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 16:04:02 -0400

that's right.  we are going with 250k, not 100k.

if we can get it there w them on message - awesome!

On Fri, Sep 25, 2015 at 3:58 PM, Nikki Budzinski <
[email-masked]> wrote:

> Very few if any rank and file will be touched by $250K and above.  I do
> think your point about them understanding its repeal is important...so if
> she says repeal, pauses and says I need some kind of pay for that still
> relieves this burden on the middle class and therefore folks making over
> $250K will take the hit...maybe the way to do it?
>
> Of course I understand she still has this decision to make.
>
> On Fri, Sep 25, 2015 at 3:53 PM, Amanda Renteria <
> [email-masked]> wrote:
>
>> 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
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>> Hillary for America
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>>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>
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>
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> Nikki Budzinski
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> Hillary for America
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>

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