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book_worm

(15,951 posts)
Thu Mar 3, 2016, 10:21 AM Mar 2016

Thousands Cheer on HRC at Javits Center

NEW YORK—
Following a string of wins on Super Tuesday, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton held a public rally Wednesday in New York City where she spoke of her "commitment to raise wages and break down the barriers that hold too many families back."

Supporters queued in a line that coiled around New York City's massive Javits convention center, huddled close for a chance to see and hear the Democratic Party front-runner.

Among them were carpenters, asbestos workers, and other union members from across the city, who feel Clinton is the most reliable candidate to protect their interests.

"You have to give her a chance," said Brent Miller, a carpenter from Brooklyn.

Miller, who said his former projects include a Donald Trump building, said Clinton is the best choice for the future of construction. Trump, he maintained, "is no builder."

Mansoor Khan, a Muslim-American, said he likes both Clinton and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, but argued that Sanders "doesn't connect to minorities." In addition, he said Sanders’ economic policies are too good to be true.

"We need to take a realistic, sensible approach, and that's why I think Hillary is a better candidate," Khan said.
http://www.voanews.com/content/crowds-gather-new-york-city-hillary-clinton/3217552.html





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Thousands Cheer on HRC at Javits Center (Original Post) book_worm Mar 2016 OP
Beautiful book.. thank you! Cha Mar 2016 #1
"Too good to be true." yallerdawg Mar 2016 #2
LOL Cha Mar 2016 #3
Anyone see any official count? Unofficially the crowd was in the vicinity of 30,000.... George II Mar 2016 #4
yay! NY in the house Her Sister Mar 2016 #5
K&R. nt UtahLib Mar 2016 #6

Cha

(297,258 posts)
1. Beautiful book.. thank you!
Thu Mar 3, 2016, 10:32 AM
Mar 2016
Mansoor Khan, a Muslim-American, said he likes both Clinton and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, but argued that Sanders "doesn't connect to minorities." In addition, he said Sanders’ economic policies are too good to be true.

George II

(67,782 posts)
4. Anyone see any official count? Unofficially the crowd was in the vicinity of 30,000....
Thu Mar 3, 2016, 11:28 AM
Mar 2016

...and after that rally there was a concert with Katy Perry and Elton John in front of 6,000+ at Radio City Music Hall!

 

Her Sister

(6,444 posts)
5. yay! NY in the house
Thu Mar 3, 2016, 12:49 PM
Mar 2016

I am in NY! but not NYC. In any case she looks beautiful in blue!! and happy. Love it. Makes me happy

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