Bill Clinton was in Appleton Friday to campaign on behalf of his wife, telling a crowd of 500 that Hillary Clinton is more experienced than he was when he took office in 1992.
He said Hillary would bring back the financial prosperity America experienced during his term in office, and that she has a “realistic” plan to rebuild the country’s economy.
Said Clinton: “It’s a devastating thing for a person to get up and look in the mirror every morning and think every tomorrow is going to be like yesterday. I can tell just by looking in your faces you know that just by being here, you can make your tomorrows different if you choose. That’s what we’ve got to do for all Americans so we can all rise together.”
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Minnesota Sen. Al Franken was also on hand to address the audience. Clinton said Franken’s endorsement — and others — shows that Hillary Clinton is popular outside the political establishment, even as he touted endorsements from lobby groups.
“You really think Al Franken is part of the political establishment? Planned Parenthood, the Human Rights Campaign, the League of Conservation Voters? All the Latino organizations, the American Nurses Association, the Congressional Black Caucus?” he said.
Clinton also spoke about his wife’s plan for student loan refinancing and making tuition aid more accessible to those in need if they are willing to work for it.
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