Vilsack: Why I'm supporting Hillary Clinton

[onehandle]

On Feb. 1, 2016 I intend to proudly caucus for Hillary Clinton — plain and simple. Hillary Clinton is not new to the fight for middle class families. Throughout her public life she has consistently fought to expand and strengthen the middle class. I have no doubt she will continue that fight as president.

Expanding and strengthening the middle class starts with quality jobs. Too often the discussion of good jobs fails to include the unique challenges faced by rural Americans. Hillary Clinton understands that some of the deepest and most pronounced poverty exists in rural areas of the country. Her strong support for the Renewable Fuel Standard and bio-based manufacturing as important parts of a revitalized rural economy makes clear she will work hard to promote meaningful economic opportunity throughout the country.

Hillary knows the economy of the future depends on a well-educated and trained workforce, and she understands the cost of education — from preschool to college and beyond — increasingly strains family budgets with unprecedented debt. That’s why she’s laid out a specific, workable plan to address these strains and make a good education available to all our children.

However, a secure footing requires more than a good paying job and access to education. It means a foundation that cannot be undone by injury or illness. Hillary will preserve those protections gained under the Affordable Care Act instead of putting insurance companies in the driver’s seat, and will look for ways to expand access to affordable health insurance coverage for all Americans and continue to bend the cost curve of health care.

Every Iowan knows good ideas aren’t enough. We recognize the most successful presidents are those who can both lead and govern, while navigating the toughest job on earth.

In other words: Leadership inspires. Governance delivers.

As President, Hillary Clinton will both inspire and deliver results. I know because I have worked with her and called her a friend for nearly two decades.

http://www.thegazette.com/subject/opinion/vilsack-why-im-supporting-hillary-clinton-20150825

[HassleCat]

1. They served together in the same cabinet

Vilsack is Secretary of Agriculture. He did a town hall in our little backwater community, and was very patient with the Tea Party crazies who want the Forest Service to give them free trees, as in the old days.

[druidity33]

2. No surprise here. nt.

[rurallib]

3. as surprising as tomorrow's sunrise

Wish Vilsack would come back to Iowa and take on Grassley for senate. Doubt he will though.

[Cha]

4. Strong supportive statement from Tom Vilsack.. mahalo onehandle

[George II]

5. Nice thoughtful endorsement - I liked this: "Leadership inspires. Governance delivers"

[MaggieD]

6. Spot on

[postatomic]

7. Didn't see this other thread

Hey, I'm a little slow in the evening.

Love the line: Leadership inspires. Governance delivers.

[oasis]

8. Always liked his style. <nt>

[Luminous Animal]

9. When has Hillary ever governed?

[brooklynite]

10. As much a Senator Obama when he was elected?

[Luminous Animal]

12. I've no problem with electing a person who has not governed. My question still stands.

[onehandle]

11. The State Department employs more than many state governments.

Not to mention has much to do with guiding the course of the entire country.

[Luminous Animal]

13. That is administrative not Governance. I've no problem with electing a person

who has not governed but don't lie about it.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

14. Endorsed Hillary in 2007 too

http://www.reuters.com/article/2007/03/26/us-usa-politics-vilsack-idUSN2637902820070326

[Unknown Beatle]

15. Supports the middle class?

She hobnobs with the 1% and doesn't answer simple questions like if she's for or against the Keystone pipeline. Well, she did say she'll answer them when she's elected president.

That's one of multiple reasons people shouldn't vote for her, we need to know now where she stands on certain issues so people can decide whether to vote for her or not.

Question: Would you go to war with Iran?

Answer: I'll let you know when I'm elected president.

That would be scary as hell. So why shouldn't it scare people when she doesn't answer simple questions.