Our country sits on the precipice. We will either continue to rise up out of the ashes of the Bush presidency or go down in flames. The past seven years have been a struggle, to say the least. President Barack Obama has done a remarkable job trying to right this ship we call America, while having to ride the storm surges of the right wing trying to sink us at every turn. We have come a long way, but there are still so many challenges ahead of us.
As New York heads to the polls in just a few short weeks, we must be clear in our objectives. We must understand our history and who has written it. So now it is our turn to correct some of the misnomers and half truths as we go forward to this pivotal election, which, as many pundits have noted, may be the most consequential in our lifetime.
For the first time, in a very long time, the New York presidential primary will actually count, and count with decisive numbers. And that is why this endorsement may be one of the most important ones of our generation.
Home in New York state for a few days of primary campaigning, Hillary was welcomed back by some of her very first elective constituents – her Westchester neighbors. The campaign rally was held at the Purchase campus of SUNY, not far from where Hillary resides. She was introduced by her Congressional Representative Nita Lowey.
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton waves after arriving for a campaign rally at State University of New York (SUNY) at Purchase in Westchester County, New York, March 31, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Segar
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton greets attendees after arriving for a campaign rally at State University of New York (SUNY) at Purchase in Westchester County, New York, March 31, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Segar
U.S. Representative Nita Lowey (L) applauds U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton (R) as she takes the stage for a campaign rally at State University of New York (SUNY) at Purchase in Westchester County, New York, March 31, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, center, speaks at a rally in Purchase, N.Y., Thursday, March 31, 2016. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton greets supporters after holding a campaign rally at State University of New York (SUNY) at Purchase in Westchester County, New York, March 31, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Segar
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton (R) appears on stage with U.S. Representative Nita Lowey during a campaign rally at State University of New York (SUNY) at Purchase in Westchester County, New York, March 31, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton leaves the podium after speaking at a rally in Purchase, N.Y., Thursday, March 31, 2016. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton arrives for a rally in Purchase, N.Y., Thursday, March 31, 2016. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at a rally in Purchase, N.Y., Thursday, March 31, 2016. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton stands on stage as she is introduced by U.S. Representative Nita Lowey (not seen) during a campaign rally at State University of New York (SUNY) at Purchase in Westchester County, New York, March 31, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Segar
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton reacts to the audience as she takes the stage during a campaign rally at State University of New York (SUNY) at Purchase in Westchester County, New York, March 31, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Segar
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton takes a selfie photograph with supporters after speaking at a campaign rally at State University of New York (SUNY) at Purchase in Westchester County, New York, March 31, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Prior to setting off for Purchase, Hillary made a visit to the high school in her town, A senior who is a photographer at the school’s sports magazine got some great shots!
Editor’s note: Jeremiah Chikota, a senior at Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, photographed Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on her March 31 visit to the school. Chikota, who is head of photography for the high school’s sports magazine, The Quake, was hoping to get one or two photos of the former New York senator and U.S. Secretary of State for the school yearbook.
Yesterday, Donald Trump said that abortion should be illegal, and that there must be “some form of punishment” for women who have abortions.
This was one of the most outrageous and dangerous statements I’ve heard anybody running for president say — and we cannot risk letting someone with those kinds of extreme views win the White House.
The stakes in this election couldn’t be higher. Right now, women have a constitutional right to abortion under Roe v. Wade. Trump said he would take away that right, and would criminalize women’s reproductive health decisions.
We’re outraged — and we should be. Any insinuation that Trump’s statement doesn’t deserve a reaction demonstrates a lack of appreciation for how serious this is.
Maya Angelou said, “when someone shows you who they are, believe them.” Once again, Trump has shown us who he is. I have no intention of letting him or any of the Republicans become president and take women’s rights away.
If you’re with me, chip in $5 before our critical midnight deadline to say you’re ready to win this fight together:
Speaking with Rachel Maddow last night, Bernie Sanders said the solution to such outrageous statements from Donald Trump was for the media not to cover these comments! This is absurd, foolhardy, and unrealistic magical thinking. It is no solution at all. Trump made the statement in an interview broadcast on live TV!
If anything could be as outrageous as Trump’s comments, it would be the expectation of a media blackout on Trump’s more offensive and dangerous remarks.
Clearly only one person understands the battleground, the weapons, and the tactics and only one person is prepared to lead the troops against a treacherous threat to our freedoms.
The Apollo was not the only Harlem appearance Hillary made today. She and her old pal Charlie Rangel stopped for coffee-and at a bakery in the neighborhood. New York Metro area folks are forever grateful to Charlie for spiriting Hillary to New York to run for the Senate.
Representative Charlie Rangel Meeting with Hillary Clinton Representative Charlie Rangel (D-NY) and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton spoke to reporters as they met for coffee in Harlem, New York. The plan now is to try a new coffee every month, changing locations.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, right, meets a member of the community, during a campaign stop at the Make My Cake bakery, Wednesday, March 30, 2016, in the Harlem neighborhood of New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, right, decides what to order during a campaign stop at Make My Cake Bakery, Wednesday, March 30, 2016, in the Harlem neighborhood of New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, right, makes a campaign stop at Make My Cake Bakery, Wednesday, March 30, 2016, in the Harlem neighborhood of New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, right, meets a member of the community, left, at Make My Cake Bakery, Wednesday, March 30, 2016, in the Harlem neighborhood of New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Rep, Charles Rangel, background, D-N.Y. watches as Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, right, meets a member of the community, second from left, at Make My Cake Bakery, Wednesday, March 30, 2016, in the Harlem neighborhood of New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, right, has coffee and cake with Rep, Charles Rangel, D-N.Y. during a campaign stop at the Make My Cake bakery, Wednesday, March 30, 2016, in the Harlem neighborhood of New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, left, meets Rep, Charles Rangel, background, D-N.Y. during a campaign stop at the Make My Cake bakery, Wednesday, March 30, 2016, in the Harlem neighborhood of New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, right, meets Rep, Charles Rangel, background, D-N.Y. during a campaign stop at the Make My Cake bakery, Wednesday, March 30, 2016, in the Harlem neighborhood of New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Rachel Maddowinterviewed Hillary at the Apollo today. When she returned to the studio, she heard about Donald Trump’s comment to Chris Matthews about punishing women for abortions which occurred concurrently with Rachel’s interview. Rachel then picked up her gear, rounded up her crew, and headed for Hillary’s office where Hillary gave her an addendum interview on that subject. Wow!
NEW Trump to @msnbc: “there has to be some form of punishment” for women who have abortions but he has yet to determine what that should be.
Responding to Rachel Maddow’s question about Trump’s abortion statement today, Hillary quoted Maya Angleou: “When people show you who they are, believe them.” She called that statement the most outrageous she has heard in a very long time.
Maya Angelou said: “When people show you who they are, believe them.” Trump can try to walk back his words, but we heard him loud and clear.
In the main interview, Hillary said she is returning to Wisconsin, is working hard, and taking nothing for granted. She hopes, after the primaries, that the party comes together.
Hillary does not understand the argument Bernie poses about delegates and Super Ds. She said the person with the delegates gets the nomination and hopes Sen. Sanders will join her should she have the winning number.
Hillary said caucuses are an unusual way for states to choose candidates.
Re: The Republicans and the chaos within, Hillary intends to run against their agenda. She said when you strip it down they are all peddling the same policies from 30-40 years back.
Hillary said Trump has a “different” personality, but then pointed to his proposed policies and said he is not that far off from other. Differences of degree but not kind. His demonization of groups is not different from much of what that party espouses. He simply has a different way of expressing these policies.
The fact is, Trump isn’t that different from every other Republican candidate who would also outlaw abortion.
Hillary, who has relationships with many world leaders, said several have voiced concerns about Trump’s statements and plans. She pointed out that our coalitions depend on getting along with Muslim nations and a strong NATO. She said we need to take a 360 degree look at how NATO is constructed and funded, but that the organization itself remains important.
Hillary said she will go after Trump on issues. She said Republicans have not confronted him on issues because they agree with him.
Hillary said she is surprised the primaries will be long. She always expected a contest, and ran her 2008 campaign into June.
She said she understands how people both here and abroad hear Trump and Cruz and feels an obligation to go up against the offensive, dangerous statements.
Rachel asked Hillary whether she would ask Obama to withdraw the Merrick Garland nomination. Hillary is not comfortable with the question because we have one president at a time and not processing that nomination shuts out all votes cast for Obama in 2012 – including her own. Her position is to keep the pressure on the Senate to do their job.
Hillary said we need to elect a Democratic Senate. The SCOTUS standoff has made it clear how important this is.
Rachel asked whether the work of the Clinton Foundation and the CGI should wind down while she runs for POTUS. Hillary finds the work astonishing and would hate to lose that. She said transparency is the best response.
The fact is, Trump isn’t that different from every other Republican candidate who would also outlaw abortion.
Asked if the Corey Lewandowski incident reflects Trump’s attitude toward women, Hillary responded that Trump has been inciting violence.
Asked if whe wants to pivot toward Trump, Hillary said she will remain focused on the primaries but that it is important not to stand silent when Republicans make outrageous statements.
She stated again that the Republicans do not take Trump on about his statements because they agree.
Again she said she is going back to Wisconsin to do all she can there.
The Supreme Court shapes virtually every aspect of life in the United States, from whether you can marry the person you love to whether you can get health care. And for a long time now, its ideological bent has led our country in the wrong direction.
If we’re serious about fighting for progressive causes, we need to focus on the Court: who sits on it, how we choose them and how much we let politics dominate that process.
At its best, the Court is a place where the least powerful voices in our society are heard and protected, whether they’re African Americans trying to vote or get an education in the era of segregated schools and poll taxes … or women trying to make our own health decisions in the face of laws that would strip that right away.
Hillary Clinton returned to New York today. Our homegirl was greeted with warm enthusiasm at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. Chuck Schumer gave Hillary a resounding introduction calling on her Senate record as testament to Hillary delivering! He cited delivery of the CHIP program, the Zadroga Act for 9/11 responders, cleaning up LI Sound. He cited her fight against Social Security privatization and her fight for the Brady bill (when she was FLOTUS).
“She listened; she spoke up; and she changed the lives of millions. We know she delivers, and she is not finished delivering yet… Hillary knows you can walk from one end of 125th St. to the other and meet people from every continent… One New York; One America!” – Chuck Schumer
“New Yorkers took a chance on me and I will never forget that. You have always had my back and I will always have yours.” – Hillary
Harlem, NY – Yesterday, Hillary Clinton attended an organizing event at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem. Clinton discussed her plans to raise incomes and get results for all communities, keep Americans safe, and bring the country together.
Yesterday in Wisconsin, Hillary Clinton participated in a forum on gun violence in Milwaukee, rallied voters in La Crosse, toured a technical college, and visited a brewery, also in La Crosse. Hillary never forgets the people who labor unseen to make our days safe and comfortable – that includes those keeping “Happy Hour” happy.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton pours a beer during a tour of Pearl Street Brewery in La Crosse, Wis., Tuesday, March 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton raises a glass of beer during a tour of Peale Street Brewery during a campaign event in La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States, March 29, 2016. REUTERS/Jim Young
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton hoists a beer during a tour of at Pearl Street Brewery in La Crosse, Wis., Tuesday, March 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton sips a beer during a tour of the Pearl Street Brewery in La Crosse, Wis., Tuesday, March 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Hillary Clinton Campaign Event in Harlem, New York Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at a campaign event in Harlem about a variety of topics, including income inequality and national security. New York’s presidential primary will be held on April 19.
Hillary’s event schedules, not to mention her four years of daily schedules as secretary of state, fly in the face of a fairy tale one of the three Republican candidates has repeatedly tried to spin that Hillary lacks the stamina required of a POTUS. These attempts have met with the same failure as his efforts to spark chants of “USA” at his campaign rallies. That same chant has erupted spontaneously and enthusiastically recently at Hillary’s speeches after victories in FL, NC, and AZ without Hillary’s prompting. The same Republican front-runner, who boasts of the strength to take out ISIS, whines perpetually about Megyn Kelly bullying him and says his campaign manager was rightfully protecting him from an assault by Michelle Fields, formerly of Breitbart.
Last night, all three remaining Republican candidates rescinded their loyalty pledges to support their party’s nominee. Let’s remember that these three folks expect Americans to put them on a podium on the Capitol steps to take the oath of office! How good is their word? Any of them?
Bernie Sanders also has recently waffled on whether he would support a Hillary Clinton candidacy.
CHUCK TODD: Is there conditions for you to support her?
BERNIE SANDERS: Right now, I am running to become President of the United States and I hope very much, Chuck, that you will be asking her that question.
CHUCK TODD: I understand that and I will the next time I have her. But are there conditions for your support of her if she’s the nominee.
BERNIE SANDERS: Look, it’s too early to talk about that. Right now, we have a lot of momentum. We’re focusing on Wisconsin, New York State. We have a path to victory. We are going to win this nomination process.
We can point to verifiable evidence of Hillary’s trustworthiness on this and many issues. Hillary has always said she would back her party’s nominee, and has a history of having done so. She has never waffled. Let me share, with those of you who are new to Hillary this cycle, the email we received from her on June 27, 2008 after she suspended her campaign.
Jun 27, 2008
Dear Friend,
On February 8, in Unity, New Hampshire, 107 people voted for me, and 107 people voted for Senator Barack Obama.
Today, Barack and I were in Unity to celebrate a unified Democratic Party focused on electing him the next president. I was proud to stand with him today, and I will do whatever I can to help his campaign between now and November.
Senator McCain and the Republicans may have hoped that we wouldn’t join forces like this. They may have wished that we wouldn’t stand united to fight this battle with everything we’ve got.
But I’ve got news for them: We are one party; we are one America; and we are not going to rest until we take back our country and put it once again on the path to peace, prosperity, and progress in the 21st century.
Immediately after this rally, Hillary hit the trail for the Obama/Biden ticket and campaigned her heart out. She lost some supporters along the way. Not all of the “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pantsuits” agreed with her wholehearted support of her former opponent, but I pointed out then and do again now, that Hillary Clinton is a woman of her word. Her plans are carefully crafted, intersectional, and pragmatic. She will not promise what she cannot deliver, but when she promises, you can count on her to deliver.
On that note, Hillary is the one making the policy speeches on specific issues and policy plans while the other remaining four give boilerplate stump speeches. There is a difference between a policy speech and a stump speech. Hillary’s speech on the subject of the Supreme Court this week is but one example.
Please feel free to share this with those less familiar with Hillary Clinton than we are.
Hillary held a rally today at Western Technical College in La Crosse and was given a tour of the facilities.
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton listens to her introduction at a campaign event in La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States, March 29, 2016. REUTERS/Jim Young TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton casts a shadow on a flag during her remarks at a campaign event in La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States, March 29, 2016. REUTERS/Jim Young
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at a campaign event in La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States, March 29, 2016. REUTERS/Jim Young
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at Western Technical College in La Crosse, Wis., Tuesday, March 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton waits to be introduced during a rally at Western Technical College in La Crosse, Wis., Tuesday, March 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton laughs during a campaign event in La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States, March 29, 2016. REUTERS/Jim Young
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at a campaign event in La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States, March 29, 2016. REUTERS/Jim Young
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks alongside a spool of cable at Western Technical College in La Crosse, Wis., Tuesday, March 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at Western Technical College in La Crosse, Wis., Tuesday, March 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton tours a classroom at Western Technical College during a campaign event in La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States, March 29, 2016. REUTERS/Jim Young
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton tours Western Technical College before holding a rally in La Crosse, Wis., Tuesday, March 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton tours a classroom at Western Technical College during a campaign event in La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States, March 29, 2016. REUTERS/Jim Young
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton greets workers during a tour of Western Technical College before holding a rally in La Crosse, Wis., Tuesday, March 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton tours Western Technical College before holding a rally in La Crosse, Wis., Tuesday, March 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton shakes hands with student Paul Stacey as she tours Western Technical College in La Crosse, Wis., Tuesday, March 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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"... ratify the Law of the Sea Convention, which has provided the international framework for exploring these new opportunities in the Arctic. We abide by the international law that undergirds the convention, but we think the United States should be a member, because the convention sets down the rules of the road that protect freedom of navigation, provide maritime security, serve the interests of every nation that relies on sea lanes for commerce and trade, and also sets the framework for exploration for the natural resources that may be present in the Arctic." -HRC, 06-03-12, Tromso Norway
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