Chelsea Clinton a rebel … vegetarian

CONCORD, N.H., Jan. 6 (UPI) -- Chelsea Clinton, whose father was once the U.S. president and whose mother is seeking the same office, rebelled in her youth by becoming a vegetarian.

While traveling with her mother, U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., on the campaign trail, the youngest Clinton told one potential supporter who happened to be a vegan her unusual story of rebellion, The New York Post said Sunday.

"My mother is asking these questions partly because I got home when I was 11 and just declared I was no longer eating meat," the 27-year-old said during the recent visit to New Hampshire.

Chelsea Clinton has become an integral part of her mother's bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, focusing on drawing in younger supporters for her mom's campaign.

The Post said at one recent function, the young Clinton even used a bit of the charm typically associated with former President Bill Clinton.

Talking with a young male college student, Chelsea asked him for his support and then flashed him a wink, apparently for emphasis.