Hillary Clinton Speaks to Members of the SEIU

On Monday, Hillary Clinton was in Detroit, Michigan where she addressed a gathering of members of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). Clinton spoke about a number of her platform points including her support of raising the federal minimum wage, the importance of creating new jobs to continue the country’s economic growth, and her proposal to pass comprehensive immigration reform. She also spoke about the importance of labor unions and how she supports their right to collectively bargain for better wages and benefits.

During her speech, Clinton increased her criticism of presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump. Throughout her speech, she attacked a number of his plans and his rhetoric. But she questioned Trump’s business record when she suggested that his plans will weaken America’s economy just like his business plans have bankrupted a number of his business holdings. Clinton said, “Trump economics is a recipe for lower wages, fewer jobs, more debt. He could bankrupt America like he’s bankrupted his companies.” She went on to say, “I mean ask yourself, how could anybody lose money running a casino, really?” A full video from her speech is below.

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News Source: ABC News, The New York Times

Bill Clinton Wraps Up Three Days of Campaigning in California

On Monday, Bill Clinton wrapped up a three day stretch on the campaign trail in California. He attended the three organizing events with the first being in Fresno. Speaking at Fresno State, Bill spoke about a number of Hillary’s platform points including her support for a higher minimum wage, comprehensive immigration reform, and continuing to grow the economy by adding new jobs. Speaking to a full student center, Bill asked for their support on June 7 when Californians go to the polls for their primary.

Bill then traveled to Stockton where he spoke to a group of supporters about a number of Hillary’s platform points and the importance of the 2016 election. He criticized presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump’s proposals and asked the crowd an important question, “Do you really think he’s going to be a force in raising working people’s incomes? We gotta do this together.” He went on to talk about Hillary’s important proposals before asking for voters’ support saying, “I ask you to do for Hillary what California did for me – send her into the convention with the wind at her back.”

The final event of the day was at Sacramento State University. Bill continued the theme of speaking about Hillary’s experience and why she is the most qualified for the White House. Bill addressed a number of her platform points including guaranteeing LGBT rights, ensuring equal pay for women, the massive amount of student debt, and expanding health care. A video from today’s events will be added when/if available.

Following the day’s public events, Bill attended a fundraiser in support of Hillary for America. The event was held in Sacramento.

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News Source: ABC 7, The State Hornet, The Fresno Bee

Bill Clinton Continues to Campaign for Hillary in California

On Sunday, Bill Clinton remained in California where he attended two events on behalf of Hillary Clinton. The first event was a United Farm Workers Convention in Bakersfield where he focused on the importance of the 2016 election. He said that people across the world are watching and look to the United States for leadership and allowing Donald Trump to spread hate and fear with have long reaching affects. He said, “We are now being looked at all over the world because these fears are present all over the world. Will we show the world a future of including diversity, shared prosperity, shared community and, yes, shared citizenship? Or will we say ‘Oh, it’s just too much. Never mind the facts, never mind the truth, never mind the human potential.'” A video of his speech is below.

Bill then traveled to Delano where he spoke at an organizing event. Speaking at Cesar Chavez High School, he continued to speak about the importance of 2016 election and why Hillary is the best candidate for the country. He spoke about a number of platform points and how the overall message of her campaign is unity and strength where Trump focuses on divisiveness and fear. He asked for voters’ support on June 7 saying, “If you want something done, you should elect Hillary for president of the United States. She’s the best single change-maker I’ve ever known.” A video from the event is below.

Two fundraisers were held on behalf Hillary for America. The first was in Oakland, California and included a conversation with Senior Policy Advisor Ann O’Leary. The event was hosted at the home of Colleen Chien. The second fundraising event was in Washington, Virginia. The event included a conversation with Governor Terry McAuliffe and was hosted by Laura Kennedy, Steph Ridder, Jane Whitfield, Salvatore Abbate, Heidi Lesinski, Anne Pallie, Thomas Pellikaan, and Kathy-Roth-Douquet. The event was held at the home of Beverly and John Fox Sullivan.

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News Source: The Fresno Bee, Bakersfield Californian