Clinton Wins LA, Sanders Wins NE and KS

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Hillary Clinton won the Democratic primary in the state of Louisiana by a wide margin over Bernie Sanders. She won 71.2% to his 23.1% Sanders meanwhile, won the caucuses in Kansas (67.7% to 32.3%) and Nebraska (56.6% to 43.4%). Results are not yet final in Nebraska or Louisiana, and we will finalize the post tomorrow.

This evening, Clinton spoke to Democrats and supporters in Detroit, Michigan. During her speech, she congratulated Sanders on his wins in Kansas and Nebraska, and she thanked the voters of Louisiana for their overwhelming support. For the remainder of her speech, Clinton focused her attention on the general election and defeating Republican front-runner Donald Trump. She also criticized the Republican controlled Senate for refusing to confirm President Barack Obama’s appointment to the Supreme Court. Although President Obama has yet to nominate someone for the court, Republicans have vowed to block a vote. A video of Clinton’s speech is available by CLICKING HERE.

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News Source: Politico

Bill Clinton Campaigns for Hillary in Detroit

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While Louisiana, Kansas, and Nebraska held their Democratic primaries on Saturday, Bill Clinton was in Detroit looking ahead to Tuesday’s primary in Michigan. Campaigning for Hillary Clinton, Bill spoke at a canvass kickoff event. He focused on the jobs plan that Hillary unveiled during a speech in Detroit yesterday. Speaking at the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Council 25’s auditorium, Bill also spoke about Hillary’s plans for building upon heath care, supporting labor unions, strengthening manufacturing, and improving the nation’s infrastructure. On the subject of infrastructure, Bill referenced the water crisis in Flint, commending both Hillary and rival Bernie Sanders for calling national attention to the issue.

Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton is preparing for tomorrow night’s Democratic debate, which will air on CNN. She attended an evening pre-debate reception hosted the Michigan Democratic Party. Held at the MGM Grand Detroit, guests included Michigan’s Congressional Delegation, Democratic members of Michigan’s state Legislature, local government officials, and former Governor Jim Blanchard. Details from Hillary’s speech can be read HERE.

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News Source: Detroit Free Press, Fox 2