Krol

   IN THE SENATE

  Mr. Krol (for himself, Mr. Ross, Mr. Zharoff, and others) introduces the following bill

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Section 1. Short Title

I. This Act may be cited as the "Protecting Local Sports Act"

Section 2. Definitions

I. "Sporting event" means a scheduled regular or postseason contest between two National Football League, Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, Major League Soccer, or National Hockey League teams.

II. "Streaming service" means a direct-to-consumer, over-the-top Internet video service which carries sporting events in a live or tape-delayed fashion. 

III. "Local media market" means the television market areas, as defined by the Federal Communications Commission, within a 75-mile radius of the home stadium in which a sports team normally plays their home games.

IV. "League" means the National Football League, Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, Major League Soccer, or the National Hockey League.

Section 3. Regulation

I. Any sporting event that occurs that is primarily broadcast via a streaming service must be made available in the local media market of each team via over-the-air broadcast television, either as a simulcast of the streaming service broadcast or as a separately produced broadcast, or for free on a publicly accessible website operated by the respective team or league.

II. Any league found to be broadcasting a sporting event in violation of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $200,000. Three or more repeated offenses under this section within a four year period may be punishable by a fine of not less $5,000,000.

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Requires professional sporting events primarily broadcast via streaming to be available in the local media markets via over-the-air television.

With the 36 hour nomination period having passed and only one candidate being properly nominated, I have been re-elected DNC Chair by acclamation. 
 

Thank you. 

After taking a lot of time to reflect, honestly, I will accept the nomination. 

There being a vacancy in the office of DNC Chair an election shall be held pursuant to DNC Charter Section 3. As there is no statutory Vice Chair, I will open the election.

There will be 36 hours for candidates to be nominated and seconded and to accept the nomination. If there is only one candidate properly nominated at the end of the period, that candidate will be immediately elected by acclamation. If there are only two candidates for any office, members will vote by declaring the name of their preferred candidate. If there are more than two candidates for any office, members will vote by ranking each candidate in order of preference.

Nominated

Jon Krol

Seconded

Jon Krol

Accepted

Jon Krol

I've read, and re-read, the DNC Charter. There are no term limits set for leadership, nor any requirements for when new leadership elections must be held. This should probably be addressed in a Charter Amendment soon. Despite this, I believe the DNC should have the opportunity to elect new leadership after elections - especially ones we lose. As such, I am resigning as DNC Chair in order to require a new election to be held.

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SETTING THE RECORD

[The ad opens on an image of Tammy Baldwin shaking hands with voters, transitioning to her speaking in committee - all while playing very hopeful music in the background...]

NARRATOR: "Tammy Baldwin is working for Wisconsin, but don't take our word for it. Let's look at her record."

[The camera pans along a shot of a woman walking among a field of livestock, and then shows a less-than-flattering shot of Biden and Trump arguing on the debate stage.]

NARRATOR: In 2020, Tammy helped raise the trade barriers forprotect  150,000 dairy farmers and cheesemakers from foreign competition, and since then has made sure Joe Bidenand Donald Trump kept things fair for Wisconsinalways stood up for Wisconsinites in Washington.

[Next would appear a shot of a grandma hugging her grandchild, followed by a shot of a doctor talking with their patient.]

NARRATOR: In 2022, Tammy fought to lowered the price of insulin to $35 for 216,000 Medicare enrollees in Wisconsin, and is leading the way to let your doctor negotiate lower prices for you in the fight to lower drug costs across the board.

[The next shot pans along a picture of both Tammy Baldwin and J.D. Vance, and a clip of a factory and laborers hard at work.

NARRATOR: "And when Wisconsin jobs were on the line, Tammy Baldwin crossed the aisle to tell you where your products are made and make sure cutting-edge technologies are made right here in America.

[Record scratch! The music stops as you hear the sound effect of someone flipping through their notes.]

NARRATOR: "Now, let's see what Stacey Klein has done. Hmm... err.... uhh...."

[The sound of crickets chirping intensifies.]

NARRATOR: "We'll come back and check later."

[The music resumes, with a clip of Tammy Baldwin speaking at the Democratic National Convention.]

TAMMY: "We got that done, and yes, it was a big effing deal!"

[A still shot of Tammy smiling and waving, and another standing amongst a crowd of her supporters.]

NARRATOR: "We've seen her record. Now, it's time to send Tammy back to Washington to keep up the good fight!"

[The final shot, showing a profile of Tammy next to her campaign logo.]

TAMMY: "I'm Tammy Baldwin, and I'll approve this message,"

On 12/1/2023 at 7:03 PM, Krol said:

Total LOA from today until Tuesday, December 5th. 

I am back, for now. Thank you all for your warm comments. 

OOC: As many of you know, I’ve recently received gut wrenching news in my family. Of course my family and our well-being is my top priority. I was prepared to resign as DNC Chair. After speaking with Starnes, I’m going to remain in office and give you folks all the time and effort I can. If anyone has a concern about my activity levels or work product, please speak up. I’d rather address discontent up front 
 

IC: @DMH is hereby appointed a nonstatutory Vice Chair for Elections, to ratify the emergency action taken by @Starnes in my absence. 

Total LOA from today until Tuesday, December 5th. 

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   IN THE SENATE

  Mr. Krol (for himself and others) introduces the following bill

                                                                                                                                                       A BILL

Section 1. Short Title

I. This Act may be cited as the "Protecting Local Sports Act"

Section 2. Definitions

I. "Sporting event" means a scheduled regular or postseason contest between two National Football League, Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, Major League Soccer, or National Hockey League teams.

II. "Streaming service" means a direct-to-consumer, over-the-top Internet video service which carries sporting events in a live or tape-delayed fashion. 

III. "Local media market" means the television market areas, as defined by the Federal Communications Commission, within a 75-mile radius of the home stadium in which a sports team normally plays their home games.

IV. "League" means the National Football League, Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, Major League Soccer, or the National Hockey League.

Section 3. Regulation

I. Any sporting event that occurs that is primarily broadcast via a streaming service must be made available in the local media market of each team via over-the-air broadcast television, either as a simulcast of the streaming service broadcast or as a separately produced broadcast, or for free on a publicly accessible website operated by the respective team or league.

II. Any league found to be broadcasting a sporting event in violation of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $200,000. Three or more repeated offenses under this section within a four year period may be punishable by a fine of not less $5,000,000.

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Requires professional sporting events primarily broadcast via streaming to be available in the local media markets via over-the-air television.

Democracy Succeeds in Early Primaries

The Democratic Party has successfully held the first three primary contests of the 2024 Presidential Primary.
 

DNC Chairman Jon Krol (D-NY) applauded Senator Casanova-Davis, Governor Ridgeway, and Mayor Applegate on their respective victories, saying “We saw the smooth execution of a democratic process - something Democrats have mastered.” The primaries in South Carolina, Nevada, and New Hampshire were the first held under the new Democratic Primary calendar, shaped by President Biden, designed to promote a more representative electorate. Senator Krol said that the new calendar “has worked as intended” and is “presenting more candidates to a broader spectrum of the American people.”
 

Senator Krol lamented “many figures in the MAGA Extremist Cult” who have used the first Republican primary contests “to continue their assault on democracy, propagating more and more unfounded and harmful lies” about voting systems. He said that “if any Democrat made such unfounded claims, I would use the full force of the DNC to quash those lies and spread the truth that our democracy is sacred and our elections are secure. I doubt I will see my Republican colleagues do the same.” Senator Krol said there “must be an unwavering, bipartisan commitment to returning to the norms of peaceful transitions of power and accepting election losses” in 2024. 

Madam President,

I move to invoke cloture upon the conclusion of all currently open votes. 
 

i yield back 

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DAY ONE

 

BUDGET

STARTING FUNDS: $2,100,000,000.00

EXPENDITURES: $2,080,000,000.00

LEFTOVER FUNDS: $20,000,000.00

 

ORG SPENDING

NORTHEAST: Level 1, $90,000,000.00

MIDWEST: Level 3, $170,000,000.00

SOUTH: Level 2, $200,000,000.00

WEST: Level 1, $140,000,000.00

TOTAL: $550,000,000.00

 

AD SPENDING

 

Ad #1: Our Record

NORTHEAST: Level 1, $150,000,000.00

MIDWEST: Level 2, $260,000,000.00

SOUTH: Level 2, $320,000,000.00

WEST: Level 2, $300,000,000.00

TOTAL: $1,030,000,000.00

 

Ad opens with black and white footage and ominous music playing. 

 

Footage of people wearing face masks and staring at empty store shelves plays.

 

Narrator: Shortages of critical goods during the pandemic. Republicans did that.

 

Footage of people being abused by police during Black Lives Matter rallies plays.

 

Narrator: Sowing racial discord and supporting police brutality. Republicans did that.

 

Footage of people protesting outside the Supreme Court after the Dobbs decisions plays.

 

Narrator: Turning back the clock decades for women's rights. Republicans did that.

 

Tone of ad shifts. Footage is now in full color and the music is triumphant and uplifting.

 

Footage of kids playing on a playground plays.

 

Narrator: Opening schools safely and getting our kids back in the classroom. Democrats did that.

 

Footage of victory rallies from the Ohio, Kansas, and Kentucky abortion referenda plays.

 

Narrator: Empowering the American people to use their vote to codify reproductive health rights. Democrats did that.

 

Footage of people shaking hands and mingling at a blue-collar job orientation plays.

 

Narrator: Investing in jobs with the largest shovel-ready infrastructure bill in decades. Democrats did that.

 

Narrator: On November 5th, look at what the parties have done, not just what they say. On November 5th, vote Democrat. Paid for by the Democratic National Committee.

 

Ad #2: Just. Getting. Started.

MIDWEST: Level 2, $260,000,000.00

SOUTH: Level 1, $190,000,000.00

TOTAL: $450,000,000.00

 

Ad opens on Democratic Members of Congress speaking passionately on the House Floor, meeting with their constituents at town hall meetings, and listening intently at conference tables.

 

Narrator: People said the Democratic Majorities in Congress wouldn't get anything done. The margins were too tight, the issues too tough. Democrats in Congress said "yeah right" and rolled up their sleeves.

 

Ad shifts to rapid action shots, with bold blue text on a cream colored background. The narrator reads each bullet as it appears on the screen.

 

DEFENDING DEMOCRACY AFTER JANUARY 6TH

 

THE LARGEST INVESTMENT IN ROADS AND BRIDGES IN DECADES

 

FIXING THE SUPPLY CHAIN AND EMPOWERING DOMESTIC PRODUCTION

 

CAPPING INSULIN COSTS AND LOWERING PRESCRIPTIONS

 

THE FIRST GUN SAFETY BILL IN DECADES

 

STANDING UP FOR OUR ALLIES ON THE WORLD STAGE

 

LEADING THE TRANSFORMATION TO A MADE IN THE USA ECONOMY

 

Narrator: And they're. Just. Getting. Started. On November 5th, vote Democrat. Paid for by the Democratic National Committee.

 

SINGLE AD

 

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NATIONAL TALKING POINTS

1) "Only the Democratic Party is prepared to codify reproductive health rights nationally, allowing women to make their own personal health care decisions." - MARQUEE

2) "The last two years have seen job growth at record levels - despite Republican obstruction at every step of the way. People got laid off the last time Republicans were in control; Democrats have brought jobs back."

3) "The Republican Party thinks Social Security is a luxurious government handout. Democrats know Social Security is your right to a good retirement as a hardworking citizen. That's why we're protecting Social Security and Medicare and making sure everyone pays their fair share."

4) "Democrats have led on the largest investment in roads and bridges in generations, brining shovel ready jobs to your community and finally filling that pothole on your street."

5) "When Republicans are in power in Washington, people suffer at the expense of corporate greed. A Democratic Congress puts Main Street over Wall Street, and your wallet over corporate excess."

 

REGIONAL TALKING POINTS

1) "There is still a long way to go, but the last two years have seen manufacturing return to American soil at a rate not seen since the 1990s. Under Democratic government, this growth will accelerate as part of our transformation into a Made in the USA Economy." (Midwest)

2) "While Democrats have invested billions in improving rural health care since 2020, strengthening your local hospital, bring down the cost of prescription drugs, and capping costs for insulin, Republicans are stuck with their same old plan to dismantle the Affordable Care Act and leave you without the quality health care you deserve." (South)

 

Madam President,

I request a ruling from the Parliamentarian on whether or not a Senator may object when a sponsor moves to accept an amendment as friendly. 
 

I yield back

Madam President,

I applaud my colleagues from the great states of Ohio and Texas for finding an appropriate, reasonable compromise in order to move this critical aid package.

I support the Ewing I amendment and will also vote in support of Spencer IX when the vote arises. We have worked hard - and in a bipartisan way - to create the best package we can, delivering on our commitments both to the American people and our global allies.

Krol I and II, Spencer IX, and Ewing I will make this a better bill and I am proud of the work we’ve done. I hope my colleagues across the aisle will join us in supporting cloture at the appropriate time - and work with us to shepherd this important bill through the other side of the Capitol. I personally commit to working with our President and his Administration to get this over the line and these funds out the door as quickly as possible. 
 

I yield back. 

Madam President,

Not only are the Israeli people and the Ukrainian people waiting for this Congress to do something to address the dual crises we face, the American people are waiting for this Congress to do something.

The American people elected us to stand up and face the tough questions - and answer them. We need to invoke cloture on this bill, Madam President, so we can advance to a final vote and take the action that the American people demand of us. I don't care if you hate Ukraine and don't want to see a single penny go to stopping the Russian advance; vote for cloture so that those of us who understand our role on the global stage can do something. I will remind each of my colleagues that voting against cloture is delaying a vote on the largest Israeli aid bill in decades - on top of delaying a vote on critical war time aid to Ukraine.

Madam President, we must invoke cloture and advance to a final vote, and we must do it now.

I yield back.