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Giffords: Hillary Clinton Will “Stand up to the Gun Lobby”

April 18, 2016 by Inside Press

— The (former) Congresswoman inspires Hillary Clinton Supporters during a 4/17 visit to Westchester for Hillary headquarters
— Captain Kelly urges voters to “deny the acceptance of failure.”

By Kristin Lore

Ahead of the New York Primary on Tuesday, April 19th, Westchester County is working hard to Get Out The Vote for Hillary Clinton.

The White Plains headquarters for the Clinton campaign was honored on Sunday afternoon to have Captain Mark Kelly and (former) Congresswoman Gabby Giffords on hand to inspire volunteers.

Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords in White Plains       Photo by Jessica Meller
(Former) Congresswoman Gabby Giffords in White Plains Photo by Jessica Meller

Turning their personal tragedy* into action, they are as passionate about this election as they are about gun control.

Captain Kelly spoke about the progress that has been made under President Obama, “If we want progress to continue and not rolled back it is very clear that we need somebody that has a record of standing up to the gun lobby… and elections matter and Tuesday is a big day!”

As the crowd roared with applause and excitement he continued, “I often think of these elections like a rocket launch… it takes an army of people to prepare for that day…to have all the details in place and one of the details is what you guys are doing…getting people to get out and VOTE.”

Captain Kelly introduced Gabby to a crowd that yelled out, “we love you Gabby!” He described her as “somebody who continues to fight for all of us and reminds me every day to deny the acceptance of failure.”

(Former) Congresswoman Gabby Giffords with Captain Mark Kelly and Westchester field directors Izzy Bugatti (left) and Hannah Fine at the White Plains Westchester for Hillary headquarters     Photo by Jessica Meller
(Former) Congresswoman Gabby Giffords with Captain Mark Kelly and Westchester field directors Izzy Bugatti (left) and Hannah Fine at the White Plains Westchester for Hillary headquarters Photo by Jessica Meller

As Gabby Giffords began to speak, she spoke loud and clear about her support of Hillary Clinton. “She will fight to make our families safer and she will stand up to the gun lobby.” She went on to say that speaking is hard for her but come November, “I want to say these two words, Madam President.”

Gabby and Mark graciously remained as long as it took to shake hands, take pictures and give hugs to every volunteer that filled the room.

Kristin Lore is a mother of three and a psychotherapist in private practice in Armonk, NY. She has a great passion for politics and volunteering on campaigns.

*On January 8, 2011, U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords and eighteen others were shot during a constituent meeting held in a supermarket parking lot in Casas Adobes, Arizona, in the Tucson metropolitan area. Source: Wikipedia

Filed Under: Hillary's Run, Westchester Tagged With: Gabby Giffords, Gun Lobby, Gun Safety, Hillary Clinton, Westchester for HIllary

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