Subject: RE: Updated script for Gallego with citation
From: "Crystal, Andy" <[email-masked]>
To: "Garcia, Walter" <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 18 May 2016 12:32:03 -0700

Great, thanks walter

From: Garcia, Walter
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 2:54 PM
To: Crystal, Andy
Subject: Updated script for Gallego with citation

From: Lyndsey Rodriguez [mailto:[email-masked]]
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 2:46 PM
To: Garcia, Walter
Subject: Re: Your boss on a press call tomorrow

Walter, here we go. Let me know if we are all clear, thank you!

Pete Gallego Talking Points

Thank you for that, Representative Johnson, and for all the great work you’re doing on behalf of Texans.

Folks, there’s no other way to put it: infrastructure spending should not fall victim to partisan political games. Investing in roads, bridges, railroads, and airports is fundamental to our economy, and therefore, is something that we should all be able to agree on.

But as Representative Johnson mentioned, Republicans just don’t seem to get it, and my opponent this cycle is a clear example of that.

Time and again, Congressman Will Hurd voted directly against the interests of people in the 23rd District on this important issue. For instance:

• He has voted for<http://dccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/160422-Will-Hurd-TX-23-Research-Book-ONLINE.pdf> an amendment to bar funding on the Amtrak route with the highest loss per rider, New Orleans to Los Angeles, despite it passing through the 23rd District (the Amtrak Sunset Limited line).

• He has voted for<http://dccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/160422-Will-Hurd-TX-23-Research-Book-ONLINE.pdf> a short-term highway transportation bill that could reduce the amount of funding that Texas receives for transit programs by $78.9 million.

• And, back in June 2015, he voted for an amendment “that would eliminate discretionary funding for the Essential Air Service (EAS) program and increase the spending reduction account by $155 million, the amount that the underlying bill would provide in discretionary funding for the EAS program.” [CQ Floor Votes, 6/04/15<http://www.cq.com/doc/floorvote-249842000?4&search=VXGivW8N>; Vote #298<http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2015/roll298.xml>, 6/04/15]

To put it lightly, there is a clear disconnect between what Republicans like Will Hurd say and how they vote. We know that Texas voters will be ready to hold their representatives accountable this November.

And with that, I’ll turn it over to Manny Garcia, the Deputy Executive Director at the Texas Democratic Party.
Other note for reference

Gallego Previously Helped Secure $500,000 For Del Rio International Airport.
“Congressman Pete P. Gallego (TX-23) today announced that the City of Del Rio has been awarded a $500,000 federal grant for the Small Community Air Service Development Program. The federal grant, which was awarded from the U.S. Department of Transportation, will help the Del Rio International Airportrestore air service targeting American Eagle to Dallas/Fort Worth.” [Big Bend Gazette, 9/27/13<http://bigbendgazette.com/2013/09/27/gallego-announces-500000-award-for-del-rio-international-airport/>]

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Lyndsey Rodriguez
Communications Director
210-218-2642 cell | petegallego.com/win2016 <http://petegallego.com/win2016>

On Wed, May 18, 2016 at 1:36 PM, Garcia, Walter <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>> wrote:
Sounds good! Just send me the final version as soon as you got it pls :)

From: Lyndsey Rodriguez [mailto:[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>]
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 2:36 PM

To: Garcia, Walter
Subject: Re: Your boss on a press call tomorrow

Sure thing. Yes I do - I'm going to get them OK'd by Pete real quick and then I'll shoot them back to you (very minimal changes)

Just so you know, this is the airport funding citation we have, which would've impacted Del Rio airport. Going to tweak that line:

Hurd Voted To Eliminate Funding For Essential Air Service Program. In June 2015, Hurd voted for an amendment “that would eliminate discretionary funding for the Essential Air Service (EAS) program and increase the spending reduction account by $155 million, the amount that the underlying bill would provide in discretionary funding for the EAS program.” [CQ Floor Votes, 6/04/15<http://www.cq.com/doc/floorvote-249842000?4&search=VXGivW8N>; Vote #298<http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2015/roll298.xml>, 6/04/15]

On Wed, May 18, 2016 at 1:33 PM, Garcia, Walter <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>> wrote:
Thanks for BCC’ing me! Btw, do you have the edited version of your boss’s remarks?

From: Lyndsey Rodriguez [mailto:[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>]
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 12:49 PM

To: Garcia, Walter
Subject: Re: Your boss on a press call tomorrow

Yes, will do!

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Lyndsey Rodriguez
Communications Director
210-218-2642<tel:210-218-2642> cell | petegallego.com/win2016 <http://petegallego.com/win2016>

On Wed, May 18, 2016 at 11:46 AM, Garcia, Walter <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>> wrote:
Can you also BCC me when you send out the media advisory to your press folks?

Think it’d be good to add a line at the top saying, “FYI, Rep. Gallego will be on this call…”

From: Lyndsey Rodriguez [mailto:[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>]
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 12:11 PM

To: Garcia, Walter
Subject: Re: Your boss on a press call tomorrow

Perfect. Thank you Walter. Yes, I will send you that airport citation along with any edits to the TPs.

Thanks again!

On Wednesday, May 18, 2016, Garcia, Walter <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>> wrote:
Lyndsey,

Below you’ll find the script for your boss. Again, feel free to add whatever you’d like. One quick question: can you just send us the research that corroborates that Hurd voted against increasing funding for Del Rio airport? Thanks!

Also, here’s the dial-in information for the call:

Phone Number
(877) 838-8241<tel:%28877%29%20838-8241>

Conference ID
16832108

Representative Pete Gallego

Thanks for that, Representative Johnson, and for all the great work you’re doing on behalf of Texans.

Folks, there’s no other way to put it: infrastructure spending should not fall victim to partisan political games. Investing in roads, bridges, railroads, and airports is fundamental to our economy, and thus, is something that we should all be able to agree on.

But as Representative Johnson mentioned, Republicans just don’t seem to get it, and my opponent is a clear example of that. Time and again, he’s voted against the interests of people in the 23rd District on this important issue. For instance:

•         He has voted for<http://dccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/160422-Will-Hurd-TX-23-Research-Book-ONLINE.pdf> an amendment to bar funding on the Amtrak route with the highest loss per rider, New Orleans To Los Angeles, despite it passing through the 23rd District.

•         He has voted for<http://dccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/160422-Will-Hurd-TX-23-Research-Book-ONLINE.pdf> a short-term highway transportation bill that could reduce the amount of funding that Texas receives for transit programs by $78.9 million.

•         And he has voted against increasing funding for Del Rio airport, despite saying that it should be increased. In other words, there’s a clear disconnect between how he votes and what he says. [just want to see the backup for this before the call]

•         [ADD ANYTHING ELSE HERE THAT YOU’D LIKE]

And now, I’ll turn it over to Manny Garcia, the Deputy Executive Director at the Texas Democratic Party.

From: Lyndsey Rodriguez [mailto:[email-masked]]
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 8:50 PM
To: Garcia, Walter
Subject: Re: Your boss on a press call tomorrow

Copy that. Will do! Thanks.

On Tuesday, May 17, 2016, Garcia, Walter <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>> wrote:
Btw, feel more than free to flag this for local reporters! RSVPs should go to Jenna Price: [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>

From: Lyndsey Rodriguez [mailto:[email-masked]]
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 6:46 PM
To: Garcia, Walter
Subject: Re: Your boss on a press call tomorrow

Looks great. Thanks again Walter!

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Lyndsey Rodriguez
Communications Director
210-218-2642<tel:210-218-2642> cell | petegallego.com/win2016 <http://petegallego.com/win2016>

On Tue, May 17, 2016 at 5:41 PM, Garcia, Walter <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>> wrote:
Here’s the media advisory that I’ll be sending out shortly. Thanks, Lyndsey!

For Planning Purposes
May 17, 2016

Contact: DNC Press – 202-863-8148<tel:202-863-8148>

*MEDIA ADVISORY*
TOMORROW, May 18th at 4:30 PM ET: Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, Rep. Pete Gallego, and Texas Democratic Party Hold Press Call to Discuss Republican Obstruction on Critical Infrastructure Spending

In light of this week being National Infrastructure Week, Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, Rep. Pete Gallego, and the Texas Democratic Party will be holding a press call tomorrow to highlight the fact that our nation is in the midst of a worsening infrastructure crisis, yet Republicans in Congress have refused to act to ensure safety on our roads and bridges. This isn’t leadership, and Texans deserve much, much better.

WHO:

Representative Eddie Bernie Johnson, Member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
Representative Pete Gallego
Texas Democratic Party

WHAT:
Press Call
WHEN:

TOMORROW, May 18th at 4:30 PM ET

RSVP:

Please email Jenna Price, at [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> for dial-in information

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From: Garcia, Walter
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 1:53 PM
To: 'Lyndsey Rodriguez'
Subject: RE: Your boss on a press call tomorrow

Great, I’ll be in touch. Thanks, Lyndsey!

From: Lyndsey Rodriguez [mailto:[email-masked]]
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 1:13 PM
To: Garcia, Walter
Subject: Re: Your boss on a press call tomorrow

Hi Walter,

This sounds great. Pete is in. Happy to chat any time today - if you want to give me a call my cell it's 210-218-2642<tel:210-218-2642>.

Pete is pretty open on his schedule tomorrow so just let me know what time. Thanks!

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Lyndsey Rodriguez
Communications Director
210-218-2642<tel:210-218-2642> cell | petegallego.com/win2016 <http://petegallego.com/win2016>

On Tue, May 17, 2016 at 11:52 AM, Garcia, Walter <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>> wrote:
Hi Lyndsey,

We’re working on organizing a press call tomorrow on National Infrastructure Week. The theme is that we should be building bridges, not walls, as Donald Trump has suggested. Think this would be a really great opportunity for your boss, particularly because he’d be able to hit his opponent. Would he be interested in participating? Trying to get Rep. Castro and Rep. Johnson on the call as well.

Let me know. If you’d like to chat on the phone, I’m at 818-403-9071<tel:818-403-9071>.

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Walter Garcia
Western Regional Press Secretary
Democratic National Committee (DNC)
Email: [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>
Twitter: @WalterGarcia231<https://twitter.com/WalterGarcia231>
[SigDems]<http://www.democrats.org/>

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Lyndsey Rodriguez
Communications Director
210-218-2642<tel:210-218-2642> cell | petegallego.com/win2016 <http://petegallego.com/win2016>

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Lyndsey Rodriguez
Communications Director
210-218-2642<tel:210-218-2642> cell | petegallego.com/win2016 <http://petegallego.com/win2016>

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Lyndsey Rodriguez
Communications Director
210-218-2642<tel:210-218-2642> cell | petegallego.com/win2016 <http://petegallego.com/win2016>