Subject: Re: KK Talking Points
From: Heather Scanlon <[email-masked]>
To: "Jefferson, Deshundra" <[email-masked]>
Cc: "Helmstetter, TJ" <[email-masked]>, "Crystal, Andy" <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 19 May 2016 11:42:19 -0500

There must be 2 dems and 2 gops on the commission to evenly represent.
However, the commission does not HAVE to be full (4/4 seats) to act. Obama
recently nominated a Dem (can't think of her name, former treasurer I
think) for the position

On Thursday, May 19, 2016, Jefferson, Deshundra <[email-masked]> wrote:

> Heather,
>
>
>
> Andy Crystal from our research department has a quick question about the
> Election Assistance Commission. How do we know what party they are from –
> how do we know that another Dem needs to be added to the commission?
>
>
>
> Deshundra
>
>
>
> *From:* Heather Scanlon [mailto:[email-masked]
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');>]
> *Sent:* Thursday, May 19, 2016 12:11 PM
> *To:* Jefferson, Deshundra
> *Subject:* Re: KK Talking Points
>
>
>
> Awesome!!!! Thanks soooo much!
>
>
>
> On Thu, May 19, 2016 at 11:08 AM, Jefferson, Deshundra <[email-masked]
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');>> wrote:
>
> Jean:
>
> Kris Kobach's voter suppression efforts have been ongoing since he took
> office. I ran against Kobach in 2014 for his Secretary of State seat to
> challenge his disenfranchisement ploys.
>
> He pressured the legislature with his obsession and paranoia of voter
> fraud, of "100 cases", resulting in his being the only SOS in the US to be
> able to prosecute such matters.
>
> The actual number of suspected cases was 18.
>
> Studies show that voter fraud is essentially a non-issue in the United
> States, and certainly not an issue in Kansas.
>
> Since July 2015, Kobach has filed just 6 cases of voter fraud. Six. Two of
> those he dismissed.
>
> He said in the Kansas City Star, regarding his voter registration laws, “The
> reason we have to do this is there is a significant problem in Kansas and
> in the rest of the country of aliens getting on our voting rolls,” Kobach
> told The Washington Post. “With so many close elections in Kansas, having a
> handful of votes that are cast by aliens can swing an election.”
>
> We are still waiting on Kobach to produce even one such case of this
> actually happening.
>
> Kobach’s costly witch hunt is nothing more than an attack on communities
> of color. The proof-of-citizenship requirement is as unnecessary as it is
> divisive.
>
> It’s squarely aimed at intimidating voters of color – making them think
> twice about going to the polls.
>
> I want to echo Rep. Alcala’s point about Kobach’s support for Donald
> Trump. Trump called for building a wall along the southern border after
> claiming that Mexican immigrants are bringing drugs and crimes into our
> nation, and even went as far as to call them rapists. Well Kobach is
> building a different wall – a wall around the ballot box. He’s trying his
> hardest to restrict the vote, and to silence the voices of the most
> vulnerable among us. He has abused his position as Secretary of State.
> Kansas deserves better!
>
>
> Read more here:
> http://www.kansascity.com/opinion/editorials/article77519827.html#storylink=cpy
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, May 19, 2016 at 10:12 AM, Heather Scanlon <[email-masked]
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');>> wrote:
>
> Give me just a few
>
>
>
> On Thu, May 19, 2016 at 10:05 AM, Helmstetter, TJ <[email-masked]
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');>> wrote:
>
> Can you put that into a script for her?
>
>
>
> *From:* Heather Scanlon [mailto:[email-masked]
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');>]
> *Sent:* Thursday, May 19, 2016 11:03 AM
> *To:* Helmstetter, TJ
> *Cc:* Jefferson, Deshundra
>
> *Subject:* Re: KK Talking Points
>
>
>
> As to Jean, I'd like to highlight the fact that she ran against Kobach in
> 2014 for his SOS seat.
>
>
>
> His voter suppression has been ongoing since he took office.
>
>
>
> His voter fraud "efforts" have produced insignificant results, wasting
> time and money...
>
>
>
> His obsession with voter fraud is founded in fear/hate, not actual fact
>
>
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> On Thu, May 19, 2016 at 9:55 AM, Helmstetter, TJ <[email-masked]
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');>> wrote:
>
> Thanks Deshundra. Heather please send over Jean’s remarks ASAP
>
>
>
> *From:* Jefferson, Deshundra
> *Sent:* Thursday, May 19, 2016 10:54 AM
> *To:* Heather Scanlon
> *Cc:* Helmstetter, TJ
> *Subject:* RE: KK Talking Points
>
>
>
> Heather,
>
>
>
> I made a few revisions to Rep. Alcala’s script, and sent it to Pratt for
> review. I would like to update the bottom to reflect Rep. Alcala’s work.
>
>
>
>
>
> *Rep. John Alcala*
>
> Secretary of State Kris Kobach has a long history of voter suppression
> efforts.
>
>
>
> Kobach is an ALEC pawn who has worked hard to restrict access to the
> ballot box for people of color in Kansas.
>
>
>
> His obvious disdain for the Hispanic and African-American communities is
> well-known, and are reflected in the types of policies he backs.
>
>
>
> After endorsing the GOP candidate who referred to people of Mexico as
> “drug dealers, criminals, and rapists,” Kris Kobach advised Donald Trump on
> immigration policy and building a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico.
>
>
>
> It was recently revealed that the Secretary of State’s office voter
> registration instructions for Spanish speakers gave incorrect deadlines and
> information.
>
>
>
> He’s continuously instituted policies that impede upon federal voter
> registration laws.
>
>
>
> Those impediments apply not only in Kansas, but across the country. Kobach
> has advocated restrictive voter registration laws in several states, such
> as Alabama and Georgia. He actually wrote Arizona’s voter registration laws.
>
>
>
> Yesterday, a federal judge ruled that the state’s proof-of-citizenship
> requirement violates the Motor Voter law, temporarily banning that
> requirement for people who register to vote through the DMV.
>
>
>
> Unfortunately, the ruling does not extend to all federal form applicants,
> just those submitted through the DMV. This issue is yet to be determined,
> as it will require a review by the Election Assistance Commission.
>
>
>
> Currently there are only 3 of the 4 seats occupied on the commission, and
> we hope that because that fourth seat must be filled by a Democrat, they
> will wait until that seat is filled.
>
>
>
> Kansas is appealing the ruling, and unless a higher court halts the ruling
> thousands of disenfranchised voters will be able to register.
>
> Let me be clear – the proof-of-citizenship requirement has nothing to do
> with “protecting the vote.” What evidence does the Kansas GOP have that
> thousands of undocumented immigrants are voting illegally? They have none.
>
>
>
> This is a strategic attempt to limit access to the polls by placing undue
> burdens on voters.
>
>
>
> *Highlight your efforts to inform and/or register voters, pass
> legislation, or push back against Kobach’s efforts to appeal the ruling.*
>
>
>
> *From:* Heather Scanlon [mailto:[email-masked]
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');>]
> *Sent:* Thursday, May 19, 2016 10:50 AM
> *To:* Jefferson, Deshundra
> *Cc:* Helmstetter, TJ
> *Subject:* Re: KK Talking Points
>
>
>
> Hi Deshundra,
>
>
>
> I have a call shortly (from 10-11) but am shooting over some info on John
> (below!)
>
>
>
> -
> http://www.ksdp.org/2015/11/democrats-taking-a-stand-for-latino-veterans/
>
> - http://www.kslegislature.org/li_2014/b2013_14/members/rep_alcala_john_1/
>
> - http://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article4058037.html
>
> -
> http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2016/03/17/kansas-lawmakers-call-for-official-resignation-over-her-support-donald-trump/
>
> - John is on the House Elections Committee
>
>
>
> My apologies - we can chat after call if there is still time!
>
>
>
>
>
> Do you have any feedback/additions to TPs? I need to get something over to
> Jean. I will send her these but please let me know and I will pass along
> any other TPs to both John and Jean.
>
>
>
> THANK YOU!
>
>
>
> On Thu, May 19, 2016 at 9:33 AM, Jefferson, Deshundra <[email-masked]
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');>> wrote:
>
> Heather,
>
>
>
> Thanks for sending these over! Do you have a few minutes to talk about
> legislation Rep. Alcala has sponsored or his efforts to push back against
> Kobach? I want to highlight his work towards the end of his portion in
> order to advance the conversation.
>
>
>
>
>
> <http://www.democrats.org/> <http://www.democrats.org/>
> <http://www.democrats.org/>*Deshundra Jefferson, *Southern Regional
> Communications Director
>
> *Democratic National Committee*
>
> [email-masked] <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');> | (202)
> 863-8112
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* Heather Scanlon [mailto:[email-masked]
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');>]
> *Sent:* Thursday, May 19, 2016 9:59 AM
> *To:* Helmstetter, TJ
> *Cc:* Jefferson, Deshundra; Kerry Gooch
> *Subject:* Re: KK Talking Points
>
>
>
> Jean is confirmed as of this morning!
>
>
>
> Have not sent a script yet for Jean, wanting feedback on TPs and anything
> I may have missed.
>
>
>
> Thanks!
>
> On Thursday, May 19, 2016, Helmstetter, TJ <[email-masked]
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');>> wrote:
>
> Heather, looping in Deshundra Jefferson who is going to take a look at
> these TPs and send feedback.
>
> Have you sent me Jean script yet? Is she confirmed?
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
> *From:* Heather Scanlon [mailto:[email-masked]
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');>]
> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 18, 2016 10:46 PM
> *To:* Helmstetter, TJ
> *Subject:* KK Talking Points
>
>
>
> Here are some talking points I've been working on for tomorrow's call.
> These are for Alcala - he's good on his feet. Let me know thoughts on this
> and on a potential script for Jean, please and thank you!
>
>
>
>
>
> *Kris Kobach – Talking Points for Media Call 5/19/2016*
>
>
>
>
>
> Kris Kobach has a long history of voter suppression efforts.
>
>
>
> He’s made his disdain for the Hispanic and minority communities obvious.
>
>
>
> After endorsing a man who referred to people of Mexico as “drug dealers,
> criminals, and rapists,” Kris Kobach advised Donald Trump on immigration
> policy and building a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico.
>
>
>
> It was recently revealed that the Secretary of State’s office voter
> registration instructions for Spanish speakers gave incorrect deadlines and
> information.
>
>
>
> He’s continuously instituted policies that impede upon federal voter
> registration laws.
>
>
>
> Those impediments apply not only in Kansas, but across the country. Kobach
> has advised voter registration laws in several states, such as Alabama and
> Georgia. He actually wrote Arizona’s voter registration laws.
>
>
>
> On Tuesday, a federal judge ruled it illegal to prevent federal form
> applicants submitted through the DMV from voting in federal elections,
> temporarily banning the proof of citizenship law for those who register
> through the DMV .
>
>
>
> This was determined on the basis of the Motor Voter law - designed to
> reverse declining voter registration by allowing voters to register at
> motor vehicle departments
>
>
>
> Unfortunately, the ruling does not extend to all federal form applicants,
> just those submitted through the DMV. This issue is yet to be determined,
> as it will require a review by the Election Assistance Commission.
>
>
>
> Currently there are only 3 of the 4 seats occupied on the commission, and
> we hope that because that fourth seat must be filled by a Democrat, they
> will wait until that seat is filled.
>
>
>
> --
>
> *Heather Scanlon*
>
> Communications Director
>
> Kansas Democratic Party
>
> T: (913) 568-1879
>
> [email-masked]
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');>
>
>
>
> --
>
> *Heather Scanlon*
>
> Communications Director
>
> Kansas Democratic Party
>
> T: (913) 568-1879
>
> [email-masked]
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
>
> *Heather Scanlon*
>
> Communications Director
>
> Kansas Democratic Party
>
> T: (913) 568-1879
>
> [email-masked]
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
>
> *Heather Scanlon*
>
> Communications Director
>
> Kansas Democratic Party
>
> T: (913) 568-1879
>
> [email-masked]
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
>
> *Heather Scanlon*
>
> Communications Director
>
> Kansas Democratic Party
>
> T: (913) 568-1879
>
> [email-masked]
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
>
> *Heather Scanlon*
>
> Communications Director
>
> Kansas Democratic Party
>
> T: (913) 568-1879
>
> [email-masked]
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
>
> *Heather Scanlon*
>
> Communications Director
>
> Kansas Democratic Party
>
> T: (913) 568-1879
>
> [email-masked]
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
>
> *Heather Scanlon*
>
> Communications Director
>
> Kansas Democratic Party
>
> T: (913) 568-1879
>
> [email-masked]
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
>
> *Heather Scanlon*
>
> Communications Director
>
> Kansas Democratic Party
>
> T: (913) 568-1879
>
> [email-masked]
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
>
> *Heather Scanlon*
>
> Communications Director
>
> Kansas Democratic Party
>
> T: (913) 568-1879
>
> [email-masked]
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
>
> *Heather Scanlon*
>
> Communications Director
>
> Kansas Democratic Party
>
> T: (913) 568-1879
>
> [email-masked]
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
>
> *Heather Scanlon*
>
> Communications Director
>
> Kansas Democratic Party
>
> T: (913) 568-1879
>
> [email-masked]
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');>
>

-- 
*Heather Scanlon*
Communications Director
Kansas Democratic Party
T: (913) 568-1879
[email-masked]