Sunday, April 13, 2008

Latest Hillary news for April 12th & 13th

Previewing Today: Hillary attends the Bipartisan Presidential Compassion Forum at Messiah College in Grantham, PA after canvassing in Scranton, PA and Drexel Hill, PA. For more information on the Forum, visit its website here and read CNN’s coverage here.

Defense Jobs in Indiana: At an AM General plant with Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN) in Mishewaka, IN yesterday, Hillary outlined a “plan…to keep more military-related manufacturing in the United States, calling it an economic and security priority.” She then toured the Magnaquench facilities in Valparaiso, IN. One supporter said: “Hillary is a combination of intelligence, fortitude and integrity ... (and will) bring us back out of this recession.” Read more here and here.

Hillary Hoists To Hoosiers: Hillary “showed her Midwestern roots” when visiting a local pizzeria with Indiana mayors David Uran and Tom McDermott, Jr. With the “packed restaurant look[ing] on,” Mayor Uran toasted Hillary and said, “Let's raise our glasses to the next president of the United States” Read more.

If You Read One Thing Today: Geoff Garin, the campaign’s Chief Strategist, had this to say about Sen. Obama’s recent mischaracterizations of Pennsylvanians: “These are the kinds of attitudes that have created a gulf between Democrats and lots of small-town and heartland voters that we've been working very, very hard to bridge…I saw Senator Obama's comments as a step backward to building those kinds of bridges.” Read more.

Support from PA Mayors: On a conference call yesterday, PA Mayors supporting Hillary discussed Sen. Obama’s comments mischaracterizing Pennsylvanians. Mayor Steve Reed of Harrisburg, PA said this: “I’m supporting Hillary Clinton. I do so without hesitation. Her roots are in Pennsylvania. She understands the people of this state. She understands small town values. She’d make a terrific president. She’ll bring us together.” Read more and more.

In Case You Missed It: Hillary responded to Sen. Obama’s mischaracterizations of Pennsylvanians at a campaign stop in Indianapolis, IN yesterday: “Americans are fair-minded and good-hearted people. We have ups and downs. We face challenges and problems. But our views are rooted in real values, and they should be respected.” Watch here.

On Tap: On Monday, Hillary will attend a forum about manufacturing sponsored by the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) in Pittsburgh, PA. She will deliver remarks at the Philadelphia County Democratic Dinner and will host a “Solutions for the Pennsylvania Economy” rally in Bristol, PA.

Recapping Yesterday: In West Philadelphia, Hillary unveiled her “$4-billion-a-year anticrime plan that would put 100,000 new police officers on the streets and help state and local governments reduce the flow of repeat offenders back to prison.” Read more.

Rudy for Hillary: Actor Sean Astin, known for his title role in “Rudy,” said this about Hillary to a crowd in PA: “She’s an extraordinary woman who has the sincerity and the genuine-ness we need in a president. She is authentic and it comes out when you hear her speak.” Read more.

Strong In The Hoosier State: Several more Indiana state legislators have pledged their support for Hillary, including State Rep. Tim Skinner of Terre Haute: “‘I want our country to be healthy again, as I’m sure you do; I want working families to have the standard and quality of living that we had during the Clinton administration; and I want a president who has a vision for world peace,’ he said to applause from the audience. ‘I believe that Hillary Clinton can do those things and that she has the knowledge to step into the Oval Office on January 20 to be our president from the very first day.’” Read more.

Gen. Clark Touts Clinton to Hoosiers: Gen. Wesley Clark told voters in Indiana that Hillary’s “experience, knowledge and character are far superior.” Read more.

Hillary attends the “Compassion Forum” on Sunday at Messiah College in Grantham, PA…It will air on CNN and is sponsored by Faith and Public Life. Read more and more.

Just Words?: An editorial in the Wall Street Journal examines Sen. Obama’s changing position on public financing. Read more.

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