Subject: FW: TrackerBASE Report: PRES Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, John Kasich on The Rita Cosby Show 4/19/2016
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Subject: TrackerBASE Report: PRES Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, John Kasich on The Rita Cosby Show 4/19/2016

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TO: PRES Tracking

FROM: Bill Chan

Location: New York, NY

Date: 04-19-2016

RE: Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, John Kasich on Rita Cosby Show

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Event Details: Brief radio interviews for Trump, Cruz, and Kasich on the Rita Cosby Show (New York Primary special) on WABC broadcasting in New York on April 19, 2016.

Attendees/Audience: WABC listeners

Press: Livestreamed via WABC’s website

Summary of Event: Quick pre-recorded interview clips with Trump, Cruz, and Kasich. Trump talked about how much a win in NY would mean because of his history. Cruz talked about being the only one with a real economic plan, hopes he’ll win some districts in NY. Kasich talked about finally getting some exposure, and says Trump voters are “very disturbed.”

Key Points:

00:20 Donald Trump: It means a lot, that NY has become such an important state in the voting process. I’ve loved this city for a long time. I’ve taken care of a lot of people here. It means a lot. To me it’s fantastic that NY has such a prominent place in the cycle.

00:55 DT: Tonight would be very special for me. This would mean a lot to me, and a lot of the other states coming up they will mean a lot. I want to thank you Rita.

01:45 Ted Cruz: Great to be with you.

RC: What is a win for you in NY?

TC: You’d expect Donald to do well here. NYers are looking for someone w a positive forward looking message and a real agenda to bring jobs back. It’s easy to talk about that, but I’m the only candidate with a real concrete economic agenda. Key to growth is small business. Way to lift economy is raise small business. We’ll pass a flat tax, stop amnesty, abolish the IRS...effect will be millions and millions of new jobs. Wages finally rising for working men and women.

03:10 RC: Do you believe it’s possible you’ll win some districts?

TC: I would hope so. Every district gets 3 delegates. If you’re in a district without a lot of Repubs, your vote matters a lot. My priorities are jobs, freedom, security. If Donald Trump is the nominee, HRC is the candidate. It’s a blowout. We may lose the Senate, Supreme Court, House. If I’m the nominee, we’re beating her. Beating her in swing states, w young people, etc. I’m the only candidate that has beat Donald Trump over and over again. We’ve been endorsed by 5 former candidates...you’ve got the entire spectrum of the GOP uniting behind our campaign. Our  campaign beats HRC. I’m asking your listeners to stand with us, we’ll get this done, bring back jobs, raise wages….

33:15 John Kasich: You come to NY, it’s like you went back in time. You become youthful. It’s like your age is reduced by 15 years. It’s great. I’ll be back next week. I’m heading to Philadelphia, Hersey, then Wisc. It’s like a pinball.

33:55 RC: Are you surprised about the hooplah about the pizza and fork?

34:10 JK: I got more publicity on the pizza than…

34:20 RC: Momentum?

JK: You never know what to think. You travel in a bubble. I think what’s happening is for the first time people are at least getting some exposure to me. Whether through town halls, media appearances or social media. I feel like they are getting to know me now. Getting a better sense of who I am. If they like you great, if they don’t you just move on.

35:25 RC: Do you feel at the end of the day, people go wait a minute this guy has X experience?

JK: The Trump voters are people who are very disturbed, their wages are flat, their kids aren’t doing well. You have to respect the voters. They are deeply concerned for our country. You don’t want to lose them because they are good folks with good intentions. I’m trying to be as careful as I can, I feel your pain. We can fix it, I want to give them hope.

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