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

Bill Clinton Campaigns in Harlem, Queens

On Sunday, Bill Clinton campaigned on behalf of Hillary Clinton in Harlem and Queens. He began in Harlem this morning where he attended Sunday services at three churches. The three churches that he spoke at were: Abyssinian Baptist Church, Antioch Baptist Church, and Mount Neboh Baptist Church. At each church, Bill was introduced by Rep. Charles Rangel, and she spoke about Hillary’s plans to increase minimum wage and opportunities for everyone across the country.

Bill then spoke at an organizing events at the New York Hall of Science in Queens and the John John Jay College in New York City. At both events, he spoke about Hillary’s plans to increase incomes and continue building on the economy so everyone can prosper. He also spoke about criminal justice reform and referenced the death of Eric Garner. Garner was selling cigarettes in New York City and died when he was put in a choke hold by police. Bill said, “I say that because they may not have intended to kill that man—they violated procedural rules with a chokehold with a very heavy guy. People do stuff like that when they’re scared, when they’re alienated, when they feel like there’s this vast divide—and we have to get rid of that.” Videos from today’s events will be added when/if available.

A number of fundraisers were held today on behalf of Hillary for America. In Washington, DC, Campaign Chair John Podesta attended an event that included Senior Policy Advisor Maya Harris. The event was hosted by Maddy Beckwith, Ezekiel Emanuel, Terry Lierman, Tony Podesta, Chris Putala, and Oscar Ramirez. A fundraiser was also held in Villanova, Pennsylvania. The event included a conversation with Valerie Plame and was hosted by Stella M. Tsai and Jannie K. Lau. The final event was a virtual conversation with Foreign Policy Advisor Laura Rosenberger for American citizens living in São Paulo, Brazil.

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News Source: New York Daily News, Newsday, Observer

Bill Clinton Campaigns in Wisconsin

On Friday, Bill Clinton campaigned for Hillary Clinton in Wisconsin. Speaking at Lawrence University in Appleton, Clinton focused on a number of Hillary’s platform points including her idea for Wall Street reform, her plan to lower the cost of higher education, and her focus on clean energy. He also criticized Republican front-runner Donald Trump for his plans to build a wall on the United States’ border with Mexico and said that the focus needed to be on building a strong middle class. He said, “We can do this, but we can’t do this until we tear down (economic) barriers.” A video from today’s speech will be posted when/if available.

Also campaigning on behalf of Hillary on Friday were two Hillary for America advisors. In State College, Pennsylvania, Foreign Policy Advisor Laura Rosenberger attended a fundraiser hosted by Michael Berkman, Sue Port, John McCarthy, Patricia House, Virginia McGregor, Art Patterson, and Nancy Chiswick. Meanwhile in Newtown, Pennsylvania, Campaign Chair John Podesta hosted an event at the home of John Cordisco.

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News Source: Appleton Post-Crescent

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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Clintons Attend Sunday Fundraisers

Clinton attends a private fundraiser in Connecticut on June 5, 2015

Following yesterday’s Nevada caucus win, Hillary Clinton was scheduled to attend a number of fundraisers in California on Sunday. She was expected to attend a fundraiser in Atherton at the home of Sukhinder Singh Cassidy. She then attended a fundraiser event hosted by Noosheen Hashemi, Gisel and Omid Kordestan, Lily Sarafan in Menlo Park. The final fundraiser of the day was in Piedmont and hosted by Rebecca and Mike Ghielmetti, Quinn Delaney and Wayne Jordan.

Bill Clinton attended fundraisers in Colorado Springs and Oklahoma City on behalf of Hillary for America. While in Colorado Springs, Bill attended Community Event at Colorado College. During his speech, he spoke about a number of Hillary’s campaign platform topics including the economy, jobs, infrastructure, and health care. Bill will host a Get Out the Vote event tonight in Oklahoma City. Full coverage from the event will be posted tomorrow.

Also hosting an event today was John Podesta, Campaign Chair of Hillary for America. The event, held in Washington, DC, was a campaign briefing and fundraiser. Attending the event was special guest Carla Hall, Co-Host of ABC’s The Chew.

Tomorrow, Bill will attend a number of events in Texas; meanwhile, Hillary will remain in California. For all the latest, follow our revamped Scheduled Events page and follow Clinton on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

News Source: The Denver Post