Re: Lee Saunders: If possible please call tomorrow?

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Apologies John to ask to you to make this call, I know you are incredibly busy. I'm just echoing what Sara has laid out in her email. A call from you will smooth this out. I'm making sure he is taken care of on the ground. Thank you. Nikki On Wed, Jan 27, 2016 at 3:17 PM, Sara Latham <[email protected]> wrote: > John, > > Per Nikki's email below, wondering if you have time to call Lee Saunders > when you're done with mtgs today? > He only just saw the 54 progressives piece we put out a month ago, > And is upset we featured others and not him. > > He will be in IA his weekend and Nikki has assured his team we can take > care of him at > events, will organise a clutch with HRC, and he'll see YOU Sunday at the > Labor rally > in Cedar Rapids (most likely WJC too) > > But if you could call him, thank him for all they're doing and help smooth > things over Nikki thinks it will go a long way. > > > Sent from my iPhone > > Begin forwarded message: > > *From:* Nikki Budzinski <[email protected]> > *Date:* January 26, 2016 at 8:13:48 PM EST > *To:* Sara Latham <[email protected]> > *Subject:* *Lee Saunders: If possible please call Tomorrow* > > Hi Sara > Thank you again for helping me with this, I apologize that I need to make > the ask. Below you will find the blog posted (that went live on January > 20th) from our website: > https://www.hillaryclinton.com/feed/heres-what-54-leading-progressives-think-about-hillary-clinton/ > . > > Lee was very upset that we profiled Mary Kay Henry, Lily Eskelsen Garcia > and Randi Weingarten, with no mention or outreach to AFSCME. I should have > thought to include AFSCME when this went around and apologize for that > oversight (I've apologized to Brian Weeks as well). Lee and AFSCME are > particularly sensitive because of the amount of investment they have made > in ground game in Iowa. They are by far the largest operation on the > ground in the state, with close to 60 people full time working to educate > AFSCME members and volunteer with our campaign on weekends. Last weekend, > AFSCME completed 161 canvass shifts out of our total 501 labor shifts > completed for the weekend. They have had offices open in Iowa since > December. They now have five full time staff in New Hampshire as well. > Additionally, there is sensitivity because of their long standing support > for Hillary in both the 2008 and current primary. Lee feels like he should > have been included in this post and AFSCME should have been recognized. > > I am working with Brian Weeks, AFSCME Political Director to correct this. > Brian thinks that a call from John to acknowledge the oversight and thank > him for AFSCME's work on the ground will be very helpful. I have also > worked with the Iowa State team to connect Lee in a private clutch with HRC > while Lee is in Iowa this weekend. Brian thinks this will be enough to > smooth it over. > > For additional background, we are working to get WJC to the Cedar Rapids > for the labor canvass/rally on 1/31/16 at 4:30pm. We are waiting for WJC's > team to 100% confirm but this looks very very likely to happen. Lee could > ask about this and if HRC is going to be able to attend. Hillary is in > Council Bluffs, Sioux City and Des Moines on 1/31/16 and won't be able to > attend. We have not shared this with AFSCME on the ground. Again, WJC is > very very likely to be there. At this event will be Lee, Randi, Lily and > Mary Kay. > > *Lee Saunder's cell phone 202-379-4673 <202-379-4673>. * > > Here’s what 54 leading progressives think about Hillary Clinton > > Jan 20, 2016 by Lauren Peterson > Share > <https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=http%3A//www.hillaryclinton.com/feed/heres-what-54-leading-progressives-think-about-hillary-clinton/> > Tweet > <https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Here%E2%80%99s%20what%2054%20leading%20progressives%20think%20about%20Hillary%20Clinton&hashtags=&related=hillaryclinton&url=http%3A//www.hillaryclinton.com/feed/heres-what-54-leading-progressives-think-about-hillary-clinton/> > Email > <?subject=Here%E2%80%99s%20what%2054%20leading%20progressives%20think%20about%20Hillary%20Clinton&body=http%3A//www.hillaryclinton.com/feed/heres-what-54-leading-progressives-think-about-hillary-clinton/> > “She’s a progressive who gets things done.” > > *Quick:* Which 2016 presidential candidate: > > > - called for tighter regulations on Wall Street before the financial > crisis? > - has unapologetically led the fight for universal health care in > America since the '90s? > - spoke out about criminal justice reform and ending the era of mass > incarceration, starting with the first speech of their campaign? > - put forward a plan to close corporate loopholes that let companies > ship jobs overseas? > - called for an end to the Hyde Amendment (which makes it nearly > impossible for low-income women to exercise their full reproductive rights)? > - has stood up to insurance companies, the pharmaceutical industry, > the gun lobby, and Donald Trump? > > *If you guessed Hillary Clinton, you’re right.* > > As first lady of Arkansas, first lady of the United States, a U.S. > senator, secretary of state, and a presidential candidate, Hillary has not > only supported progressive issues like civil rights, climate change, > comprehensive immigration reform, reproductive rights, criminal justice > reform, economic justice, and more—she’s also put them front and center in > the political debate. > > *Here’s why these 54 leading progressives are supporting Hillary.* > 1. Uzo Aduba, actress > [image: progressives-uzo] > > "This is someone whom I feel goes home and thinks about us. I feel like > she thinks and considers what our challenges are. She cares about the > things that are important to us.” > 2. Jim Obergefell <https://www.hillaryclinton.com/feed/jim-obergefell/>, > plaintiff in the historic Supreme Court marriage equality case > > “Too many people think that the fight for LGBT rights ended with marriage > equality—but that’s not true. … That’s why I endorsed Hillary Clinton. Not > only does she understand how important the continued fight for equality is, > but she has the experience, the knowledge, and the drive to get things > done—and to make life safer and more equal for LGBT Americans.” > 3. Jeanne Shaheen > <https://www.hillaryclinton.com/feed/heres-what-some-americas-most-powerful-women-think-about-hillary-clinton/>, > senator > > “I choose Hillary because I know her and I trust her.” > 4. Howard Dean, former six-term governor of Vermont > > “Hillary Clinton is by far the most qualified person in the United States > to serve as president. … She has enormous capacity to analyze and solve > problems. She has a work ethic that drives her to persist until the job is > done and done right. And she has a record in the Senate of successfully > working with both sides of our very combative political spectrum in order > to accomplish goals that improve the lives of ordinary Americans.” > 5. Tammy Baldwin > <https://www.hillaryclinton.com/feed/heres-what-some-americas-most-powerful-women-think-about-hillary-clinton/>, > senator > > “When women get ahead, we all get ahead. It’s like what she said in > Beijing: Women’s rights are human rights. And so it’s not like women are in > some little silo. We are part of the human family. And the progress of any > part is progress for the whole.” > > “ ... women need more than a vote or a supportive statement; we need a > fighter in the White House ... ” > > 6. Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood > [image: progressives-cecile] > > "More than ever, women need more than a vote or a supportive statement; we > need a fighter in the White House who will put women and families at the > front of the agenda. We face unprecedented attacks from candidates who seek > to create a country where our daughters have fewer rights than we do now. > As a senator, Hillary Clinton introduced eight separate bills to advance > women's reproductive rights—eight more than anyone running. As secretary of > state, she helped advance the status of women and girls around the world > and confronted human rights abuses. And as a candidate she has put issues > important to women on the front burner—like equal pay, overturning the Hyde > Amendment, and ensuring patients can continue to come to Planned > Parenthood. She has stood up for access to safe and legal abortion and will > stand up to every attempt to roll back the rights generations have fought > to earn. That's the kind of champion women deserve." > 7. Dan Gross, president of the Brady Campaign > > “Hillary Clinton is the only candidate who, as a member of Congress and > national leader, has consistently put the safety of the American public > ahead of the interests of the corporate gun lobby.” > 8. Karen Civil <https://www.hillaryclinton.com/feed/karen-civil/>, author > > “Recently, the debate over immigration, an issue that’s very close to my > heart, has been poisoned by some of the other people running. I am Haitian > American. … Watching the immigrant community be torn down over these past > few months has been incredibly hurtful. But Hillary has been there every > step of the way, making sure that everyone in this country is shown the > respect they are owed.” > > “ We should only support leaders that fight for commonsense gun reforms. > Clinton passes that test. ” > > 9. Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin > > "In spending some time with her in person, I also found a mother and a > grandmother who truly heard me and understood the depth of my loss. She > knew all the statistics. But like so many, I’ve long since grown numb to > the numbers. So instead, we talked about Trayvon and all the other families > who have lost a loved one to gun violence. … I agree with the president: We > should only support leaders that fight for commonsense gun reforms. Clinton > passes that test. Just as importantly, Clinton also wants to address > larger, systemic problems." > 10. Jackie Ryan <https://www.hillaryclinton.com/feed/jackie-ryan/>, first > openly transgender elected official in Massachusetts > > “I endorsed Hillary Clinton because her experience and her vision for the > country speak to me. She’s done so much for so many people: whether it’s > her work for the Children’s Defense Fund, securing benefits for those > affected by 9/11, or promoting human rights as secretary of state, she’s > always fighting. America needs a fighter.” > 11. Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY’s List > > “Hillary Clinton is a lifelong champion for women and families and the > most qualified candidate to be president. … No one will work harder than > Hillary. … As president, Hillary will create more opportunities than ever > for women and girls and for all hardworking Americans across the country, > just as she has done throughout her exceptional career.” > 12. Barbra Streisand, actress > > “I want Hillary Clinton to be president. We need a woman president, we > need compassion, we need to have a person who comes from the heart and > brain. And experience, experience counts.” > > “ She has the experience and right judgment to deliver results ...” > > 13. Eric Holder, former attorney general > > "Our next president can’t shy away from building on the progress of > President Obama, which is why Hillary Clinton is the candidate that we need > in the White House. She has the experience and right judgment to deliver > results for families across the country. I’ve seen her deal with the issues > that will confront the next president firsthand, and she has bold plans to > address police brutality, fight for commonsense reforms to our gun laws, > get incomes rising, and make college affordable. If we have a Republican > president, they would tear down our progress on civil rights, health care, > and curbing gun violence. It can’t and won’t happen under Hillary, who has > spent her life taking on the toughest fights." > 14. Ilyse Hogue, president of NARAL > > “ ... we need more than an ally. We need a champion, and Hillary Clinton > is that champion—for all of us. … Secretary Clinton understands the > connection between economic advancement and gender equality better than > anyone else running.” > 15. John Lewis, Congressman and civil rights icon > [image: progressives-john] > > 'I know her heart. We need her leadership, not just here in America, but > all over the world. She is tireless in her advocacy for those who have been > left out and left behind. She is ready to be president on day one. Hillary > Clinton has my wholehearted endorsement, and I plan to work and campaign > for her to see that she is elected the next president of the United States." > 16. Gene Karpinski, president of the League of Conservation Voters > > “When it comes to fighting the climate crisis, the stakes couldn’t be > higher—and we are confident that Hillary Clinton is the right person for > the job. With her proven history of leadership, strong environmental > record, and a campaign committed to building a clean energy future, Hillary > Clinton is without a doubt the most effective leader to stand up to Big > Polluters and push forward an aggressive plan to tackle climate change and > get it done.” > 17. Amy Klobuchar > <https://www.hillaryclinton.com/feed/heres-what-some-americas-most-powerful-women-think-about-hillary-clinton/>, > senator > > "My home state is at the forefront of medical research and innovation. I > know Hillary will fight hard for the critical investments our nation needs > to find the treatments and cures that will help people stay healthy and > ultimately, save lives." > > “ She will do big and important things.” > > 18. David Plouffe, 2008 campaign manager for Barack Obama > > "She’s the right person to protect President Obama’s legacy on health care > and so much else. The woman who helped create the CHIP program, which > covers 8 million kids, won’t stop until affordable health care is > recognized as a basic human right in America. She’ll enhance Social > Security and strengthen Medicare. She’ll continue President Obama’s reforms > to make sure Wall Street works for Main Street, not the other way around. > She’ll make sure America continues to lead the world in the 21st century. … > And, like President Obama before her, she will make history. … Hillary > Clinton will not just make an outstanding and worthy successor to President > Obama. She will be a president we should all look back on and be proud we > did whatever we could to make it so. She will do big and important things." > 19. Steve Benjamin, mayor of Columbia, South Carolina, and president of > the African American Mayors Council > > “Whether it’s her vision for economic fairness and shared prosperity or > her steadfast commitment to comprehensive criminal justice reform—it’s > clear that Hillary Clinton is the best candidate to be our next president.” > 20. Gabby Giffords > <https://www.hillaryclinton.com/feed/why-mark-i-are-supporting-hillary-clinton-president/>, > former congresswoman and gun violence prevention advocate > > “Talk is cheap. … Only one candidate for president has the determination > and toughness to stand up to the corporate gun lobby—and the record to > prove it. That candidate is Hillary Clinton.” > > “ I believe in her now.” > > 21. America Ferrera, actress > > "I believed in her then, I believe in her now." > 22. Claire McCaskill > <https://www.hillaryclinton.com/feed/heres-what-some-americas-most-powerful-women-think-about-hillary-clinton/>, > senator > > “I can’t imagine anyone who has run for president in my lifetime that has > stronger qualifications to be President than Hillary Rodham Clinton. The > majority of this country is going to want substance and stability over > anger.” > 23. Ricky Martin, performer > > "Hillary has been a fighter for us for years, from supporting equal > workplace legislation to working for equal rights for trans Americans. … > Growing up the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, I never dreamed that I would > one day be a proud, out gay father of two beautiful little boys, in a > country where marriage equality was the law of the land. Now, that’s just > an average day—that’s what real progress is. Hillary knows this, and she’s > not going to stop fighting." > 24. Claudia Kennedy, retired lieutenant general > > “With her experience and foresight, Hillary Clinton is uniquely qualified > to defeat ISIS as our commander in chief. She’s developed a comprehensive > plan to address not only ISIS, but also the broader radical Jihadist > movement that includes al Qaeda.” > 25. Dolores Huerta, activist > > “Hillary has been a lifelong advocate for children and families. She > stands up for workers and immigrants.” > 26. Star Jones, lawyer and television personality > > “For me it’s a very easy choice. She is at the forefront of issues that > are important to me and other women of color, including pay equity, health > care and reproductive rights, increasing the minimum wage, paid family > leave, among other things.” > > “ We cannot let hate and discrimination determine the outcome of this > election. ” > > 27. Salma Hayek, actress > > "Es increíble that the leading candidate of the Republican Party has been > irresponsibly campaigning, using unfounded and insulting accusations > against the Latino community to win votes. We cannot let hate and > discrimination determine the outcome of this election. We owe it to the > hardworking Latinos that came before us, to ourselves, and to our children, > to show the people who unfairly label us as criminals and speak down to us > that our community is strong, meaningful, and incredibly powerful. We are > one of the largest, youngest, and fastest-growing groups in the United > States of America. We deserve a candidate who respects the contributions we > have made to this country and understands how important it is that our > community continues to thrive, all while treating us con dignidad y > respeto." > 28. Lena Dunham > <https://www.hillaryclinton.com/feed/road-hillary-travelogue/> > [image: progressives-lena-actual] > > “We live in a country where women still battle daily for our basic rights. > Whether it’s wage equality, access to birth control, or the right to press > charges against our rapists with a measure of support and dignity, women > are having to run twice as fast as their male counterparts just to stay in > one place. So while Hillary Clinton’s anatomy is not the reason I’m voting > for her, I believe that nothing will send a stronger message to America and > the world at large than electing a competent, experienced, and brilliant > woman to the highest office in the land.” > 29. Kathleen Turner, actress and chair of Planned Parenthood’s Board of > Advocates > > “Planned Parenthood has issued its first-ever primary endorsement of > Hillary because she’s been fighting for women and families her entire life. > In Arkansas, she launched the first rape crisis hotline in the state. In > the Senate, she fought tirelessly for reproductive rights, access to birth > control, and sex education. As secretary of state, women’s health and > women’s rights were the centerpiece of her agenda. All that experience > means that Hillary has the skills and the scars that no one else can match. > She is the strongest, most qualified candidate for the office of president > that I have ever encountered. But in an election, she’ll only be as > powerful as those who stand with her.” > > “ She is a fighter; she’s fighting for you.” > > 30. Tom Perez > > “I’m a proud, progressive Democrat. … She is a fighter; she’s fighting for > you. She’s smart enough to get elected, smart enough and tough enough to > govern effectively. And her North Star is the middle class, her North Star > is working families, her North Star are those kitchen-table issues that > keep people up across the country every night, fighting for good jobs, > fighting for fair wages, fighting to make sure that women have an > opportunity to succeed, fighting to make sure that everybody who works hard > and plays by the rules can succeed. … Hillary Clinton is a progressive who > gets things done.” > 31. Mara Keisling > > "I’m so pleased that Hillary Clinton has outlined an ambitious and > necessary LGBT agenda that would ensure transgender people are supported > and protected in America. This year the epidemic of violence faced by > transgender people has drastically worsened–particularly for transgender > woman of color. Any person who wants to be president should be talking > about such an important issue and putting forth bold proposals to secure > full federal equality for all LGBT people, much like Hillary has done so > comprehensively and thoughtfully today. > 32. Roberta Kaplan, GMHC co-chair and counsel for Edie Windsor > > “Hillary Clinton has proven once again that she really 'gets it.' From > legal rights, to trans rights, to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic, her plan > comprehensively and creatively addresses every major issue facing the LGBTQ > communities. The very fact that a leading candidate for president has > issued this type of proposal is itself historic and a testament to how far > we have come, as well as how much farther we still need to go.” > > “ I don’t think anybody is better prepared to be president than she is.” > > 33. Madeleine Albright, former secretary of state > > 'There are not a lot of people that have the brains that can deal with > both domestic and foreign policy, and she can do that. I don’t think > anybody is better prepared to be president than she is." > 34. Kasim Reed, mayor of Atlanta > > “Hillary Clinton has a heart for service and has spent her entire career > working to expand opportunities for all Americans. As a champion for > women’s rights, thoughtful diplomacy, criminal justice reform, commonsense > immigration policies and a clean energy economy, she has proven that she is > the most capable candidate to lead our country. The City of Atlanta needs a > partner like Hillary Clinton in the White House to continue supporting > investments in infrastructure, transportation solutions, and expanding > economic opportunities for working families.” > 35. Olivia Wilde, actress > [image: progressives-olivia] > > “The fact that she feels the plight of women and girls as the most > important issue of the 21st century is a huge reason why I’m supporting > her. … I'm very excited to have not only a female candidate, but Hillary > herself who has spoken so eloquently and passionately about the rights of > women and girls around the world.” > 36. Rini Sampath, University of Southern California student body president > > “There’s a lot at stake in this year’s election: college affordability, > women’s reproductive rights, gun violence prevention, LGBT equality. The > only person I can imagine protecting America’s future and putting us on a > path to progress is Hillary Clinton. I know she is the right candidate for > us. I know she’s the right candidate for a young person like me. I know > she’s the right candidate for Asian Americans like us, and immigrants > coming from near and far.” > 37. Hilda Solis, congresswoman > > "Her commitment to promoting policies to develop alternative energy > technologies and fighting global warming are only two of the many issues in > which Hillary has shown her ability to lead. Senator Clinton also has a > long record of working on issues that are important to women and to Latino > families, such as education, healthcare and economic empowerment. I look > forward to working to help elect Hillary the next president of the United > States." > > “ Hillary will be a tremendous partner that delivers results. ” > > 38. Joe Riley, mayor of Charleston > > "Our next president must rise to the challenges facing our cities and our > country, and Hillary will be a tremendous partner that delivers results. > Hillary is the president that our nation’s mayors need to build and expand > the progress of President Obama." > 39. Karen Weaver, mayor of Flint, Michigan > > “She has actually been the only, the only candidate, whether we’re talking > Democratic or Republican, to reach out and talk with us about, ‘What can I > do? What kind of help do you need?” > 40. Julian Castro > [image: progressives-castro] > > "Having watched and respected for years now Secretary Clinton, I know that > she appeals to Americans of all backgrounds and colors, different > perspectives and walks of life. … The difference between [Hillary] and the > Republicans is that she respects the Latino community." > 41. Wendy Davis, former senator > > "What those of us know who've been around the Texas scene for a long time > is that Hillary and Bill Clinton cut their teeth organizing communities in > South Texas and creating the kinds of relationships that show they > understand the real needs of people, not only in this state, but across > these United States." > 42. Abby Wambach, soccer player > > “I think all candidates have such valuable things that they’re going after > and that they want to change about this country. But I think Hillary lines > up with my personal value system. … I want to make sure whoever is in the > White House stands for the things that I stand for.” > 43. Mazie Hirono > <https://www.hillaryclinton.com/feed/heres-what-some-americas-most-powerful-women-think-about-hillary-clinton/>, > senator > > “Hillary Clinton has fought her entire life to create opportunity and > prosperity for American families, small businesses, and individuals. Our > country needs Hillary’s tenacious leadership now more than ever.” > > “ When asked why I, a longtime progressive activist who has worked closely > with Bernie Sanders in the Congress, am so strongly supporting Hillary, my > answer is simple.” > > 44. Jan Schakowsky, congresswoman > > “When asked why I, a longtime progressive activist who has worked closely > with Bernie Sanders in the Congress, am so strongly supporting Hillary, my > answer is simple: I really, really want a pro-woman woman to be the most > powerful person in the world.” > 45. Luis Gutiérrez, congressman > > “Hillary is with the Latino community, and I am with her. She will do what > is best for Latinos and all Americans. Hillary is poised to propel the > country forward, and I’m proud to be with her.” > 46. Barbara Boxer > <https://www.hillaryclinton.com/feed/heres-what-some-americas-most-powerful-women-think-about-hillary-clinton/>, > senator > > "I want people to remember that Hillary was a U.S. senator from New York > when they were hit hard by those planes crashing into the World Trade > Center. And I still get chills thinking about Hillary. She went and stood > on the rubble after 9/11 with a mask on. And she knew at that moment what > the first responders were facing, health-wise. And she fought and fought to > make sure we never forgot about those first responders. And I’ll never > forget that." > 47. Randi Weingarten, AFT president > > “In vision, in experience, and in leadership, Hillary Clinton is the > champion working families need in the White House.” > 48. Katy Perry > <https://www.hillaryclinton.com/feed/katy-perrys-birthday-message-hillary-clinton-isnt-what-you-might-expect/> > [image: progressives-katie] > > “Ladies! There are so many incredible opportunities for us that are > possible: equal pay, paid leave … and your choice to have a family when and > if it’s right for you! These are just some of the reasons I am standing > with her and will continue to do so. [This] election is one of the most > important ones in decades, and the choices we make will have a profound > impact on women for years to come.” > 49. Mary Kay Henry, president of SEIU > > “Hillary Clinton has proven she will fight, deliver, and win for working > families. SEIU members and working families across America are part of a > growing movement to build a better future for their families, and Hillary > Clinton will support and stand with them. This movement for economic, > racial, immigrant and social justice is poised to turn out to vote in > November with their families and communities and keep pushing elected > officials to deliver once in office.” > 50. Carol Browner, chair of the League of Conservation Voters > > “With a history of leadership on the international stage and a commitment > to protecting public health, Hillary Clinton is the leader we need to meet > the climate crisis head-on.” > 51. Lily Eskelsen Garcia, president of the NEA > > “Clinton is a strong leader who will do what is best for America’s > students. For more than four decades, Clinton has fought to make sure all > children have a fair opportunity to succeed, regardless of their ZIP code. > … she understands the road to a stronger U.S. economy starts in America’s > public schools.” > > “ And when she goes into the Oval Office, she will bring our hopes and our > dreams with her. ” > > 52. Barbara Mikulski, senator > > "We love Hillary, but why do we love Hillary? Well first of all, we know > her. But most of all, she knows us. She knows our hopes and dreams, the > needs and the people. She’s been criss-crossing the country—having > meetings, roundtables, and listening and listening and listening. She know > that all bright leaders have to listen and learn from the people. And when > she goes into the Oval Office, she will bring our hopes and our dreams with > her. Hillary will be quite a fighter. She is already quite a fighter. We > know her as a champion for the underdog. We know her as the champion for > the little guy—and little gal." > 53. Chad Griffin, Human Rights Campaign > > “We’ve heard the leading Republican presidential candidates repeatedly > threaten to block our progress, and to revoke, repeal, and overturn the > gains we’ve made during President Obama’s two terms. While they fight to > take us backwards, Hillary Clinton is fighting to advance LGBT equality > across our nation and throughout the world. We are proud to endorse Hillary > Clinton for president, and believe that she is the champion we can count on > in November—and every day she occupies the Oval Office.” > 54. Debbie Stabenow > <https://www.hillaryclinton.com/feed/heres-what-some-americas-most-powerful-women-think-about-hillary-clinton/>, > senator > > “I have seen Hillary fight from the first time I met her when we were on a > panel together in Detroit. She was there talking about children and child > abuse on behalf of the Children’s Defense Fund. I was in awe. I said, ‘Who > is this woman?’ Because she was so passionate and so articulate. I saw that > same fight again when we came into the Senate together after the 2000 > election. Whether it was equal pay, whether it was fighting to close > loopholes to bring jobs home, whether it was lowering the cost of college, > mental health, Hillary is someone you can count on to be there for you.” > > > Nikki Budzinski > Labor Outreach Director > Hillary for America > 646-854-1442 (direct) > > -- Nikki Budzinski Labor Outreach Director Hillary for America 646-854-1442 (direct)