Part 3: Did You Know Joe Donnelly is a Democrat?
Jul 5, 2018
Democrat Donnelly 3
So-Called “Moderate” Supported and Endorsed Liberal Hillary Clinton
INDIANAPOLIS - Democrat Joe Donnelly isn’t just a huge fan of Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer: He also loves liberal Hillary Clinton, too. He’s called her “an incredibly great leader for our nation” and repeatedly campaigned on her behalf across the Hoosier State.
In 2016, Hillary Clinton went on to lose the general election for president in Indiana to Donald Trump by more than 19 points, showing that Democrat Donnelly's candidate was clearly out-of-step with where Hoosiers stood in the race.
Democrat Donnelly’s Long-Standing Support for Hillary Clinton:
Donnelly Endorsed Hillary Clinton for President – In November 2015, Democrat Donnelly publicly endorsed Hillary Clinton for President of the United States. (“Most Indiana, Michigan Superdelegates Support Clinton,” The Associated Press, 11/14/15)
Donnelly Campaigned for Hillary Across Indiana – Democrat Donnelly made multiple campaign stops on behalf of Hillary Clinton, beside both Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton. This included a campaign rally with Hillary Clinton in Mishawaka in April 2016, as well as stops in Evansville and Kokomo, among others. (Joe For Indiana, Twitter Feed, 4/26/16)
Donnelly Called Hillary an “Incredibly Great Leader” – At the height of the 2016 presidential primary, just days before Hoosiers sealed the Republican nomination for Donald Trump, Democrat Donnelly called Hillary Clinton “an incredibly great leader for our nation” and an “incredibly accomplished secretary of state.” Hoosiers clearly disagreed. Clinton went on to lose Indiana in the general election by 19 points. (Joe Donnelly, Remarks At Howard County Democratic Pre-Primary Pancake Breakfast, Kokomo, Indiana, 4/30/16 Minutes 7:45 – 10:30)
But, wait, there’s more. Democrat Donnelly has also long-admired Bill Clinton, the same Bill Clinton that Democrats have asked to stay off the campaign trail this year.
Donnelly Said the Words of Bill Clinton Were the ‘Voice of God’ – Democrat Donnelly recounted a phone conversation with Bill Clinton, saying that hearing from the former president was like hearing the “voice of God.” Democrat Donnelly added that “it never hurts to have Bill Clinton say good things about you.” (“Bill Clinton Rallies Democrats For Candidates John Gregg And Joe Donnelly,” The Statehouse File, 10/12/12; Kevin Rader, “Bill Clinton Throws Support Behind Donnelly, Gregg,” WTHR, 10/12/12)
Bill Clinton Was An “Amazing President of the United States,” According to Democrat Donnelly – In April 2016, Democrat Donnelly told a crowd at a Hillary Clinton campaign event that Bill Clinton was an “amazing president of the United States.” (Joe Donnelly, Remarks At Howard County Democratic Pre-Primary Pancake Breakfast, Kokomo, Indiana, 4/30/16 Minutes 9:20 – 10:30)
Bill Clinton Was "Thrilled" When Democrat Donnelly Won in 2012 – Former President Bill Clinton told a crowd of Hoosiers that he was “thrilled” that Joe Donnelly had won a U.S. Senate seat in 2012. Why would he be thrilled? Because he knows Joe Donnelly is a reliable Clinton-supporting Democrat. (Bill Clinton, Remarks At Howard County Democratic Pre-Primary Pancake Breakfast, Kokomo, Indiana, 4/30/16 Minutes 14:53 – 15:15)
In 2016, Hillary Clinton went on to lose the general election for president in Indiana to Donald Trump by more than 19 points, showing that Democrat Donnelly's candidate was clearly out-of-step with where Hoosiers stood in the race.
Democrat Donnelly’s Long-Standing Support for Hillary Clinton:
Donnelly Endorsed Hillary Clinton for President – In November 2015, Democrat Donnelly publicly endorsed Hillary Clinton for President of the United States. (“Most Indiana, Michigan Superdelegates Support Clinton,” The Associated Press, 11/14/15)
Donnelly Campaigned for Hillary Across Indiana – Democrat Donnelly made multiple campaign stops on behalf of Hillary Clinton, beside both Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton. This included a campaign rally with Hillary Clinton in Mishawaka in April 2016, as well as stops in Evansville and Kokomo, among others. (Joe For Indiana, Twitter Feed, 4/26/16)
Donnelly Called Hillary an “Incredibly Great Leader” – At the height of the 2016 presidential primary, just days before Hoosiers sealed the Republican nomination for Donald Trump, Democrat Donnelly called Hillary Clinton “an incredibly great leader for our nation” and an “incredibly accomplished secretary of state.” Hoosiers clearly disagreed. Clinton went on to lose Indiana in the general election by 19 points. (Joe Donnelly, Remarks At Howard County Democratic Pre-Primary Pancake Breakfast, Kokomo, Indiana, 4/30/16 Minutes 7:45 – 10:30)
But, wait, there’s more. Democrat Donnelly has also long-admired Bill Clinton, the same Bill Clinton that Democrats have asked to stay off the campaign trail this year.
Donnelly Said the Words of Bill Clinton Were the ‘Voice of God’ – Democrat Donnelly recounted a phone conversation with Bill Clinton, saying that hearing from the former president was like hearing the “voice of God.” Democrat Donnelly added that “it never hurts to have Bill Clinton say good things about you.” (“Bill Clinton Rallies Democrats For Candidates John Gregg And Joe Donnelly,” The Statehouse File, 10/12/12; Kevin Rader, “Bill Clinton Throws Support Behind Donnelly, Gregg,” WTHR, 10/12/12)
Bill Clinton Was An “Amazing President of the United States,” According to Democrat Donnelly – In April 2016, Democrat Donnelly told a crowd at a Hillary Clinton campaign event that Bill Clinton was an “amazing president of the United States.” (Joe Donnelly, Remarks At Howard County Democratic Pre-Primary Pancake Breakfast, Kokomo, Indiana, 4/30/16 Minutes 9:20 – 10:30)
Bill Clinton Was "Thrilled" When Democrat Donnelly Won in 2012 – Former President Bill Clinton told a crowd of Hoosiers that he was “thrilled” that Joe Donnelly had won a U.S. Senate seat in 2012. Why would he be thrilled? Because he knows Joe Donnelly is a reliable Clinton-supporting Democrat. (Bill Clinton, Remarks At Howard County Democratic Pre-Primary Pancake Breakfast, Kokomo, Indiana, 4/30/16 Minutes 14:53 – 15:15)
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