Environment, roads topics at Clinton rally
Published: March 27, 2008 at 7:29 AM
WASHINGTON, March 27 (UPI) -- The environment, the U.S. infrastructure and science were the big topics Hillary Clinton discussed at what was billed as a small-money rally.
Clinton, speaking at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in Washington, said the United States should undertake a massive energy independence program as she touted her plan to create 5 million green-collar jobs in the next decade, The New York Times reported.
As president, Clinton said she'd also "end President (George) Bush's war on science."
But it was senator from New York's comments that the United States' system of roads, bridges and levees need to be rebuilt that impressed Washington resident Kim Ross, who said the topic isn't discussed enough, the Times said.
Clinton was impressive because she articulated specific points, Ross said, adding she's still undecided about who she'd like to see win the Democratic presidential nomination.
"I'd support anyone who can beat a Republican, even if it was Socks the cat," Ross said, naming the Clintons' White House pet.
The event sold all of its 2,500 tickets, Clinton campaign chairman Terry McAuliffe said. The minimum contribution was $25, with the best seats going for at least $500.
Clinton, speaking at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in Washington, said the United States should undertake a massive energy independence program as she touted her plan to create 5 million green-collar jobs in the next decade, The New York Times reported.
As president, Clinton said she'd also "end President (George) Bush's war on science."
But it was senator from New York's comments that the United States' system of roads, bridges and levees need to be rebuilt that impressed Washington resident Kim Ross, who said the topic isn't discussed enough, the Times said.
Clinton was impressive because she articulated specific points, Ross said, adding she's still undecided about who she'd like to see win the Democratic presidential nomination.
"I'd support anyone who can beat a Republican, even if it was Socks the cat," Ross said, naming the Clintons' White House pet.
The event sold all of its 2,500 tickets, Clinton campaign chairman Terry McAuliffe said. The minimum contribution was $25, with the best seats going for at least $500.
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