Winston Groat attended Hillary's event in Atlanta this week and sent along this commentary, photos, and article. Thanks, Winston!
This week, Hillary appeared in Atlanta to speak about her book and our country’s future. I attended the event along with 4,000 other like minded, energetic individuals.
I’ve never spent a more positive, uplifting and exhilarating evening! The Fox Theatre roared with applause and energy throughout the night as she spoke.
The moderator used a question I submitted to close out the evening and say thank you for coming to Atlanta: “May I give you a hug to thank you for your many years of service to our country and your continued leadership & inspiration”....
Hillary glowed as she waived goodbye to the crowd. Winston Groat Atlanta GA
Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said the Democratic wave in last week’s elections was a sign that the “fever is breaking and the tide is turning” after her stunning defeat by Republican Donald Trump.
Clinton said Monday that the Democratic victories in statewide elections in New Jersey and Virginia, along with down-ballot gains in Georgia and elsewhere, were a “resounding affirmation of America’s best values.”
“None of that would have happened if people got discouraged and decided to give up on politics last November,” she said during her stop in Atlanta as part of a 16-city nationwide book tour.
“You’ve got some important elections next year in Georgia,” she said. “Get involved in whatever way feels right for you. But don’t give up.”
The crowd of more than 4,000 welcomed Clinton with a roar of applause, and it cheered even louder when she said her days of being guarded about what she says in public “are over.” Read more >>>>
Hillary made a quick trip to Atlanta for a campaign event where she
was greeted enthusiastically at the rally and also at a cafe where she
stopped off for a bit.
Democratic
presidential candidate Hillary Clinton steps on stage for a campaign
event at the Old City Council Chambers in City Hall, Friday, Feb. 26,
2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Democratic
presidential candidate Hillary Clinton casts a shadow while speaking at
a campaign event under the security of the secret service at the Old
City Council Chambers in City Hall, Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Atlanta.
(AP Photo/David Goldman)
From
left, Tanisha Weaver, Karla Johnson and Pamela Carter watch as
Democratic presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton speaks at a campaign
event at the Old City Council Chambers in City Hall Friday, Feb. 26,
2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Democratic
presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton speaks at a campaign event at
the Old City Council Chambers in City Hall, Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in
Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
An
audience member at right photo bombs a selfie with Democratic
presidential candidate Hillary Clinton as she greets the crowd at a
campaign event at the Old City Council Chambers in City Hall, Friday,
Feb. 26, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Democratic
presidential candidate Hillary Clinton takes a selfie with an audience
member's phone as she greets the crowd at a campaign event at the Old
City Council Chambers in City Hall, Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Atlanta.
(AP Photo/David Goldman)
Democratic
presidential candidate Hillary Clinton greets the crowd at a campaign
event at the Old City Council Chambers in City Hall, Friday, Feb. 26,
2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Democratic
presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton poses for a selfie with an
audience member as she greets the crowd at a campaign event at the Old
City Council Chambers in City Hall, Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Atlanta.
(AP Photo/David Goldman)
Democratic
presidential candidate Hillary Clinton steps on stage with Atlanta
Mayor Kasim Reed at a campaign event at the Old City Council Chambers in
City Hall, Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Democratic
U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton appears at a campaign rally
at the Old City Council Chambers in Atlanta City Hall in Georgia
February 26, 2016. REUTERS/Christopher Aluka Berry
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CLARIFYING LOCATION OF PHOTO Democratic U.S. presidential candidate
Hillary Clinton takes selfies with people during a campaign stop at
Atlanta City Hall in Atlanta, Georgia February 26, 2016.
REUTERS/Christopher Aluka Berry
Carrie
Elzey is reflected in a coffee machine as she makes a cappuccino for
Democratic presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, rear center, on a
visit to Octane Coffee, Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP
Photo/David Goldman)
Democratic
U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is seen at the Octane
coffee shop during a campaign stop in Atlanta City Hall in Atlanta,
Georgia February 26, 2016. REUTERS/Christopher Aluka Berry
Democratic
U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton greets supporters after a
forum at Denmark-Olar Elementary School in Denmark, South Carolina, in
this February 12, 2016 file photo. Clinton is poised to win big over the
U.S. Senator from Vermont in South Carolina's primary contest on
Saturday, in part because of her outsized support among the state's
rural black poor - a bloc that Sanders has struggled to impress.
REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Democratic
presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, left, greets a patron while
visiting Octane Coffee, Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP
Photo/David Goldman)
Democratic
presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton greets workers while ordering a
cappuccino on a visit to Octane Coffee, Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in
Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Democratic
presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, right, greets Laura Ulep and
her son Grady, 15-months, of Atlanta, while visiting Octane Coffee,
Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Democratic
presidential candidate Hillary Clinton greets workers Whitney Gomez,
right, Michael Harrell, left, and Sarah O'Brien, center, while visiting
Octane Coffee, Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David
Goldman)
The Honorable John Lewis and and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed were the hosts at Clark Atlanta University today for the launch of African Americans for Hillary. Lewis introduced Hillary whose presentation was interrupted by Black Lives Matter protesters.
Democratic
presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton, left, talks with Rep.
John Lewis, D-Ga., as they wait to be introduced backstage at a campaign
event for Clinton at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Friday, Oct.
30, 2015. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Protesters
interrupt Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton as
she speaks during a campaign event at Clark Atlanta University in
Atlanta, Friday, Oct. 30, 2015. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Protesters
at right interrupt Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham
Clinton as she speaks during a campaign event at Clark Atlanta in
Atlanta, University Friday, Oct. 30, 2015. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
U.S.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at "African
Americans for Hillary" rally at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta,
Georgia October 30 2015. REUTERS/Tami Chappell
Democratic
presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks during a campaign
event at Clark Atlanta University Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP
Photo/David Goldman)
Democratic
presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton steps away from the
podium as she concludes her speech during a campaign event at Clark
Atlanta University Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David
Goldman)
Supporters
cheer for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton as
she speaks during a campaign event at Clark Atlanta University Friday,
Oct. 30, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
U.S.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton reacts next to U.S.
Congressman John Lewis (L) before speaking at the "African Americans for
Hillary" rally at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia October
30 2015. REUTERS/Tami Chappell
U.S.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at the
"African Americans for Hillary" rally as protesters from "Black Lives
Matter" interrupt her speech at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta,
Georgia October 30 2015. REUTERS/Tami Chappell
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton, right, and Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., step onstage during a campaign event for Clinton at Clark Atlanta University Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Supporters cheer for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton as she speaks over protesters interrupting her during a campaign event at Clark Atlanta University Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at "African Americans for Hillary" rally at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia October 30, 2015. REUTERS/Tami Chappell
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton reacts next to U.S. Congressman John Lewis (L) before speaking at an "African Americans for Hillary" rally at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia October 30, 2015. REUTERS/Tami Chappell
A protestor (L) from "Black Lives Matter" is confronted during the speech of U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at an "African Americans for Hillary" rally at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia October 30, 2015. REUTERS/Tami Chappell
A protestor from "Black Lives Matter" is removed during the speech of U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at an "African Americans for Hillary" rally at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia October 30, 2015. REUTERS/Tami Chappel
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton receives support from U.S. Congressman John Lewis (2nd R) and Atlanta mayor Kasim Reed (R) as she is interrupted by protesters at the "African Americans for Hillary" rally at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia October 30 2015. REUTERS/Tami Chappell
