Subject: RE: KK Talking Points
From: "Jefferson, Deshundra" <[email-masked]>
To: Heather Scanlon <[email-masked]>
Cc: "Helmstetter, TJ" <[email-masked]>, "Crystal, Andy" <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 19 May 2016 09:38:09 -0700

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]]
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]<mailto:[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]<mailto:[email-masked]>> wrote:
Give me just a few

On Thu, May 19, 2016 at 10:05 AM, Helmstetter, TJ <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>> wrote:
Can you put that into a script for her?

From: Heather Scanlon [mailto:[email-masked]<mailto:[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

On Thu, May 19, 2016 at 9:55 AM, Helmstetter, TJ <[email-masked]<mailto:[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]]
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]<mailto:[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/>[SigDems]<http://www.democrats.org/><http://www.democrats.org/>Deshundra Jefferson, Southern Regional Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> | (202) 863-8112<tel:%28202%29%20863-8112>

From: Heather Scanlon [mailto:[email-masked]<mailto:[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]<mailto:[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]]
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.

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Kansas Democratic Party
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Kansas Democratic Party
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