Bill Clinton and Senator Bernie Sanders Campaign for Hillary

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On Saturday, Bill Clinton campaigned for Hillary Clinton in Wisconsin at an event in Greenfield. Speaking at a local union hall, Bill spoke about a number of Hillary’s key platform points including her plans to raise the minimum wage, lower the cost of higher education, and build the middle class. He framed Hillary as the candidate that will help those who have been “left out and left behind.” He spoke about the importance of continuing the progress made over the last few years and said Hillary is the only candidate who will continue to the accomplishments of the current administration. A video of Bill’s speech will be posted when/if available.

Senator Bernie Sanders, meanwhile, remained on the campaign trail attending two events in Pennsylvania. Sanders’ first event was in Scranton where he spoke to a group of supporters at Scranton High School. During his speech, he said that Hillary will fight for equal pay for women, the expansion of health care, laws that ensure the “billionaire class” pays its fair share of taxes, and a reduction in the cost of higher education. Sanders also referred to Hillary’s opponent, Donald Trump, saying, “We cannot elect a president of the United States whose cornerstone of his campaign is bigotry and dividing us up. We have struggled for too many years, too many people have stood up and fought and some have died… we are not going back to those days.” A video of Sanders’ speech is below.

In Philadelphia, Sanders spoke about the same platform points during his speech, but he also underscored the importance of electing Hillary over Trump. This is especially true following the release of an audio recording that captured Trump using crude and derogatory language to describe women. Sanders went after Trump saying, “I think you’ve got a spoiled brat. I think you’ve got a person who grew up very very wealthy who thinks that he is entitled to do anything that he wants.” He said that Trump’s comments were inexcusable, and he needs “to take responsibility for his own actions.” A video from the Philadelphia rally is below.

Meanwhile, in Raleigh, North Carolina, a fundraiser was held on behalf of Hillary for America at the home of Dr. Ken and Tijuana Crosby. The event featured a conversation with the Little Rock 9: Ernest Green, Carlotta Walls LaNier, and Terrence Roberts.

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News Source: McClatchy DC, Sioux City Journal, The Times-Tribune, CBS Philly

Chelsea Clinton Fundraises for Hillary

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

On Wednesday, Chelsea Clinton attended a fundraiser on behalf of her mother, Hillary Clinton. She was in Little Rock, Arkansas for an evening fundraiser hosted by Tiffany and Daniel Robinson. Little Rock is familiar to the Clinton family as they lived there while Bill Clinton was Arkansas’ governor and the city is home to the Clinton Presidential Library & Museum.

Meanwhile in Washington, DC, Hillary for America Chief Financial Officer Gary Gensler attended a fundraiser hosted by Senator Sherrod Brown and Senator Carl Levin, Andy Green, Salman Banaei, Julie Chon, Elise Bean, Dan Berkovitz, Tyler Gellasch, Raj Date Bob Heckart, and Shawn Maher. As with all private events, the fundraisers were only open to donors.

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Clintons Fundraise following Tuesday’s Primaries

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

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.

Tomorrow, Albright will remain in Texas for an additional fundraiser. For all the latest, follow our revamped Scheduled Events page and follow Clinton on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

News Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch, NBC 4

Clinton Begins Health Care Discussion in Louisiana and Arkansas

Screen_Shot_2015-09-21_at_6.01.08_PM_t630 Hillary Rodham Clinton began the day by making a speech at the Louisiana Leadership Institute in which she vowed to support the Affordable Care Act and announced that she is preparing to address some of its shortcomings. She was critical of Republicans for trying to repeal the law, and she said it is too important of a law to abandon. Clinton said, “I’m not going to let them tear up that law, kick 16 million people off their health coverage and force the country to start the health care debate all over again. Not on my watch. I want to build on the progress we’ve made.” The level of uninsured Americans is at it lowest rate in nearly fifty years. Following the event, Clinton attended a private fundraiser in Baton Rouge at the home of businessman Jim Bernhard and his wife, Dana.

In Little Rock, Arkansas, Clinton made a speech at a grassroots event on the campus of Philander Smith College. In her speech, she focused on her plans to give every American a “fair shot.” The focus of her speech was on heath care, raising the minimum wage, more affordable education, and a reformed tax system. Arkansas is home to Clinton as she lived there for a number of years, practiced law there, and was the state’s First Lady. She thanked the people of Arkansas for their continued support and recalled that the state “holds so many wonderful memories for me and my family.” A video from her speech in Little Rock is below.

A videos from today’s event in Louisiana will be posted when/if available.

Tomorrow, Clinton is expected to unveil her prescription drug plans at an event in Iowa. For all the latest, follow our Scheduled Events page and follow Clinton on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

New Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune, Greater Baton Rouge Business Report, Arkansas Online

Clinton Returns to Arkansas

071815_hillary_clinton_1_ap_1160x629Hillary Rodham Clinton began her Saturday morning by attending a private fundraiser in Davenport, Iowa where she spoke about a wide variety of topics including the recent nuclear agreement with Iran. After leaving Iowa, Clinton returned to a state she knows well, Arkansas. Since her husband, Bill Clinton, was governor of the state, Arkansas has become a Republican strong hold. Clinton’s appearance at the Arkansas Democratic Party’s annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Little Rock was intended to boost the party.

During her speech, Clinton addressed a number of topics including points she made in her economic speech earlier in the week. She also addressed comments made by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump who questioned the heroism of Senator John McCain, who was held prisoner during his tour of duty in Vietnam. Clinton called Trump’s comments “shameful” defended McCain, who she has called a friend, saying “there’s nothing funny about the hate [Trump] is spewing at immigrants and families — and now the insults he has directed at a genuine war hero, Sen. John McCain.” A video of Clinton’s speech is below (Note: Clinton’s speech begins at the 7:20 mark).

This coming week, Clinton is expected to make appearances in Michigan and Pennsylvania. Until then, follow Clinton on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for all the latest updates.

News Source: The New York Times, Politico, Mason City Globe Gazette

Community-Based Solutions: A No Ceilings Conversation

Saturday, November 15, 2014

image-2Hillary Rodham Clinton took part in a Clinton Foundation No Ceilings event on Saturday in Little Rock, Arkansas. Joined by daughter Chelsea Clinton, the event was was in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Bill Clinton Presidential Library and the  women’s rights speech given by Clinton in Beijing in 1995 (for the full text of Clinton’s 1995 speech, click here). At the event, Clinton and Hillary discussed the progress of women since the famous speech, the work of the Clinton Foundation, and the progress of the No Ceilings project.

The event was live streamed, but the video is no longer available. The full video will be posted when/if it is available.

News Source: Politico

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Dale Chihuly Exhibit at the Clinton Presidential Center

Friday, May 16, 2014

An exhibit of work by glass artist Dale Chihuly opened at the Clinton Center at the William J. Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock, Arkansas. A private event was held to celebrate the opening. The opening was attended by a number of special guests including Hillary Rodham Clinton. The exhibit opened to the public today, May 17, and will be open until January 5, 2015. For more information about the exhibit and to plan your visit, CLICK HERE.

News Source: Arkansas Times