Bill Clinton Campaigns in Los Angeles Area

On Saturday, Bill Clinton campaigned on behalf of Hillary Clinton in three cities in the Los Angeles area. His first event was in Inglewood where he spoke about Hillary’s platform plans and the importance of continuing the successes of the Obama administration. Bill also went after Republican nominee Donald Trump saying that his pledged to “make America great again” is a signal for something else. “He means: ‘I’ll make it the way it used to be.’ Well, it wasn’t so great for a lot of people,” he said. He continued the attacks on Trump saying, “we’ve got to start acting like Americans again and stop dumping all over each other.” Before meeting with supporters in the crowd, he asked for voters’ support in Tuesday’s primary. A video from the event will be added when/if available.

Bill then spoke at Get Out the Vote rallies in Torrance and Compton. At each event, he touted Hillary’s experience and her plans to ensure that every American has equal opportunities. Bill argued that Hillary’s vision of America is vastly different from that of Trump and that it is important for voters to understand that Trump is campaigning on fear while Hillary is optimistic about America’s future. Bill said that in order for the progress of the last eight years to continue, electing Hillary is vital. A partial video from the event in Torrance is below.

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Hillary Clinton Campaigns in Los Angeles Area

On Friday, Hillary Clinton held four campaign events in the Los Angeles, California area. Her first event was in Culver City and featured appearances by Elizabeth Banks, Sophia Bush, Michelle Kwan, Debra Messing, Mary Steenburgen, and Sally Field. Each actress took a few minutes to speak about why they supported Clinton. When Clinton took the stage, she stressed the importance of the 2016 election and defeating Republican nominee Donald Trump. Clinton concluded by asking for voters’ support in Tuesday’s primary saying, “Starting next Tuesday, we’re on our way to breaking the highest and hardest glass ceiling.” A video from the event is below.

She then traveled to Westminster where she spoke with supporters at a Get Out the Vote rally. During her speech, she spoke about a number of platform points including expanding health care, passing immigration reform, and lowering the cost of higher education. She continued to go after Trump saying that he has “set a very bad example” for not condemning violence at a number of his rallies. Clinton said that she does not want her supporters to provoke violence, but to be respectful of others. She said, “I don’t think any of this helps anybody.” Clinton went on to criticize a number of Trump’s proposals and comments before asking for voters’ support on June 7.

Clinton met with community leaders in Santa Ana. She gave a brief speech to the supporters present before sitting down with a group of city leaders and business owners to discuss local and national issues. The listening event has been a staple of Clinton’s 2016 campaign, and she has held at least one a day during this trip to California. Topics covered during the event included health care, immigration reform, and a number of other platform topics. A video of Clinton’s speech from the event is below.

The final event of the day was a Get Out the Vote rally in San Bernardino, a city still recovering the December 2015 terror inspired mass shooting. Clinton’s speech focused on national security and her vow to do everything she can to keep America and Americans safe from foreign and domestic threats. She said, “I want you to know from the bottom of my heart I will do whatever I can to protect America and Americans and do whatever I can to support our brave law enforcement, who were there protecting people right in this city.” Clinton discussed a number of other platform points during her 30-minute speech before asking for voters’ support in the state’s primary on Tuesday. A full video of Clinton’s speech is below.

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Hillary Clinton Kicks Off Three Days of Campaigning in California

On Tuesday, Hillary Clinton attended three events in California with the first being a discussion on foster care in Los Angeles. During the small discussion event, she toured a foster care facility with Representative Karen Bass. She also spoke with a number of families. Clinton then traveled to Commerce where she attended a discussion with working families. The event was held at a local union hall and she criticized Republican nominee Donald Trump during the event for rooting for the housing crisis saying, “He actually said he was hoping for the crash that caused hardworking families in California and across America to lose their homes. All because he thought he could take advantage of it and make some money for himself.”

Clinton’s final event of the day was an organizing event in Riverside. She continued to criticize Trump for a number of his proposals and explained that it is important for everyone to be working together and not incite fear and divisiveness. She spoke about a number of her platform points including continuing to create new jobs, continuing to grow the economy, raising the minimum wage, and expanding health care so 100% of Americans are covered. She concluded by asking for voters’ support during the primary on June 7.

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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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Hillary Clinton Campaigns in California

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks to supporters during a campaign rally at East Los Angeles College on Thursday, May 5, 2016 in East Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News)

On Thursday, Hillary Clinton campaigned in southern California where she spoke at an organizing event at East Los Angeles College. With a gathering of Bernie Sanders supporters protesting outside, Clinton focused on the general election in November and fighting the presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump. She urged Democrats, including supporters of herself and Sanders, to work together to defeat Trump and prevent the “loose cannon” from reaching the White House. She spoke about her plans to work with Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform saying, “We are a nation of immigrants, and I’m proud of it. We are stronger together, and our diversity is one of our strengths. So if people condemn or scapegoat or criticize or demagogue about immigrants, I wonder: Where are they living?”

Bill Clinton was in Portland, Oregon where he addressed a crowd of supporters at Left Bank Annex. Bill also spoke about Trump and why Hillary is a better alternative. But he said that he understands why a candidate like Trump appeals to many Americans. He said, “They’re mad and they’re longing to hear Donald Trump bash people around. And they like the bashing because they feel like they’ve been bashed, and the rest of us, their fellow Americans, don’t give a rip about them.” Bill said that Hillary has a long career of getting things done, and that her plans include everyone, not just a select group of Americans. 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 Los Angeles, Clinton attended two fundraisers. The first including a conversation with Los Angeles Councilmember José Huizar. The second event was hosted by Simon Pang. Also in Los Angeles, Campaign Vice Chair Huma Abedin attended an event hosted by Dr. Asif Mahmood. Bill Clinton attended a fundraiser in Portland, Oregon. The event was hosted by Jill and Benjamin Souede. The final fundraiser of the day was held in Houston, Texas and included a conversation with Campaign Manager Robby Mook. The event was hosted by Cheryl and Percy Creuzot.

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Bill Clinton Campaigns for Hillary in California

On Wednesday, Bill Clinton spoke at two organizing events in California. During his first event in San Diego, he spoke about Hillary Clinton’s plans for the future including health care, gun control, growing the economy, and creating new jobs. He said, “She’s got the best ideas to restore the middle class and restore upward mobility, both from poverty and working class into the middle class, and up. She’s got the best ideas to reduce inequality and increase investment in America.” He urged voters to come out and support Hillary on June 7, no matter the delegate lead she has over Democratic rival Bernie Sanders.

Later in the day, Clinton spoke to supporters in Koreatown in Los Angeles. He spoke about a number of Hillary’s platform points including gun control, the economy, and the jobs. Clinton spoke about their relationship with Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities and Hillary’s goal to bring people together and not divide people. He asked for voters support in the upcoming primary saying, “This is important for her, as well as for me, for our lifetime of work, for me to be here today and to look at your faces and to know that you have her back and you’re going to support her. We need you.” Videos from today’s events will be posted when/if available.

Several fundraisers were held today on behalf of Hillary for America. The first was an event at the home of Bob and Liz Pozen in Boston, Massachusetts. The evening featured a conversation with campaign chair John Podesta. The second event was held in New York City. It was hosted at the home of Paul Boskind and featured Emmy Award Winning Actors Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly and Executive Producer Barney Rosenzweig.

Tomorrow, Hillary will travel to California for a series of public events and fundraisers. For all the latest, follow our Scheduled Events page and follow Clinton on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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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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Hillary Clinton Interviewed on CNN’s State of the Union

On Sunday morning, an interview between CNN’s Jake Tapper and Hillary Clinton was aired during an episode of State of the Union. Clinton was asked about a number of topics including the upcoming New York primary, comments that her husband, Bill Clinton, made earlier in the week, and her battle with Senator Bernie Sanders. Clinton refused to say anything negative about Sanders saying that she would rather have him in the White House than Republicans Donald Trump or Ted Cruz.

She also defended her plan to introduce a $12 federal minimum wage despite New York and California recently introducing $15 minimum wage laws. Clinton said, “There are a lot of places that are not well off around the country they’re required to have $7.25 wage to go from that to $12 is big leap. Now I want to encourage every place that can go to $15 the New York cities, Los Angeles, Seattle and California raised its minimum wage, but it also took into account different geographic areas with different economic circumstances.” A video of the full interview is below.

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News Source: CNN

Bill Clinton Campaigns for Hillary in Los Angels

On Sunday, Bill Clinton campaigned for Hillary Clinton in Los Angeles, California where He spoke at a rally at the Los Angeles Trade – Technical College. During his speech, he praised California for passing an increased minimum wage and said that the was happy to be back in the state. He called Hillary the “biggest change-maker I’ve ever know” and spoke about a number of her platform points. He said that he knew she would be a quality president reasoning, “Forget about who I’m married to. Remember, I was president the last time we all rose together.” A video of his speech is below:

While in Los Angeles, Clinton also attended a fundraiser in the area. The event was hosted at the home of Sharon Nazarian. Meanwhile, in Austin, Texas, Senior Policy Advisor Jake Sullivan hosted a fundraiser. The event was held at WeWork and was hosted by Whurley.

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News Source: Los Angeles Times

Clinton Speaks at USC, Appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton took part in a roundtable discussion on homeland security at USC Thursday, March 24, 2016. James Featherstone, President of Homeland Security Advisory Council of Los Angeles Joumana Silyan-Saba, Mayor’s Office of Public Safety Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles Mayor Hillary Clinton Salam Al Maryati, Executive Director of Muslim Public Affairs Council Brie Loskota, Executive Director of USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture (Photo by Walt Mancini/Pasadena Star-News)

On Thursday, Hillary Clinton took part in a roundtable discussion on the campus of the University of Southern California (USC). The roundtable consisted of Los Angeles area officials and focused on the issue of homeland security and the Muslim American community. Clinton spoke about the recent terrorist attacks in Belgium saying that the rhetoric coming from the Republican presidential candidates is dangerous and will not make America safer. She said, “We cannot allow our nation to be pitting groups against one another. We cannot give in to panic and fear. It’s not in keeping with our values. It’s not effective in protecting us, and it plays into the hands of terrorists.” A full video from the discussion is below.

Later in the evening, Clinton stopped by ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! where she and Kimmel discuss a number of topics including her campaign, Republican rival Donald Trump, campaign finance reform, and her email controversy. During her appearance, Kimmel offered suggestions of new campaign slogans, and he helped Clinton with a speech by “mansplaining” how it would be perceived by men. The interview was very light and funny, and you can check out clips from it below.

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News Source: The Los Angeles Daily News, ABC7