Subject: RE: dailies 5.12.16
From: "Brinster, Jeremy" <[email-masked]>
To: "Yoxall, Collin" <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 12 May 2016 09:47:31 -0700

Oh it's no problem, I just realized it wasn't automatic.

From: Yoxall, Collin
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2016 12:46 PM
To: Brinster, Jeremy
Subject: RE: dailies 5.12.16

Understood. Sorry for the inconvenience

From: Brinster, Jeremy
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2016 12:46 PM
To: Yoxall, Collin
Subject: dailies 5.12.16

Thanks! If things come in in different fonts, just make it all Arial 10 when you send.

JONI ERNST

Misc. Social Media

Joni Ernst: "Enjoyed Visiting With The Greater Des Moines Partnership This Am!" [Senator Joni Ernst, Facebook, 5/12/16<https://www.facebook.com/senjoniernst/photos/a.368712846623489.1073741828.351671691660938/534435676717871/?type=3&theater>]

Women Airforce Service Pilots

Joni Ernst: "The House Just Passed Our Legislation To Restore The Inurnment Rights Of WASP At Arlington National Cemetery! I Encourage President Obama To Sign It Into Law ASAP." [Senator Joni Ernst, Facebook, 5/11/16<https://www.facebook.com/senjoniernst/posts/534230320071740>]

VP

Daily Nonpareil: Chuck Grassley Praised Joni Ernst As Trump's VP, Saying "What She Brings To The Ticket Is That She Is An Outstanding Messenger And Has A Lot Of Knowledge Of Military Policy That Trump Doesn't Have And She Is Also The First Female Combat Veteran To Serve In The U.S. Senate." "Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley on Wednesday praised the attributes of his junior partner Joni Ernst as her name surfaces as a possible vice presidential candidate on the GOP ticket. He even 'encourages such activity' for presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump, Grassley said. 'What she brings to the ticket is that she is an outstanding messenger and has a lot of knowledge of military policy that Trump doesn't have and she is also the first female combat veteran to serve in the U.S. Senate,' Grassley said during his weekly telephone press conference with Iowa reporters." [Daily Nonpareil, 5/12/16<http://www.nonpareilonline.com/news/local/grassley-praises-joni-ernst-as-a-vp-possibility/article_fa40b8bc-822c-56e6-bb2c-333729411db5.html>]

CNN On Joni Ernst As Trump's Possible Running Mate: "Trump Hasn't Floated Her Name, But Ernst Has Left The Door Open When Asked About The Possibility." "While she doesn't bring decades of national political experience, the freshman senator would boost Trump's lack of national security experience with her military background. Ernst has at times been critical of Trump, encouraging women 'to stand up and say, "You know what, I'm not going to put up with his nonsense"' after an April poll showed 70% of women had a negative view of Trump. As a past critic, Ernst would be uniquely positioned to help him with the key demographic. Plus, she's from the potential battleground state of Iowa. Trump hasn't floated her name, but Ernst has left the door open when asked about the possibility." [CNN, 5/11/16<http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/11/politics/donald-trump-potential-vice-president/>]

EDITORIAL: "Leave Ernst Out Of Trump's VP Shortlist." [Editorial, Daily Iowan, 5/11/16]

Daily Iowan Editorial: "Ernst's Experience In The Military Could Be Informative But Wouldn't Serve The Campaign Trump Has Crafted. He Has Not Concerned Himself With Being Polite Toward The U.S. Veterans He Claims To Support." "Branstad is apparently lobbying Trump and his campaign to choose the junior Iowa senator. The Des Moines Register reported on Branstad's logic: He believes Ernst's ties to veterans and two-and-half years' experience in Congress would be invaluable to the Trump campaign. Unfortunately, he's mistaken. An Ernst VP pick wouldn't only do little for Trump, it could reflect poorly on Iowa. Disrespect is all that the Trump campaign has shown toward many things Ernst stands for. Ernst's experience in the military could be informative but wouldn't serve the campaign Trump has crafted. He has not concerned himself with being polite toward the U.S. veterans he claims to support." [Editorial, Daily Iowan, 5/11/16]

Daily Iowan Editorial: "Ernst Spent Three Years In The Iowa Senate Before Moving On As A U.S. Senator, A Position She's Occupied For Around One-Third Of A Full Term. Ernst Has Had Little Experience In Actual Governing." "Branstad's own argument has its flaws. His claims that Ernst has experience in Congress are flimsy at best. Ernst spent three years in the Iowa Senate before moving on as a U.S. senator, a position she's occupied for around one-third of a full term. Ernst has had little experience in actual governing; she's still in the process of accruing the experience Branstad claims she has. Branstad should react his quest to place Ernst by Trump's side." [Editorial, Daily Iowan, 5/11/16]

Waters of the U.S.

Joni Ernst On Her Prove It Act After It Passed The Senate Small Business Committee: "Brings Us A Step Closer To Preventing Harmful Rules Like The Expanded Definition Of WOTUS, While Also Incentivizing Better Rulemaking To Free Up Our Job Creators." "The Prove It Act increases transparency within the federal rulemaking process, especially when there is a disagreement between agencies over the economic impact of a rule on small businesses. In particular, this proposal designates a third party to review the facts and issue a publicly available objective assessment. If it is determined that the proposed rule would have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities, the bill requires the federal agency to go back and complete additional regulatory analyses. 'Today's committee passage of the Prove It Act is an important step to help our small businesses who are stymied under the weight of burdensome federal rules and regulations,' said Senator Ernst. 'By encouraging federal agencies to carefully consider the impact a rule may have on small businesses, it brings us a step closer to preventing harmful rules like the expanded definition of WOTUS, while also incentivizing better rulemaking to free up our job creators. I encourage my Senate colleges to support this commonsense proposal that streamlines our regulatory system and helps our small businesses focus on growing their business and creating jobs, rather than worrying about costly regulations.'" [Press Release, Office of Senator Ernst, 5/11/16<http://www.ernst.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=3202055C-FA3E-4872-924F-71905DC5570B>]

DOUG DUCEY

Opioids

Doug Ducey: "#SB1283 Requires #AZ Physicians To Use #CSPMP Database Before Prescribing Opioids - Cracking Down On Doc Shopping & #Prescriptionaddiction" [@dougducey, Twitter, 5/12/16<https://twitter.com/dougducey/status/730799334078320641>]

Trump

Doug Ducey: "My Mind Is Not On National Politics. I Do Have Confidence In Our Country, In Our Process. So, I Want To See How This Plays Out." "'My mind is not on national politics. I do have confidence in our country, in our process. So, I want to see how this plays out,' Ducey says. 'Of course I'm going to vote and be a part of this, but I am surprised as to where we are right now.'" [12 News, 5/11/16<http://www.12news.com/news/politics/arizona-gov-doug-ducey-on-trumps-idea-to-build-a-wall/184717333>]

AZ Freeway Shooting

Doug Ducey Refused To Say Whether Or Not He Regretted Pre-Maturely Tweeting About The Suspected Arizona Freeway Shooter. 12 NEWS: "You've taken some heat for your tweet, do you have any regrets?" DUCEY: "My focus is always going to be around public safety and...that was 7 months ago, and the entire valley was gripped in fear...when I was getting in front of the press, what they were saying to me is, do you let your children drive the I-10?...That's all over" [12 News, 5/11/16<http://www.12news.com/news/politics/arizona-gov-doug-ducey-on-trumps-idea-to-build-a-wall/184717333>]

Pre-Emption

Capitol Media Services: Doug Ducey Signed A Bill "Designed To Block Cities And Counties From Telling Private Employers What Kind Of Fringe Benefits They Have To Offer." "Responding to pleas from restaurant owners, Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation Wednesday designed to block cities and counties from telling private employers what kind of fringe benefits they have to offer. HB 2579 is specifically aimed at preventing local laws that tell companies they have to offer things like paid vacation time and maternity leave. Chianne Hewer, lobbyist for the Arizona Restaurant and Hospitality Association, testified to lawmakers that they need to preclude local options." [Capitol Media Services, 5/11/16<http://www.havasunews.com/news/gov-doug-ducey-signs-bill-to-help-state-s-private/article_4f9ac244-17ec-11e6-a059-b3b1449c43d9.html>]

Capitol Media Services: Doug Ducey Signed A Bill "Specifically Aimed At Preventing Local Laws That Tell Companies They Have To Offer Things Like Paid Vacation Time And Maternity Leave." "Responding to pleas from restaurant owners, Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation Wednesday designed to block cities and counties from telling private employers what kind of fringe benefits they have to offer. HB 2579 is specifically aimed at preventing local laws that tell companies they have to offer things like paid vacation time and maternity leave. Chianne Hewer, lobbyist for the Arizona Restaurant and Hospitality Association, testified to lawmakers that they need to preclude local options." [Capitol Media Services, 5/11/16<http://www.havasunews.com/news/gov-doug-ducey-signs-bill-to-help-state-s-private/article_4f9ac244-17ec-11e6-a059-b3b1449c43d9.html>]

Crime

Doug Ducey Signed A Bill To Keep Information About Crime Victims Secret That Was Opposed By Defense Lawyers And Journalists. "Gov. Doug Ducey on Wednesday signed legislation requiring police and prosecutors to keep the addresses and other personal information of crime victims and witnesses secret from the public and in some cases defense lawyers without a court order. Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery pushed the bill as a way to protect victims. One key provision says photos of minor victims are presumptively not public. A more sweeping provision keeps the address, phone numbers and other identifying information of victims and witnesses private. Critics voiced concern that it will shield information about witnesses and accusers from lawyers for those who aren't yet charged with crimes and have a chilling effect on the ability of journalists to do their jobs." [Associated Press, 5/11/16<http://ktar.com/story/1070383/gov-doug-ducey-oks-arizona-bill-barring-release-of-some-crime-witness-info/>]

MARSHA BLACKBURN

Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi Referenced Marsha Blackburn In Saying "There's Not A Dime's Worth Of Difference Between Donald Trump And The House Republicans What They Say. Attacks On Women In The Congress Are A Dime A Dozen." PELOSI: "Republicans in their own words. All we could present to you today is what they had said in an official setting. In other setting off campus, we will show you what they have said on the campaign trail. And the Republican House (inaudible) attacks. I talked about not a dime's worth of difference between Ronald -- Donald Trump. I said there's not a dime's worth of difference between Donald Trump and the House Republicans what they say. Attacks on women in the Congress are a dime a dozen. Republicans use taxpayer funds to create a panel to attack women's health and advance a plan of blatant intimidation. They are taking names. They are taking names. You saw that chairwoman of that committee, Congresswoman Blackburn, they are taking names. Does that sound familiar? Republican Trent Franks tries to roll back women's access to comprehensive health care because he thinks rape can't cause pregnancy, and he's a Judiciary Subcommittee chair. Meanwhile, again, Marsha Blackburn says women don't want equal pay and Speak Ryan calls leave for families an unfunded mandated while he says people should have time to spend with their families but -- personally, but not to support it officially." [House Democratic Leadership Media Avail, 5/11/16]

Nancy Pelosi On The GOP Mirroring Trump: "Republicans Use Taxpayer Funds To Create A Panel To Attack Women's Health And Advance A Plan Of Blatant Intimidation...You Saw That Chairwoman Of That Committee, Congresswoman Blackburn, They Are Taking Names. Does That Sound Familiar?" PELOSI: "Republicans in their own words. All we could present to you today is what they had said in an official setting. In other setting off campus, we will show you what they have said on the campaign trail. And the Republican House (inaudible) attacks. I talked about not a dime's worth of difference between Ronald -- Donald Trump. I said there's not a dime's worth of difference between Donald Trump and the House Republicans what they say. Attacks on women in the Congress are a dime a dozen. Republicans use taxpayer funds to create a panel to attack women's health and advance a plan of blatant intimidation. They are taking names. They are taking names. You saw that chairwoman of that committee, Congresswoman Blackburn, they are taking names. Does that sound familiar? Republican Trent Franks tries to roll back women's access to comprehensive health care because he thinks rape can't cause pregnancy, and he's a Judiciary Subcommittee chair. Meanwhile, again, Marsha Blackburn says women don't want equal pay and Speak Ryan calls leave for families an unfunded mandated while he says people should have time to spend with their families but -- personally, but not to support it officially." [House Democratic Leadership Media Avail, 5/11/16]

Nancy Pelosi On The GOP Mirroring Trump: "Marsha Blackburn Says Women Don't Want Equal Pay." PELOSI: "Republicans in their own words. All we could present to you today is what they had said in an official setting. In other setting off campus, we will show you what they have said on the campaign trail. And the Republican House (inaudible) attacks. I talked about not a dime's worth of difference between Ronald -- Donald Trump. I said there's not a dime's worth of difference between Donald Trump and the House Republicans what they say. Attacks on women in the Congress are a dime a dozen. Republicans use taxpayer funds to create a panel to attack women's health and advance a plan of blatant intimidation. They are taking names. They are taking names. You saw that chairwoman of that committee, Congresswoman Blackburn, they are taking names. Does that sound familiar? Republican Trent Franks tries to roll back women's access to comprehensive health care because he thinks rape can't cause pregnancy, and he's a Judiciary Subcommittee chair. Meanwhile, again, Marsha Blackburn says women don't want equal pay and Speak Ryan calls leave for families an unfunded mandated while he says people should have time to spend with their families but -- personally, but not to support it officially." [House Democratic Leadership Media Avail, 5/11/16]

Planned Parenthood

March For Life: "Thank You @MarshaBlackburn ==>> "Select Panel Begins Investigation Of Late-Term Abortionist Leroy Carhart" Http://Buff.Ly/1rwxdjx  #Prolife" [@March_for_Life, Twitter, 5/11/16<https://twitter.com/March_for_Life/status/730478457046609920>]

Associated Press: Marsha Blackburn's Planned Parenthood Investigation Committee Was Investigating A Doctor "Who Has Performed What Opponents Call Late-Term Abortions, Has Been Targeted In The Past By Anti-Abortion Organizations." "A Republican-run House panel says it is investigating a veteran abortion doctor who has practiced in Maryland and Nebraska. The committee said it has issued subpoenas to Dr. LeRoy Carhart and to eight institutions in Maryland, including hospitals and a local police and fire department. Carhart, who has performed what opponents call late-term abortions, has been targeted in the past by anti-abortion organizations. One group released a secretly recorded video in 2013 showing him discussing the procedure. According to his clinic's website, Carhart was an associate of Dr. George Tiller, a late-term abortion provider in Kansas who was fatally shot by an abortion foe in 2009. Republicans created the panel last year in reaction to covertly recorded videos showing Planned Parenthood officials describing how they sometimes furnish fetal tissue to researchers. The organization has said it broke no laws and said the videos were edited misleadingly, and no evidence of illegal action has been revealed. Democrats have said the panel, headed by Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., is on a witch hunt and should be disbanded." [Associated Press, 5/11/16<http://www.kmov.com/story/31949462/capitol-hill-buzz-warren-trump-duel-again-on-twitter>]

Obamacare

Office Of Rep. Blackburn: Marsha Blackburn Accused CMS Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt Of Either Misspeaking "To The Tune Of $178.5 Million In Taxpayer Dollars" Or Lying Under Oath "In An Effort To Make The American People Believe The President's Health Care Law Is Working." "Congressman Marsha Blackburn, Vice Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today commented on a new report that chronicles misleading testimony given by CMS Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt at an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing on December 8, 2015. The report states, '[i]n his opening remarks before the committee, Mr. Slavitt testified that 'over $200 million of the original grant awards have already been returned to the federal government, and we're in the process of collecting and returning more.'' According to documents subsequently provided to the Committee by CMS, the federal government has only reclaimed $21.5 million from the 17 state-based exchanges...In response, Vice Chairman Blackburn said, 'CMS Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt either misspoke to the tune of $178.5 million in taxpayer dollars or he lied under oath in an effort to make the American people believe the President's health care law is working. The truth is, the Affordable Care Act is in no way affordable and this Administration cannot continue to hide the facts. We will continue our work on the House Energy and Commerce Committee to hold this Administration accountable for the billions in taxpayer dollars it has wasted on failed Obamacare exchanges.'" [Press Release, Office of Rep. Blackburn, 5/11/16<http://blackburn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397935>]

Misc. Social Media

Marsha Blackburn: "Thank You Rep. Mica For The Opportunity To Speak To Floridians About Our Work On @Housecommerce." [@MarshaBlackburn, Twitter, 5/11/16<https://twitter.com/MarshaBlackburn/status/730487957698793473>]

Music

Marsha Blackburn: "Thrilled Support Is Growing For The #Fairplayfairpayact With @Musicfirst" [@MarshaBlackburn, Twitter, 5/11/16<https://twitter.com/MarshaBlackburn/status/730480165864783872>]

Facebook

Marsha Blackburn On Facebook Conservative Media Controversy: "These Accusations Against Facebook Should Be A Concern To Everyone Who Values Free Speech." [@MarshaBlackburn, Twitter, 5/11/16<https://twitter.com/MarshaBlackburn/status/730454681969889282>]

Marsha Blackburn: "The American People Are Fatigued With Liberal Elites Trying To Either Sequester Or Elevate Information In Order To Push An Ideology. Shameful If These Accusations Are True." [Marsha Blackburn, Facebook, 5/11/16<https://www.facebook.com/marshablackburn/posts/10154115435978396>]

Trump

Marsha Blackburn On Media And Protestors Surrounding Trump's RNC Meeting: It "Shows There Are People Who Are Very Pro- And They're Very Anti-. So You Know, Little Taste Of What's To Come In The Fall, Don't You Think?" COSTELLO: "Good morning. As you look at the scene, outside the RNC headquarters, what goes through your mind?" BLACKBURN: "Oh well, it's quite a scene. I find it so curious that everybody is out there and protesters are out there, because there is going to be a meeting between the Speaker of the House and our nominee for president. And I think one of the things is it shows the heightened interest in this campaign. It also shows there are people who are very pro- and they're very anti-. So you know, little taste of what's to come in the fall, don't you think?" [CNN Newsroom, CNN, 5/12/16]

CNN: When Asked If Donald Trump Was A Flip-Flopper, Marsha Blackburn Said "So Many Times It's Not What You Say, It's What Somebody Heard." COSTELLO: "Let me ask you about Donald Trump's policies, because some Republicans are confused by exactly where he stands on issues. Mr. Trump would say you know what, I'm flexible. But if he were a normal, run-of-the-mill politician, many people would just call him a flip-flopper. Isn't 'flexible' the same as flip-flopping?" BLACKBURN: "Well I think that, Carol, what we're looking at is what the voters are saying. And so many times it's not what you say, it's what somebody heard." [CNN Newsroom, CNN, 5/12/16]

CNN: When Asked If Donald Trump Was Vacillating On His Proposed Muslim Ban, Marsha Blackburn Said The Real Problem Was The Office Of The Refugee Resettlement, Because We "Have People From 15 Or 20 Different Countries That Are Coming Across The [Southern] Border." COSTELLO:  "Wouldn't Donald Trump's ban keep the country safe in his mind and now he appears to be vacillating?" BLACKBURN: "I think that it's bigger than looking at that. You have to look at the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and say my goodness, what is going on here. Carol, when we go to the Southern border for instance, I've been in those reception centers where you would have people from 15 or 20 different countries that are coming across the border. So that is our experience in that realm." [CNN Newsroom, CNN, 5/12/16]

CNN: When Asked If Donald Trump Still Supported A Muslim Ban, Marsha Blackburn Said She Hadn't "Had A Conversation With Him About That." COSTELLO: "...I want to go back to the Muslim back because I think people are confused about that." BLACKBURN: "Sure."  COSTELLO: "And many of Mr. Trump's supporters really support a ban on Muslims coming into the country until, as Mr. Trump says, 'we figure things out.' So does he still believe that or doesn't he?" BLACKBURN:  "I haven't had a conversation with him about that. I can tell you that what most of my constituents, and e-mails that are coming into to me, they would like for us to temporarily suspend this until we can figure out what is going on with those that are trying to come into the country. They want us to be more aggressive in helping to protect the Syrian refugees in the region. And make certain that Christians are not being persecuted. So there again, this is what, you know, when I went to church on Sunday, I had some people that said you know, we do a lot of outreach with those communities around the globe that are facing persecution. But they want us to be wise. They do not want terror cells or infiltrators coming here, they don't want people who are going to do harm and disrupt their communities." [CNN Newsroom, CNN, 5/12/16]

CNN: When Asked If Donald Trump Still Supported A Muslim Ban, Marsha Blackburn Said Her Constituents "Would Like For Us To Temporarily Suspend This Until We Can Figure Out What Is Going On With Those That Are Trying To Come Into The Country." COSTELLO: "...I want to go back to the Muslim back because I think people are confused about that." BLACKBURN: "Sure."  COSTELLO: "And many of Mr. Trump's supporters really support a ban on Muslims coming into the country until, as Mr. Trump says, 'we figure things out.' So does he still believe that or doesn't he?" BLACKBURN:  "I haven't had a conversation with him about that. I can tell you that what most of my constituents, and e-mails that are coming into to me, they would like for us to temporarily suspend this until we can figure out what is going on with those that are trying to come into the country. They want us to be more aggressive in helping to protect the Syrian refugees in the region. And make certain that Christians are not being persecuted. So there again, this is what, you know, when I went to church on Sunday, I had some people that said you know, we do a lot of outreach with those communities around the globe that are facing persecution. But they want us to be wise. They do not want terror cells or infiltrators coming here, they don't want people who are going to do harm and disrupt their communities." [CNN Newsroom, CNN, 5/12/16]

CNN: When Asked If Donald Trump Still Supported A Muslim Ban, Marsha Blackburn Said Her Constituents Wanted To "Make Certain That Christians Are Not Being Persecuted."  COSTELLO: "...I want to go back to the Muslim back because I think people are confused about that." BLACKBURN: "Sure."  COSTELLO: "And many of Mr. Trump's supporters really support a ban on Muslims coming into the country until, as Mr. Trump says, 'we figure things out.' So does he still believe that or doesn't he?" BLACKBURN:  "I haven't had a conversation with him about that. I can tell you that what most of my constituents, and e-mails that are coming into to me, they would like for us to temporarily suspend this until we can figure out what is going on with those that are trying to come into the country. They want us to be more aggressive in helping to protect the Syrian refugees in the region. And make certain that Christians are not being persecuted. So there again, this is what, you know, when I went to church on Sunday, I had some people that said you know, we do a lot of outreach with those communities around the globe that are facing persecution. But they want us to be wise. They do not want terror cells or infiltrators coming here, they don't want people who are going to do harm and disrupt their communities." [CNN Newsroom, CNN, 5/12/16]

When Asked If It Was Understandable For Paul Ryan To Be Confused About Donald Trump's Policy Positions Because Of His Contradictory Statements, Marsha Blackburn Said "Of Course It Is. It Is Understandable." COSTELLO: "...It's not just the Muslim ban that Donald Trump appears to be vacillating, though, on, Congresswoman. You know, first he said on Meet The Press last weekend, for example, that taxes on the wealthy would go up, then he said no, he would actually cut taxes for everyone. He said he would punish women who have abortions, but then he said no, he would just punish their doctors. I could go on, but isn't it understandable why Speaker Ryan is a little confused?"
BLACKBURN: "Of course it is. Of course it is. It is understandable. And I think that Paul Ryan is looking at his first job, which is to protect the House, make certain that we maintain the majority in the House. He wants to get to know Donald Trump. I think what you're going to see is they will move toward commonalty, we will have a very robust agenda that we will run on for the fall. And the American people mainly focus on three things. What we hear most about is national security. Jobs and economics security and interestingly enough, retirement security. People want answers." [CNN Newsroom, CNN, 5/12/16]

Marsha Blackburn: Republicans In The House And Senate Will "Work With Mr. Trump And His Campaign To Focus On Developing The Most Aggressive 100-Day Agenda, So That When We Have A President Trump In The White House, We Hit The Ground Running." COSTELLO: "At the end of the day, will we get a clearer view on exactly where Mr. Trump stands, or will he continue to be flexible?" BLACKBURN: "I think what you will have by the end of this day is a clearer view of what the process is going to be for those that are in the House and the Senate. Republicans in the House and the Senate, to work with Mr. Trump and his campaign to focus on developing the most aggressive 100-day agenda, so that when we have a President Trump in the white house, we hit the ground running, and we get some things done to answer the questions that the American people want to see some action on, and that is what I think you're going to see at the end of this day." [CNN Newsroom, CNN, 5/12/16]

VP

Marsha Blackburn On Being Trump's Running Mate: "No One Ever Turns It Down, That Type Of Service, But I Would Be A Very Most Unusual Choice." COSTELLO: "Do you want to be Mr. Trump's VP?" BLACKBURN: "You know, no one ever turns it down, that type of service, but I would be a very most unusual choice." [CNN Newsroom, CNN, 5/12/16]

Marsha Blackburn On Donald Trump's VP Search: "I Think Everyone Would Love To See A Female On Our Ticket And We All Know That There Is Going To Be A Need To Work With Congress And To Work With Getting An Agenda Passed." MITCHELL: "Donald Trump has said that he has five or six people on his list and he's looking to political people, people who can help him in congress. Clearly, he needs help in trying to close that gender gap. Would you be open to an invitation to join the ticket?" BLACKBURN: "I think that Mr. Trump and probably Dr. Carson and Corey Lewandowski are the ones who know who is on Mr. Trump's list, and they're going to find a nominee that is going to work well for him. I think everyone would love to see a female on our ticket and we all know that there is going to be a need to work with congress and to work with getting an agenda passed. I hope that once we have a President Trump, we're going to see a very aggressive first 100 days. Where we're going to put the attention on those issues that the American people have said. Get in behind this and get it done and immigration is one of those. Securing that southern border, dealing with the trafficking and illegal entry coming across that border, whether it's drugs or human trafficking or whatever. Getting the economy going again, focusing on the debt, it's a lot there on the plate, but that's what people want to see." [Andrea Mitchell Reports, MSNBC, 5/11/16]

Marsha Blackburn Denied That She Had Been Approached About Serving AS Trump's VP Or Was Being Vetted, Saying "I Would Be A Most Unusual Choice." "MITCHELL: Have they approached you at all or do you know if you're being vetted?" BLACKBURN: "Oh, no. It's the kind of thing, whomever is on the list, people don't say no to the opportunity to serve their country. I'll say this -- I would be a most unusual choice, but I think that we're going to, that Mr. Trump and Dr. Carson and Corey are the ones who would know who that list is, and they're going to be focused on finding someone who is a right fit." [Andrea Mitchell Reports, MSNBC, 5/11/16]

Marsha Blackburn On Donald Trump Choosing Supreme Court Justices: "I Think You're Going To See Conservative Justices Put Forward For The Supreme Court, Certainly Having Those That Are Pro-Life." MITCHELL: "Donald Trump told Bill O'Reilly that he would chose pro-life Supreme Court nominees, but he didn't say that he would want to overturn Roe V. Wade. What do you think about that?" BLACKBURN: "Well, I think you're going to see conservative justices put forward for the Supreme Court, certainly having those that are pro-life. I think that that is a good thing. Recognizing the sanctity of life, and recognizing that these unborn children deserve their opportunities at life, so I like hearing that. I think many conservatives, Andrea, like hearing that he's going to take a conservative approach, a constitutional approach, which is most important. That's the reason the court is there -- to help make certain that the laws that are on the books, the justice that is handed out is in line with the constitution. How many times in this election season have we heard that? That they want to see the court abide by the constitution, and they don't want an activist court that is going to try to circumvent congress or legislate from the bench." [Andrea Mitchell Reports, MSNBC, 5/11/16]