RE: [Test] ICYMI: Broward Republican leader says when Trump debates Clinton '"she's going to go down like Monica Lewinsky" 😖

From:CrystalA@dnc.org To: FreundlichC@dnc.org, HoughtonK@dnc.org, MohibL@dnc.org, DominoC@dnc.org CC: GuerraL@dnc.org, LykinsT@dnc.org, BurkeM@dnc.org, WeiS@dnc.org Date: 2016-04-29 20:01 Subject: RE: [Test] ICYMI: Broward Republican leader says when Trump debates Clinton '"she's going to go down like Monica Lewinsky" 😖

Last word from me - I just want to point out one more time that this section is in the article and I don’t think it’s smart to send out. Lewinsky was, perhaps, the most famous White House<http://www.sun-sentinel.com/topic/politics-government/government/white-house-PLCUL000110-topic.html> intern in the nation's history. What became known as the Lewinsky scandal involved a sexual relationship between her and then President Bill Clinton<http://www.sun-sentinel.com/topic/politics-government/government/presidents-of-the-united-states/bill-clinton-PEPLT007410-topic.html>, something he called an "inappropriate relationship," in 1995 and 1996. The oral sex that was part of their relationship received enormous public attention at the time. Eventually it led to Clinton's impeachment by the House, but he wasn't convicted by the Senate, remained in office, and has become a popular former president who often campaigns for his wife. Ok that's fine if it's not in the subject of the email. _____________________________ I just spoke to Shu-Yen about her rationale and I spoke to Kate and she strongly disagrees with the reasoning. I am going to send a new copy out right now with the title changed but the article in it and I would like if I can get approval right away. Thank you all, Laila Well said Laila. On Apr 29, 2016, at 5:38 PM, Mohib, Laila <MohibL@dnc.org<mailto:MohibL@dnc.org>> wrote: Hello, This isn’t a normal DWA Friday newsletter, it’s a segmented email just to the Florida list about these comments made. I understand the concern both about the title and using the whole article but I want to point out that the DNC has already put out a tweet and a statement on these comments. and we aren’t using the name Lewinsky for anything other than that is what was said and quoted. Morgan – is that an official rule from social/branding? Normally DWA newsletters are to get more people to forward, follow and sign up – I agree. But it is also about getting people to understand important news they may have missed that call out these issues. The title of this email is the title of the article we are using and the implications that he made are not only disgusting and offensive to HRC, they are awful to all women. I don’t think I can say enough how strongly I feel about this. Shu-Yen, Were you replying that the original newsletter we were sending out was good or that you agreed with the changes that Andy requested in his email? Thank you all – I know I’m asking for a lot of clarification but I just want to understand properly what the concerns are. Laila A couple of edits from me in yellow. And I agree with Andy. The article makes the email too long and people won’t read to the end—where all of our sign up and social links are. We want them to forward to their network, and we want their network to sign on with DWA lists/@DNCwomen. And as a rule, we just don’t mention Lewinsky’s name, so we need to change that. For a subject line, I’d do something like: Democrats condemn vile, sexist remarks of the Chairman of the Broward County Republican Executive Committee 🙅 I just don’t think it’s beneficial for us or HRC’s campaign to mention Lewinsky’s name. Putting the entire article in the e-mail also makes the newsletter really long. Thank you Andy. Is there a reason to take the article out and hyperlinking it? This isn’t going out to the entire DWA listserv, it is being segmented out to just the Florida list. I think we are trying to avoid specifically mentioning Lewinsky, so I would change the subject line to something else. Maybe: “Democrats release statements condemning vile, sexist remarks of the Chairman of the Broward County Republican Executive Committee.” I’m also taking the full article out and hyperlinking it within the email itself. Thanks! Hi guys, Would love to send this out today, let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks! Laila ICYMI: Broward Republican leader says when Trump debates Clinton 'she's going to go down like Monica Lewinsky’ View this email in your browser<http://us12.campaign-archive2.com/?u=b3a52587106e5f265f227782b&id=f4fc4641ee&e=> <image001.jpg> Hello << Test First Name >>:, The Chairs of the Broward County Democratic Party, the Florida Democratic Party, and the Democratic National Committee released statements condemning the vile, sexist remarks<http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/fl-broward-republican-monica-lewinsky-20160428-story.html>made by Bob Sutton, the Chairman of the Broward County Republican Executive Committee. Our DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz said it perfectly: "The comments today from this local Republican county chairman reveal how deeply sexism and chauvinism is embedded in the Republican Party. Comments like these are insulting to all women regardless of political party and have no place in our nation’s discourse." After they released there theirstatement, Sutton apologized but that's not enough. The Florida Democratic Party is going to continue to hold him and the GOP accountable. FDP Executive Director Scott Arceneaux released this statement this afternoon: "Surely everyone can agree that this is not the type of example a public school teacher should be setting. At this point an apology won’t cut it. It’s time for Sutton to resign. The Republican Party of Florida and the Republican National Committee share in the blame for tolerating this type of embarrassing behavior. Sutton can’t help himself and the Party of Trump is willing to enable him. This just shows that the Republican Party remains all talk and no action when it comes to reaching out to women and minorities." I've included a clipHere<http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/fl-broward-republican-monica-lewinsky-20160428-story.html>’<http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/fl-broward-republican-monica-lewinsky-20160428-story.html>s an article<http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/fl-broward-republican-monica-lewinsky-20160428-story.html>about the exchange from the Sen Sentinelbelow for you to read. Please make sure you forward this to your networks and continue to hold the Republican Party accountable forthese sexist remarks their sexist behavior. See you on the trail! Laila Mohib Director Democratic Women’s Alliance ****************** Broward Republican leader says when Trump debates Clinton 'she's going to go down like Monica Lewinsky' Anthony Man | Sun Sentinel | April 28, 2016 Bob Sutton, chairman of the Broward County Republican Party, used a startling metaphor to explain his view that Donald Trump would perform better than Hillary Clinton in a presidential debate. "I think when Donald Trump debates Hillary Clinton she's going to go down like Monica Lewinsky," he said in a quote attributed to him by The Washington Post. Thursday evening, Sutton apologized to anyone he "may have offended," and Democrats weighed in with demands for his resignation for what the national party termed Sutton's "vile, sexist remarks." Lewinsky was, perhaps, the most famous White House intern in the nation's history. What became known as the Lewinsky scandal involved a sexual relationship between her and then President Bill Clinton, something he called an "inappropriate relationship," in 1995 and 1996. The oral sex that was part of their relationship received enormous public attention at the time. Eventually it led to Clinton's impeachment by the House, but he wasn't convicted by the Senate, remained in office, and has become a popular former president who often campaigns for his wife. Kristin Matheny, secretary of the county Republican Party, strongly criticized Sutton's comments. "As a woman, as a Republican, it's not what I would have said," she said. "I don't endorse it in any way." At minimum, she said, Sutton needs to apologize. She said she learned about the comments about 15 minutes before a reporter called, after her husband read about it on Twitter and hadn't come to a conclusion about whether something more — including resignation — is warranted. "My head's kind of spinning right now," she said. "When I talk to him about getting his side of the story, I'll make a decision. But I think he absolutely needs to apologize." Broward Republicans hope new leader ends internal turmoil Broward Republicans hope new leader ends internal turmoil "I'm not sure what he's going to do about it. I'm not sure what's going to come of it," Matheny said. Celeste Ellich, vice chairwoman of the Broward Republican Party, said she had her phone off for much of the day Thursday — and found it filled with text messages about Sutton's comments when she turned it on. Ellich said she wouldn't make, and doesn't like, the kind of remark the chairman made. "It's not something I would have personally said," she said. "Personally, I try not to say anything bad about anybody on either side." It's not something that should prompt Sutton to quit, Ellich said. "People who didn't want him to win are people who are going to look for any excuse to ask him to resign." Lauren Cooley, a Republican committeewoman who narrowly lost the election for party chairman to Sutton last year, said such comments hurt the party. "It's extremely poor judgment. I don't stand by what he said. I think he should apologize for it at the very least," she said. "It's not representative of our party's beliefs or values. I think it's damaging to the Republican Party, which stands for opportunity and empowerment for women." Thursday afternoon, Sutton said he "never meant to upset anybody." "What I did was I tied the Clintons to the truth of their past, and if the statement upset anybody, I deeply apologize," Sutton said. He said he has no intention of resigning as party chairman. He declined to comment further. "I think the best thing to do is leave it at that." Sutton amplified later in a text message: "In an effort to show my enthusiasm for defeating Hillary Clinton this November, I made a statement that was both unnecessary and inappropriate. I sincerely apologize for anyone that I may have offended. I look forward to returning to talking about the issues facing our nation." Cynthia Busch, chairwoman of the Broward Democratic Party, said she hoped Sutton didn't intend to make that kind of remark. "This is not the kind of tone we want to set in this election." Busch said she's concerned about the kind of rhetoric that Trump uses and encourages. "There has to be a concern, particularly with the Trump campaign. Donald Trump is probably prepared to run a race that's gong to be very sexist. And we should be very, very wary as women about putting somebody like that in the White House. We cannot stand for it," she said. Later, in a statement distributed by the Democratic National Committee, Busch was far stronger in her condemnation. She said Sutton needed to apologize to Clinton and the women of Broward County — and to resign. "There is no excuse for his behavior, and the outright contempt his comments have shown for women," Busch said in the DNC statement. State Democratic Chairwoman Allison Tant also said Sutton "must apologize and resign immediately." U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Weston, chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, blamed Trump for Sutton's comments. Trump's "ugly, misogynistic and divisive rhetoric is now giving the GOP permission to be derogatory and hateful," she said in a statement. Sutton's comments "reveal how deeply sexism and chauvinism is embedded in the Republican Party. Comments like these are insulting to all women regardless of political party and have no place in our nation's discourse," Wasserman Schultz's statement continued. Sutton's comment was contained in the bottom half of an article posted online Wednesday night in which the Post dissected Trump's comment that Clinton is playing the "woman's card" and wouldn't be the front runner for the Democratic presidential nomination if it weren't for her gender. The Post article noted that Sutton's comment is "not likely to endear him to some female voters." Sutton, 53, had the former president on his mind earlier in the week as well. On Monday night, when Broward Republicans held their monthly meeting, Sutton reported to the group about the progress the organization has made in recent months: growth in registered Republicans, outreach to high school and college students, and a profitable party fundraiser. He contrasted what's been happening recently with the turmoil in the party's leadership in recent years. "We were electing a new chairman about as often as Bill Clinton was getting a new girlfriend," he said. Sutton, previously the Broward party's vice chairman, was elected to the top party post in October following the resignation of then-Chairwoman Christine Butler. He became the eighth Broward Republican chairman in less than nine years. Just before he won the job, he told the county's committeemen and committeewomen that "If you are looking for division, if you are looking for drama and you are looking for chaos, I am not your candidate." He defeated Cooley 90-80. Sutton, of Coral Springs, is a math teacher at Piper High School in Sunrise, businessman and documentary producer. 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