Subject: Re: Copy of HRC Memo on Cadillac Tax
From: Amanda Renteria <[email-masked]>
To: Nikki Budzinski <[email-masked]>
Cc: "Ann O'Leary" <[email-masked]>, John Podesta <[email-masked]>, Jake Sullivan <[email-masked]>, Michael Shapiro <[email-masked]>, Sara Latham <[email-masked]>, Milia Fisher <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2015 15:53:16 -0400

do you think people will see this as repeal?  My guess is that they have A
LOT of members at 100-250k.  right?

On Fri, Sep 25, 2015 at 3:49 PM, Nikki Budzinski <
[email-masked]> wrote:

> Hello-
> Just some thoughts before her decision.  I think labor will be good with
> #2, I would just ask that she lead heavy with her position to repeal and
> keep the explanation of the $250k short and direct.  Since this is a
> political issue as much as policy, I just want to see us be able to
> maximize that political impact.  Leading hard on the fact that she got to
> repeal, I think does that.
>
> Last, if HRC does sign off on this I think a smart roll out will also help
> maximize.  For example, if we know the timing of when she will make the
> announcement some private prep calls to some select Presidents by John
> Podesta (or other senior staff, Ann) could be helpful.  I'm thinking Lee
> Saunders, Randi, Schaitberger, Lily and Sean McGarvey.  Maximize the
> political bang.
>
> Thank you for all of your work on this!  Great memo.
> Nikki
>
> On Fri, Sep 25, 2015 at 2:52 PM, Ann O'Leary <[email-masked]>
> wrote:
>
>> +Amanda and Nikki who I meant to include on this email!
>>
>> On Fri, Sep 25, 2015 at 9:27 AM, Ann O'Leary <[email-masked]>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> John -
>>>
>>> Here is the memo we are sending in to HRC today on the Cadillac Tax.
>>> Jake, Neera and I are all in agreement that Option 2 is our recommendation:
>>> having her go back to her 2008 position and make clear that it should only
>>> apply to people above $250K.
>>>
>>> Let us know your thoughts or if you have questions.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Ann
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Ann O'Leary
>>> Senior Policy Advisor
>>> Hillary for America
>>> Cell: 510-717-5518
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Ann O'Leary
>> Senior Policy Advisor
>> Hillary for America
>> Cell: 510-717-5518
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Nikki Budzinski
> Labor Outreach Director
> Hillary for America
> 646-854-1442 (direct)
>

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