What They Are Saying About Hillary Clinton in Iowa on August 14, 2015
College Affordability Town Hall
Washington Post: "The proposal, which the Democratic presidential front-runner unveiled at a town hall meeting here on the banks of the Mississippi River in a key early voting state, seeks to increase federal funding for child care on campus and create a scholarship program for student parents. 'I want to help these young people get their education so that they and their children will have a better life,' said Clinton to a crowd of about 440 people."
Dubuque Telegraph Herald: "Ellen Jaeger, a Dubuque mother of a Loras College student, said she was 'really inspired' by Clinton's proposal. 'Our kids shouldn't have to come out of college so far in debt," Jaeger said. "Our nieces and nephews are the same way. I was really encouraged to hear what she had to say.'"
KCRG: "Making college more affordable for parents like Heidenreich is one of Clinton’s campaign promises. 'When a low income parent with young children increases his or her income by $3,000 related to education, their childrens’ future earnings increase by 20 percent, Clinton said."
The Wing Ding
MSNBC headline: At Wing Ding dinner, Clinton proves she still dominates Iowa
Telegraph headline: Hillary Clinton steals the show at Iowa Democrats meet
Politico headline: Hillary Clinton sways the doubters at Wing Ding
Des Moines Register: "Clinton got the warmest response of the quartet at the multicounty fundraiser, which has been held for 12 years at the historic Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake."
Iowa Starting Line: "Hillary Clinton once again dominated a multi-candidate event with easily the best speech of the evening that brought all parts of the audience to their feet many times."
NPR: "Hillary Clinton's front-runner status could be seen in the number of her supporters in the ballroom. Seated in a booth near the back were Chuck and Nancy Sweetman of nearby Mason City, both retired. "I'm a Hillary supporter," Chuck Sweetman said. "I think it's time we had a woman president." Nancy Sweetman agrees, but stresses Clinton is right on the issues. "Early childhood and the environment and international affairs," she said.
Kasie Hunt: "It's admittedly been awhile since I've been on the trail with @HillaryClinton. But this is a forceful, passionate stump speech she's crafted"
Ruby Cramer: "2nd standing-O & chants of "Hill-a-ree" for Clinton when she says that if her platform is "playing the gender card," "then deal me in!""
Phillip Rucker: "Hillary extremely well received at Iowa Wing Ding so far. Rip-roaring political speeches contrasting GOP policies with Dems a strong suit."
The Iowa State Fair
Cedar Rapids Gazette: "Clinton arrived at the fairgrounds with former Iowa Democratic Sen. Tom Harkin, who escorted her around the fairgrounds for sightseeing, pork chops on a stick and lemonade after stopping by a media gaggle to give his endorsement of Clinton’s bid to land the Democratic Party’s 2016 presidential nomination. Harkin said he’s known the former first lady, U.S. senator and secretary of state for about 25 years and believes she has the experience, global expertise, bipartisan temperament and “fight” to be the next president."
Des Moines Register: "A mom and daughter who had been waiting an hour finally get a photo with Clinton. The girl is so excited she is in tears."
Associated Press: "Everywhere Clinton walked, large crowds followed her to get a photograph, a handshake or a quick hello."
Radio Iowa: "Hillary Clinton was the first to arrive on the fairgrounds, flanked by former Senator Tom Harkin who is publicly backing her candidacy. 'She has the experience, she has the values, she knows how to fight and she knows how to work with other people to get the job done,' Harkin said, 'and that’s what we need in the White House for the next eight years.'"
Associated Press: "As she walked around the building, children sat on their parents' shoulders, and people cheered from the rafters above the expo."
Politico: "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, munched on a grease-dripping pork chop and waved to cheering crowds on balconies as they called out her name.”
