Hillary Clinton Campaigns in Kentucky on Eve of Primary

On Monday, Hillary Clinton spoke at three Get Out the Vote events in Kentucky before voters head to the polls tomorrow. The first event was held in Bowling Green where Clinton continued to focus her attacks on presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump. Of Trump she said, “What Trump says about foreign policy is not just offensive, it’s dangerous…I don’t think most Americans want a loose cannon in the Oval Office.” She also spoke about a number of platform policy points including reducing college debt, increasing the minimum wage, equal pay for women, and improving health care by updating the Affordable Care Act. She wrapped up her speech by asking for everyone’s support in tomorrow’s primary. A video from her speech is below.

Clinton then headed to Hopkinsville where she spoke on similar themes, and she also outlined her plan to help those living in areas dependent on the coal industry for employment. She said, “I’m the only candidate that has put forth a plan for coal country, a $30 billion plan to help people in coal country have a chance to have a better future.” As she typically does, she focused on the local area and issues that face those in Kentucky. She wrapped up her speech giving a nod to the nearby military base saying, “Tired of red team or blue team lets be on American team, like 101st airborne at Ft. Campbell be people know be if vote for me tomorrow will work hard and fight for you and make the future that we want, thank you God bless you.”

Clinton’s last event of the day was at Transylvania University in Lexington. During her speech, Clinton spoke about a number of topics including health care, the economy, and Trump. She spoke about a number of her platform plans and the importance of the 2016 presidential race. Clinton wrapped up her speech asking for voter’s support tomorrow saying, “If you go out and vote for me tomorrow, I will work for you, I will fight for you, I will stand up for you. Let’s go make the future we deserve to have.” A video from the event is below.

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News Source: WVLT, Courier-Journal, WZTV

Bill Clinton Campaigns for Hillary in Kentucky

On Thursday, Bill Clinton returned to Kentucky where he campaigned on behalf of his wife Hillary. During his first appearance in Owenboro, Bill spoke about his wife’s experience and her dedication to helping people better themselves. He spoke about a number of Hillary’s platform points including health care, income inequality, and her plans to continue building the economy. Speaking at Kentucky Wesleyan College, Bill focused section of his speech on Kentucky specific policies, including the state’s coal economy. He said, “We’ve got to prove that every place in America can get its fair share of clean energy jobs. You say ‘Well, we’re a coal state.’ Yes, and we will continue to run coal for some years to come but that shouldn’t exclude other things.”

In Frankfort, Bill spoke with a crowd of supporters at the Capital Plaza Hotel. He spoke about the need for the continued need for job growth in the state and country, and he outlined Hillary’s plan to create new jobs with a number of his plans, including one to repair the country’s crumbling infrastructure. At both events, he referenced Hillary’s experience as a change maker saying, “She’s the best change maker I’ve ever known. She’s the best at this I’ve ever known. There are 35,000 potential votes in this primary and the fight for this area. So I want you to vote for her.” He then asked for voters’ support during Tuesday’s primary.

Bill’s final event of the day was held tonight in Prestonsburg. His speech focused on coal and what Hillary plans to do for communities that rely heavily on coal for jobs. He outlined her plan to bring new jobs and industry to the region as the United States begins to rely less and less on coal energy. Bill was greeted by some protesters and a few were vocal during his speech, but she said that he didn’t “care if you boo or cheer. I’m glad you’re here.” The coal industry in Kentucky is in decline and he assured voters that Hillary has a plan so they are not left behind. Videos from today’s events will be added when/if available.

Meanwhile, two fundraisers were held today on behalf of Hillary for America. The first was in West Hollywood, California and featured a conversation with campaign manager Robby Mook. The second event was in Washington, DC and was hosted by Sherry and John Goodman. The event featured a conversation with Michèle Flournoy, Former Under Secretary of Defense; Laura Rosenberger, Foreign Policy Advisor for Hillary for America; and Capricia Penavic Marshall, Former US Chief of Protocol.

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News Source: Courier-Journal, 14 News, WDRB, WKYT

Foreign Policy Focus of Third Democratic Debate

US Democratic Presidential hopefuls (L-R) Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton and Martin O’Malley participate in the Democratic Presidential Debate hosted by ABC News at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire, on December 19, 2015. AFP PHOTO / JEWEL SAMAD / AFP / JEWEL SAMAD (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)

On Saturday night, Hillary Clinton, Senator Bernie Sanders, and Martin O’Malley appeared on stage at St. Anselm College in New Hampshire for the third Democratic primary debate. The primary topic of the evening was foreign policy, a strength for former Secretary of State Clinton. Before getting into the debate, Sanders took a moment to apologize to Clinton for his staffers accessing the Clinton campaign’s proprietary voter data. It was revealed this week that Sanders’ staffers found and downloaded campaign data that should have been protected. The DNC has acted swiftly barring the Sanders campaign from accessing voter databases. Clinton’s campaign has been careful to respond, though her staffers and supporters have gone after the Sanders campaign. Clinton thanked Sanders for his apology and said, “Now that, I think, you know, we’ve resolved your data, we’ve agreed on an independent inquiry, we should move on, because I don’t think the American people are all that interested in this.”

The moderators, ABC’s David Muir and Martha Raddatz, then asked the candidates about a variety of topics, including a few domestic questions about taxes, health care, and gun control. But the focus of the ABC debate was foreign policy. Clinton and Sanders debated the removal of Muammar Gaddafi in Libya in 2011and the power vacuum that followed. Sanders argued that the chaos was predictable, but Clinton reminded Sanders that he voted for the Senate resolution calling for Gaddafi’s removal and the intervention of the United Nations. On the foreign policy front, the candidates also discussed ISIS, terrorism, and a number of other topics. As with previous debates, the three candidates were careful about going after each other. Clinton only attacked when provoked, and she focused her criticism on Republicans, particularly Donald Trump. It was clear that Clinton is planning for the general election. A full video of the debate is below.

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News Source: Business Insider, CNN, Time

Clinton Focuses on Domestic Issues in Colorado

On Tuesday, Hillary Rodham Clinton held a rally at Boulder Theater in Boudler, Colorado where she largely focused on domestic policy issues. After being joined on stage by Senator Mark Udall, she outlined a number of important points to her platform including: renewable energy, gun control, and whether the United States should accept Syrian refugees. A video from Clinton’s speech in Boulder is below.

Clinton then traveled to Denver where she held another rally at Manual High School. In a speech similar to the one in Boudler, her message was, again, focused on domestic policies. In particular she highlighted gender inequality and equal pay saying, “If standing up for equal pay for equal work is dealing the gender card, then deal me in.” A video from the Denver rally will be posted when/if available.

While in Colorado, Clinton attended a private fundraiser hosted by Jennifer and Mo Siegel. As with all private events, the fundraiser was closed to the press.

Clinton is taking a break from campaigning for Thanksgiving, and her next scheduled event is in Boston on Sunday, Novebember 29. For all the latest, follow our Scheduled Events page and follow Clinton on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

News Source: 9News, The Denver Post

Clinton Attends Connecticut Fundraisers

Today, Hillary Rodham Clinton attended private fundraisers in Greenwich and New Haven, Connecticut. Both fundraisers were closed to the public and her campaign does not comment on private events. Attendees said that her remarks focused on domestic and foreign policy speaking specifically about the Affordable Care Act and Middle East policy.

Next week, Clinton’s busy June schedule takes her to Maryland, Boston, and Rhode Island. The events lead up to her first official campaign rally next Saturday. Keep up with all the latest campaign news by following Clinton on Twitter and Facebook.

News Source: Connecticut Post

Photo Source: Greenwich Patch

Canada 2020 Conference

Monday, October 6, 2014

Hillary Rodham Clinton appeared at a conference sponsored by the think tank Canada 2020. The focus of her speech was largely on foreign issues, particularly the terrorist groups Boko Haram and ISIL. Clinton expressed her concern over ISIL and its growing influence saying, “I think the evidence is convincing, at least to me, that this is a group that will try to pick up where Al Qaeda in Afghanistan left off. What we were able to do, at great cost, to ferret out and decapitate the leadership of Al Qaeda, severely undermined their capacity as an organization.” Clinton expressed her support for military action to stop the group from expanding its territory and spreading its tactics.

Video from the event is currently unavailable and will be posted when/if available.

News and Image Source: Politico