Hillary Drops Her Guard in Iowa ("She's doing it. Right here.") (HILLARY GROUP)

[DeepModem Mom]

In stark contrast to her 2008 campaign — which unraveled fast after Iowans rejected her for more a more approachable Barack Obama — Clinton put herself out at the Iowa State Fair Saturday, embracing the masses that engulfed her.

The 2016 Democratic contender shook hands and took selfies with total strangers, listened to Iowans’ personal stories of struggle and even met a young boy’s show cow. She gave people hugs, patted babies on the head, munched on a grease-dripping pork chop and waved to cheering crowds on balconies as they called out her name....

Few in the press could even get to her as she walked through a barn, and was promptly surrounded, to marvel at Iowa’s world-famous Butter Cow, a massive bovine statue made of pure cholesterol....

People encircled balconies in the barn to get a glimpse of her, yelling “look here, Hillary!” or “Hillary, I love you!” And those on the ground who couldn’t see her because of all the bodies held up their phones, angling them such that they could snap a memento.

"I got a video,” one kid bragged to someone standing next to him. A Secret Service officer joked to POLITICO that he hadn’t even seen Clinton once since her arrival at the fair because of the thick crowd surrounding her.

Clinton supporter Dan Fredericks of Boone, who went up to praise Clinton in person at the fair for her education policy, said he’s seen a real difference in her this year.

“She’s doing it. Right here,” he said, pointing down at the ground. “Last time she was kinda up, and Barack Obama was down with the crowds. Now, it’s giving me goosebumps … She’s having a good weekend.”...

Politico: http://www.politico.com/story/2015/08/hillary-clinton-drops-her-guard-in-iowa-121394.html#ixzz3iw70v3H9

[Historic NY]

1. In spite of it all she thought to have and aide get contact info.....

A 30-something Iowan mother named April Stumpf asked her to support legalizing medicinal marijuana nationally. Stumpf’s three-year-old daughter, Quinn, has a severe case of epilepsy and is about to die, she explained to Clinton. Her doctors recommend medical marijuana to ease the pain, but it’s hard to get because it’s illegal to sell in Iowa. The state allows residents to get medical marijuana cards and purchase the drug out of state — but often states that sell it require patients to be present for purchase, and Quinn is too sick to travel.

“She’s not expected to live past … ” her voice trailed off. “I mean, she can go at any time.”

Clinton agreed that there should be more research on the subject. And when Stumpf walked away, she dispatched her aides to get her contact information as the crowd continued onward.

[DeepModem Mom]

3. Thanks so much for adding that from the article. The mother's plea is so moving...

and I think she and the child will be getting a call and some help.

[Historic NY]

17. Its on CSPAN starting at 8:39

http://www.c-span.org/video/?327525-9/presidential-candidate-hillary-clinton-meetandgreet-iowa-state-fair-part-2#

[GitRDun]

2. Good for her!

It will be interesting to watch polls over time to see how these personal stops effect the numbers. She's not done a lot of retail as yet, so I'm curious..

I've read a lot of articles over the years saying she's very easy to be around / great in person. Should have a positive impact..

[DeepModem Mom]

5. I've met her and she IS great in person. I talked to her at a fundraiser in NYC once...

I've spent time in Arkansas, and she asked me first who I knew there. I mentioned my closest friend there, and she said, "She is the most glamourous woman in Little Rock!!!" And she was right! My friend was a high-fashion fashionista.

[GitRDun]

7. Very cool

I had read she's a sweetheart, nice to know it's true

[Kath1]

14. A great person with a lot of support!

I'm all in for Hillary!

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[Cha]

18. NICE Pic, Kath! Thank you!

[Kath1]

20. Hey, cha!

My pleasure!

[Iliyah]

4. MJ works wonders for some, especially for children, pill wise.

[DeepModem Mom]

6. That's a hopeful sign -- I had no idea. I'm glad Hillary took note of that plea. nt

[Iliyah]

8. K & R

The measure of oneself is to care for the young.

HRC knows this.

[Thinkingabout]

9. Here is an example of meeting on a personal level, she is touching many people by being on their

Level. Hillary does not have to have big rallies to impress, she is impressing quiet well doing running her campaign. Others should take note.

[Gman]

10. Yup. She's scared

NOT!

[shenmue]

11. Yeees!

[ismnotwasm]

12. Very cool

Thank you

[Kath1]

13. Very nice!

She's rocking!

Thanks for the good news!

[Hekate]

15. Great news. Kickity

[SunSeeker]

16. "She’s having a good weekend.”...

Yes indeed. With many more to come!

[Cha]

19. Eight years later 8 years later after a successful term as SOS and an accomplished

Democratic Administration.. she's learned so much!

She's gearing up and getting ready for a victorious election in 2016.

Mahalo DMM~

[William769]

21. Kick & highly recommended!