headed to a polling location now. On Mar 13, 2016, at 12:23 PM, Nick Merrill <nmerrill@hillaryclinton.com> wrote: Just left Mt Zion church with Congresswoman Fudge. HRC was quite good. Here's a summary: This is the day the lord hath made... Pastor sure looks like a pastor. But look at those socks. It shows he has a sense of humor. God has a sense of humor. How else would be put up with all of us. Pastor had mentioned his mother in the introduction. Thanked him. Said she thought about her mother all the time. Went on to talk about Mary McLeod Bethune and Eleanor Roosevelt. "If you are a woman who gets into the public arena, you need to grow skin as thick as a rhinoceros." "A woman is like a tea bag, you never know how strong she is until she gets into hot water." She talked about our responsibility as humans to help others. Marian Wright Edelman and children. Talked about progress we made, R's ripping it away, then the election of a bright, young dynamic man. People are angry. Trying to get back to where they started. ACA Jobs It's not enough to talk about what you're against... Water, lead paint. Small business growth. Fastest growing group of small business owners? African American women. Clean energy jobs. I don't just talk in general terms, I have specific plans. Referenced new market tax credit and empowerment zones. Education and early childhood Ed. Talked about importing HIPPY from Israel. Could run it out of every church in the Cleveland area... College affordability got a huge applause. Mentioned HBCUs. And the crowd went wild when she broad up student debt. Fix our criminal justice system. More police. We need police, we know that. Good grief Cain taught us that. She told the story again about visiting SC Strong. Made men realize they are better than the worst thing I've ever done, which got a great response. On Mar 12, 2016, at 3:18 PM, Nick Merrill <nmerrill@hillaryclinton.com> wrote: I'm pasting Adrienne's event summary to the larger group below. The crowd was nuts for her, and this was a particularly good effort by advance, it looked great. Before the rally she did a tour of the training facility and learned about how carpentry is changing to be more energy efficient in the equipment they use and the methods used to build frames for houses. There will be some great images on the wire. We're landing in Ohio now. *Executive summary: *Hillary began by repeating some her remarks on Trump from this morning, which were well received. Reporters noticed Hillary take strong swipes at Sanders’ misrepresentation of her record and his own. She contrasted well with Sanders on her ability to get things done, highlighting that she “voted for the auto bailout when it counted, and he didn’t” and speaking at length about her support of export-import, which benefits Missouri. She got a lot of cheers when she closed by saying “let’s go build the future that our country deserves, together.” *Tweets:* Monica Alba @AlbaMonica HRC notably went after Sanders today too, saying "he has decided to close this election by attacking me and misrepresenting my record" Dan Merica @danmericaCN Clinton on Trump's 'divisive' rhetoric: 'That's political arson’ - My story from St. Louis: cnn.it/1U8ucGQ Dan Merica @danmericaCNN Wow. Clinton on Sanders standing up to powerful interests: "I don’t know where he was when I was trying to get healthcare in 93 an 94." Hannah Chanpong @hannahfc Clinton on Sanders: “I don’t know where he was when I was trying to get healthcare in ’93 and '94.” Dan Merica @danmericaCNN Clinton: "When Democrats are in the White House, the economy does better. Organized labor does better. Young people do better." Jennifer Epstein @jeneps Sanders "has decided to close this election by attacking me and misrepresenting my record and his own," Clinton says, escalating critique Hannah Chanpong @hannahfc Clinton, speaking at a carpenter training facility, says Sanders has been “attacking” her and “misrepresenting” her record and his. Jennifer Epstein @jeneps "I voted for the auto bailout WHEN IT COUNTED and he didn't," Clinton says in St. Louis Dan Merica @danmericaCNN Stepped up rhetoric from HRC, who says Sanders "has decided to close this election by attacking me & misrepresenting my record and his own." Jennifer Epstein @jeneps Clinton: "The ugly, divisive rhetoric we are hearing from Donald Trump and the encouragement of violence and aggression ... is dangerous" Hannah Chanpong @hannahfc Clinton: "If you see bigotry, you should oppose it. If you see violence, you should condemn it." Hannah Chanpong @hannahfc Clinton in St. Louis says Donald Trump has encouraged “violence and aggression” with his rhetoric. Monica Alba @AlbaMonica In St. Louis, HRC slams Trump for encouraging rally attendees to incite violence: "It's not only wrong, it's dangerous, my friends." Ruby Cramer @rubycramer Clinton starts off her St. Louis labor rally addressing Trump. She is repeating much of what she said earlier: Dan Merica @danmericaCNN Clinton again commenting on violence at Trump events, says he is encouraging the violence. Jennifer Epstein @jeneps "I think I may have found my running mate," Clinton joked of the carpenter who introduced her here pic.twitter.com/cHFUv5l4qG Hannah Chanpong @hannahfc Clinton fan in St. Louis on Trump rally chaos: "I’m happy to hear it...Somebody has to get the word out that he should not be the nominee.” On Mar 12, 2016, at 11:16 AM, Nick Merrill <nmerrill@hillaryclinton.com> wrote: Thanks Olivia. On Mar 12, 2016, at 11:04 AM, Olivia Raisner <oraisner@hillaryclinton.com> wrote: Copy/pasted text for those of you on your phones: HILLARY CLINTON: Thank you all so much! I love it. I am so happy to be here with you. Obviously I want to thank everybody here, particularly Louis Reid and Antonio French and Sean Patrick Thomas and Erika Alexander and [inaudible]. Thank you all for being here and being with me. Before I send you off on this important day to canvass and convince people to turn out, please sit down, thank you so much. I want to say a few words about what happened last night in Chicago. You know, we will always have our differences, won't we? That's what happens in a democracy like ours. But the ugly, divisive rhetoric we are hearing from Donald Trump and the encouragement of violence and aggression is wrong and it's dangerous. If you play with matches, you're going to start a fire you can't control. That's not leadership. That's political arson. The test of leadership and citizenship is the opposite. If you see bigotry, oppose it. If you see violence, condemn it. And if you see a bully, stand up to him. Now look, I know it's no secret there are people angry on the left, on the right and for some very good reasons. Many people have gotten a raw deal for too long. Our economy and our politics have failed to deliver results the way they should. But I believe with all my heart, the only way to fix what's broken is to stand together against the forces of division and discrimination that are trying to divide America between us and them. And that means finding common ground where we can and holding our ground whenever we must. That means working for real solutions to our problems. Not making promises we can't keep or proposals that don't add up. You don't give the chance to make America great by getting rid of everything that made America great. Our values, our diversity, our openness. These are strengths, not weaknesses. So we're not here to build walls. We're here to break down all the barriers holding people back. And to build those ladders of opportunity for everybody no matter where you live. No matter who you are. That has been my goal my entire adult life. To give every person in this country, particularly our children, the chance to live up to their God-given potential. Because then and only then, can America live up to its potential, too. So I can't thank you enough for being here this morning. Because what I saw last night in Chicago was deeply disturbing to me. We have work to do. We've got to break down the economic barriers that hold folks back. We don't have enough good-paying jobs. I'm the only one with a plan to actually create good-paying jobs and raise incomes for all Americans. On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 12:00 PM, Olivia Raisner < oraisner@hillaryclinton.com> wrote: > Trump comments attached: > > On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 11:53 AM, Tina Flournoy <Tina@presidentclinton.com > > wrote: > >> like it >> >> >> >> On Mar 12, 2016, at 11:48 AM, Josh Schwerin <jschwerin@hillaryclinton.com> >> wrote: >> >> HRC transcript from the pool report >> >> [image: Media preview] >> >> On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 11:42 AM, Tina Flournoy < >> Tina@presidentclinton.com> wrote: >> >>> that is great! >>> if you haven't seen what Obama said yesterday re:Trump/this whole crazy >>> deal - it's worth pulling up >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mar 12, 2016, at 11:40 AM, Nick Merrill <nmerrill@hillaryclinton.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> It was an all AfAm canvass kickoff. >>> It was well received. >>> The "you can't make America great by tearing down all the things that >>> dos make America great" was the biggest applause at the top. >>> Let's see her try again at the Carpenters Hall. >>> >>> On Mar 12, 2016, at 10:28 AM, Joel Benenson <jbenenson@bsgco.com> wrote: >>> >>> How was it received? >>> >>> >>> >>> *From:* Nick Merrill [mailto:nmerrill@hillaryclinton.com >>> <nmerrill@hillaryclinton.com>] >>> *Sent:* Saturday, March 12, 2016 11:17 AM >>> *To:* Nick Merrill >>> *Cc:* Lorella Praeli; eventsummaries@hillaryclinton.com; John Podesta; >>> Jake Sullivan; Jennifer Palmieri; Synergy; Tina@presidentclinton.com; >>> Huma Abedin; Robby Mook; Connolly Keigher; Charlie Baker; >>> hkirstein@hillaryclinton.com; Mandy Grunwald; Jim Margolis; Joel >>> Benenson; Robert Russo; dstein@hillaryclinton.com; >>> ldrane@hillaryclinton.com >>> *Subject:* MO, OH | 3.12.2016 >>> >>> >>> >>> Here at the canvass kickoff in St Louis. >>> >>> >>> >>> She did the Trump hit in full. >>> >>> >>> >>> Talked about breaking down barriers, said she was the only one with a >>> plan to create jobs. >>> >>> >>> >>> Came back to Trump, talked about divisiveness. >>> >>> >>> >>> Anger is not a plan, etc >>> >>> >>> >>> Transcript coming. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mar 8, 2016, at 2:19 PM, Nick Merrill <nmerrill@hillaryclinton.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> 6 radio interviews and 2 coffee shops this morning. Interviews were all >>> live or taped Detroit stations with the exception of one we did into >>> Flint. Quick hits, mostly centered around getting out to vote. Flint came >>> up in every one, and then education, and ACA. No flags. Every single >>> interviewer was for her. Highlight of the morning was one of the hosts, >>> whose stage name is "Foolish" asked a question, to which HRC replied "Well, >>> Foolish, that is far from a foolish question." Awkward chuckles all around. >>> >>> >>> >>> We did 2 OTRs, both at very hip coffee shops a couple of miles outside >>> of downtown Detroit. >>> >>> >>> >>> The first was Avalon, not too far from the Shinola Store. HRC walked in >>> and chatted with the baristas a little, then went to one of two small >>> sitting areas and shook a lot of hands. She had several interesting >>> conversations, one with a woman who has cystic fibrosis, and her friend who >>> also has it had met and chatted with HRC in NH. We'll get the audio and >>> have the exchanges transcribed. >>> >>> >>> >>> Second OTR was at Astro coffee, near the old Detroit train station, >>> which was pretty striking. HRC shook a lot of hands and ordered yet more >>> coffee. Lots of people seemed to have voted, and lots said they'd voted >>> for her. >>> >>> >>> >>> Back at the hotel now, likely until we leave for Cleveland this evening. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mar 6, 2016, at 2:27 PM, Nick Merrill <nmerrill@hillaryclinton.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> ICYMI, HRC did a 7 minute pre-taped hit on Face the Nation this >>> morning. Dickerson began by asking if Senator Sanders should stay in the >>> race until the end. She said that's for him to decide, she's proud to have >>> more delegates and to have built a broad coalition that can win in >>> November. He asked about enthusiasm on the Republican side. She said that >>> she was proud to have gotten more votes than anyone in this race, and >>> mentioned that she has more white support than anyone if you exclude >>> Vermont. She got asked about Trump bring people into his coalition, she >>> said she wanted everyone in hers. Asked about emails and played a little >>> offense on the WaPo report this morning that made clear how many state >>> officials, including career, we're sending what's now considered >>> classified. Name-checked Powell and mentioned that he called this all >>> absurd. Final question was about Libya, stemming from the NYT 2-parter last >>> week. Handled it well. >>> >>> >>> >>> Then we went to church. 3 to be exact. >>> >>> >>> >>> We began at the Holy Ghost Cathedral, with about 400 congregants I'd >>> guess. The Bishop gave a rousing introduction about how much she loves >>> Hillary Clinton, because HRC is a woman who's been through difficult times >>> and come out on the other side with the Glory of God. >>> >>> >>> >>> HRC's remarks were powerful, she talked about the need for us to unite. >>> That we need citizenship and stewardship in addition to leadership. Real >>> togetherness message. She told the story of the prodigal son, and used it >>> to talk to the congregation about the discipline of gratitude. She then >>> did Flint, schools in Detroit, and then a litany on breaking down >>> barriers. Ended by talking about the need to never grow weary doing good. >>> >>> >>> >>> Next up was Russell Street Missionary Baptist Church >>> >>> >>> >>> Pastor gave a nice intro, started by praising President Clinton, said >>> "today she comes before us standing in her own shoes, with her own record, >>> and her own vision." Mentioned Debra and other strong women from the bible. >>> >>> >>> >>> HRC opened with love and kindness. Talked about Flint, ended by saying >>> that we need to stand up for each other and our future. >>> >>> >>> >>> Final church was Triumph Church. The sanctuary was a beautiful wooden >>> dome with stained glass windows. She opened with barriers here, then >>> praised Obama and the ACA. Talked about togetherness, and did Flint at the >>> end. >>> >>> >>> >>> Very good morning. >>> >>> >>> >>> On a personal note, I just had two Coney Island hot dogs at the famous >>> Lafayette Coney Island next to the hotel. I highly recommend. Bring your >>> defibrillator, or ask to borrow one from USSS. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mar 5, 2016, at 1:20 AM, Nick Merrill <nmerrill@hillaryclinton.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Jobs speech was great. She stuck to the script mostly, cut out a few >>> things (didn't mention the /ideas webpage and cut out the story at the >>> end). Only real add was a line at the end about "bad mouthing America" >>> that some tried to seize on as a shot at Bernie, but it was (mostly) about >>> the GOP. >>> >>> >>> >>> The Harwood interview was a little less substantive than promised, but >>> she did fine. Got clawbacks in there, and a lot of questions about her >>> approach to the economy, but all in the context of Bernie, Trump, what's >>> politically viable. She got emails as well, handled well. >>> >>> >>> >>> Did an OTR at Kuzzo's Chicken and Waffles with the Mayor and >>> Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence. Lots of enthusiasm, lots of selfies. >>> >>> >>> >>> We did 4 radio interviews, into Jackson, MS, New Orleans x2, and >>> Detroit. All very positive interviews, disproportionately about college >>> affordability and education writ large. >>> >>> >>> >>> More tomorrow. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mar 1, 2016, at 2:50 PM, Nick Merrill <nmerrill@hillaryclinton.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Two OTRs with Governor Mark Dayton complete. >>> >>> >>> >>> Walked into Mapps Cafe in a trendy neighborhood near U of M, greeted by >>> about 50 patrons and 25 press. >>> >>> >>> >>> We are now officially no longer 88 days from a press avail, but 0. >>> Merica, Karni, Abby Philipps, and some locals asked her questions. Merica >>> asked her about expectations today, she said were working hard, hope people >>> turn out. Asked about Sanders' path, she declined to comment, said she's >>> going to keep going. >>> >>> >>> >>> Local asked about message for Minnesota voters today. Talked about >>> breaking down barriers. >>> >>> >>> >>> Abby Philipps asked her about Trump being the eventual nominee. She >>> dodged. Said they all have deeply troubling views. >>> >>> >>> >>> of the WaPo asked about Trump, she said things like this need to be >>> repudiated. She would continue speak out against bigotry. >>> >>> >>> >>> Annie Karni asked her another expectations question (I think), she again >>> have a pretty stock answer. She tried to ask about asking for Bernie to >>> get out of the race, she said that everyone has to make their own decisions. >>> >>> >>> >>> Local asked her about Trump, she talked about speaking out against >>> insults. >>> >>> >>> >>> She met a Somali woman who wanted to tel her she was going caucus for >>> her through her daughter who was translation. HRC told her she would be >>> the president for everyone. >>> >>> >>> >>> She met another Somali American on the city council who she was >>> impressed by. >>> >>> >>> >>> HRC, Dayton, and the Lieutenant Governor made it to the counter ordered >>> coffee (HRC got something called the Big Bang). >>> >>> >>> >>> A guy came over to her at the counter and told her that he had just >>> received a letter back from her yesterday. He had written HRC about a >>> health problem (I think with his dad). They had a really nice exchange >>> about how useful it was for her to hear stories like his so she can figure >>> out how to help. >>> >>> >>> >>> Her final real interaction before leaving was with a Somali-American >>> girl, probably 26 or 27, who said that Somali-American youth are being >>> marginalized and experiencing prejudice, and given her comments about the >>> African American community, how do we know she'd be any different now? She >>> mentioned super predator specifically. HRC said she'd used the word one >>> time, and to look at her record. The young woman said she knew what her >>> record was and that it was supportive of the African American community, >>> which is why so many have supported her campaign. She mentioned the >>> Somali-American councilman that she'd just seen, and that she'd met with >>> members of the community last time she was in Minneapolis. The girl >>> responded by saying something to the effect of the councilman doesn't >>> count. HRC told her that if she believes that than maybe she should run >>> for office. At this point the Governor intervened and the conversation >>> ended. >>> >>> >>> >>> Left the coffee shop for Global Market, and indoor market with food and >>> other stands that sell various things. We got mobbed in the lobby so >>> barely made it to the proper market everywhere. Took some selfies and then >>> out. >>> >>> >>> >>> Taxiing now to head to Miami. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mar 1, 2016, at 11:19 AM, Nick Merrill <nmerrill@hillaryclinton.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> 8 interviews in the can here in Minneapolis this morning. We did early >>> morning radio into Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, and did the Tom Joyner show >>> with special guests. All very positive, with a few questions about trust. >>> >>> >>> >>> *Ryan Cameron, Host, The Ryan Cameron Morning Show, V 103, Atlanta, GA * >>> >>> Asked her how she was feeling, why they should vote for her, being a >>> woman, 90s, crime bill, Superpredator (did her points), how will you >>> continue a dialogue with the community. >>> >>> >>> >>> *Tom Joyner, Tom Joyner Morning Show* >>> >>> Roland Martin started off with a question about job growth for small >>> businesses. Sharpton asked her about who she'd appoint as AG to protect >>> voting rights, same with SCOTUS justices. Don Lemon, said she stopped >>> talking about Sanders on the trail. She basically refuted that citing her >>> rallies yesterday and proceeded to draw contrasts. Jacque Reid asked her >>> about what can be done in communities. She talked a lot about breaking >>> down barriers. Finally, Sybil Wilkes asked her about how her presidency >>> would be different than her husbands. >>> >>> >>> >>> *DeDe, Host, Dede in the Morning (KKDA), Dallas, TX* >>> >>> Why is it important to get out and vote, Trump, asked about WJC in the >>> WH. Last question was about Morgan Freeman voice HRC's ads. >>> >>> >>> >>> *Madd Hatta, Host, The Madd Hatta Morning Show (97.9), Houston, TX* >>> >>> "Mista Madd" opened by calling her Madam President, pretending it was a >>> slip of the tongue. Questions were college loans, talked about making >>> America whole again. Final Q was about wages. And then the final final Q >>> was about what she'd do about health care. >>> >>> >>> >>> We just wrapped up some satellite TV hits into Atlanta, Oklahoma City, >>> Denver, and Little Rock. She got or emails in all but Denver. She didn't >>> go full-bore on her most recent trust answer, but talked about not being a >>> natural politician, had a warm tone, all in all did well. Not really a >>> flag unless Healy and Chozick are trolling for nonsense this morning, but >>> should mention that she told the OK City anchor that WJC was her chief >>> advisor. It was playful, but nonetheless. >>> >>> >>> >>> *Lori Geary WSB (Atlanta)* >>> >>> Trump/David Duke >>> >>> Trust/FBI >>> >>> Lied on BG? >>> >>> College affordability >>> >>> Ever thought we'd be where we are today with the name calling on the >>> Republican side? >>> >>> >>> >>> *Christie Lewis KWTV (Oklahoma City)* >>> >>> What do you want to say to voters? >>> >>> Trust >>> >>> Energy sector >>> >>> WJC (called him her chief advisor) >>> >>> Emails >>> >>> >>> >>> *Marshall Zelinger- KMGH (Denver)* >>> >>> Why not Colorado today? >>> >>> Caucuses >>> >>> Federal banking system for marijuana/Hickenlooper >>> >>> Mental health and guns >>> >>> >>> >>> *Mallory Brooks- KARK (Little Rock)* >>> >>> Arkansas Travelers >>> >>> What was so special about AR, what are you most proud of? >>> >>> - Wants to win in the fall >>> >>> VP candidates? >>> >>> Emails >>> >>> Bernie's message >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Feb 29, 2016, at 12:37 PM, Nick Merrill <nmerrill@hillaryclinton.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> 600 at the Museum of Springfield history this morning, where I've >>> learned that Springfield used to be a place where they manufactured Rolls >>> Royces. They have some here from the 20s on display that are just >>> beautiful, if you like that millionaires/billionaires stuff. >>> >>> >>> >>> Remarks were met with enthusiasm, but she was largely back to her >>> longer/policy-laden stump, with trickle down again and a return to some >>> other old hits on Republicans. In other words, November, with some of the >>> new message stuff as bookends. >>> >>> >>> >>> Got to Boston and were met by hundreds of people in the streets that >>> couldn't fit into the Old South Meeting House (one of the places where the >>> Tea Party was established--the 18th century Tea Party). >>> >>> >>> >>> She's doing much the same thing here in Boston. She did do a nice riff >>> (thanks to Dan being quick on his feet right before she hit the stage) on >>> what our founders would think about Johnson Controls and Valleant >>> Pharmaceuticals using American resources and not paying their fair share. >>> "Now we may not go dumping prescription drugs into Boston Harbor, but I >>> promise you they are going to pay a real price... >>> >>> >>> >>> Working a ropeline now, then off to GMU. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Feb 28, 2016, at 10:28 PM, Nick Merrill <nmerrill@hillaryclinton.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>> Below its the readout that Adrienne sent around to many of you. This >>> was a good rally. She loves her some Arkansas and Arkansas loves her. She >>> opened with a little togetherness but quickly reverted to her stump, >>> beginning with rising incomes. She ended by doing breaking barriers. >>> There were a few hundred people in the room and then a few hundred more in >>> a gymnasium next door where she spoke very briefly and worked another long >>> rope line. >>> >>> >>> >>> In the air headed to Springfield, MA now. >>> >>> >>> >>> ### >>> >>> Executive summary: This was one of Hillary’s best recent rallies. She >>> looked incredibly comfortable on stage as she spoke about the differences >>> between her and the Republican nominees, our country’s economic success >>> under her husband, voting rights, Supreme Court and more. >>> >>> >>> >>> Reporters noticed Hillary speaking more freely about her husband, >>> referring to him by his first name and to his time as president. Mentions >>> of her time in Arkansas, investment in jobs and infrastructure and >>> debt-free college got the most applause. She got a lot of nods when she >>> said, “its not enough to create opportunities for my granddaughter, I want >>> to create opportunities for everybody.” >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Jennifer Epstein @jeneps >>> >>> Small but enthusiastic crowd (partial crowd in photo) for Clinton in >>> Pine Bluff, 45 miles south of Little Rock pic.twitter.com/hPsGXofVdC >>> >>> >>> >>> Ruby Cramer ‏@rubycramer >>> >>> .@HillaryClinton revives the word awesome, describes commander-in-chief >>> job as "an awesome responsibility." >>> >>> >>> >>> Monica Alba @AlbaMonica >>> >>> HRC in Pine Bluff: "Arkansas runs deep in me. I had 18 wonderful years >>> living in this state." >>> >>> >>> >>> Jennifer Epstein ‏@jeneps 3m3 minutes ago >>> >>> Clinton's only explicit mention of Donald Trump on the stump lately has >>> been about not wanting to pay for his son to go to college >>> >>> >>> >>> Jennifer Epstein ‏@jeneps 1m1 minute ago >>> >>> "People are being put through hoops" to be able to vote, Clinton says in >>> Pine Bluff, Arkansas >>> >>> >>> >>> Dan Merica ‏@danmericaCNN >>> >>> Clinton describes the GOP field as "one billionaire, two senators" in AR >>> and knocks them for having healthcare but calling for ACA repeal. >>> >>> >>> >>> Hannah Chanpong >>> >>> A thing HRC is doing Arkansas: "during Bill’s terms…two programs that >>> Bill started...after Bill left office…" >>> >>> >>> >>> Jennifer Epstein ‏@jeneps >>> >>> Jennifer Epstein Retweeted Hannah Chanpong >>> >>> usually says "my husband" >>> >>> >>> >>> Yuna Lee ‏@4029Yuna >>> >>> As for GOP candidates, she says “they are selling the same snake oil” >>> @HillaryClinton #4029News >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Dan Merica ‏@danmericaCNN >>> >>> A Clinton line that does well in Arkansas: "We need to get back to what >>> worked when my husband was president." >>> >>> >>> On Feb 28, 2016, at 4:48 PM, Nick Merrill <nmerrill@hillaryclinton.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> 2 churches and a coffee shop this morning. I was (and still am) feeling >>> blessed and caffeinated this Sunday afternoon. >>> >>> >>> >>> Churches were Greater Imani Church and Mississippi Boulevard Christian >>> Church. Imani had about 2000 congregants there, 800 or so at Mississippi >>> Blvd. >>> >>> >>> >>> She gave a similar speech at each, sort of an abbreviated new stump, >>> did togetherness, mothers of the movement, health care, love and >>> kindness. First one was probably a little better organized, but crowd at >>> each was fired up. Lots of applause and lots of individual cheers. >>> >>> >>> >>> Left there and flew to Nashville, where we joined Tony Goldwyn and the >>> Mayor Megan Barry for a coffee stop at Fido, near Vanderbilt. The place was >>> packed, she ordered some coffee and took lots of photos, spoke to the owner >>> and his son for awhile. *On small thing to note*: on the way in Tony >>> asked her what she thought of Trump's David Duke comments this morning. >>> She replied that it was "pathetic" under her breath, which has made a >>> little news (in a good way). >>> >>> >>> >>> The rally at Meharry Medical college was high-energy. Tony Goldwyn did >>> LONG but solid intro. HRC visited an overflow room with about 400. 800 in >>> the main room. She told the story again about the young, affluent white >>> guy that emailed her after her Harlem speech and said he'd been arrested >>> but through connections his parents made the charges go away. All people >>> must be equal under the law. >>> >>> >>> >>> Long ropeline and out. >>> >>> >>> >>> On the plane headed to Arkansas (!!) >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Feb 26, 2016, at 3:07 PM, Nick Merrill <nmerrill@hillaryclinton.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Good trip to Georgia. >>> >>> >>> >>> City hall was packed, with several hundred more in overflow than in the >>> event itself. HRC spoke at both, with Mayor Reed getting everyone fired >>> up. Speech was shorter but pretty standard stump otherwise. >>> >>> >>> >>> We left and went to the Statehouse which was electric. Who knew there >>> were that many Democrats in Georgia. She addressed the Democratic Caucus >>> and did a short version of her stump that was pretty crisp. She used a >>> line about spending 10 months crafting policies, and while the press may >>> have thought that was boring, she's very proud of it. People loved it. >>> There were no press in the room. >>> >>> >>> >>> We took many a selfie while wading through throngs of people, with more >>> pouring over the balconies, and headed to Octane coffee shop for an OTR. >>> Usher was going to join us but got stuck in traffic... >>> >>> >>> >>> Dan Merica asked her if she was jealous that she didn't get Christie's >>> endorsement, to which she responded with a prolonged smile (you could see >>> the gears turning), and then said "Dan, I really like you. I really really >>> like you." They are basically courting each other at this point. >>> >>> >>> >>> She got one question from local CBS, general about why she's in >>> Georgia. She gave a stock answer about being a good partner if she's lucky >>> enough to win. >>> >>> >>> >>> In the air headed to Orangeburg now. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Feb 25, 2016, at 4:16 PM, Nick Merrill <nmerrill@hillaryclinton.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Two events and two NBC interviews down, seem to be surviving the day. I >>> even venture to say it's going well. >>> >>> >>> >>> The town hall in Kingstree was very engaging. >>> >>> Stuck largely to remarks: >>> >>> >>> >>> Senator Sanders wants to take us back on HC. >>> >>> >>> >>> Hit the GOP, saying they have health care through their jobs so what do >>> they have to worry about. >>> >>> >>> >>> Schools/Education >>> >>> >>> >>> Did the SCOTUS piece, including Sandoval: >>> >>> >>> >>> "Now there's been some talk that the President might nominate the R Gov >>> of NV. I love NV. But I sure hope the President chooses a true >>> progressive that stands up to the values and interests of the people of >>> this country, name-checked voting rights." >>> >>> >>> >>> *Q&A was strong, covered v*ets, someone asked about Haley, accusing her >>> of being so focused on being GOP VP that she doesn't care about South >>> Carolinians. Got asked about HIPPY. Forgiveness of debt for enterprise in >>> AfAm communities. Guns, Ukraine, child asked what she would do to stop >>> terrorist attacks in the US, she gave a great answer that ended with he >>> telling the little girl to worry about school and her friends, and HRC >>> would worry about making sure she's safe. Puerto Rico question from a >>> young autistic man- she advocated for them voting and if they choose to >>> become a state allowing them to do so. >>> >>> >>> >>> Morning Joe: >>> >>> Are we seeing a new HRC? >>> >>> Trust? In it for HRC or people? >>> >>> Relatability/Jeb/WJC >>> >>> Transcripts >>> >>> *Can you guarantee that you didn't say anything problematic?* >>> >>> *"Absolutely"* >>> >>> >>> >>> Big banks >>> >>> *Orderly unwinding under Dodd Frank, there's a roadmap if one starts to >>> fail.* >>> >>> >>> >>> You won't bail out? >>> >>> *If they pose a systemic risk, we'll bail them out.* >>> >>> >>> >>> Elizabeth Warren for VP? >>> >>> *I don't want to get ahead of myself.* >>> >>> >>> >>> Super predator, in the expected formulation where Joe basically baited >>> her on the notion that it was silly >>> >>> *Did some smiley head knodding in agreement with Joe's SP assessment. >>> Was probably fine but let's keep an eye on.* >>> >>> >>> >>> Electability >>> >>> *I've been vetted* >>> >>> *Hasn't even begun on the others* >>> >>> *Talked about voter turnout, NV caucus being better for Dem turnout than >>> GOP* >>> >>> >>> >>> Emails, you say it's partisan, but is it? >>> >>> Conflation of court fight which are partisan and what DOJ is doing. >>> >>> >>> >>> Youth/Young women >>> >>> *She stayed closer than usual to the Teddy formulation:* >>> >>> *It's Messed up* >>> >>> *Feel like the system failed them* >>> >>> *Excited by someone who says well change it all* >>> >>> *I remember being that age* >>> >>> *Want to meet people where they are* >>> >>> *Want to have a real dialogue* >>> >>> >>> >>> Gridlock >>> >>> >>> >>> *Chuck Todd/MTP Daily* >>> >>> >>> >>> 1) Nomination >>> >>> Not someone who gets ahead of myself. >>> >>> Got to keep proving it over and over again. >>> >>> >>> >>> 2) Clyburn says you've been more conversational. >>> >>> - So proud >>> - Fair observation >>> - We laid out a lot of policy in the beginning >>> - I wanted people to know my plans, etc >>> - Now we have some opportunities to talk about values at stake, >>> breaking down barriers. >>> - Sense of convergence >>> - We've laid out the work we want to do. >>> - Now we can build on that about how we unite the country and have >>> conversations about the future again. >>> >>> >>> >>> 3) Ohio/Bernie NAFTA hit >>> >>> - Americans are asking who can stop other countries from hurting >>> their workers and do a Manufacturing Renaissance...rest of answer we >>> provided- got in both Ex-Im investments in Ohio and name checked the tire >>> factory that benefitted from the New Markets Tax credit in Sumter. >>> >>> >>> >>> 4) Protestor last night >>> >>> - Poor choice of words >>> - Wouldnt' use them today's >>> - Life's work >>> - Lifting up children and young people >>> - Never got the chance they deserved >>> - School to prison pipeline >>> - Going to keep being a champion >>> - Break down the barriers, economic and racism >>> >>> 5) Trump/Supporters are former Trump supporters. >>> >>> - Too soon to make judgements about this. >>> - NV Caucuses stat on turnout >>> >>> 6) People say their second choice is Bernie, seems to be an appetite for >>> radical change. >>> >>> - People are disappointed and feel like they've been let down. >>> >>> >>> >>> Here at the church in Florence right now and people are FIRED UP. She's >>> using "imagine" to frame the whole speech. Working well. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Feb 24, 2016, at 6:15 PM, Nick Merrill <nmerrill@hillaryclinton.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Started the day with an interview with Joe Madison, she called him on >>> our way to SC Strong in North Charleston. >>> >>> >>> >>> Opened with a PBS story on the wealth gap growing. She talked about her >>> plans and inequality in general. Follow up was about Obama's hesitancy to >>> have targeted efforts, instead focusing on the all boats rise with the tide >>> notion, so she skipped the Obama piece and talked about Clyburn's 10-20-30, >>> her own plans. >>> >>> >>> >>> Then he played Gwen Carr's comments lasts night, quoted some of her >>> lines including the one about HRC seeking them out, and compared it to >>> Kennedy going to see MLK when he was arrested in Alabama. HRC gave a >>> strong answer about being humbled, being a mother and a grandmother. >>> >>> >>> >>> Gitmo Q at the end, answer tracked with her statement yesterday. >>> >>> >>> >>> SC Strong went well. She did some very brief opening remarks, had a >>> couple of the round table participants share their stories, and then we >>> shuffled the press out. >>> >>> >>> >>> Dropped by the Longshoremen's, she thanked everyone and asked for their >>> vote. Great reception, they were very grateful that she came to the hall. >>> >>> >>> >>> On the way to the airport we called Rhonda Rawlings for her show. >>> >>> >>> >>> Rhonda started with minimum wage. HRC stuck to her standard lines, >>> mentioned equal pay, got a follow up on why $12 and defended it well. >>> >>> >>> >>> College affordability. She said she think debt free public education is >>> achieveable. Covered student debt as well. >>> >>> >>> >>> Breaking Down Barriers forum with the mothers in Greenville...talked >>> about how amazing it was, then asked about policing. HRC talked about >>> their ability to turn grief into action. >>> >>> >>> >>> Ended with Obama's legacy. >>> >>> >>> >>> Alpha Kappa Alpha event went well. She did some of her remarks, some ad >>> libbing. She reprised her town hall Q from last night where she was asked >>> about trust and forgiveness, repeated what she said about the importance of >>> forgiveness and cited Mandela as our greatest example. Worked a rope line >>> at the end for a fair amount of time. >>> >>> >>> >>> Did two local affiliates before headed off to Sumter. CBS and NBC >>> locals. Talked about the state of the race, why she's in SC, Gitmo, and a >>> quick Q about emails and Benghazi in CBS. NBC asked her about SC, Trust, >>> Trump, Bernie supporters and how to bring them around if she wins, and one >>> interesting question about her unique ability to energize rooms with >>> minorities in them. >>> >>> >>> >>> We're in Sumter now at Moore College. She's been talking for 45 >>> minutes. Covered it all! Possible impending Q&A... >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Feb 23, 2016, at 9:40 PM, Nick Merrill <nmerrill@hillaryclinton.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> *Mothers of the Movement Event* >>> >>> >>> >>> Here's a summary, but for those of you that didn't watch...it was quite >>> something. >>> >>> >>> >>> She opened by acknowledging Herb Buhl, who she worked with when she was >>> down here working for CDF in the 1960s. Told a funny story about not >>> knowing how to drive a stick shift and him lending her a manual car. >>> >>> >>> >>> She briefly told the stories of the mothers and the children they lost. >>> >>> >>> >>> Guns are the leading cause of death among black men, more than the other >>> leading 9 causes of death combined. There was an audible sigh in the >>> audience. >>> >>> >>> >>> Talked about Gabby Giffords, and the 9 year old girl shot along with the >>> others that day. >>> >>> >>> >>> No fly list. >>> >>> >>> >>> Politics are hard, I know that. But sometimes the hard things are >>> sometimes the things that are most important to do. President Obama wants >>> to make guns a voting issue and I agree completely. >>> >>> >>> >>> Please welcome these remarkable people who are taking this journey on >>> behalf of all of us. >>> >>> >>> >>> HRC turned it over to the guests. >>> >>> >>> >>> *Sabrina Fulton*: "She walked in as a Presiodental candidate, walked >>> out as a compassionate mother." >>> >>> >>> >>> No one took notes fort her, she took notes for herself. >>> >>> >>> >>> *Maria Hamilton*, mother of Dontre Hamilton, told her story. >>> >>> >>> >>> *Lucia McBath*, mother of Jordan Davis.- told her story. I have >>> watched her bring people and countries back into the fold back into the >>> fray, and she has done a good thing. >>> >>> >>> >>> *Gwen Carr*- Talked about all the outreach, how HRC came to them. >>> Wondering what the catch was. "There was no catch, she was just genuinely >>> concerned." I endorse her, because she endorsed us first. >>> >>> >>> >>> *Geneva Reed-Veal*, Sandra Bland's mom. Did a wonderful rant on the >>> media and how tired she was of them. Go out and vote. We have 9 months to >>> put her in, she's the new baby."There are no secret emails." >>> >>> >>> >>> *Mark Kelly*: X percent of children that die from gun violence in the >>> developing world die in the US. >>> >>> >>> >>> *Gabby*- Here to talk about Hillary Clinton, who is tough, she is >>> courageous, she will fight to make our families safer. In the WH she will >>> stand up to the gun lobby. Thanks why IU'm voting for Hillary. Speaking is >>> difficult for me but come January I want to say these two words...Madame >>> President. >>> >>> >>> >>> Standing ovation from the room, someone stood up and yelled "Madame >>> President!" Everyone went nuts. >>> >>> >>> >>> *HRC* said thanks to everyone, talked about their courage. I hope this >>> is a movement that lasts, and ended to work a rope line. >>> >>> >>> >>> ***At the very end, she briefly spoke to Alex Wagner on the rope line >>> who was there with The Circus. I'm not sure it checked the box for us, but >>> they talked briefly about how amazing the mothers were, what a moving event >>> it was*** >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Feb 22, 2016, at 2:34 AM, Lorella Praeli <lpraeli@hillaryclinton.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> HRC met with the United Farm Workers (UFW) and earned their endorsement >>> by the end of the meeting. Julie captured this unexpected moment on >>> video--it was special! We'll be working with UFW to discuss the roll out >>> plan. They've asked their members to hold the news. >>> >>> - She reiterated her commitment to fight for CIR with a pathway to >>> citizenship; protect and implement DACA and DAPA; and explore other ways to >>> protect undocumented people via executive action ("create new categories"). >>> - She stated support for UFW's legislative proposal to expand >>> overtime pay for farm workers in CA, so overtime is av. after 40 hours/week >>> or 8 hours/day. >>> - She was asked to help in the dispute between the UFW and CA-based >>> Gerawan Farming. She said she's do everything possible. After the meeting, >>> she had a private conversation with Arturo and expressed caution b/c of >>> campaign. >>> - She was asked about healthcare for the undocumented community. >>> Stated her support for all undocumented people to be able to buy in the >>> exchange, but acknowledged that most people don't have the resources to >>> afford it. She also said she would work to make the exchanges available to >>> all, including subsidies, but immediately linked it to CIR. Also wants to >>> work with states like CA and the UFW to explore other ways to provide HC >>> - Re Central American kids, she said government funded legal counsel >>> for UCs and working with El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to take down >>> drug cartels and build the region. >>> - She was asked if she would appoint Obama to the SCOTUS. She said >>> he would be a very good candidate, but she wouldn't have that power...and >>> he probably wants a normal life. It was a fun exchange bet. her and the >>> farm workers. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Sun, Feb 21, 2016 at 7:08 PM, Nick Merrill < >>> nmerrill@hillaryclinton.com> wrote: >>> >>> Just met with the farm workers for an hour here in Palo Alto. Very >>> positive experience. I'll let Lorella expand, but from outside the room >>> there was a lot of clapping and cheering, and chanting of Sí Se Peude. >>> >>> >>> >>> Two SC radio interviews today: >>> >>> >>> >>> 1) We did a repeat with Cynthia Hardy that ended up being a very brief >>> conversation HRC joined in progress about health disparities in communities >>> of color. >>> >>> >>> >>> 2) She did a slightly tougher but ultimately very strong interview with >>> Judi Gatson of 103.1 KISS FM. She asked HRC about her recent comments on >>> not being in this for herself, and said that some doubt that. The answer >>> was very strong, and invoked a little reflection on sexism. She asked >>> about youth, but the framing was interesting, which was that BdB and Eric >>> Garner's mom endorse, but children of BdB and Eric Garner's sister do not. >>> The other question most of note was Judi observing that she hears people in >>> the community say that HRC embraces Obama only to pander to the AfAm >>> population. Interesting that that broke through, (Stephanie if you talked >>> to her I'd be curious to hear more about how often she's hearing that), >>> HRC's answer was good, she said that Senator Sanders claiming that was >>> offensive, that she nominated him at the convention, campaigned for him, >>> worked for him for 4 years, and that it "affects" her "personally" to hear >>> Sanders and his supporters say that stuff. >>> >>> >>> >>> Finance event in Atherton was largely uneventful. She did take >>> questions. She dinged Uber when talking about the Kalamazoo shooter, which >>> thrilled many in the audience here in Silicon Valley, I'm sure. No >>> encryption questions. >>> >>> >>> >>> One more finance event and then we're off to LA to spend the night. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Feb 20, 2016, at 11:43 AM, Nick Merrill <nmerrill@hillaryclinton.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Good live interview with Univision local this morning. Bernie was >>> supposed to be on right after us but bailed late last night. She did her >>> pitch, talked about immigration, no fireworks. >>> >>> >>> >>> Left there and dos two back of house visits, Caesars and Harrah's. >>> Bernie was at Harrah's immediately before us, stayed 5 minutes and left. >>> We spent about 25 shaking hands and telling people where to caucus. >>> >>> >>> >>> Left there and went to 2 caucus sites, the second of which she's working >>> the (long) line at as we speak. >>> >>> >>> >>> The Bernie folks are definitely here, but our organizers tell us these >>> are very strong locations for us. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Feb 19, 2016, at 3:42 PM, Nick Merrill <nmerrill@hillaryclinton.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> We visited the home of Vicki Early, a retired California utility company >>> employee who moved to Nevada to buy her first home, and installed solar >>> panels on the roof, which she could afford with the Public Utility >>> Commission offsets on her fixed income until they got rolled back. She and >>> her boyfriend Tyrone showed HRC the panels in the back yard and told her >>> story. HRC had the press come in closer to listen and then dos brief >>> remarks of her own on the importance of this issue for people like Vicki. >>> Pretty great stuff. >>> >>> >>> >>> Next we went to Youthbuild, an organization with a Nevada chapter that >>> builds houses for Habitat for Humanity. We walked through a big warehouse >>> where HRC individually met about 15 workers. She was intrigued by how most >>> of them found the place, which was through Craigslist, and probed them on >>> what they were learning and what they wanted to do next. Most wanted to >>> continue in the building trades. She spoke briefly, and invited the >>> Youthbuild and Habitat folks to speak as well. >>> >>> >>> >>> We've also squeezed in two SC radio interviews. Both went well, talked >>> about the Clyburn's endorsement, support for President Obama, her plans on >>> college affordability. >>> >>> >>> >>> Headed to the town hall with high school students now. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Feb 19, 2016, at 1:54 PM, Nick Merrill <nmerrill@hillaryclinton.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Women and Families Roundtable: >>> >>> >>> >>> Very engaging discussion, topics ranged from early childhood education >>> to food deserts to Flint. HRC brought up Flint proactively, and a woman >>> stood up and said that she had family there, appreciated HRC saying that, >>> her work there, and that her assessment was exactly right. Audience was >>> diverse across the board, lots of millennials and lots of young people who >>> work for various NGOs and advocacy groups with a lot of very good questions >>> and passionate comments. At the end HRC commented on her life's work, >>> figuring out how to make difference in people's lives as opposed to >>> promising them the moon, and making sure lives are better when you're done >>> than when you started. Wasn't too hot but poignant and noticeable >>> following 45 minutes of discussing the importance of reading to your >>> children every day. >>> >>> >>> >>> We're now going to divert course and make a pit stop at a woman's house >>> who has been affected by the Nevada Public Utility Commissions retroactive >>> rate changes on people selling solar back to the grid. Pool is with us. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Feb 12, 2016, at 4:24 PM, Nick Merrill <nmerrill@hillaryclinton.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Woke up in Milwaukee this morning and did a fundraiser at Harbor House. >>> Very pretty setting just outside of downtown on a partially frozen bright >>> blue Lake Michigan. She gave a pretty standard stump, no Qs, and we headed >>> out. >>> >>> >>> >>> South Carolina was quite something. Good crowd of about 450/500 at >>> Denmark-Olar Elementary School (home of the Vikings). HRC stuck largely to >>> her remarks and outlined her $125 billion plan to improve underserved >>> communities, and took questions on just about everything: social security, >>> health care multiple times, body cameras, Flint, homeless vets, Trump, >>> student loans, who she's pick for VP, and a little girl who gave her a >>> drawing that said on it: "I'm not bossy I have leadership skills." It was >>> a very engaged, high-energy affair. >>> >>> >>> >>> Following the town hall and a long ropeline, we did 2 TV stand ups and a >>> print interview. Discussion in both revolved around race relations, the >>> state of the race, and education, which HRC discussed at length in a >>> dilapidated older locker room with paint people off the walls in the >>> background. >>> >>> >>> >>> Our print interviewer, Princess Williams, was really impressive. She >>> won an award last year for best student journalist in a college under 5000 >>> students from the South Carolina Press Association. She was nervous but >>> did a great job, asked HRC about education, what we can't do beyond >>> government programs to help level the playing field, attracting young >>> voters, and what life is like off the campaign trail. >>> >>> >>> >>> We're in the air now headed back north to St. Paul for the >>> Humphrey-Mondale Dinner. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 12:32 PM, Nick Merrill < >>> nmerrill@hillaryclinton.com> wrote: >>> >>> Two more things to add: >>> >>> >>> >>> We did a radio interview with Greg and the morning buzz. Like the first >>> local NH hit this morning, it was all about NH and allowed her to talk >>> about how grateful she is to the people here. >>> >>> >>> >>> Also just did a 10 minute satellite hit with Al Sharpton. They talked >>> about heading to Nevada and her strategy there, he asked her how she would >>> distinguish he civil rights record, then Flint, millennial women, voting >>> rights, and a question about Cruz's comments on Flint and Katrina both >>> being cities with crisis and two very liberal mayors. She didn't engage >>> most of the answer and at the end said "that's not the world I live in, and >>> not the world I'd govern as President." >>> >>> >>> >>> Strong interview in substance and tone. >>> >>> >>> >>> Transcripts to follow. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 9:50 AM, Nick Merrill < >>> nmerrill@hillaryclinton.com> wrote: >>> >>> We made an impromptu stop at Dunkin Donuts. Press came in briefly, >>> took some photos of HRC taking some photos, and departed. We stayed >>> and ordered some food, most of which was stolen from us and consumed >>> in the limo as I understand it. We did manage some coffees in the >>> staff van, which was game changing. >>> >>> Then off to Dover. Another great showing by the organizing team, as >>> well as by Carly Fiorina's husband, who greeted the Secretary >>> enthusiastically. You'd never know his wife calls for HRC's >>> imprisonment on a daily basis. >>> >>> Just got back to Manchester. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Feb 9, 2016, at 7:35 AM, Nick Merrill <nmerrill@hillaryclinton.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Happy Election Day! >>> >>> We just went to the Ward 10 polling location at Parker Varney School >>> in Manchester. >>> >>> HRC arrived to volunteers chanting "I believe that she will win!" and >>> worked the crowd. She shook about 75 hands and took lots of photos, >>> and then did an impromptu stand up with the morning show anchors. >>> They asked her about how she's feeling and expectations, she just >>> talked about how excited she was to be out talking to people and her >>> love for New Hampshire. >>> >>> We took a few more photos and talked to WMUR for a few minutes, which >>> will air at noon. >>> >>> Now we're in Nashua now headed to another location and on the phone >>> live with Mike Pomp of WTSN radio. Good conversation, she's talking >>> about her experiences up here, basically a perfect Election Day drive >>> time interview. >>> >>> More to come. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Feb 8, 2016, at 5:33 PM, Nick Merrill <nmerrill@hillaryclinton.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> HRC and WJC stopped by Chez Vachon for breakfast. Nice greasy spoon >>> with a French Canadian twist. HRC and WJC worked the tables, ran into >>> some longtime supporters, took a lot of selfies. President Clinton >>> was excited to see his photo still on the wall from when he visited >>> last. >>> >>> Dan O'Neil, former Dodd and O'Malley supporter but '92 Clinton >>> supporter joined them for omelettes. Following breakfast, some more >>> selfie-taking ensued as did a conversation with a couple of vets. >>> Restaurant felt overwhelmingly supportive. >>> >>> We went back to the hotel and taped 6 TV interviews with local and >>> Boston affiliates. Lots about the state of the race here and the >>> weather. Most asked about Warren which she handled well, a couple of >>> transcripts questions and a good exchange with FOX on sexism in >>> politics. >>> >>> From there we went to Manchester Community College. Crowd of about >>> 1100, she did a few things differently, including calling Bernie out >>> for accepting DSCC money that came in part from Wall Street. >>> >>> We taped Rachel Maddow after the event. It opened with the staffing >>> question and then covered the waterfront...Flint, trust, attacks, >>> transcripts. We let it go so Rachel would spend more time on the >>> positive which she did. >>> >>> After Maddow we went to the Velcro factory. She went table to table >>> in their cafeteria which looked like a Johnny Rockets, shaking hands, >>> sometimes sitting down for brief conversations. Press pool got some >>> good stuff. >>> >>> We're now back at the Radisson waiting to depart for WMUR where we'll >>> do a quick live hit on WMUR, she'll simply make a one minute pitch to >>> voters direct to camera. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Feb 7, 2016, at 5:29 PM, Nick Merrill <nmerrill@hillaryclinton.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Flint was quite moving. When we walked in the church and the water >>> fountains were covered and marked "out of order," all we've read and >>> seen in the news suddenly became much more real. >>> >>> HRC met with mayor and an usher briefly, and she said that she fight >>> to keep the lights from dimming on this. >>> >>> The crowd was extraordinarily supportive. Her remarks were brief >>> (12/15) but strong, with powerful response. >>> >>> Afterwards she took photos, she did a very quick local standup in the >>> sanctuary (all about Flint), met with a group of local pastors and >>> went into the stakeholders/electeds meeting with the mayor. >>> >>> On the way to the airport we called the editor of the National >>> Newspaper Association, quick 5 minute interview on the importance of >>> Flint and their being many other Flints. Transcript to follow. >>> >>> Descending back into NH now, going to do an OTR at the Puritan Backroom >>> (!!). >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> Lorella Praeli >>> >>> National Director of Latino Outreach || Hillary for America >>> <http://www.hillaryclinton.com> >>> >>> 203.417.1436 >>> >>> @lorellapraeli <https://twitter.com/lorellapraeli> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Josh Schwerin >> Spokesman, Deputy Director of Rapid Response >> Hillary for America >> @JoshSchwerin >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "HRCRR" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to hrcrr+unsubscribe@hillaryclinton.com. >> To post to this group, send email to hrcrr@hillaryclinton.com. >> > >