Chelesa Clinton stumps for mom in Tacoma
TACOMA, Wash. --- Chelsea Clinton made two stops in the Tacoma area on Tuesday to talk to supporters and volunteers about her mom’s campaign.
Chelsea made the visit just days before Washington's Democratic caucuses.
“I’m a proud passionate supporter of my mom,” Chelsea Clinton told a crowd at Bates Technical College.
The younger Clinton made her case to Pierce County residents, on behalf of her mom.
“I don’t pretend to be unbiased, I’m deeply, proudly biased,” added Chelsea.
Chelsea made her first stop at Bates Technical College and spoke about why she believes this is the most important election for her, as a mom.
“I worry that everything I care most about is at risk. The progress President Obama has made and the opportunity for further progress his leadership has enabled are all at risk,” she said.
The Clinton family has focused their attention this week on Washington heading into Saturday's caucuses.
Chelsea was in Tacoma, while her dad recently spent time in Vancouver, Wash., and Spokane, and Hillary Clinton made stops in Seattle and Everett and planned to end her day in Puyallup.
“Clearly, we think Washington is really important and it's why we’ve been here and are here right now and working to connect with as many people as possible in advance of the caucus to talk about what’s at stake in this election,” said Chelsea.
Supporters are standing with Hillary.
“I agree with Chelsea that Hillary is not a one-issue candidate but understands all the issues and also has a vision on how to tie them together and make a better America,” said Phillip Kong, a supporter and volunteer for the Clinton Campaign.
“I think this year is really important to me. I’ve been waiting since the '60s to see a confident woman elected as president. This is our chance and it’s an important time,” said April Brown.
By mid-morning, Chelsea made a quick stop at the Hillary campaign office in Tacoma where she spoke to several volunteers.
“I couldn’t imagine a better president for our children than my mom, which is why I’m working so hard,” said Chelsea.
Chelsea also touched on Tuesday's terrorist attacks in Belgium, sending prayers and thoughts to the people affected. She also said voters need to elect someone who knows how to respond to terrorists attacks.
“Recognizing we’re electing a president to move us forward here but also to protect us and keep us safe around the world,” said Chelsea.
Chelsea took time to take photos and meet with some of the volunteers at the campaign office.
“I’m going to keep talking to as many people as I can here in Washington in advance of Saturday, but really around the country about what’s at stake and why standing on the sidelines is just not an option,”
Chelsea is flying back home to New York for a few days before hitting the campaign trail again, at the end of the week.