| DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA |
3 Electoral Votes |
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The District of Columbia
served an important role as a border state to
battleground
Virginia. Both campaigns benefited from DC volunteers travelling
to Virginia, but the
Obama campaign seemed particularly well organized. It reported
that, "Over the final 4 weeks of the campaign, DC volunteers made more
than
250,000 phone calls into Virginia and knocked on more than 600,000
doors in the state."
DC also provided a convenient location for fundraising events, particularly for the Democratic ticket. In the Fall, President Obama made several visits to the DNC for what were described as "political meetings." Additionally candidates addressed meetings that various national associations and groups held in DC.
Barack Obama
October 26 - DC including a couple of Oval Office interviews, MTV special, and trip to DNC headquarters.
October 12 - Joins the three winners of the final “Dinner with Barack” fundraising contest for dinner at the Smith Commons Dining Room and Public House: Kimberley Cathey of Greensboro, NC and husband Ron; Mario Orosa of North Canton and wife Deidra; and Joe Laliberte of Colorado Springs, CO and mother Patti.
[October 6 - Celebrates 20 wedding anniversary with Michelle at Bourbon Steak restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown].
September 28
-Fundraising reception at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC (700 people, $250 per person). ($)
-Fundraiser at home of Sen. Rockefeller in Washington, DC (80-90 people, $20,000 per person). ($)
-Fundraising reception at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC (200 people, $2,500 per person). ($)
September 21 - Attends political meetings for about two hours at the DNC.
September 14
-Attends political meetings at the DNC in the afternoon for just under two hours.
-Fundraiser at a private residence "off 25th St. NW between L and M Sts." (35 people, $40,000 per person). ($)
August 23 - Including a visit to the DNC for about two hours "to attend political meetings."
August 20 - Dinner with winners of campaign contest at Mintwood Place restaurant.
August 16 - A visit to DNC headquarters "to thank staff for all of their hard work and fire them up for the months ahead" -B.Woodhouse
August 7 - Update for supporters (25 people, not a fundraiser) and fundraiser at W Hotel (20 people, $40,000 per person). ($)
July 27 - Fundraiser at the Jefferson Hotel (25 people, $40,000). ($)
July 18 - Fundraiser (according to AP campaign roundtable with the Native American Leadership Council) at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel (25 people, $60,000 per person). ($)
July 9 - Two fundraisers at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, DC (each about 20 people, $40,000 per person). (2$)
June 27 - Fundraiser at the Jefferson Hotel in Washington, DC. ($)
June 15 - Lunch at Lincoln Restaurant with winners of "Lunch with Barack" campaign contest.
June 13 - Fundraiser at the W Hotel in Washington, DC (25 people, $40,000 per person). ($)
June 8 - Fundraiser at the Jefferson Hotel in Washington, DC (20 people, $40,000 per person). ($)
April 27
-Women's Leadership Forum and Women for Obama fundraiser at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. ($)
-Fundraiser at the home of Debra Lee, chairwoman and CEO of BET in (Woodley Park) Washington, DC. ($)
April 25 - Fundraiser at the Jefferson Hotel in Washington, DC (25 people/$35,000 per person). ($)
April 19 - Fundraising roundtable discussion and dinner at W Hotel in Washington, DC (25 people/$40,000 per person). ($)
April 11 - Fundraising reception at W Hotel in Washington, DC (about 20 people/$40,000 per person). ($)
Michelle Obama
October 15 - Mails Illinois absentee ballot from the White House.
September 22 - Remarks at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 42nd Annual Phoenix Awards Dinner at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.
September 14 - Attends fundraising event in Washington, DC. ($) ...per Sept. 13 guidance; no details
July 19 - LGBT Leadership Council fundraising roundtable at The Jefferson Hotel in Washington, DC. ($)
June 7 - Fundraiser at a private residence in Washington, DC. ($)
April 16 - Campaign update fundraiser at The Jefferson Hotel in Washington, DC ($20,000 per person). ($)
Joe Biden
September 13 - Addresses the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s (CHCI) 35th Anniversary Awards Gala at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.
July 27 - Fundraising luncheon at the North Gate Grill in Washington, DC. ($)
July 3 - With Dr. Jill Biden addresses the National Education Association's 150th Annual Meeting and 91st Representative Assembly at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.
May 3 - Fundraising reception at the home of Molly and Steve Cashin in Washington, DC ($2,500 per person). ($)
April 27 - Breakfast fundraiser with members of the Turkish and Azerbaijani communities at the Fairfax Hotel in Washington, DC (about 200 people). ($)
April 17 - Gen 44 event at Howard Theatre in Washington, DC (about 1,000 people). ($)
Jill Biden
October 7
-With Andre Leon Talley, mimosa reception and brunch at Vida Fitness - Penthouse Pool Club in Washington, DC. ($)
July 25 - Joins the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) at their national practice conference, Restoring Hope: The Power of Social Work, to announce a major Joining Forces commitment, in Washington, DC.
MItt Romney
September 27 - Fundraiser VIP photo, general reception and dinner at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington, DC. ($)
June 27-28
June 27 - Fundraising dinner at the home of George and Suzy Pence (The Pence Group, developer of shopping malls) in Georgetown, Washington, DC. ($)
June 28 - Responds to the Supreme Court's ruling on the Affordable Care Act/Obamacare from 101 Constitution Avenue NW, 9th Floor (the Capitol in the background) in Washington, DC.
June 13 - Addresses Business Roundtable's quarterly meeting at the Newseum in Washington, DC.
May 23 - Delivers education speech at The Latino Coalition’s 2012 Annual Economic Summit Luncheon at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC. Also, per Washington Post's Philip Rucker, "several hours of fundraising and private meetings in DC today..." CNN's Rachel Streitfiield reported Romney "attended a small fund-raising event" ($) and met with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. National Review's Robert Costa reported he met with Sen. Rand Paul for half an hour.
May 2
-The Romneys visit RNC headquarters and thank the staff in Washington, DC.
-The Romneys meet off the record with conservative bloggers, reporters and columnists at the Capitol Hill Club in Washington, DC.
Paul Ryan
September 20 - Fundraising reception, photo and roundtable meetings at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. ($)
September 13-14
September 13 - Returns to Capitol Hill to vote on the continuing appropriations resolution, H.J. Res. 117.
September 14 - Addresses the Values Voter Summit at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC.
Gary Johnson, Jill Stein, Virgil Goode, Rocky Anderson
November 4
-Third Party Presidential Debate, moderated by Ralph Nader, at Busboys and Poets in Washington, DC.
Gary Johnson, Jill Stein
November 5
-Free and Equal Elections Foundation's Second Presidential Debate in Washington, DC.
Gary Johnson
October 11
-Fundraising meet and greet at The Board Room in Washington, DC.
Jill Stein
September 19-20
September 19
*Dr. Jill Stein and Cheri Honkala participate in U.S. Europe Green Summit global video conference, from Washington, DC--event impacted by technical difficulties.
September 20
-Speaks at C.A.N. (Coalition Against Nukes) fundraiser at Busboys & Poets in Washington, DC.
Cheri Honkala
October 4
-Speaks at an evening public forum on housing and poverty organized by the DC Statehood Green Party at the Southeast Library (403 7th Street SE) in Washington, DC.
Virgil Goode
October 12
-Newsmaker news conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.
DC also provided a convenient location for fundraising events, particularly for the Democratic ticket. In the Fall, President Obama made several visits to the DNC for what were described as "political meetings." Additionally candidates addressed meetings that various national associations and groups held in DC.
Barack Obama
October 26 - DC including a couple of Oval Office interviews, MTV special, and trip to DNC headquarters.
October 12 - Joins the three winners of the final “Dinner with Barack” fundraising contest for dinner at the Smith Commons Dining Room and Public House: Kimberley Cathey of Greensboro, NC and husband Ron; Mario Orosa of North Canton and wife Deidra; and Joe Laliberte of Colorado Springs, CO and mother Patti.
[October 6 - Celebrates 20 wedding anniversary with Michelle at Bourbon Steak restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown].
September 28
-Fundraising reception at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC (700 people, $250 per person). ($)
-Fundraiser at home of Sen. Rockefeller in Washington, DC (80-90 people, $20,000 per person). ($)
-Fundraising reception at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC (200 people, $2,500 per person). ($)
September 21 - Attends political meetings for about two hours at the DNC.
September 14
-Attends political meetings at the DNC in the afternoon for just under two hours.
-Fundraiser at a private residence "off 25th St. NW between L and M Sts." (35 people, $40,000 per person). ($)
August 23 - Including a visit to the DNC for about two hours "to attend political meetings."
August 20 - Dinner with winners of campaign contest at Mintwood Place restaurant.
August 16 - A visit to DNC headquarters "to thank staff for all of their hard work and fire them up for the months ahead" -B.Woodhouse
August 7 - Update for supporters (25 people, not a fundraiser) and fundraiser at W Hotel (20 people, $40,000 per person). ($)
July 27 - Fundraiser at the Jefferson Hotel (25 people, $40,000). ($)
July 18 - Fundraiser (according to AP campaign roundtable with the Native American Leadership Council) at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel (25 people, $60,000 per person). ($)
July 9 - Two fundraisers at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, DC (each about 20 people, $40,000 per person). (2$)
June 27 - Fundraiser at the Jefferson Hotel in Washington, DC. ($)
June 15 - Lunch at Lincoln Restaurant with winners of "Lunch with Barack" campaign contest.
June 13 - Fundraiser at the W Hotel in Washington, DC (25 people, $40,000 per person). ($)
June 8 - Fundraiser at the Jefferson Hotel in Washington, DC (20 people, $40,000 per person). ($)
April 27
-Women's Leadership Forum and Women for Obama fundraiser at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. ($)
-Fundraiser at the home of Debra Lee, chairwoman and CEO of BET in (Woodley Park) Washington, DC. ($)
April 25 - Fundraiser at the Jefferson Hotel in Washington, DC (25 people/$35,000 per person). ($)
April 19 - Fundraising roundtable discussion and dinner at W Hotel in Washington, DC (25 people/$40,000 per person). ($)
April 11 - Fundraising reception at W Hotel in Washington, DC (about 20 people/$40,000 per person). ($)
Michelle Obama
October 15 - Mails Illinois absentee ballot from the White House.
September 22 - Remarks at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 42nd Annual Phoenix Awards Dinner at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.
September 14 - Attends fundraising event in Washington, DC. ($) ...per Sept. 13 guidance; no details
July 19 - LGBT Leadership Council fundraising roundtable at The Jefferson Hotel in Washington, DC. ($)
June 7 - Fundraiser at a private residence in Washington, DC. ($)
April 16 - Campaign update fundraiser at The Jefferson Hotel in Washington, DC ($20,000 per person). ($)
Joe Biden
September 13 - Addresses the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s (CHCI) 35th Anniversary Awards Gala at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.
July 27 - Fundraising luncheon at the North Gate Grill in Washington, DC. ($)
July 3 - With Dr. Jill Biden addresses the National Education Association's 150th Annual Meeting and 91st Representative Assembly at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.
May 3 - Fundraising reception at the home of Molly and Steve Cashin in Washington, DC ($2,500 per person). ($)
April 27 - Breakfast fundraiser with members of the Turkish and Azerbaijani communities at the Fairfax Hotel in Washington, DC (about 200 people). ($)
April 17 - Gen 44 event at Howard Theatre in Washington, DC (about 1,000 people). ($)
Jill Biden
October 7
-With Andre Leon Talley, mimosa reception and brunch at Vida Fitness - Penthouse Pool Club in Washington, DC. ($)
July 25 - Joins the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) at their national practice conference, Restoring Hope: The Power of Social Work, to announce a major Joining Forces commitment, in Washington, DC.
MItt Romney
September 27 - Fundraiser VIP photo, general reception and dinner at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington, DC. ($)
June 27-28
June 27 - Fundraising dinner at the home of George and Suzy Pence (The Pence Group, developer of shopping malls) in Georgetown, Washington, DC. ($)
June 28 - Responds to the Supreme Court's ruling on the Affordable Care Act/Obamacare from 101 Constitution Avenue NW, 9th Floor (the Capitol in the background) in Washington, DC.
June 13 - Addresses Business Roundtable's quarterly meeting at the Newseum in Washington, DC.
May 23 - Delivers education speech at The Latino Coalition’s 2012 Annual Economic Summit Luncheon at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC. Also, per Washington Post's Philip Rucker, "several hours of fundraising and private meetings in DC today..." CNN's Rachel Streitfiield reported Romney "attended a small fund-raising event" ($) and met with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. National Review's Robert Costa reported he met with Sen. Rand Paul for half an hour.
May 2
-The Romneys visit RNC headquarters and thank the staff in Washington, DC.
-The Romneys meet off the record with conservative bloggers, reporters and columnists at the Capitol Hill Club in Washington, DC.
Paul Ryan
September 20 - Fundraising reception, photo and roundtable meetings at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. ($)
September 13-14
September 13 - Returns to Capitol Hill to vote on the continuing appropriations resolution, H.J. Res. 117.
September 14 - Addresses the Values Voter Summit at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC.
Gary Johnson, Jill Stein, Virgil Goode, Rocky Anderson
November 4
-Third Party Presidential Debate, moderated by Ralph Nader, at Busboys and Poets in Washington, DC.
Gary Johnson, Jill Stein
November 5
-Free and Equal Elections Foundation's Second Presidential Debate in Washington, DC.
Gary Johnson
October 11
-Fundraising meet and greet at The Board Room in Washington, DC.
Jill Stein
September 19-20
September 19
*Dr. Jill Stein and Cheri Honkala participate in U.S. Europe Green Summit global video conference, from Washington, DC--event impacted by technical difficulties.
September 20
-Speaks at C.A.N. (Coalition Against Nukes) fundraiser at Busboys & Poets in Washington, DC.
Cheri Honkala
October 4
-Speaks at an evening public forum on housing and poverty organized by the DC Statehood Green Party at the Southeast Library (403 7th Street SE) in Washington, DC.
Virgil Goode
October 12
-Newsmaker news conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.
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