Re: 1.29.16 HFA IA Day 3

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got all the Labor president's schedules / and Clinton schedules wanted to talk thru what you'd like to do Robby is canvassing tmrrw/sticking around DSM Huma suggested last night you spend a day with HRC and a day with WJC but we can talk thru it all tonight I've worked out manifest issues so you have options. On Fri, Jan 29, 2016 at 5:51 PM, Sara Latham <[email protected]> wrote: > yep was planning to meet you at RON on arrival! > > > > On Fri, Jan 29, 2016 at 5:51 PM, John Podesta <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Should we try to catch up tonight? >> >> >> On Friday, January 29, 2016, Sara Latham <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> >>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>> From: Angel Urena <[email protected]> >>> Date: Fri, Jan 29, 2016 at 5:43 PM >>> Subject: Re: 1.29.16 HFA IA Day 3 >>> To: Readout <[email protected]>, "[email protected]" >>> <[email protected]> >>> Cc: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>, " >>> [email protected]" <[email protected]>, " >>> [email protected]" <[email protected]>, " >>> [email protected]" <[email protected]> >>> >>> >>> *HFA Organizing Event * >>> *Muscatine, IA * >>> *OPEN PRESS * >>> >>> *Ropeline * >>> >>> He signed a sax for a nice high schooler, which folks seemed to go nuts >>> over. Other than that no issues on the ropeline. >>> >>> *Color | New | Flags * >>> >>> Created some contrast with Sanders: >>> >>> Said congress won't pass free education. And used some of the same >>> language from earlier today. >>> >>> *WJC just said that it's fine to say you're for a single payer system. **He >>> acknowledged that if we didn't have something to build on, maybe it's what >>> we should be doing. But, that we can't afford to rip away the progress >>> we've made - that we need to build on what we have. * >>> >>> He made the same Wall St. argument/contrast he did earlier today. He >>> also used the bit on Bernie calling Planned Parenthood on others the >>> establishment. Adlibbed a bit this time *saying that just because >>> people aren't for sure doesn't mean that they're the establishment. * >>> >>> Said people who can afford to pay for their children's education (i.e.: >>> him) should not get it for free. That everyone should contribute their fair >>> share. That it'd unfair to take away money from those who need it. >>> >>> Said the 90's were good, but that we need to upgrade that to get similar >>> results in new and challenging times. >>> >>> Fun fact: As it turns out, and per WJC, watermelons aren't very good >>> when they're north of 40 lbs - because they're mostly water. He offered as >>> much after reminding the crowd here that the world record for watermelons >>> stood at some 270 lbs, at one point. And, that it was grown in AR while he >>> was Governor. >>> >>> *Remarks * >>> >>> About 350 more Iowans showed up to see WJC here in Muscatine. >>> >>> The field organizer (Fernando) that introduced WJC was pretty good. >>> >>> WJC shared a fun little story about watermelons & acknowledged that >>> delicious wine is made in Muscatine. >>> >>> Piggybacking off of what Fernando said during his intro, WJC started by >>> talking CHIP and health care. >>> >>> He transitioned and shared a couple of the stories of the folks he's met >>> while out here. >>> >>> He then spent some time framing the election and laying out what's at >>> stake. Covered college affordability, ISIS, immigration, trickle down >>> economics (we did it before, we can do it again), community-police >>> relations, voting rights, and gun safety. >>> >>> Had some fun with the GOP, saying they "name and blame." Used his >>> cold/Obama line. And said they've now resorted to blame HRC. >>> >>> He created some contrast with Bernie. (Insert language above). >>> >>> Closed by delivering all of the biographical points. >>> >>> On Jan 29, 2016, at 1:52 PM, Angel Urena <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> *HFA Organizing Event * >>> *Ottumwa, IA * >>> *OPEN PRESS * >>> >>> *Ropeline * >>> >>> No issues on the ropeline. >>> >>> *Color | New | Flags * >>> >>> Said the GOP would blame Obama if the sun didn't come up in the AM. >>> >>> Said that in comparison to the GOP, Democrats occupy the real world when >>> they debate. >>> >>> *Even though he never mentioned him by name, he took a couple of jabs at >>> Bernie: * >>> >>> Summarized Bernie's closing argument as follows: "yeah, I'll break up >>> the big banks, tax millionaires and billionaires, and give you free >>> education." Called Bernie's argument pretty catchy. But, said we need real >>> answers to real problems. That it may not be emotionally satisfying, but >>> that it's the truth. And went on to articulate HRC's colleague >>> affordability plan. >>> >>> Said her opponent's health care plan is fairly new, that it was released >>> a couple of days ago - ahead of the last debate. He then articulated HRC's >>> plan and made the practical argument. Closed by saying that we need to >>> "focus the power of the presidency to further improve the ACA." >>> >>> Tackled Bernie's establishment comment as well. Argued forcefully that >>> NOT Planned Parenthood, NOR the progressive papers, NOR any of the people >>> who work on progressive issues, OR the progressive newspapers in IA and NH >>> that have endorsed her are part of the establishment. >>> >>> Said that he and Obama are the only two Presidents since Eisenhower to >>> have Republican Sec.'s of Defense. >>> >>> Said America's approval rating went up 20 percent while she was SoS. >>> >>> *Remarks * >>> >>> 350 deep here in Fairfield. >>> >>> WJC was fired up >>> >>> Said he saw the strength and diversity of America yesterday while >>> traveling throw IA. He shared the stories of some of the folks he's met >>> since being here, covering the issues of health care, prescription drug >>> abuse, and immigration. Said he was telling these stories because the >>> election was about them (the people). >>> >>> He then dove into articulating what's at stake these elections. >>> >>> Said most folks are angry because change hasn't caught up to them yet. >>> >>> Said it isn't close. HRC's the best change-maker. >>> >>> (Insert all of the Bernie language). >>> >>> Covered the economy and said we need to recapture the American Dream. >>> Brought out his charts, compared and contrasted his performance with >>> Reagan's, and said only one person can get us back on track. >>> >>> Covered ISIS, Muslims, and the GOP's fear-mongering. >>> >>> Said the doesn't want to run against her, so they're constantly >>> attacking her. And, went on to offer all of the biographical points he's >>> been making. >>> >>> Closed with his bit on Flint. >>> >>> >>> On Jan 28, 2016, at 8:58 PM, Angel Urena <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> >>> *HFA Organizing Event * >>> *Ottumwa, IA * >>> *OPEN PRESS * >>> >>> *400 strong here in Ottumwa. They were pretty rowdy. * >>> >>> ****Over 1,600 Iowans heard WJC make the case for HRC today. (h/t >>> Patrick).**** >>> >>> *Remarks were good. WJC was rapid firing. Stuck to his usual construct >>> and was forceful about why he thinks she's the best change-maker he's ever >>> met. * >>> >>> *No Q's on the ropeline. * >>> >>> *We're, theoretically, done for the day.* >>> >>> *Color | New | Flags * >>> >>> Making the point that income inequality has been something he's both >>> cared about and has credibility on, WJC said he's probably given more >>> speeches about income inequality than anyone currently running for office. >>> >>> Offered this fun fact: Turkey's can see better than humans. >>> >>> Said we need answers over angers. Hope over fear. And action over >>> rhetoric. Said HRC is the only one equipped to help us achieve all of that. >>> >>> Made some contrast on health care. >>> >>> Said he's tickled that she's tagged as part of the establishment. That >>> her opponent calls Planned Parenthood the establishment. And then went on >>> to use his language on HRC going to Wall St. to call them out. >>> >>> *Remarks * >>> >>> Started by effectively articulating what's at stake & why people are >>> apprehensive about the future. Said we need to finish the recovery started >>> under Obama and that we need to bring back the middle class. >>> >>> Said we can do it because we've done it before. (pulled out his charts >>> and gave Reagan the business). >>> >>> Said we shouldn't turn our backs on important issues or turn Muslims >>> into demons. That we should be doing this together. >>> >>> Covered BLM, immigration, prescription and heroin drub abuse, dark money >>> in politics, and voting rights. >>> >>> Said that while it's important not to let the GOP not to rip away all >>> the progress we've made, we need to work together - that we need more >>> friends and fewer enemies. >>> >>> He then moved on to the issue of guns, which he fleshed out a little >>> bit. And then ISIS. And the frustration folks are feeling. >>> >>> After he made the turn, he spent a significant chunk of time on all of >>> the good things HRC has made happen - as a private citizen, as a Sen., and >>> as SoS. >>> >>> Covered health care. >>> >>> And, the sanction on Iran. He praised HRC's effort profusely and >>> suggested that both Obama and Kerry have acknowledged how important they've >>> been. >>> >>> And, Wall St. (Insert color). >>> >>> Closed by saying we don't have time to start over and try and get things >>> done. Said we need someone who want to continue to build on the success >>> achieved. That we need a change-maker. That we need HRC. >>> >>> On Jan 28, 2016, at 6:16 PM, Angel Urena <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> *HFA Organizing Event * >>> *Washington, IA * >>> *OPEN PRESS * >>> >>> ***I thought this was one of the most focused of all of the cases he's >>> made on behalf of HRC. Will send the transcript when I have it.*** >>> >>> >>> *Ropeline * >>> >>> Was asked by NBC how he feels going into the home stretch. He said he >>> feels good. That folks are being receptive. That he's made the case he's >>> wanted to make and that HRC has worked hard. That all that's left now is to >>> leave it all on the floor. >>> >>> *Color | New | Flags * >>> >>> Said that he is indeed mad about all of the problems we're facing (i.e.: >>> college affordability and kids being crippled by debt), but that ultimately >>> what we need a change- maker. And that said change-maker is HRC. >>> >>> *Remarks* >>> >>> WJC was pretty fired up here in Washington, where WJC addressed 300 >>> people, which I'm told is a pretty decent-sized crowd. >>> >>> He started by arguing that we can't afford not to elect HRC, because she >>> would lead with more friends and fewer enemies. >>> >>> Talked about HRC's toughness, using the 11-hour Benghazi hearing as an >>> example. >>> >>> Forcefully pointed out that she's the only candidate to have gone to >>> Wall St. to warn that if they didn't cut it out with home mortgage >>> securities that they'd drive the economy into a ditch. >>> >>> Pointed out the HRC's best friend from Chicago and dozens of people from >>> AR are here knocking doors on her behalf, that it should tell you all you >>> need to know. That she's isn't anything like the caricature that the GOP >>> likes to paint. >>> >>> He then dedicated a chunk of time speaking about all of HRC's >>> accomplishments a private citizen, as a Senator from NY, and as SoS. >>> >>> He also created a bit of contracts on health care, but stuck to what >>> he's been saying this whole time. >>> >>> Said she would make good things happen on the good days (i.e.: when he >>> reversed trickle down economics or signed peace in Ireland), on the bad >>> days (i.e.: the day President Obama must've had after San Bernardino), and >>> also on the other days. >>> >>> He closed by talking about Flint. >>> >>> On Jan 28, 2016, at 3:39 PM, Angel Urena <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> *HFA Organizing Event * >>> *Cornell, Mt. Vernon, IA* >>> *OPEN PRESS * >>> >>> *Ropeline* >>> >>> Was asked by the student newspaper to articulate some of the foreign >>> policy differences between HRC and Sanders. WJC didn’t take the bait and >>> instead opted to talk about all that HRC did around Iran and the sanctions. >>> >>> Was also asked by a Norwegian reporter what it would take to win on >>> Monday. WJC said “for folks to show up.” >>> >>> *Color | New | Flag * >>> >>> Said we dont have shared prosperity and that the American Dream isn’t >>> exactly alive for everybody. That job #1 for the next POTUS will be to >>> restore broad-based prosperity. >>> >>> Said the GOP can’t kill or occupy or bomb everyone to the stone age. >>> >>> Brought his charts out again. Seemed to work better here, with WJC >>> drawing a few laughs. >>> >>> Covered health care a little bit, making the practical argument about >>> not having 60 votes in the Senate. Said that he believes that the >>> Republican Governors that haven’t taken the MedicAid Expansion money will >>> eventually do so, because it creates jobs. Didn’t mention Sanders by name, >>> FYI. >>> >>> Said that the success of a President depends on what your positions are >>> and what you know, but that it also depends on what you can do and whether >>> or not you can work with others — that there’s a difference between a >>> change-talker and a change-maker. >>> >>> Said that his sick of all this cynicism and all of the yelling, because >>> it has nothing to do with people. That if folks are sick of it too, they >>> should support a change-maker. And, that’s HRC. >>> >>> *Remarks * >>> >>> WJC started by articulating what’s at stake, and why we can’t afford to >>> let Republicans reverse everything that Pres. Obama has accomplished. >>> >>> In framing what’s at stake, he used climate change, voting rights, >>> immigration, ISIS, and the economy under him (VS Reagan) as examples. >>> >>> He then went on to talk about some of HRC’s plans and positions, >>> particularly health care and drug abuse. (Insert contrast language). >>> >>> Had a little fun with the GOP, reminding folks about their 3D strategy. >>> And, how they like to blame others for all of our problems, mainly >>> Mexicans, Muslims, and President Obama and HRC. >>> >>> He closed strongly saying we need a change-maker and not a change-talker >>> (insert change-maker language), and dove into all of the things HRC has >>> done as a private citizen, as a Senator from NY, and as SoS. >>> >>> >>> On Jan 28, 2016, at 12:28 PM, Angel Urena <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>> More Halperin on the way out. >>> >>> He asked what it meant that Michael Whouley is with him in IA. WJC said >>> that he helps with keeping his head in a good space. >>> >>> Mark followed up and asked what Whouley being here meant for HRC. WJC >>> said that hopefully it meant good things because like HRC all that Whouley >>> has touched he's made better. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Jan 28, 2016, at 12:20 PM, Angel Urena <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> *HFA Organizing Event * >>> *Waverly, IA* >>> *OPEN PRESS * >>> >>> *Ropeline * >>> >>> Halperin and Showtime caught him for five seconds on the ropeline. They >>> asked if he was excited or nervous about Monday. WJC said he was excited! >>> >>> He then asked what he thought would happen on Monday, and WJC walked >>> away. >>> >>> *Color | New | Flag* >>> >>> He said trickle down economics is a failure and we can't go back. (He >>> held up his graphs!). >>> >>> Argued that we shouldn't resent success, but that we should rather move >>> forward together. >>> >>> Said it's slightly crazy that you only need to be 14 years old in IA to >>> have a gun permit. >>> >>> Said Liberal Republicans don't exist anymore. >>> >>> Joked that he stared at HRC for several weeks before they actually met. >>> >>> *Remarks* >>> >>> Started by framing the election and articulating what's at stake. He >>> also talked about America's potential. >>> >>> He then covered clean energy, gun safety, voting rights, inclusive >>> politics, and the Benghazi Committee. >>> >>> He transitioned and made all of the biographical points he's been >>> making, forcefully arguing that HRC has been a change maker her whole life. >>> >>> He closed by making his Flint argument & by making the same points he >>> made last night re her faith. >>> >>> We're on to the next. >>> >>> On Jan 27, 2016, at 10:16 PM, Angel Urena <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> + Matt & Lily. Apologies guys. >>> >>> On Jan 27, 2016, at 10:15 PM, Angel Urena <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> BILL CLINTON: Everything she ever touched, she made better, I'm just >>> telling you, including me. It's like just second nature and it's why a lot >>> of these people, they don't really know how to deal with her or cover her >>> or anything, you know. But it's evident. >>> >>> >>> QUESTION: Do you think we're covering her wrong? >>> BILL CLINTON: I'll tell you another example. Her best friends from >>> childhood are coming down here, I think starting tomorrow from Chicago to >>> canvass for her. She hasn't lived in Arkansas since [inaudible] January? 90 >>> of them almost, 89 are going to New Hampshire, just getting four days going >>> door to door. >>> >>> >>> At their own expense and a lot of them can't afford the trip. But >>> they're doing it because they know her and they believe in her and they >>> have got [inaudible] personal stories of how she made a difference and what >>> kind of person she was. >>> >>> >>> And that's all that matters. The rest of the stuff-- >>> >>> QUESTION: Do you think the general public knows the real Hillary? >>> BILL CLINTON: What? >>> >>> QUESTION: Do you think the general public knows the real Hillary? >>> >>> BILL CLINTON: I think they're getting to know it, I think seeing their >>> -- I think seeing the debates helped. I think seeing her go through that 11 >>> hours helped. Remember what that guy in the CNN Town Hall meeting? He said, >>> "I was a lukewarm supporter of yours." He said, "I saw that 11 hours. I am >>> done [inaudible]. Nobody else in America could have done that." >>> >>> QUESTION: Do you think that [inaudible]? >>> >>> >>> BILL CLINTON: I think it helped. >>> >>> BILL CLINTON: But I think it all helps. I think the more people see >>> her, [inaudible] they'll know what she cares about. But I think having her >>> friends out there helps. >>> >>> >>> QUESTION: Do you think that Benghazi testimony was the strongest moment >>> of her campaign? >>> >>> BILL CLINTON: No, I think she's had a lot of strong moments. >>> >>> QUESTION: Senator Sanders has gone after your wife for holding a >>> fundraiser tonight. What's your response to that? >>> >>> She spends enough time in Iowa? >>> >>> >>> BILL CLINTON: I think the far more important thing is before this >>> economy cratered, she's the only person running for president in either >>> party who went to Wall Street and said "You guys are dragging the economy >>> in the ditch. You'd better change." >>> >>> QUESTION: Do you think [inaudible]? >>> >>> >>> BILL CLINTON: Thank you. What? >>> >>> QUESTION: Are you surprised Bernie Sanders isn't gung ho about a debate >>> in New Hampshire? >>> >>> >>> BILL CLINTON: I don't know. I haven't thought about it. I think she >>> said she'd do it if everybody showed up. I think debates are good for >>> people, because they flesh out, you get to hear people talk about why they >>> propose to do certain things. >>> And I personally think she's right about the healthcare thing, based on >>> my experience. I have a -- nobody ever even got a healthcare bill for >>> universal coverage out of committee from Harry Truman to me. But we got it >>> out of two committees. >>> >>> >>> [Inaudible] situation. [Inaudible] when the Affordable Care Act passed. >>> I was doing handstands of ecstacy [inaudible]. It's a lot easier to from 90 >>> to 100 than from zero to 100 through 60 votes in the Senate and the House >>> has voted 60 times to repeal it. >>> So I think the debates, though, they let you answer whatever questions >>> people have, whatever they have. The public decides what they think is >>> relevant. >>> >>> QUESTION: [Inaudible] pie in the sky, that it just isn't possible. Is >>> she angry enough to win in an election that we've seen where anger really >>> has paid off? >>> >>> BILL CLINTON: What? >>> >>> QUESTION: Donald Trump is pretty angry. He's resonating with voters. Is >>> she angry enough to win [inaudible]? >>> >>> BILL CLINTON: It's important, if you're in this position, to have no >>> feelings about that except you're trying to help people. She's angry that >>> so many Americans have not participated in the recovery, have had their own >>> potential and their [inaudible], their children [inaudible]. >>> >>> She's angry that we haven't done anything for these areas that have been >>> left out and left behind, like Coal Country. She's angry that we haven't >>> done enough to help people in this prescription drug and opiate epidemic. >>> She just thinks about -- it's like when she called the Mayor in Flint: >>> "What can I do to help?" That's what drives her. >>> >>> What I said tonight is exactly who she's been for ever since the first >>> day I met her. Do all the good you can. Her instinct is not who can I >>> attack, who can I blame? It's not that you shouldn't ask people to take >>> responsibility when they make mistakes, but her immediate instinct is what >>> can I do to make it better. And that's what we need right now. >>> >>> >>> QUESTION: President Clinton, when you think about the general election >>> map if Donald Trump blows this thing out and it's a Hillary Clinton match >>> against Trump, what should voters be thinking about this week in terms of >>> what Bernie Sanders' candidacy would look like up against Donald Trump >>> versus your wife? >>> >>> BILL CLINTON: I don't think like that. I think what voters should be >>> thinking about this week is who is most likely to make my life, my children >>> and grandchildren's lives and this country a place of shared prosperity, a >>> force of security and peace and a place where we come together around >>> solving our common social problems like [inaudible]. Who would be better? >>> >>> >>> QUESTION: But do you-- >>> >>> >>> BILL CLINTON: The politics will take care of itself if people make the >>> right decision about who's the most likely to have a positive impact. >>> QUESTION: And do you think the conventional wisdom will matter here for >>> Donald Trump. I mean, if you've got Cruz who's got a better ground game, >>> but Trump's got five million Twitter followers? >>> BILL CLINTON: I have no idea. I have no idea. It depends on whether >>> it's an evidence-free or an evidence-matters election. It depends on >>> whether people vote for someone who has a real chance to help them make >>> their lives better. Those things are imponderable. >>> Anger can be a good thing, properly channeled. Apprehensiveness can be a >>> good thing, properly channeled. It depends on how it shakes out. All we can >>> do, all she can do is be who she is, who she's been all her life. I think >>> it will be in the end what the American people want. >>> >>> QUESTION: Do you think those people who are really angry -- do you see >>> an opportunity for a crossover between a Clinton and a Trump voter? >>> >>> BILL CLINTON: Well, I think first of all she's the very first person to >>> say, "Hey I know they vote Republican. We ought to do something for Coal >>> Country." We have not done a good job in America in dealing with the areas >>> that get hurt from globalization or from the rise of climate change or >>> anything else. >>> >>> >>> Coal employment in American peaked 95 years ago. It's not like we just >>> learned about this. Thousands of jobs were lost when President Bush, >>> ostensibly a pro-coal president was in office because he couldn't stop the >>> rise of natural gas. >>> >>> >>> QUESTION: Yes. >>> >>> >>> BILL CLINTON: And so look, I think there's an opportunity for everybody >>> to get votes everywhere if you run a people-centered campaign and you trust >>> people to think. You've got to really trust people. You've got to say, >>> "There's a lot of stuff you've got to let go." >>> >>> >>> There's a lot of stuff you've got to step away from. If you run a >>> people-centered campaign that's future oriented, I think there's >>> opportunity everywhere. >>> >>> >>> On Jan 27, 2016, at 8:53 PM, Angel Urena <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> *HFA Organizing Event * >>> *Mason City, IA* >>> *OPEN PRESS * >>> >>> *Ropeline* >>> >>> Took about 10 questions on the ropeline, most notably one about the NH >>> "debate" and Sanders' decision to skip it. WJC said it's up to Sanders to >>> decide what he'll do, but that HRC has said that if folks agreed to show up >>> that she'd be there. >>> >>> The rest were Q's about the economy, Trump channeling anger, and the >>> state of the race here. WJC stuck to most of what he's been saying. >>> >>> He didn't break anything, but I'll send a transcript around shortly >>> nonetheless. >>> >>> *Color | New | Flags * >>> >>> WJC opened his speech by saying that HRC was in Adele earlier today. And >>> that soon enough folks here will have the entire family in the state. He >>> joked that Charlotte will be the difference-maker this election. That she >>> can persuade him to do anything. >>> >>> Recycled his 3Ds line & joked that you almost have to admire the GOP, >>> because what's a fact here and there - that they live in a fact-free world. >>> >>> Said we can't allow for the perfect to be the enemy of the good, that >>> HRC will get the show on the road. That there's only one person who's a >>> proven change maker on hostile territory and that's really important. >>> >>> Reiterated that every single attempt to pass health care has always >>> required 60 votes. That he and HRC were the first to do so. And that yeah >>> they weren't successful, but that she ultimately got CHIP with Kennedy. >>> >>> Said Newt told him that HRC was brilliant in the senate. >>> >>> Said we have to deal with what we've got, i.e.: sixty Republicans in >>> Congress. >>> >>> Used his Flint bit, which got noticed. >>> >>> References the Obama interview, saying he said that she's ready to be >>> President. >>> >>> >>> *Remarks* >>> >>> He started by covering a couple of issues, including climate change and >>> immigration. >>> >>> He then had a bit of fun with the GOP, saying that they're masters at >>> labeling and blaming. (Insert 3Ds line). >>> >>> Followed that up by making a lot of the biographical points he's been >>> making on the trail. He talked about her time as a public citizen (insert >>> health care line), as a Senator from NY, and as SoS. >>> >>> Covered the economy: asked rhetorically: You don't mind if Warren >>> Buffet makes money if he creates jobs, don't you?; and made the case >>> why HRC will make the economy work for ever American again. He also >>> said she's the only person running for President that went to Wall St. to >>> speak against speculation. >>> >>> Talked Flint. (Used his usual line). >>> >>> Closed pretty strongly by saying she's the best change maker he's met. >>> (Insert Obama line). >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >