Clinton's starting surrogate lineup is President Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Michelle Obama, and former president Bill Clinton. She has a deep bench including Dr. Jill Biden, Chelsea Clinton, Senator Tim Kaine, Julian Castro, Harold Ford Jr., and virtually all Democratic elected officials as well as most of Hollywood and Silicon Valley.
Trump's starting five are, former speaker Newt Gingrich, Governor Chris Christie, Senator Sessions, Surgeon Ben Carson and Trump's daughter, Ivanka. His two sons and his wife are on the bench.
For the following reasons Hillary will trounce Trump with her surrogate dream team.
MONEY HONEY
How many Trump surrogates can fill a cocktail party at $100 a pop? Hillary's team can guarantee $1000 on up to the contribution maximum. She will maintain her financial edge without spending all of her time fundraising.
QUEEN FOR A DAY
Trump triumphed in the primaries by dominating free media. Hillary giving a speech with any of her top surrogates, is the lead story, burying Trump in the back pages.
HEAVIES IN THE HUSTINGS
Local media may be below the radar, but it radiates votes. If Joe Biden or Elizabeth Warren appear in a town of thirty thousand, they will be on the front page and dominate local media. Local media is usually positive.
ECHO CHAMBER
Hillary's message will reverberate through the thousand voices of a united party. Trump will often be greeted with the sounds of silence.
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