Hillary Clinton Attends Orlando Roundtable

On Friday, Hillary Clinton kicked off two days in Florida. Her first event was held today in Orlando where she held a roundtable discussion with community leaders and several family members of victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting. Clinton made brief remarks at the beginning of the event, but she said that she was primarily there to “listen to what your experiences have been.” Topics covered included gun control, the LGBTQ community, and the importance of working with the Muslim community to help prevent violence. While in Orlando Clinton laid a bouquet of flowers in front of the nightclub building. A video from the event is below.

Several fundraisers have been held on behalf of Hillary for America over the last few days. On Wednesday, a concert featuring Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas was held in Boston, Massachusetts. In Brooklyn, New York, meanwhile, an event was held with Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan. On Thursday, a conference call event was held from National, New York with HFA Senior Policy Advisor Ann O’Leary.

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News Source: The Washington Post, News 6

Bill Clinton Campaigns in New Mexico, California

On Thursday, Bill Clinton campaigned on behalf of Hillary in two states. He began in New Mexico where he spoke at a Get Out the Vote event at Picacho Middle School in Las Cruces. During his speech, Bill spoke about the importance of the 2016 election and a number of Hillary’s platform points. He stressed the importance of continuing the economic growth and said that includes making the economy work for everyone and not just those at the top. Bill spoke about a number of other platform topics including refinancing student debt, expanding health care coverage, and creating new jobs. A video from the event will be posted when/if available.

Bill then traveled to California where he spoke at a rally in Redding. During the event at Shasta College, Bill spoke about voter anger and how he understood the attitude toward the current political environment. But he said that Republican nominee Donald Trump is not the answer. He spoke about Hillary’s experience and her platform points and why she is the better choice for the country moving forward. He said the way America moves forward is by working together and realizing we get more accomplished that way. Bill said, “You gotta believe in a tomorrow economy and you gotta believe in cooperation, not conflict, and you can’t turn people away at the door because you don’t like their religion or their race or their whatever.” He concluded by asking for voters’ support in next week’s primary. A video from the event is below.

Meanwhile, a number of Hillary supporters attended fundraisers on behalf of Hillary for America. In New York City, Chelsea Clinton attended a fundraising event at One Kings Lane. In St. Helena, California, Senior Policy Advisor Ann O’Leary attended a fundraiser hosted by Congressman Mike and Jan Thompson and Progressive Women of Napa Valley. Tennis champion Billie Jean King hosted a Discussion on Breaking Down Barriers in Paris, France. The event was for American citizens and was hosted by Forrest Alogna, Pamela Boulet, Belinda De Gaudemar, Hedieh Khakbaz Loubier, Marina Niforos, Elizabeth Pierson Sainty, Joe Smallhoover, Valerie Picard, Mindy Prugnaud, and Lawrence Yanovitch.

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News Source: KRCR, Oroville Mercury Register, KFOX 14

Bill Clinton Campaigns for Hillary in Kentucky

While voters headed to the polls in Indiana, Bill Clinton campaigned for Hillary Clinton in Kentucky, a state that holds its primary on May 17. Clinton began by touring the Morehead State’s Space Science Center and giving a speech to supporters. He spoke about the economy, the future of education, and the continued expansion of health care coverage. He praised the university for its work in the science and space sector saying, “The No. 1 export industry in the Commonwealth of Kentucky is not bourbon, it’s not coal, or is it cars. The No. 1 export industry in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, an $8 billion industry, is the aeronautics and aerospace industry.”

Clinton then traveled to Lexington where he spoke to a group of supporters on the campus of the University of Kentucky. During his speech, Clinton spoke about health care and how Kentucky was one of the best states in the country with regard to the Affordable Care Act. The exchanges were well maintained and Medicaid coverage was helping those who were underinsured. But he said that “you elected a Republican governor” who “wrecked” it. He was referring to Governor Matt Bevin who has dismantled the Affordable Care Act framework in the state. Clinton also spoke about an number of Hillary’s platform points including the economy and bringing down the cost of higher education.

The final event of the day was in Louisville where he gave a stump speech to supporters at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage. Clinton spoke about Hillary’s plans for the future and her long career of fighting for the middle class. While in Louisville, he also made a number of unscheduled stops downtown where he wondered into shops and visited with the owners and clients. Videos from today’s events will be added when/if available.

Two fundraisers were held on behalf of Hillary for America. The first, was in New Orleans, Louisiana at the home of Jason Waguespack. Attending the event was former Congressman Barney Frank. The second event was a conversation about health care with Senior Policy Advisor Ann O’Leary. The event was hosted by Michael Bronfein in Baltimore, Maryland.

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News Source: LEX18, The Daily Independent, Kentucky Kernel, Lexington Herald-Leader, Courier-Journal

Hillary Clinton Kicks off “Breaking Down Barriers” Tour in Appalachia

Today, Hillary Clinton began a series of events that she is calling the “Breaking Down Barriers” tour. The goal of the tour is to speak with small groups of voters and get a better understanding of their concerns. During her first event in Ashland, Kentucky, Clinton met with workers at Alma’s Italian Cafe where she outlined her plan to help coal communities. She compared her plan to the “Marshall Plan,” the plan that rebuilt Western Europe following World War II, saying that the three main parts would protect health and pension benefits of miners, research how coal can be a clean part of America’s energy future, and invest in alternative energy. She also spoke about her plans to entice more businesses to keep their manufacturing operations in the United States.

Clinton then traveled to Williamson, West Virginia where she was met by a number of protestors who took issue with recent comments Clinton made about the coal industry. During the event, Clinton apologized for the comments saying that her comments were taken out of context. She said, “What I was saying is that, the way things are going now, we will continue to lose jobs. That’s what I meant to say. I do feel a little bit sad and sorry that I gave folks the reason or the excuse to be so upset with me because that is not what I intended at all.” Clinton visited with miners who have lost their jobs and community leaders who are struggling with unemployed citizens. She vowed to support West Virginia and towns that rely heavily on coal mining for survival even if the state does not support her in the primary or November. Videos from today’s events will be added when/if available.

Meanwhile, fundraisers were being held for Hillary for America across the country. Chelsea Clinton was in Washington, DC where she attended a fundraiser. Also in Washington, DC, Campaign Chair John Podesta attended a fundraiser along with policy advisors Ann O’Leary and Jennifer Klein. In Brookline, Massachusetts, a fundraising event was held at the home of John Reinstein and retired Judge Nancy Gertner. Attending the event was former Attorney General Eric Holder. In Portland, Oregon, Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan and actress Kathleen Turner were on hand to kickoff a phone bank effort.

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News Source: ABC News, The Washington Post, Mother Jones, Lexington Herald-Leader, West Virginia Metro News

Chelsea Clinton Among those Fundraising for Hillary

Chelsea Clinton campaigns in New Hampshire on January 12, 2016.

Following Hillary Clinton’s primary wins on Tuesday, Hillary for America has been fundraising. On Wednesday, two fundraisers were held in support of Hillary For America. The first was in Maine and hosted by the Maine for Hillary Finance Committee. The evening featured a conversation with Senator George Mitchell. The second event was in Washington, DC and hosted by Senior Policy advisor Jake Sullivan and Campaign Vice Chair Huma Abedin. Those attending got the opportunity to visit with the cast from ABC’s Scandal. The actors attending included Guillermo Diaz, Tony Goldwyn, Katie Lowes, Jeff Perry, and Bellamy Young.

Today, Chelsea Clinton was in Washington, DC where she attended an afternoon fundraiser. In New York City, Campaign Chair John Podesta attended an event hosted by Ambassador Gabriel Guerra-Mondragón. The event featured Chef Marianna Morrison. Senior Policy Advisor Ann O’Leary attended a fundraiser in San Francisco, California that was hosted by Janni Lehrer-Stein and Kath Delaney. The event included a performance by Mezzo-Soprano Laurie Rubin and pianist Jenny Taira. The final fundraiser was held at the The Theater at The Ace Hotel in Los Angeles, California. The event was hosted by Tracey Baird, Jamie Babbit, Page Hurwitz, Krysia Plonka, Liz Patrick, Jamila Hunter, Karey Dornetto, Maggie Malina and David Tischman, Christy Spitzer, Wanda Sykes, Kassie Thornton, Cheryl Holliday, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and Sue Murphy. Those attending the event included Cristela Alonzo, Maria Bamford, Michelle Buteau, Fortune Feimster, Retta, Tig Notaro, Natasha Leggero, Kate Walsh and Cybill Shepherd.

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Clintons Fundraise following Tuesday’s Primaries

Clinton attends a private fundraiser in Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania in July 2015.

On Wednesday, Hillary Clinton attended two fundraisers in California. The first was held at the home of Lyndon Rive in Altherton. Her second fundraiser was in Hillsborough and was hosted by Jerry and Michelle Kaplan. Meanwhile, Bill Clinton attended a fundraiser in Little Rock, Arkansas. The reception event was hosted by Clark Trim and Henrik Thostrup. In Boston, Massachusetts Senior Policy Advisor Ann O’Leary held a Healthcare Policy Conversation hosted by Jack Connors.

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Bill Clinton, Madeline Albright Campaign for Hillary

President Clinton out in VA making the case to voters for Hillary! We need leaders who bring us together. #ImWithHer pic.twitter.com/k4sg7x7V1Q

— John McCarthy (@JohnWMcCarthy) February 24, 2016

On Wednesday, former President Bill Clinton was in Virginia where he spoke at two events. The first was a Get Out the Vote event in Alexandria. During his speech, Clinton spoke about his wife’s experience with breaking down barriers and how she will fight for everybody if elected president. He urged Virginia voters to get out and support Hillary in next Tuesday’s Primary. A full video from his speech will be posted when/if available.

Wrapping up the evening, Clinton hosted a Get out the Vote event in Richmond. During his speech at the Hippodrome, he spoke about Hillary’s plans as president and the primary difference between her and her Republican rivals. He said, “Hillary is running for president to put every American in the picture. She wants to run to make America whole again. Instead of building walls, she wants to tear down barriers.” He urged voters to support Hillary in next week’s primary saying, “We need to win Virginia. We need every vote in Virginia.” A video from the event will be posted when/if available.

Also campaigning on behalf of Hillary for America was former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. She attended two fundraisers in Texas. The first was at the home of Azra Rauf in Houston. The second fundraiser was held in Austin. Meanwhile, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Senior Policy Advisor Ann O’Leary hosted a fundraiser conversation.

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News Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch, NBC 4

Hillary Clinton Attends California Fundraisers

Clinton attends a private fundraiser in Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania in July 2015.

Hillary Clinton was in California for a second day of fundraising. She began by attending a Studio City fundraiser hosted by Elizabeth Hirsh Naftali and Anita Hirsh. Then she attended a fundraiser at the Los Angeles home of Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Jon Vein. The final fundraiser of the day was also held in Los Angeles and was hosted by Mike Roberts and Former Governor Mike Bebe.

Also fundraising for Hillary for America was Campaign Chair John Podesta, who held a conversation on clean energy and the clean economy in Washington, DC. Senior Policy Advisor Ann O’Leary hosted a Washington, DC event which focused on education. In New York City, Hillary for America Chief Financial Officer Gary Gensler also held a fundraiser.

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