Hillary Clinton Makes Campaign Stops In Philadelphia
By Natasha Brown and Mike DeNardo
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- There was thunderous applause for Hillary Clinton as she took the stage at The Fillmore in Fishtown on Wednesday night.
In a speech punctuated by cheers and chants from the crowd, Clinton got right to the point, continuing to harp on issues that have driven her campaign for President: education, job creation, raising wages, equal pay for women and defending the Affordable Care Act.
"I will defend a woman's right to choose her own healthcare options," Clinton said. She touted herself as the best advocate to defend voting rights, civil rights and the LGBT community.
Perhaps one of the most poignant moments became personal for Philadelphians when the Presidential hopeful reflected on a violent weekend in the city. Earlier in the day, she spoke about gun reform at a rally in Spring Garden where she drove home the point once again for the crowd.
The former Secretary of State talked about race relations and shootings by police in a forum at St. Paul's Baptist Church in Spring Garden. Members of the group Mothers in Charge asked for her support.
"I will stand with you. And I agree with you. I think that gun violence and homicide are public health problems," Clinton said.
Clinton mentioned that she read the news about Philadelphia and saw the particularly violent weekend that included 12 shootings in the city.
Despite a handful of protesters removed by police, Clinton's supporters seemed energized by her message and ready to hit the polls on primary day in Pennsylvania on April 26.
"I can't do this unless you help me. And next Tuesday is a great opportunity to start us on a path to the White House," Clinton said.
