The Democratic presidential front-runner joined a number of mayors and local residents at a Baptist church in Columbia, S.C., where she began her speech by calling for increased cooperation between federal government leaders and local politicians.
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Clinton earned big applause for her lines on income inequality and women in the workforce.
“We have so many blessings, but we need to be honest enough to face our problems”, Clinton said.
Former senator Kay Hagan and former North Carolina governors attended the event.
Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton will hold a forum to discuss her economic vision during a campaign stop in Greenville Thursday afternoon. “Every day you see schools and neighborhoods that are segregated”, she said, pointing out disparities in education, housing access, infant mortality rates and a “far from balanced” criminal justice system.
She also said she wants to get more young people and women in the workforce and repeated that she would push for equal pay for women. “And I can bring those views and perspectives to the White House”.
The comments represent a ramping up of her focus on racial issues as the national conversation has become increasingly focused on police brutality against African-Americans.
“The media doesn’t treat her in a kind way”, Bailey said.
“I think it’s been a remarkable time for South Carolina and, as President Obama recently said, an example of true grace”, Clinton said.
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Lydia Bailey, a Columbia professional counselor, blamed negative media reports for a recent poll showing Clinton is losing against Republican frontrunners in battleground states.
