Hillary Clinton Travels to Kentucky to Encourage Voters
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Updated: 12:29 AM Mar 31, 2008
Hillary Clinton Travels to Kentucky to Encourage Voters
The Democratic Presidential campaign came to Kentucky over the weekend with a stop to Madisonville by U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton. WBKO traveled to Hopkins County to hear from the Presidential hopeful.
Posted: 11:21 PM Mar 30, 2008
Reporter: Tamara Evans
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The Democratic Presidential Campaign came to Kentucky over the weekend with a stop to Madisonville by U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton.

WBKO traveled to Hopkins County to hear from the Presidential hopeful.

"Let me ask you, are you ready to take the White House back?", asked U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton.

Hillary Clinton isn't the first Clinton who has made an appearance in Kentucky.

"And as you know, this state has voted for a Clinton before. Twice in fact, and I think together we're gonna once again turn the bluegrass state blue", said U.S. Senator, Hillary Clinton.

Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton was in Kentucky to talk to voters.

"It's like a once in a lifetime opportunity", said Dawson Springs resident, Jeremy Bruce.

"There are a lot of people who have not decided. I think that's why Hillary is in Kentucky," says Brent Yonts, State Representative of the 15th District.

She was also there to let them know that she is confident that she will be the democratic nominee and the next president.

"I think she has more experience," said Bowling Green resident, Mary Coursey.

Hillary Clinton supporters weren't the only ones in the crowd to hear her speak.

All Democrats were in attendance.

Even those that supported Barack Obama.

"I think he's appealing to a more variety of people and I also think he'll be able to reach people who are non-voters, first time voters and I don't think Hillary can do that," said Madisonville resident, and Barack Obama supporter, Michael Lowery, who was in attendance for Senator Clinton's speech.

There is a lot that Senator Clinton says she can and will do.

"Now it's time we had a President again that will stand up and fight for all of you, your jobs, your families, your future," said Clinton.

This includes bringing down the price of gas, ending the No Child Left Behind program, enforcing universal health care, and making war a last resort.

"Not a first resort in solving the problem and challenges we face in the world," said Hillary Clinton.

While Hillary Clinton is asking for help from voters in Kentucky..
"I'm asking you to make this journey with me", said Hillary Clinton.

Some are just looking at the bigger picture of what her appearance in the state can do during this close Presidential election.

"For the first time in a long time, the Kentucky primary for President of the United States is going to mean something," said Governor Steve Beshear.

"Hopefully it will encourage people to get informed and get out and vote for the best person," said one Madisonville resident.

Meanwhile, Senator Clinton told voters that she has no intention of quitting now, despite what the polls are saying.

Barack Obama was invited to speak at the same event in Kentucky on Saturday, but was unable to attend due to a busy schedule.



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