Fwd: Secretary Clinton- Conversation follow up

From:rwolf@32advisors.com To: john.podesta@gmail.com, jsullivan@hillaryclinton.com Date: 2015-12-13 11:54 Subject: Fwd: Secretary Clinton- Conversation follow up

FYI for a future NYT Magazine article around Iowa primary Begin forwarded message: I totally agree that the lack of an infrastructure bank in this country is hindering our economic rebound. My initial I discussion with the Secretary took place at the group lunch meeting in June when she asked each person at the table for his or her best idea to grow the economy and I gave her infrastructure and the fact for every $1 spent on infrastructre is the fast multiplier of GDP growth. Post that time most of my detailed discussions took place with her economic policy team such as Jake Sullivan & Mike Schmidt. On Dec 11, 2015, at 10:29 PM, Gail Sheehy <Gail@gailsheehy.com<mailto:Gail@gailsheehy.com>> wrote: Dear Robert, Thanks so much for your clarification. I was deeply disappointed when Pres Obama’s vigorous effort to create an infrastructure bank was shot down and glad Sec Clinton is reviving it. My millennial age assistant is afraid to drive over bridges! But you didn’t’ answer my question. When you had your 2 hour meeting with Sec Clinton this fall, did you discuss an infrastructure bank and give her ideas? Nothing wrong with that, just a point of interest. I’d like to come back to you in mid-Jan for a comment on level of support among Obama’s strongest allies. Happy holidays, Gail Gail Sheehy Author of Daring: My Passages<http://www.amazon.com/Daring-My-Passages-A-Memoir/dp/0062291696> (P) 212-579-9293<tel://(P)%20212-579-9293/> www.GailSheehy.com<https://www.gailsheehy.com/> Gail- Thank you for reaching back. I have been touting the need for an infrastructure bank for many many years. I testified in front of the Senate on the need while at UBS which had zero to do with our firm as well as wrote this op ed way before my 32 Advisors began. ( The U.S. Needs an Infrastructure Bank http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748704586504574654682516084584 ) I did this because it is critical for our country. A 25 billion dollar infrastructure bank with over 3 trillion dollars in infrastructure needs with huge amounts of private capital available would not impact my firm. I am glad the Secretary is a supporter of an infrastructure bank and as you know President Clinton was a big supporter of Infrastructre so her support was already active years prior to my involvement . You should know that Bernie Sanders is as well and he came out with a trillion dollar plan. I am also for the TPP free trade agreement which the Secretary came out against. I have zero concern of backlash or conflict as being a thought leader in Infrastructre as it is the most bipartisan need in this country - it is supported by Republicans, Democrats, Unions and the Chamber of Commerce . With respect to the Clinton Global Initiative, they do great work and I am a proud supporter. We have focused on anti wildlife poaching causes and gave $20,000 membership for membership to engage in conversations with the CGI network on ways to collaborate. Thank you for asking these questions as I am certainly proud on the work 32 Advisors is doing. RW On Dec 11, 2015, at 3:55 PM, Gail Sheehy <Gail@gailsheehy.com<mailto:Gail@gailsheehy.com>> wrote: Dear Robert, Thank you for all the time it took to respond in full in writing and sending references—very helpful! I’ve also had a chance to look into your close commitment as a donor to the Clinton foundation and your deep interest in building government support for public financing for infrastructure rebuilding. --When you met with Secretary Clinton, did you raise the subject of Obama’s sadly failed effort to establish an infrastructure bank? -- Did you gain her approval to make the establishment of an infrastructure bank an important part of her campaign? --You will also benefit financially if she is successful in this effort, by securing deals for your clients to back infrastructure projects. Do you see a potential line of attack from Republicans and Sanders on this score – charge of trading donations for political access? Best, Gail Gail Sheehy Author of Daring: My Passages<http://www.amazon.com/Daring-My-Passages-A-Memoir/dp/0062291696> (P) 212-579-9293<tel://(P)%20212-579-9293/> www.GailSheehy.com<https://www.gailsheehy.com/> www.SheehyD​aringProject.com<http://www.sheehydaringproject.com/> Gail- Thank you for reaching out to me about Secretary Clinton and her relationship with President Obama’s supporters and their enthusiasm. Since I know you are traveling tomorrow for the holidays, I thought I would take upon myself and send you some stuff to make your research on me, our discussion and my comments with respect to the Secretary a bit easier. I have attached my bio as well as the articles referenced (Obama’s Lead Blocker and The Fat Cat with the President’s Ear) to give you an idea that I think I can speak as an expert when it comes to Potus supporters. Also, I attached the VP Biden article where I publicly supported the Secretary during the peak of the noise and the Business Insider – “Here's what Obama's top Wall Street adviser thought about Tuesday night's debate” after the 1st debate. Lastly, the infrastructure policy piece we discussed as one of many examples where the Obama supporters are passionately aligned. Now to some of your questions (and sorry if this sounds repetitive). 1.With respect to the Obama’s supporters enthusiasm: As I said, the enthusiasm is growing each and every day and most of his key people are now passionately and continuously active. I get asked non-stop on how they can help in the field and volunteer at an office. The increased Obama base support has taken place for a few simple reasons: -they really like what they are hearing on the economy (especially with respect to the middle class) & her strong foreign policy experience. -they liked her debate performance and her command of so many key issues. -they believe she is the best and most qualified candidate to be President. -they believe she is by far the best to beat the Republican field (who they get more nervous by the day about having any of them in office). -they have met with her and her staff at different events and/or offices and have felt incredibly welcomed and inspired. 2.With respect to my not attending her fundraising Bday party and other events: -I hosted a lunch for the Secretary on June 25th at 21 Club. - I attended the Marthas Vineyard event on August 16th - I had a 1-1 meeting with the Secretary on Sept 30th for almost 2 hours where we mainly shared economic policy ideas. - I have been having exchanges with the Secretary and her staff continuously on her economic agenda so haven’t felt it too necessary to attend events. 3. With respect to the policies that the Obama supporters are excited about and align with the President: -Pretty much everything from immigration to education to skills training to climate change to gun reform to fianancial services regulation to….. As I mentioned I would be happy to discuss anything else you needed prior to your article or during the election. Lastly, although I felt not informed to comment on the women’s issues and enthusiasm question, (on background) I can tell you that my wife Carol who works at Sandy Hook Promise is “all in” and my mother Dolly in her 80s will be traveling from Connecticut to New Hampshire and will be knocking on doors for the Secretary. 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