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riversedge's JournalSanders conveniently omits that Hillary meets with African American Leaders in Phillly
Oh yes, Bernie Sanders last night was mud-slinging --told his rally that he would rather be here in Iowa than what Hillary was doing -fund raising in Philadelphia. But Sanders did not tell his rally the whole truth and left out that Hillary was also meeting with Afro-American Leaders. It is dishonest of Sanders to do this. How can we trust him to tell us the Truth?? But most of headlines tell the truth!
BTW--msnbc played a clip of Sanders on stage mud-slinging-where he ragged on about Hillary's trip to Philly and her fundraising stop where he omitted the fact that Hillary also met with Afro-American leaders and was in Iowa earlier in the day.
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Howard-John Wesley ?@PastorHJW 14h14 hours ago
Sitting in a meeting listening to the vision of @HilaryClinton for African-Americans
Thursday, January 28, 2016 - 4:28am
Pres. Candidate Clinton Meets with African American Leaders, Attends Fundraiser in Philly
http://delaware1059.com/story.php?id=21825
By NBC 10 & Kelli Steele
Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton meets with African American ministers and also holds a fundraiser in Philly.
NBC 10 reports that Clinton first paid a visit to Mother Bethel A.M.E. church in Society Hill where she spoke with African American ministers from across the country, including Mother Bethel's reverend Mark Kelly Tyler on Wednesday. Clinton discussed criminal justice reform, jobs, equal pay and women's health.
Thursday, January 28, 2016 - 4:28am
Pres. Candidate Clinton Meets with African American Leaders, Attends Fundraiser in Philly
By NBC 10 & Kelli Steele
Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton meets with African American ministers and also holds a fundraiser in Philly.
NBC 10 reports that Clinton first paid a visit to Mother Bethel A.M.E. church in Society Hill where she spoke with African American ministers from across the country, including Mother Bethel's reverend Mark Kelly Tyler on Wednesday. Clinton discussed criminal justice reform, jobs, equal pay and women's health. .......................
Smackdown to Sanders-“We’re not running on any platform of raising taxes,” Pelosi said.
Thanks Nancy
Pelosi throws cold water on Sanders' health plan
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(J. Scott Applewhite / Associated Press)
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi took aim at a core proposal of Sen. Bernie Sanders' campaign, saying Wednesday that his Medicare-for-all health plan is "not going to happen."
“Does anyone in this room think that we’re going to be discussing single payer?" Pelosi said at a news conference in Baltimore kicking off the House Democrats' annual policy conference.
"I’ve been for single payer for 30 years," Pelosi said. But, she said, "that’s not going to happen.”
Sanders defended his Medicare-for-all proposal during Monday's Democratic presidential forum, saying it would eliminate private health insurance premiums even if it requires higher taxes.
But Pelosi made clear that the taxes needed to pay for Sanders' plan were not something House Democrats were eager to embrace.
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Bernie Sanders at a Crossroads: Attack Hillary Clinton or Stay Positive?
Bernie has not stayed positive for last month? He has been negative on the stump and on Sunday news show.
Bernie Sanders at a Crossroads: Attack Hillary Clinton or Stay Positive?
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/28/us/politics/bernie-sanders-hillary-clinton-iowa.html
By JASON HOROWITZ and YAMICHE ALCINDORJAN. 27, 2016
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Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont at a campaign event on Monday at Grinnell College in Iowa. Credit Max Whittaker for The New York Times
DES MOINES — Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and his top advisers will gather on Wednesday to confront a decision that will have lasting consequences for his presidential campaign and his political image: whether to open a new, tougher line of advertising against his rival Hillary Clinton in the closing days of the race for Iowa.
The meeting comes as both campaigns acknowledge that Mrs. Clinton has pulled slightly ahead in polling for the Iowa caucuses on Monday. Some advisers to Mr. Sanders believe he can win here only by drawing sharper contrasts with her, especially by emphasizing her ties to Wall Street.
The senator has prided himself on running an inspiring, issue-oriented campaign, and he speaks often of how he is not interested in tearing Mrs. Clinton down.
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But the decision he is now grappling with echoes questions voiced by his supporters as Mr. Sanders finds himself within striking distance of Mrs. Clinton in Iowa: Does he have the stomach to directly attack her, and potentially defeat her, or will he be satisfied having injected important issues into the race and preserving his well-earned reputation for eschewing negative campaigning?
Obama calls for rapid Zika research as virus seen spreading
Source: thegazette.com
Obama calls for rapid Zika research as virus seen spreading
The virus, which has no treatment or cure, causes birth defects
Municipal workers gesture before spraying insecticide at the neighborhood of Imbiribeira in Recife, Brazil, January 26, 2016. The operation is part of the city's effort to prevent the spread of Zika's vector, the Aedes aegypti mosquito, according to a statement from Municipal Health Secretary. (Ueslei Marcelino/Reuters)
By Julie Steenhuysen and Roberta Rampton, Reuters
Jan 27, 2016 at 8:07 am | Print View
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Tuesday called for the rapid development of tests, vaccines and treatments to fight the mosquito-transmitted Zika virus, which has been linked to birth defects and could spread to the United States in warmer months.
U.S. health officials are stepping up efforts to study the link between Zika virus infections and birth defects, citing a recent study estimating the virus could reach regions where 60 percent of the U.S. population lives.
Obama was briefed on the potential spread of the virus by his top health and national security officials on Tuesday.
“The president emphasized the need to accelerate research efforts to make available better diagnostic tests, to develop vaccines and therapeutics, and to ensure that all Americans have information about the Zika virus and steps they can take to better protect themselves from infection,” the White House said in a statement.
The virus has been linked to brain damage in thousands of babies in Brazil. There is no vaccine or treatment for Zika, a close cousin of dengue and chikungunya, which causes mild fever and rash. An estimated 80 percent of people infected have no symptoms, making it difficult for pregnant women to know whether they have been infected.
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Read more: http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/nation-and-world/obama-calls-for-rapid-zika-research-as-virus-seen-spreading-20160127
“She’s [Hillary]the single best change-maker I’ve ever met. Not a change-talker,” he said.
Bill Clinton: Democrats need a candidate who can implement their ideas
http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/politics/election/democratic-presidential/bill-clinton-democrats-need-a-candidate-who-can-implement-their-ideas-20160115
Former President Bill Clinton speaks to a crowd of 450 guests at Northwest Junior High School in Coralville on Friday, Jan. 15, 2016. Clinton held an organizing event to campaign on behalf of his wife, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, with just 17 days left before the Iowa Caucus. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
James Q. Lynch
The Gazette
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Jan 15, 2016 at 9:11 pm | Print View
CORALVILLE — Nearly 500 people showed up in Coralville Friday night for a Clinton rally. It wasn’t always clear if they were there for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton first or to see her husband, former President Bill Clinton, who was headlining the rally.
“He’s definitely my favorite president,” Blen Alemayehu of Iowa City said about the former president who has been busy on the campaign trail as the as the race has tightened in the closing weeks.
Nearby, Moussa Diouf, also of Iowa City, was definitely there to support the former first lady.
“I know her better because she was here eight years ago,” he said. However, he only decided Thursday to support Clinton rather than Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.
“Because of her determination,” he explained. “I like people who don’t quit.”
There’s no quit in her, President Clinton said, affirming this sentiment as he recited details of his wife’s biography.
“She’s the single best change-maker I’ve ever met. Not a change-talker,” he said......................
NEW Cinton ad in Iowa highlights history of fighting for children and families
Ad has some photos of Hillary's early years work. I like it.
January 26, 2016, 12:18 pm
Clinton ad highlights history of fighting for children and families
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/267033-clinton-ad-highlights-history-of-fighting-for-children
By Rebecca Savransky
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Hillary Clinton released a new ad in Iowa highlighting her lifelong history of fighting for children and families.
The 60-second ad, called Children, uses a documentary style approach and shows Clinton at different points in her life standing up for the rights of children and families. It pieces together different clips of Clinton giving speeches to demonstrate her ongoing support.
"One of the areas that I've been particularly interested in is the area of children," a younger Clinton said in the first clip in the ad.
"We intend to be sure that everybody in this room and every child in this state is somebody," she said in another clip.
During the ad, Clinton said every child deserves a chance to "live up to his or her God-given potential." Children's futures are shaped by the values of their parents and the policies of the nation, she said.
"It's time to protect the next generation," she said.
"I've spent my life fighting for children, families and our country and I'm not stopping now," she said at the end of the ad.
Clinton helped start the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, launch the Children's Health Insurance Program and create the permanent position of ambassador-at-large for global women's issues, her campaign said in an email.
Pacifica in state of emergency over El Niño storm damage-Falling cliffs & buildings pic
msnbc just showed pics of this ...whow.
Pacifica in state of emergency over El Niño storm damage
By Evan Sernoffsky Updated 4:36 pm, Sunday, January 24, 2016
http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/El-Ni-o-storms-crumble-Pacifica-cliffs-threaten-6780970.php
Feminist Majority Endorses Hillary Clinton for President
YOU GO HILLARY #imwithHer
Feminist Majority Endorses Hillary Clinton for President
http://feministmajority.org/feminist-majority-endorses-hillary-clinton-for-president/
January 26, 2016 by Feminist Majority
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JANUARY 26, 2016 – The Feminist Majority is proud to announce today its endorsement of Hillary Rodham Clinton for President of the United States. Hillary has a decades-long record of achievement in advancing both women’s rights and civil rights, and has made fighting for low-income families a priority. She has demonstrated the leadership and vision necessary to move our country forward.
Hillary has worked to close the gender and race pay gap, fought to end race-based segregation in education, and is a champion of reproductive rights. She has supported ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, fought for passage and reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, prioritized women’s rights globally, and successfully used her power in the Senate, along with Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), to push for FDA approval of emergency contraception. Hillary supports paid family and medical leave and played a major role in passing the State Children Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), which provides 8 million low-income children with access to health care.
“Battle after battle, Hillary has proven that she will not only stand with the feminist community, but that our fight is her fight. ....................“Hillary has demonstrated her deep commitment to women’s rights and advancement. Through her actions and words, she has inspired women worldwide to take leadership, and countless nations of the world to prioritize women’s and girls’ advancement in the economy, education, and health care.”
“Women and girls, at long last, deserve a feminist woman in the White House whom we can count on to fight for us every day,” said Katherine Spillar, Feminist Majority Executive Director. “Not only can we count on Hillary to defeat efforts to make abortion illegal and family planning inaccessible, but she will lead efforts to make reproductive health services, including abortion, more accessible for low-income women and women of color. She will lead efforts to stop sexual assault in colleges, high schools, and in the military. She will reshape the efforts to gain paid family medical leave without increasing payroll taxes which disproportionately hit low and middle-income workers.”
“Hillary gets things done because she is a strong, trusted leader who never gives up fighting for people, families, and children. In fighting for comprehensive health care reform, she played a major role in securing SCHIP for the children of low-income families. She is a leader who is inclusive – she brings people together – and she will fight for immigration reform and the DREAMers. She has the wisdom and experience to take our country forward,” said Dolores Huerta, co-founder of United Farm Workers, and Feminist Majority board member.
“Hillary Clinton’s vision for the future and her 2016 campaign have prioritized feminist issues like no other presidential campaign in history. She has pledged to end the Hyde Amendment, which prevents low-income women receiving Medicaid from accessing abortion care,” commented Gaylynn Burroughs, Feminist Majority Policy Director. “She supports the Equality Act to add to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protection against discrimination for the LGBT community, as well as ENDA to stop employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. She has committed to strengthening efforts to address climate change, create more affordable childcare, and build a more equitable tax code. She has also vowed to fight voter suppression and make it easier, not harder, for people of color, women, and young people to vote.” continued Burroughs.
Hillary for Iowa ?@HillaryforIA Jan 23
In Grinnell, Frances said, "I want to be President too." "I'll make it easier for you," Hillary replied.
#ImWithHer
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Maintain National Leads: Poll
Source: nbcnews.com
Jan 26 2016, 8:09 am ET
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Maintain National Leads: Poll
by Hannah Hartig, John Lapinski and Stephanie Psyllos
With the Iowa caucus less than a week away, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump remain the strong front-runners of their respective parties nationally.
Trump maintains his lead with 39% support among Republican and Republican-leaning voters — a full 20 points higher than any other Republican candidate.
On the Democratic side, Clinton is holding steady among Democratic and Democratic-leaning voters at 51% — she maintains a 14-point lead over Sanders, who has 37% support nationally. .....................
Read more: http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/hillary-clinton-donald-trump-maintain-national-leads-poll-n504131
Congrats to Hillary and her Team
Hillary Clinton ?@HillaryClinton 2h2 hours ago
Gender equality and economic equality go hand in hand. You can't fight for one without understanding the other.
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Feminist Majority ?@FemMajority 2h2 hours ago
We're proud to endorse @HillaryClinton today! Women & girls deserve a feminist woman in the White House ? http://bit.ly/FM4HRC #ImWithHer
Hillary for Iowa ?@HillaryforIA 14h14 hours ago
Presidential. #DemTownHall
Hillary for Iowa ?@HillaryforIA 15h15 hours ago
Hillary: "Every person in this country deserves to be treated with respect."
Yes.
#ImWithHer
Poll: Clinton 6 points ahead of Sanders in Iowa
Source: cnn
Poll: Clinton 6 points ahead of Sanders in Iowa
Eric Bradner
By Eric Bradner, CNN
Updated 8:18 AM ET, Tue January 26, 2016
Des Moines, Iowa (CNN)Hillary Clinton has a 6 percentage point lead over Bernie Sanders in Iowa, a new poll out just one week before the state's caucuses shows.
The Fox News survey shows Clinton with 48% support to Sanders' 42% and former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley's 3%.
The poll is the first since mid-December that meet's CNN's polling standards and shows Clinton with a sizable lead over Sanders. It could signal that momentum is swinging back in Clinton's direction after Sanders surged into the lead in early January.
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Clinton still holds significant advantages as the contest shifts from Iowa and New Hampshire to Nevada and South Carolina, two states with much larger minority populations -- among whom Clinton leads.
Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/25/politics/hillary-clinton-bernie-sanders-iowa-fox-poll/
@HillaryClinton shaking hands with audience members tonight after #DemTownHall http://twitter.com/JDiamond1/status/691838119147130880/photo/1
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