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| By Jason Moon CAMPAIGNING: Democrat presidential candidate Hillary Clinton visited Terre Haute on Thursday. She was joined by Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh. |
TERRE HAUTE -- No signs were allowed in the restaurant Thursday.
But it didn't matter. Supporters came out in droves as presidential candidate Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) paid a visit to the Saratoga Restaurant, 431 Wabash Ave.
Clinton visited the Vigo County city with Sen. Evan Bayh (D-Ind.) who called Terre Haute his "native city."
Several supporters were on-hand several hours before Clinton arrived.
The first people in line to get into the restaurant admitted to showing up at 2:45 a.m.
The event was first come, first serve, as the restaurant held a maximum capacity of less than 150.
Doors opened at 8:50 a.m. to allow the anxious supporters in.
Initially, restaurant owner George Azar had told people he was opening the establishment at 7 a.m.
As Clinton's cavalcade arrived, the remaining people that could not get into the restaurant lined the street shouting their support.
Clinton then walked into the restaurant and conducted a question-and-answer session with the public.
"The good news is, in about 10 months, the current administration is going to be done, gone," Bayh said as he introduced Clinton. "The question is: Who has the strength?"
The crowd then yelled "Hillary!"
"I am thrilled to be here today," Clinton said. "It really does feel like coming home with Evan. It's a real joy to work with him.
"We know we've got challenges. I'm running for president because I know we can do better. I always think you learn more by listening than talking. This is, for me, a very important conversation."
Clinton discussed several talking points with the public, including oil and energy prices.
"We've got to stay committed to a different energy future," she said.
"There's a lot we could do."
She also discussed manufacturing, the recent layoffs by several area businesses and healthcare, saying it was important to keep jobs in the United States.
"I just believe so strongly that we can compete with anybody," she said.
Clinton told the audience inside the restaurant she was in favor of allowing citizens to have the same insurance plan congressional leaders have.
"If it's good enough for Congress, it's good enough for the rest of us," she said.
In addition, she discussed the war in Iraq, telling the crowd she was against it and was in favor of finding a way to bring troops home as soon as possible.
Following the question-and-answer session inside the restaurant, Clinton then walked behind the building to greet an enthusiastic crowd of supporters who were unable to get into the session.
"We've been having a long job interview," she said.
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CHANGE! CHANGE! CHANGE! The only thing Obama can change is the rate of acceleration into the toilet!
We need a true, blue collar, honest, with a gun, married to his first wife, Christian, working man for a president! Maybe 2012. That would be the only positive thing that could happen if a Democrat wins this election. We would realize, this country does need CHANGE! CHANGE! CHANGE!. We need someone to work for the people!
The person who mentioned WW2 and 911 was Obama's last preacher. He said it was no wonder the terrorists attacked, look at what we did to Hiroshima. The guy is nuts!!! And!... Obama listened to that type of garbage for 20 years! If I had an uncle that talked like that, you wouldn't see me volunteering to go see him.
What does Iraq have to do with 911 you ask... I wonder the same thing. Afghanistan, I understand. Iraq, George W was just cleaning up a mess that his father left behind!
Who mentioned either WW2 or 911? What did Iraq have to do with 911? Did you just wake up today? Who's the idiot?
Lets see...Clinton, who was good with MI and FL not counting when she thought she would be a shoo in for the nomination. Now that she has a competitor, she suddenly changes her mind. Clinton, whose "experience" includes the passage of NAFTA, costing Indiana and this area jobs. Clinton, ranked number #2 in the congress in pork barrel spending. Clinton represents everything that is wrong with DC. Wonder that the approval rating of Congress is lower than that of even the current administration? I know why: we working people are tired of the special interests and lobbyists. Clinton guarantees at least 4 more years of the same old same old. I say its time for a change and my vote will go to Obama.
I sure would like to see some change. Not the type of change that a Liberal can bring though, especialy a Clinton (all lies) or someone who went to a church with a preacher like that one for 20 years. How in the world can anyone with any sense tie WW2 and 911 together. What an idiot.
Garbage in, garbage out. Theres no good candidate, either party.
The truth sure does hurt huh, Patriot? Pessimist, how about the facts? Try to dispute the death, injured, or dollar numbers. You will have a very difficult time doing that. Just put down the people who desire change.
It never ceases to amaze me that it seems Washington DC doesn't even know the Hoosier state exists.
But, now that every delegate counts, the candidates are our buddies and consider themselves "one of us". They are going to fight for us, make sure the federal funds flow like honey back into out heartland state and listen intently to our concerns.
It is an ego booster that "they" finally are taking the time to visit their poor country cousins here. But I hope that we hold their feet to the fire AFTER the election to fullfill the assurances make during this trip.
With all due respect to the top candidates (both parties), this appears to be the reality.
What in the h*** could be worse than what we've had the last eight years. What about lies that have cost us many lives, injuries, and billions of taxpayer dollars?
No problem with a lady President here. But, I'm with slick willy on this issue; anyone, anywhere, anytime, except Hillary. That is most probably the only issue I agree with slick willy on, but from my perspective that is a very good thing. The Clintons do not have an honest bone in their bodies and are completely void of a single charater trait that I admire. Any woman (person) that will tolerate the treatment she has accepted at the hands of her husband has absolutely zero chance of leading me in any way, shape, or form.
the world aint ready for a lady to be president like mrs clinton if she gets in it will be bill clinton all over again
I just listened to her E-ville Rally. Ooooh boy, pie in the sky!! What a choice for Dems. But they can always change parties!!!!!
i would rather see a women get it then,the other person!!!!!!!
I suppose Dtown, you would like four more years of failures???
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