Chelsea Clinton campaigned for her mother Tuesday in Puerto Rico, where the marathon race for the Democratic presidential nomination has brought new importance to a U.S. island that typically has scant say over national affairs.
With just over a month to go before Puerto Rico’s June 1 primary, the former first daughter toured the U.S. territory’s capital of San Juan and shook hands with well-wishers, posed for snapshots and tried to charm voters on behalf of Sen. Hillary Clinton.
In the day’s first campaign push, the 28-year-old met with roughly 250 senior citizens at a residence run by an order of Catholic nuns. She touted her mother’s health care proposals and stressed her electability.
”I passionately believe my mother is the most prepared and is the strongest candidate,” said Clinton, who dressed in dark blue jeans and a black jacket despite the tropical heat.
The crowd appeared to made up entirely of the Clinton faithful, including 78-year-old Annie Riera.
”It’s very good that she came here to meet the Puerto Rican people firsthand. I’m proudly voting for her mother,” said Riera, pointing to a campaign pin on her blouse.
Later in the day, Clinton toured the capital’s colonial district of Old San Juan. She was also scheduled to meet with a Christian youth group, followed by a visit to a gay rights organization. She refused to take questions from reporters.
Source: miamiherald.com
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