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Scott Walker launches run as 'president who will fight and win for America' – live updates Scott Walker launches run as 'president who will fight and win for America' – as it happened
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Summary
We’re going to wrap up our live blog coverage for the day. You can read our full news coverage of the Scott Walker presidential announcement here.
Also be sure to read Ben Jacobs’ just-published report, ‘Scott Walker can be beaten. One woman did it. She’s just sorry his career survived’:
Gwen Moore is the only person ever to beat the Wisconsin governor, Scott Walker, in an election. The five-term congresswoman bested Walker in a 1990 state representative race in Milwaukee.
She has one regret about that race, she says. She “feels tremendously guilty about not beating him well enough” to end his political career.
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Nice-looking stage.
"Americans deserve a President who will fight & win for them." #ScottWalker @guardianUS pic.twitter.com/P8jTB67apQ
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Walker closes speechWalker closes speech
Walker wraps up:Walker wraps up:
That’s why I love America. That’s why we love America. That’s why - working together - we can fight and win for America.That’s why I love America. That’s why we love America. That’s why - working together - we can fight and win for America.
God bless you. God bless our troops. And may God bless the United States of AmericaGod bless you. God bless our troops. And may God bless the United States of America
Cue the Brooks & Dunn.Cue the Brooks & Dunn.
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Life is a hiighwayLife is a hiighway
Governor Walker walking on stage to meet his family and supporters. #Walker16 pic.twitter.com/abC22VOSM7Governor Walker walking on stage to meet his family and supporters. #Walker16 pic.twitter.com/abC22VOSM7
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Walker moves toward the end of his speech with a litany of promises to “fight and win for you”:Walker moves toward the end of his speech with a litany of promises to “fight and win for you”:
You see, It doesn’t matter if you’re from a big city, a suburb or a small town, I will fight and win for you.You see, It doesn’t matter if you’re from a big city, a suburb or a small town, I will fight and win for you.
Healthy or sick, born or unborn, I will fight and win for you.Healthy or sick, born or unborn, I will fight and win for you.
Young or old - or somewhere in between - I will fight and win for you.Young or old - or somewhere in between - I will fight and win for you.
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Walker: 'we are running to serve as your president'Walker: 'we are running to serve as your president'
Walker announces that his family is running for president. No “I”, as in the prepared remarks -- onstage it’s all “We”:Walker announces that his family is running for president. No “I”, as in the prepared remarks -- onstage it’s all “We”:
And so, after a great deal of thought and a whole lot of prayer, we are proud to announce that we are running to serve as your President of the United States of America.And so, after a great deal of thought and a whole lot of prayer, we are proud to announce that we are running to serve as your President of the United States of America.
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Here’s the first chant of “USA! USA! USA!” from the crowd:Here’s the first chant of “USA! USA! USA!” from the crowd:
We need to honor our men and women in uniform by giving them the resources they need to keep us safe - and then give them the quality and timely healthcare they deserve when they return home.We need to honor our men and women in uniform by giving them the resources they need to keep us safe - and then give them the quality and timely healthcare they deserve when they return home.
But I believe that the best way we can honor them is by fighting to win. This is important because our goal is peace, but there will be times when America must fight.But I believe that the best way we can honor them is by fighting to win. This is important because our goal is peace, but there will be times when America must fight.
And if we must, Americans fight to win.And if we must, Americans fight to win.
The world needs to know that there is no better friend and no worse enemy than the United States of America.The world needs to know that there is no better friend and no worse enemy than the United States of America.
USA, USA, USA.USA, USA, USA.
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Zoe Sullivan is in the expo center:Zoe Sullivan is in the expo center:
Crowd goes wild as #ScottWalker touts his new #voterID law, says he'll protect country from radical Islam @GuardianUS pic.twitter.com/CLL6pFVK7mCrowd goes wild as #ScottWalker touts his new #voterID law, says he'll protect country from radical Islam @GuardianUS pic.twitter.com/CLL6pFVK7m
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Walker is on to foreign policy, not widely recognized as his strong suit, but he delivers these lines as convincingly as any candidate: “The greatest threat to future generations is radical Islamic terrorism and we need to do something about it,” Walker says:Walker is on to foreign policy, not widely recognized as his strong suit, but he delivers these lines as convincingly as any candidate: “The greatest threat to future generations is radical Islamic terrorism and we need to do something about it,” Walker says:
That means lifting the political restrictions on our military personnel in Iraq so they can help our Kurd and Sunni allies reclaim land taken by ISIS. On behalf of your children and mine, I’d rather take the fight to them than wait for them to bring the fight to us.That means lifting the political restrictions on our military personnel in Iraq so they can help our Kurd and Sunni allies reclaim land taken by ISIS. On behalf of your children and mine, I’d rather take the fight to them than wait for them to bring the fight to us.
We need to acknowledge that Israel is our ally and start treating Israel like an ally. There should be absolutely no daylight between our two countries. That’s why I went to Israel earlier this year and met with both the Prime Minister and the opposition leader to express my wholehearted support for the unshakeable bonds between our two countries.We need to acknowledge that Israel is our ally and start treating Israel like an ally. There should be absolutely no daylight between our two countries. That’s why I went to Israel earlier this year and met with both the Prime Minister and the opposition leader to express my wholehearted support for the unshakeable bonds between our two countries.
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Walker drops mention of the Laffer curve, arguing that lower taxes and a broader tax base would fund the government more effectively that higher taxes on the upper brackets. He says that’s how the retailer Kohl’s makes money its money – low prices, high volume.Walker drops mention of the Laffer curve, arguing that lower taxes and a broader tax base would fund the government more effectively that higher taxes on the upper brackets. He says that’s how the retailer Kohl’s makes money its money – low prices, high volume.
Do tax cuts increase revenues? Let’s get back to that. Here’s Walker:Do tax cuts increase revenues? Let’s get back to that. Here’s Walker:
The government could charge the higher rates and a few of you could afford it. Or, we can lower the rates and broaden the base and increase the volume of people participating in our economy.The government could charge the higher rates and a few of you could afford it. Or, we can lower the rates and broaden the base and increase the volume of people participating in our economy.
Years ago, we saw this kind of plan work well under President Ronald Reagan. Back then, it was called the Laffer Curve. Today, I call it the Kohl’s Curve because I believe that you can spend your own money far better than the government - and that will help grow the economy.Years ago, we saw this kind of plan work well under President Ronald Reagan. Back then, it was called the Laffer Curve. Today, I call it the Kohl’s Curve because I believe that you can spend your own money far better than the government - and that will help grow the economy.
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“We need to lower the burden on hard-working taxpayers to give you your hard-earned dollar,” he says. “And we need tax levels that are competitive for job creators to bring jobs back from overseas to put more of our fellow Americans back to work.“We need to lower the burden on hard-working taxpayers to give you your hard-earned dollar,” he says. “And we need tax levels that are competitive for job creators to bring jobs back from overseas to put more of our fellow Americans back to work.
“We can do it. We did it in Wisconsin and we can do it in Washington, too.”“We can do it. We did it in Wisconsin and we can do it in Washington, too.”
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What’s your take on the Walker talk so far? Wooden? Or is that just the attractive wooden-plank backdrop?What’s your take on the Walker talk so far? Wooden? Or is that just the attractive wooden-plank backdrop?
There’s a dig at Obamacare:There’s a dig at Obamacare:
First, we must repeal ObamaCare. That’s right, repeal the so-called Affordable Care Act entirely and put patients and families back in charge of their health care decisions - not the federal government.First, we must repeal ObamaCare. That’s right, repeal the so-called Affordable Care Act entirely and put patients and families back in charge of their health care decisions - not the federal government.
As Governor, I approved Wisconsin joining the lawsuit against ObamaCare on my first day in office. We need a President who - on the first day in office - will call on Congress to once and for all repeal Obamacare entirely.As Governor, I approved Wisconsin joining the lawsuit against ObamaCare on my first day in office. We need a President who - on the first day in office - will call on Congress to once and for all repeal Obamacare entirely.
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Walker comes very close to beating up on people who need public aid but may not want to take or be able to pass a drug test (he has signed legislation requiring drug screening for people who draw unemployment):Walker comes very close to beating up on people who need public aid but may not want to take or be able to pass a drug test (he has signed legislation requiring drug screening for people who draw unemployment):
In Wisconsin, we enacted a program that says that adults who are able to work must be enrolled in one of our job training programs before they can get a welfare check. Now, as of the budget I just signed, we are also making sure they can take a drug test.In Wisconsin, we enacted a program that says that adults who are able to work must be enrolled in one of our job training programs before they can get a welfare check. Now, as of the budget I just signed, we are also making sure they can take a drug test.
When I proposed this, the status quo defenders cried that we were making it harder to get government assistance. My response? No, we’re making it easier to get a job.When I proposed this, the status quo defenders cried that we were making it harder to get government assistance. My response? No, we’re making it easier to get a job.
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Walker preaches 'dignity that is born of work'Walker preaches 'dignity that is born of work'
Walker says a culture of dependency has taken hold in the United States. Which reasoning would explain why he has been such a staunch opponent of living wage laws, raising the minimum wage, Medicaid expansion and a proponent of drug testing for recipients of unemployment.Walker says a culture of dependency has taken hold in the United States. Which reasoning would explain why he has been such a staunch opponent of living wage laws, raising the minimum wage, Medicaid expansion and a proponent of drug testing for recipients of unemployment.
Sadly though, Washington seems to measure success by how many people are dependent on the government. Instead, we should measure it by just the opposite: by how many people are no longer dependent on the government.Sadly though, Washington seems to measure success by how many people are dependent on the government. Instead, we should measure it by just the opposite: by how many people are no longer dependent on the government.
We understand that true freedom and prosperity don’t come from the mighty hand of the government, they come from empowering people to live their own lives and control their own destinies through the dignity that comes from work.We understand that true freedom and prosperity don’t come from the mighty hand of the government, they come from empowering people to live their own lives and control their own destinies through the dignity that comes from work.
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Walker touts his work to defund Planned Parenthood, liberalize gun laws and keep a lid on ...voting:Walker touts his work to defund Planned Parenthood, liberalize gun laws and keep a lid on ...voting:
Since I’ve been Governor, we passed lawsuit reform and regulatory reform. We defunded Planned Parenthood and enacted pro-life legislation. We passed Castle Doctrine and concealed carry. And we now require a photo ID to vote in the State of Wisconsin.Since I’ve been Governor, we passed lawsuit reform and regulatory reform. We defunded Planned Parenthood and enacted pro-life legislation. We passed Castle Doctrine and concealed carry. And we now require a photo ID to vote in the State of Wisconsin.
All of those are applause lines.All of those are applause lines.
“If our reforms can work in a blue state like Wisconsin, they can work anywhere in America.“If our reforms can work in a blue state like Wisconsin, they can work anywhere in America.
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Here’s the big line:Here’s the big line:
To do this, we need new, fresh leadership; leadership with big, bold ideas from outside of Washington; the kind of leadership that can actually get things done - like we have here in Wisconsin.To do this, we need new, fresh leadership; leadership with big, bold ideas from outside of Washington; the kind of leadership that can actually get things done - like we have here in Wisconsin.
Since I’ve been Governor, we took on the unions and won.Since I’ve been Governor, we took on the unions and won.
Applause line. Not what you’d necessarily call wild applause. But more than polite. Quietly wild applause.Applause line. Not what you’d necessarily call wild applause. But more than polite. Quietly wild applause.
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Walker takes the stageWalker takes the stage
The candidate hops onstage to the rollicking hit “Life is a highway” by Rascal Flatts.The candidate hops onstage to the rollicking hit “Life is a highway” by Rascal Flatts.
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Walker’s wife, Tonette Walker, is telling the story of their courtship.Walker’s wife, Tonette Walker, is telling the story of their courtship.
“My first impression of the man I fell in love with and married was, ‘Scott Walker is a guy who goes after what he wants’,” she says.“My first impression of the man I fell in love with and married was, ‘Scott Walker is a guy who goes after what he wants’,” she says.
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Kleefisch is loud and rowdy. “America, are you ready to be vindicated!!”Kleefisch is loud and rowdy. “America, are you ready to be vindicated!!”
The crowd cheers.The crowd cheers.
“Good,” she says. “Because he’ll be out in just a minute.”“Good,” she says. “Because he’ll be out in just a minute.”
She turns to an intro video.She turns to an intro video.
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Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose?Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose?
I'll be seeing you all soon.#Walker16 -SW pic.twitter.com/w2X0URThjLI'll be seeing you all soon.#Walker16 -SW pic.twitter.com/w2X0URThjL
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You can watch a video feed of the Walker event here. Wisconsin lieutenant governor Rebecca Kleefisch is speaking. She is talking about the 2011 public-sector unions fight.You can watch a video feed of the Walker event here. Wisconsin lieutenant governor Rebecca Kleefisch is speaking. She is talking about the 2011 public-sector unions fight.
“In a Herculean effort like a David to a Goliath, Governor Scott Walker had your back,” Kleefisch says. “And America, he will again.”“In a Herculean effort like a David to a Goliath, Governor Scott Walker had your back,” Kleefisch says. “And America, he will again.”
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Protests outside Walker announcementProtests outside Walker announcement
There are quite a few protesters on hand, it appears. Chris Christie wishes he could turn out this many consternated citizens:There are quite a few protesters on hand, it appears. Chris Christie wishes he could turn out this many consternated citizens:
Cars honking in support of anti-#ScottWalker protest. pic.twitter.com/uEgKoI2TskCars honking in support of anti-#ScottWalker protest. pic.twitter.com/uEgKoI2Tsk
Rachel Meyer, from Muskego, a special ed teacher, is upset about #ScottWalker's right to work law. @GuardianUS pic.twitter.com/MRzbTFGPoYRachel Meyer, from Muskego, a special ed teacher, is upset about #ScottWalker's right to work law. @GuardianUS pic.twitter.com/MRzbTFGPoY
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Here’s a view from inside the Walker event, which will be emceed by the candidate’s sons, Alex and Matt:Here’s a view from inside the Walker event, which will be emceed by the candidate’s sons, Alex and Matt:
The arena is already jam packed! The crowd is getting ready for Scott. #Walker16 pic.twitter.com/hwZ919RRAJThe arena is already jam packed! The crowd is getting ready for Scott. #Walker16 pic.twitter.com/hwZ919RRAJ
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Walker event under wayWalker event under way
Zoe Sullivan is at the Walker event in Waukesha, Wisconsin, talking to local supporters of the governor.Zoe Sullivan is at the Walker event in Waukesha, Wisconsin, talking to local supporters of the governor.
Lisa & Jeff Bishop support #ScottWalker. Lisa: "I'll be sad for Wisconsin if he does make it." @guardianUs pic.twitter.com/CHhagvxxd4Lisa & Jeff Bishop support #ScottWalker. Lisa: "I'll be sad for Wisconsin if he does make it." @guardianUs pic.twitter.com/CHhagvxxd4
Ashley Bell of Waukesha, WI supports #ScottWalker because he did away with unions' hold. @GuardianUS pic.twitter.com/3CpFGmIp4cAshley Bell of Waukesha, WI supports #ScottWalker because he did away with unions' hold. @GuardianUS pic.twitter.com/3CpFGmIp4c
James Bragg comes from Dallas to summer in WI. Supports #Walker16 because "there's no work to do in TX." @guardianus pic.twitter.com/Se6u2vULUuJames Bragg comes from Dallas to summer in WI. Supports #Walker16 because "there's no work to do in TX." @guardianus pic.twitter.com/Se6u2vULUu
Not everyone is on hand to show support for the governor, however.Not everyone is on hand to show support for the governor, however.
Public special Ed teacher Rachel Meyer says "#ScottWalker only cares about the business of education." @guardianUS pic.twitter.com/GDrKQQfQ2EPublic special Ed teacher Rachel Meyer says "#ScottWalker only cares about the business of education." @guardianUS pic.twitter.com/GDrKQQfQ2E
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ABC News has an interview with the Walker family airing tonight. At a glance at this photo of the interview, can you distinguish the candidate from his sons Alex and Matt? (Hint: focus on the sideburns.)ABC News has an interview with the Walker family airing tonight. At a glance at this photo of the interview, can you distinguish the candidate from his sons Alex and Matt? (Hint: focus on the sideburns.)
Gov. Scott Walker opposes same-sex marriage, but supports same-sex couple in his own family http://t.co/B3gQF29hFu pic.twitter.com/n3PVq80ZtEGov. Scott Walker opposes same-sex marriage, but supports same-sex couple in his own family http://t.co/B3gQF29hFu pic.twitter.com/n3PVq80ZtE
The sons, who were reported by their mother to have disagreed with the governor over his support for a constitutional amendment to block same-sex marriage, have written a testimonial to their father in the run-up to his announcement:The sons, who were reported by their mother to have disagreed with the governor over his support for a constitutional amendment to block same-sex marriage, have written a testimonial to their father in the run-up to his announcement:
To us, our Dad is just that, our Dad. He’s just a regular guy. Like any other Dad, he embarrasses us. He still wears jean shorts and white ankle socks. He loves to sing karaoke and actually tells our friends that he’s “a singer.” He even has a “go to” song, “Still the Night” by the BoDeans… we think it’s because there are so few lyrics for him to learn.To us, our Dad is just that, our Dad. He’s just a regular guy. Like any other Dad, he embarrasses us. He still wears jean shorts and white ankle socks. He loves to sing karaoke and actually tells our friends that he’s “a singer.” He even has a “go to” song, “Still the Night” by the BoDeans… we think it’s because there are so few lyrics for him to learn.
Read the full thing here, while you listen to Still the Night, a nice tune:Read the full thing here, while you listen to Still the Night, a nice tune:
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What do you think of the Scott Walker logo? On campaign signs it appears where the E in his name would be. It works for us. Very Tommy Hilfiger.What do you think of the Scott Walker logo? On campaign signs it appears where the E in his name would be. It works for us. Very Tommy Hilfiger.
Changed your @Twitter avatar yet to show you're supporting Scott Walker yet? Download it here: http://t.co/VBYdR807AY pic.twitter.com/IAteKGhL1NChanged your @Twitter avatar yet to show you're supporting Scott Walker yet? Download it here: http://t.co/VBYdR807AY pic.twitter.com/IAteKGhL1N
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Harry Enten of fivethirtyeight.com is rooting around in some new polling numbers pertaining to the Republican field, where presidential candidate Donald Trump has lately gone on a bit of a tear.Harry Enten of fivethirtyeight.com is rooting around in some new polling numbers pertaining to the Republican field, where presidential candidate Donald Trump has lately gone on a bit of a tear.
A Monmouth University poll released Monday found that Trump had exhibited the largest post-announcement bump in the field, up 11 points from just two. The survey, conducted by telephone from July 9 to 12 with a sample of 336 registered voters who identified themselves as Republicans or Republican-leaning, had the top three rankings as Jeb Bush (15%), Donald Trump (13%) and Ted Cruz (9%).A Monmouth University poll released Monday found that Trump had exhibited the largest post-announcement bump in the field, up 11 points from just two. The survey, conducted by telephone from July 9 to 12 with a sample of 336 registered voters who identified themselves as Republicans or Republican-leaning, had the top three rankings as Jeb Bush (15%), Donald Trump (13%) and Ted Cruz (9%).
“The biggest poll bump over the past few weeks has been for Donald Trump,” said Patrick Murray, director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute in West Long Branch, NJ. “But you’ve got to wonder if his support has already plateaued since many Republican voters don’t view him as a serious candidate.”“The biggest poll bump over the past few weeks has been for Donald Trump,” said Patrick Murray, director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute in West Long Branch, NJ. “But you’ve got to wonder if his support has already plateaued since many Republican voters don’t view him as a serious candidate.”
Enten averages three live-interviewer polls since what he calls the Trump “surge”. Christie is not looking great:Enten averages three live-interviewer polls since what he calls the Trump “surge”. Christie is not looking great:
In an average of the three live-interviewer polls post-Trump surge, Chris Christie is in 11th place (i.e. no debate). pic.twitter.com/FNky9d7dRhIn an average of the three live-interviewer polls post-Trump surge, Chris Christie is in 11th place (i.e. no debate). pic.twitter.com/FNky9d7dRh
(h/t: @kaylaepstein)(h/t: @kaylaepstein)
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Here’s where Scott Walker is going after he makes his big announcement tonight:Here’s where Scott Walker is going after he makes his big announcement tonight:
Want to catch Scott Walker at one of his campaign stops this week. Here's how: http://t.co/33Xg4jGMY4 #Walker16 pic.twitter.com/a8yBP1DPScWant to catch Scott Walker at one of his campaign stops this week. Here's how: http://t.co/33Xg4jGMY4 #Walker16 pic.twitter.com/a8yBP1DPSc
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SummarySummary
As our live blog coverage of the day in politics continues, here’s a summary of where things stand:As our live blog coverage of the day in politics continues, here’s a summary of where things stand:
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Hillary Clinton today positioned herself as the defender of unions who will fight Republicans’ “mean-spirited, misguided attacks” on workers’ rights, writes the Guardian’s Jana Kasperkevic (@kasperka):Hillary Clinton today positioned herself as the defender of unions who will fight Republicans’ “mean-spirited, misguided attacks” on workers’ rights, writes the Guardian’s Jana Kasperkevic (@kasperka):
“Evidence shows that the decline of union may be responsible for the third of the increase of inequality among men,” Clinton said. “So if we want to get serious about raising incomes we have to get serious about supporting union workers.”“Evidence shows that the decline of union may be responsible for the third of the increase of inequality among men,” Clinton said. “So if we want to get serious about raising incomes we have to get serious about supporting union workers.”
Unions have warned that they would not automatically endorse Clinton in the 2016 election.Unions have warned that they would not automatically endorse Clinton in the 2016 election.
“We are going to hold everyone to a single standard right now,” AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka said in an interview with the Guardian earlier this year. “It’s not just talking about ending income inequality and how you have to raise wages and how they feel our pain. We are going to hold them to a standard that says: ‘Ok, what are you going to do about it?’ And Democrats, Independents and Republicans are going to have to answer that question for the American workers.”“We are going to hold everyone to a single standard right now,” AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka said in an interview with the Guardian earlier this year. “It’s not just talking about ending income inequality and how you have to raise wages and how they feel our pain. We are going to hold them to a standard that says: ‘Ok, what are you going to do about it?’ And Democrats, Independents and Republicans are going to have to answer that question for the American workers.”
To begin its formal process of selecting the candidate for its endorsement, the AFL-CIO has sent questionnaires to “announced and anticipated candidates”.To begin its formal process of selecting the candidate for its endorsement, the AFL-CIO has sent questionnaires to “announced and anticipated candidates”.
Clinton is among those who has filled out the questionnaire and has been invited to meet with the AFL-CIO executive council. Other invited candidates include senator Bernie Sanders, former governor Martin O’Malley and former governor Mike Huckabee.Clinton is among those who has filled out the questionnaire and has been invited to meet with the AFL-CIO executive council. Other invited candidates include senator Bernie Sanders, former governor Martin O’Malley and former governor Mike Huckabee.
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She didn’t wave a literal pitchfork but Clinton’s attack on Wall Street thieves did have long needly tines. “While institutions have paid large fines... too often it seems that the individuals responsible get off with limited consequences... and pocket the gains,” she said.She didn’t wave a literal pitchfork but Clinton’s attack on Wall Street thieves did have long needly tines. “While institutions have paid large fines... too often it seems that the individuals responsible get off with limited consequences... and pocket the gains,” she said.
> @GlennThrush: Big swipe at Obama/Holder: @HillaryClinton calls for "criminal" prosecutions of Wall Street evildoers -#> @GlennThrush: Big swipe at Obama/Holder: @HillaryClinton calls for "criminal" prosecutions of Wall Street evildoers -#
Will this endanger the healthy love on Wall Street for candidate Clinton? Or is it wink-wink nudge-nudge among people whose yearly incomes bounce around inside eight figures?Will this endanger the healthy love on Wall Street for candidate Clinton? Or is it wink-wink nudge-nudge among people whose yearly incomes bounce around inside eight figures?
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AFL-CIO: 'Scott Walker is a national disgrace'AFL-CIO: 'Scott Walker is a national disgrace'
The AFL-CIO has released a statement on the Scott Walker candidacy. It’s short:The AFL-CIO has released a statement on the Scott Walker candidacy. It’s short:
My full statement on Scott Walker's upcoming announcement that he's running for president: "Scott Walker is a national disgrace."My full statement on Scott Walker's upcoming announcement that he's running for president: "Scott Walker is a national disgrace."
(hat tip please to @kasperka)(hat tip please to @kasperka)
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Last week, Republican candidate Jeb Bush said that, given that “workforce participation has to rise from its all-time modern lows,” “people need to work longer hours and, through their productivity, gain more income for their families”.Last week, Republican candidate Jeb Bush said that, given that “workforce participation has to rise from its all-time modern lows,” “people need to work longer hours and, through their productivity, gain more income for their families”.
Clinton took a swing at that softball today. Here’s a transcription of what Clinton had to say about Bush (shorter version here):Clinton took a swing at that softball today. Here’s a transcription of what Clinton had to say about Bush (shorter version here):
You may have heard Governor Bush say last week that Americans just need to work longer hours. Well, he must not have met many American workers.You may have heard Governor Bush say last week that Americans just need to work longer hours. Well, he must not have met many American workers.
“Let him tell that to the nurse who stands on her feet all day, or the teacher who is in that classroom, or the trucker who drives all night. Let him tell that the fast-food workers marching in the streets for better pay.“Let him tell that to the nurse who stands on her feet all day, or the teacher who is in that classroom, or the trucker who drives all night. Let him tell that the fast-food workers marching in the streets for better pay.
“They don’t need a lecture. They need a raise.”“They don’t need a lecture. They need a raise.”
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In the interest of continuity between the Clinton event, just wrapped, and the Scott Walker announcement this evening, we wanted to go back and transcribe Clinton’s comments about Walker more fully.In the interest of continuity between the Clinton event, just wrapped, and the Scott Walker announcement this evening, we wanted to go back and transcribe Clinton’s comments about Walker more fully.
Was it a coincidence that so many of the policy priorities outlined by Clinton – increased workforce participation by women, paid sick leave, child care support, equal pay, union health – read like a counterpoint to Walker’s legacy in Wisconsin?Was it a coincidence that so many of the policy priorities outlined by Clinton – increased workforce participation by women, paid sick leave, child care support, equal pay, union health – read like a counterpoint to Walker’s legacy in Wisconsin?
She mentioned him by name only once:She mentioned him by name only once:
Alongside tax reform, it’s time to stand up to efforts across our country to undermine worker bargaining power, which has been proven again and again to drive up wages.Alongside tax reform, it’s time to stand up to efforts across our country to undermine worker bargaining power, which has been proven again and again to drive up wages.
Republican governors like Scott Walker have made their names stomping on workers’ rights, and practically all the Republican candidates hope to do the same as president. I will fight back against these mean-spirited, misguided attacks.”Republican governors like Scott Walker have made their names stomping on workers’ rights, and practically all the Republican candidates hope to do the same as president. I will fight back against these mean-spirited, misguided attacks.”
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Clinton winds toward her conclusion on the three points: “strong, fair and long-term growth.”Clinton winds toward her conclusion on the three points: “strong, fair and long-term growth.”
“I’m running for president to build an America for tomorrow, not yesterday,” she says.“I’m running for president to build an America for tomorrow, not yesterday,” she says.
Heckler! Somebody in the hall starts to harangue her right as she builds toward her rhetorical climax.Heckler! Somebody in the hall starts to harangue her right as she builds toward her rhetorical climax.
The crowd claps and cheers the heckler down and out.The crowd claps and cheers the heckler down and out.
Clinton smiles and wraps up: “I want every child in the country – not just the granddaughter of a president, or a secretary of state – to live up to his or her god-given potential. Please join me in that mission. Let’s do it together. Thank you all so much!”Clinton smiles and wraps up: “I want every child in the country – not just the granddaughter of a president, or a secretary of state – to live up to his or her god-given potential. Please join me in that mission. Let’s do it together. Thank you all so much!”
She walks off the stage to “Brave” by Sara Bareilles.She walks off the stage to “Brave” by Sara Bareilles.
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Clinton: 'Too big to fail is still a big problem'Clinton: 'Too big to fail is still a big problem'
Clinton pivots to some pretty pointed talk about reining in Wall Street – the sharpest such talk we’ve heard from her this cycle.Clinton pivots to some pretty pointed talk about reining in Wall Street – the sharpest such talk we’ve heard from her this cycle.
In particular, she says that individual bankers, the people involved, have gotten off too easily for financial crimes. Then she says, “under my watch, this will change.”In particular, she says that individual bankers, the people involved, have gotten off too easily for financial crimes. Then she says, “under my watch, this will change.”
Was that a promise to imprison white-collar criminals? It’s a significant contrast with what Jeb Bush said on the issue last month:Was that a promise to imprison white-collar criminals? It’s a significant contrast with what Jeb Bush said on the issue last month:
If people committed crimes, fine,” Bush said. “We’re in year six of the recovery, and if they can’t identify people that committed crimes, there may be a reason for it. I don’t know.”If people committed crimes, fine,” Bush said. “We’re in year six of the recovery, and if they can’t identify people that committed crimes, there may be a reason for it. I don’t know.”
Clinton’s tack is the opposite. She lists examples of financial skullduggery: “HSBC allowing drug cartels to launder money. Five major banks pleading guilty to felony charges... there can be no justification or tolerance for this kind of criminal behavior.”Clinton’s tack is the opposite. She lists examples of financial skullduggery: “HSBC allowing drug cartels to launder money. Five major banks pleading guilty to felony charges... there can be no justification or tolerance for this kind of criminal behavior.”
Then she says the individuals get off too easily:Then she says the individuals get off too easily:
While institutions have paid large fines... too often it seems that the individuals responsible get off with limited consequence... and pocket the gains.While institutions have paid large fines... too often it seems that the individuals responsible get off with limited consequence... and pocket the gains.
Clinton climbs to another promise to end “too big to fail”: “I will appoint federal regulators that understand that too big to fail is still a big problem. We’ll ensure that no firm is too complex to oversee.”Clinton climbs to another promise to end “too big to fail”: “I will appoint federal regulators that understand that too big to fail is still a big problem. We’ll ensure that no firm is too complex to oversee.”
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Clinton: 'I'm talking about clear-eyed capitalism'Clinton: 'I'm talking about clear-eyed capitalism'
Clinton says short-term growth– which she says has been criticized as “quarterly capitalism” – represents a false promise. Companies should not be plowing earnings into stock buybacks and other measures that generate an “immediate boost in share price.”Clinton says short-term growth– which she says has been criticized as “quarterly capitalism” – represents a false promise. Companies should not be plowing earnings into stock buybacks and other measures that generate an “immediate boost in share price.”
Then Clinton reveals that she’s no Bernie Sanders, the erstwhile Socialist senator from Vermont and opponent to Clinton in the Democratic presidential nominating race:Then Clinton reveals that she’s no Bernie Sanders, the erstwhile Socialist senator from Vermont and opponent to Clinton in the Democratic presidential nominating race:
I’m not talking about charity. I’m talking about clear-eyed capitalism. Many company have prospered by raising wages.. [increasing] productivity. ...I’m not talking about charity. I’m talking about clear-eyed capitalism. Many company have prospered by raising wages.. [increasing] productivity. ...
Workers are assets. Investing in them pays off. Higher wages pay off. Training pays off.Workers are assets. Investing in them pays off. Higher wages pay off. Training pays off.
She mentions a $1,500 tax credit for companies for every worker they train and hire.She mentions a $1,500 tax credit for companies for every worker they train and hire.
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Clinton on profit-sharing:Clinton on profit-sharing:
Just before attacking Bush, Rubio and Walker, 1-2-3, Clinton passed through the section of her speech that had been billed as the day’s marquee policy prescription – tax incentives to encourage corporations to direct a larger chunk of profits to workers.Just before attacking Bush, Rubio and Walker, 1-2-3, Clinton passed through the section of her speech that had been billed as the day’s marquee policy prescription – tax incentives to encourage corporations to direct a larger chunk of profits to workers.
It was a one-line mention.It was a one-line mention.
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Clinton: Rubio's tax plan a 'budget-busting giveaway'Clinton: Rubio's tax plan a 'budget-busting giveaway'
Clinton groups the Republican candidates, whom she says all support tax plans that would give too much money to the wealthy and create new deficits.Clinton groups the Republican candidates, whom she says all support tax plans that would give too much money to the wealthy and create new deficits.
She singles out Rubio:She singles out Rubio:
Senator Rubio’s plan would cut taxes on households that make around $3m a year by almost $240,000... that’s a sure budget-busting giveaway, and that’s the kind of bad economics you’re likely to hear from any of the candidates on the other side.”Senator Rubio’s plan would cut taxes on households that make around $3m a year by almost $240,000... that’s a sure budget-busting giveaway, and that’s the kind of bad economics you’re likely to hear from any of the candidates on the other side.”
She singles out Walker:She singles out Walker:
Republican governors like Scott Walker have made their name stomping on workers’ rights...Republican governors like Scott Walker have made their name stomping on workers’ rights...
I will fight back against these mean-spirited attacks.”I will fight back against these mean-spirited attacks.”
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Clinton on Bush: 'he must not have met many American workers'Clinton on Bush: 'he must not have met many American workers'
Clinton now tears into Jeb Bush, the Republican presidential candidate:Clinton now tears into Jeb Bush, the Republican presidential candidate:
You may have heard Governor Bush say last week that Americans just need to work longer hours. Well, he must not have met many American workers.You may have heard Governor Bush say last week that Americans just need to work longer hours. Well, he must not have met many American workers.
Let him tell that to the nurse who stands on her feet all day... to the fast-food workers who march in the streets demanding better pay. They don’t need a lecture. They need a raise.Let him tell that to the nurse who stands on her feet all day... to the fast-food workers who march in the streets demanding better pay. They don’t need a lecture. They need a raise.
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Clinton says the path to economic growth is through fair pay, fair scheduling, paid family leave and child care:Clinton says the path to economic growth is through fair pay, fair scheduling, paid family leave and child care:
“It’s time to recognize that quality, affordable child care is not a luxury, it’s an affordable growth strategy,” Clinton says.“It’s time to recognize that quality, affordable child care is not a luxury, it’s an affordable growth strategy,” Clinton says.
“It’s time to end the outrage of women earning less than men on the job, and women of color making even less,” Clinton says.“It’s time to end the outrage of women earning less than men on the job, and women of color making even less,” Clinton says.
“I’m aware that for far too long these challenges have been dismissed by some as women’s issues,” she says, but they are not.“I’m aware that for far too long these challenges have been dismissed by some as women’s issues,” she says, but they are not.
“Fair pay, fair scheduling, paid family leave and child care are essential to our competitiveness,” she says.“Fair pay, fair scheduling, paid family leave and child care are essential to our competitiveness,” she says.
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Clinton calls for paid leave, more women in workplaceClinton calls for paid leave, more women in workplace
Clinton calls for making America the “world’s clean-energy superpower.”Clinton calls for making America the “world’s clean-energy superpower.”
She is getting into a economics policy laundry list. “I will set ambitious goals in all of these areas in the months ahead,” she says.She is getting into a economics policy laundry list. “I will set ambitious goals in all of these areas in the months ahead,” she says.
Today she wants to focus on one goal: increased workforce participation by women.Today she wants to focus on one goal: increased workforce participation by women.
“Breaking down barriers so more Americans participate more fully in the American workforce – especially women.”“Breaking down barriers so more Americans participate more fully in the American workforce – especially women.”
She says the US economy is “leaving talent on the sidelines” by not being more inclusive of women.She says the US economy is “leaving talent on the sidelines” by not being more inclusive of women.
She says family-friendly policies like paid leave have not been sufficiently implemented.She says family-friendly policies like paid leave have not been sufficiently implemented.
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Clinton says she will lay out a plan for strong growth and fair growth.Clinton says she will lay out a plan for strong growth and fair growth.
Her first point on strong growth has to do with tax breaks for small business and closing tax loopholes that “reward companies for sending jobs overseas.”Her first point on strong growth has to do with tax breaks for small business and closing tax loopholes that “reward companies for sending jobs overseas.”
Another key to strong growth, she says: comprehensive immigration reform.Another key to strong growth, she says: comprehensive immigration reform.
Bringing millions of hard-working people into the formal economy would grow GDP by hundreds of billions over ten years, she says.Bringing millions of hard-working people into the formal economy would grow GDP by hundreds of billions over ten years, she says.
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Clinton says the current US economy focuses “too much on the short-term, like second-to-second financial trading and quarterly income reports.”Clinton says the current US economy focuses “too much on the short-term, like second-to-second financial trading and quarterly income reports.”
She says people are finding ways to generate second incomes by renting out rooms online or jumping into the Internet marketplace.She says people are finding ways to generate second incomes by renting out rooms online or jumping into the Internet marketplace.
“This on-demand or so-called ‘Gig’ economy is creating exciting opportunities... but it is also raising hard questions about workplace protections and what a good job will look like in the future,” she says.“This on-demand or so-called ‘Gig’ economy is creating exciting opportunities... but it is also raising hard questions about workplace protections and what a good job will look like in the future,” she says.
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Clinton: middle-class incomes 'defining economic challenge of our times'Clinton: middle-class incomes 'defining economic challenge of our times'
“The defining economic challenge of our times is clear: we must raise incomes for hard-working American so that they can enjoy a middle-class life,” Clinton says.“The defining economic challenge of our times is clear: we must raise incomes for hard-working American so that they can enjoy a middle-class life,” Clinton says.
“And that will be my mission from the first day I am president to the last.”“And that will be my mission from the first day I am president to the last.”
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Here’s a video feed of the Clinton event:Here’s a video feed of the Clinton event:
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Clinton calls for a “growth and fairness economy.” “You can’t have one without the other,” she says. “We need both.”Clinton calls for a “growth and fairness economy.” “You can’t have one without the other,” she says. “We need both.”
The question is, what does she mean by “more fairness”?The question is, what does she mean by “more fairness”?
Corporate profits are at record highs, but “paychecks have barely budged in real terms,” she says. She says wages have stagnated while child care costs and the cost of living have climbed.Corporate profits are at record highs, but “paychecks have barely budged in real terms,” she says. She says wages have stagnated while child care costs and the cost of living have climbed.
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Clinton begins. Here she is:Clinton begins. Here she is:
She says that government has broken a contract for prosperity with the American people.She says that government has broken a contract for prosperity with the American people.
“Our job is to make it strong again,” she says. “For 35 years Republicans have argued that if we cut taxes... it will trickle down.“Our job is to make it strong again,” she says. “For 35 years Republicans have argued that if we cut taxes... it will trickle down.
“Yet every time ... [trickle-down] explodes the national debt, concentrates wealth even more” and creates new economic crises, she says.“Yet every time ... [trickle-down] explodes the national debt, concentrates wealth even more” and creates new economic crises, she says.
“Twice now, a Democratic president has had to come in and clean up the mess left behind. I think the results speak for themselves.”“Twice now, a Democratic president has had to come in and clean up the mess left behind. I think the results speak for themselves.”
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Update: video feed here.Update: video feed here.
If you have a cable log-in you can momentarily begin watching Hillary Clinton talk about her economic vision in an event in Manhattan on C-SPAN here.If you have a cable log-in you can momentarily begin watching Hillary Clinton talk about her economic vision in an event in Manhattan on C-SPAN here.
If you don’t have a cable login, you are in the right place, because we are going to bring you full non-video coverage right here.If you don’t have a cable login, you are in the right place, because we are going to bring you full non-video coverage right here.
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Here’s some entertainment while we wait for secretary Clinton to speak at the New School.Here’s some entertainment while we wait for secretary Clinton to speak at the New School.
Retired late-night host David Letterman took the stage at the weekend with comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short to deliver a throwback Top 10 list: “Interesting facts about Donald Trump”:Retired late-night host David Letterman took the stage at the weekend with comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short to deliver a throwback Top 10 list: “Interesting facts about Donald Trump”:
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Good morning and welcome to your day of politics fun, to begin with a courtesy call from Hillary Clinton and end with the last of the Great Big Announcements of the 2016 presidential contenders (with apologies to John Kasich).Good morning and welcome to your day of politics fun, to begin with a courtesy call from Hillary Clinton and end with the last of the Great Big Announcements of the 2016 presidential contenders (with apologies to John Kasich).
Last in the pool (sorry Kasich) is Scott Walker, the impeccably conservative governor from Wisconsin, who is scheduled to materialize before a crowd of supporters this evening and say in the flesh what he said in a campaign video released early Monday morning: “I’m running for president to fight and win for the American people.”Last in the pool (sorry Kasich) is Scott Walker, the impeccably conservative governor from Wisconsin, who is scheduled to materialize before a crowd of supporters this evening and say in the flesh what he said in a campaign video released early Monday morning: “I’m running for president to fight and win for the American people.”
Can Walker take his prizefighter-conservative act national? Click here to read 15 ways that Scott Walker has changed Wisconsin and could change America.Can Walker take his prizefighter-conservative act national? Click here to read 15 ways that Scott Walker has changed Wisconsin and could change America.
The day begins, however, with Hillary Clinton in an appearance at the New School in New York to lift the curtain on her economic policy. She will call for tax incentives to encourage corporations to share more profits with workers, according to advance excerpts of her address.The day begins, however, with Hillary Clinton in an appearance at the New School in New York to lift the curtain on her economic policy. She will call for tax incentives to encourage corporations to share more profits with workers, according to advance excerpts of her address.
“It’s a win-win,” Clinton plans to say. Not only that – it’s viscerally exciting. Don’t miss it! Read on.“It’s a win-win,” Clinton plans to say. Not only that – it’s viscerally exciting. Don’t miss it! Read on.
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