Hillary Clinton Campaigns in Oakland

On Friday, Hillary Clinton remained in California where she spoke at an organizing event in Oakland. Before heading over to the venue to give her speech, Clinton spoke to volunteers at her newly opened headquarters in Oakland. She then went to La Escuelita School where to spoke to a crowd of supporters. During her speech, Clinton took a number of shots of the presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump. She stressed the importance of the 2016 election and the role California plays in the elections with its large number of delegates and Electoral College votes. She asked for voters’ support in the June 7 primary. A video from today’s event will be added when/if available.

While in California, Clinton also attended a fundraiser in San Francisco. The event included Elizabeth Banks, Cheryl Strayed, Senator Barbara Boxer, and Senator Dianne Feinstein. In Los Angeles, Bill Clinton attended a fundraiser hosted by Laura and Sandy Michelman. Campaign Chair John Podesta was also in California, and he attended a San Fransisco fundraiser hosted by Dan Reicher. The event included a conversation with California Air Resources Board Chair Mary Nichols.

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News Source: Fox 2, SFGate

Clinton Endorsed by 13 of the Women Senators

On Monday evening, Hillary Clinton was joined by 13 of the 14 Democratic Senators at an event in Washington, DC. All 13 announced their endorsement for Clinton as president. Each of the Senators took turns explaining why they supported Clinton. Those providing an endorsement included:

• Tammy Baldwin (WI)
• Barbara Boxer (CA)
• Maria Cantwell (WA)
• Dianne Feinstein (CA)
• Kirsten Gillibrand (NY)
• Heidi Heitkamp (ND)
• Mazie Hirono (HI)
• Amy Klobuchar (MN)
• Claire McCaskill (MO)
• Barbara Mikulski (MD)
• Patty Murray (WA)
• Jeanne Shaheen (NH)
• Debbie Stabenow (MI)

The Senator who was notably absent was Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. A video from the event is available on CSPAN.

While in the Washington, DC area, Clinton also attended a private fundraiser hosted by Lauren and Devin Talbott in Chevy Chase, Maryland. She also attended a fundraiser in DC hosted by Asif Mahmood. As with all private events, the fundraiser was closed to the press.

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News Source: NBC News

Who Supports Hillary for 2016?

As we discussed on Wednesday, the PAC Ready for Hillary has been gathering support for a possible Hillary Rodham Clinton 2016 presidential run. While the site is largely a grass-roots effort, we mentioned that there have been a number of high profile endorsements for Clinton. Those who have publicly pledged their support should Clinton run in 2016 are listed below, proving that we are in company!

-Kirsten Gillibrand, New York Senator

-Ed Rendell, Former Pennsylvania Governor

-Chuck Schumer, New York Senator

-Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States

-Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Democratic Party Chairwoman

-Donna Brazile, Democratic Strategist

-Tony Blair, Former British Prime Minister

-James Carville, Democratic Strategist

-David Axelrod, Senior Campaign Strategist for Obama for America 2012

-Ted Deutch, Representative from Florida

-Dr. Ami Bera, Representative from California

-Dianne Feinstein, California Senator

-Tanene Allison, Communications Director for Texas Democratic Party

-Jay Nixon, Missouri Governor

-Mike Beebe, Arkansas Governor

-Sarah Jessica Parker, Actress

-Paul Begala, Democratic Strategist

-Kathy Sullivan, New Hampshire National Committeewoman

-David Plouffe, Campaign Manager for Obama for America 2008

-Patti Solis Doyle, Campaign Manager for Hillary for President 2008

-Eva Longoria, Actress

-Harold Ickes, Democratic Fundraiser

-Bill Richardson, Former Governor of New Mexico, Secretary of Energy, U.N. Ambassador

-Ellen Tauscher, Former Under Secretary of State

-Carol Shea-Porter, Representative from New Hampshire

-Steve Mostyn, Texas Trial Lawyer

-Barack Obama, President of the United States

-Kouri Marshall, State Director for Obama for America

-Freida Pinto, Actress

-Henry Kissinger, Former Secretary of State

-Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader

-Ellen Malcolm

-Jennifer Granholm, Former Governor of Michigan

-Claire McCaskill, Missouri Senator

-Henry Cuellar, Texas Representative

-Jeanne Shaheen, New Hampshire Senator

-Luis Gutierrez, Representative for Illinois

-Anna Wintour, Editor for Vogue

-Harry Reid, Senate Majority Leader

-John Lewis, Georgia Representative

-Diane Titus, Nevada Representative

-Scarlett Johansson, Actress

-Sir Elton John, Singer/Songwriter

-Anna Elanor Roosevelt, Granddaughter of FDR and Elanor

-Rahm Emanuel, Mayor of Chicago

-Gavin and Jennifer Sibel Newsom, California Lieutenant Governor and filmmaker

Image Credit: New York Daily News