with her,’ Lewis told The New York Times. ‘I think today she is the most qualified person in America to be president. No one has worked so hard or done a more effective job in representing this country as secretary of State in modern times.’” [The Hill, 8/13/13] JOHN LEWIS SAID OF HILLARY IN 2015: “I’VE SUPPORTED HER MUCH EARLIER AND I’M GOING TO SUPPORT HER” John Lewis In April 2015: “She’s Going To Be A Great Candidate. I’ve Supported Her Much Earlier And I’m Going To Support Her.” “Georgia Rep. John Lewis also endorsed Clinton, telling TheDC she did ‘a superb job’ during her campaign’s roll out. ‘She’s out there. She listened to people. She’s working hard. She’s going to be a great candidate. I’ve supported her much earlier and I’m going to support her.’” [Daily Caller, 4/22/15] BETSY HODGES – MAYOR OF MINNEAPOLIS Mayor Hodges Endorsed Hillary Clinton For President In June 2015. “Tonight I am proud to announce My support for @HillaryClinton for President of the United States.” [@MayorHodges, Twitter, 6/25/15] Mayor Hodges On Hillary Clinton: “She Supports Cities And Understands That A Strong Urban America Is Foundational To A Strong America And She Supports The Policies That Back That Up.” “Tonight I am proud to announce that I am supporting Hillary Clinton for President of the United States. I support Hillary and have for some time. She supports cities and understands that a strong urban America is foundational to a strong America and she supports the policies that back that up. Her early childhood platform is spot on for me – she, too, shares with people the information that 80% of brain development happens by age three and understands what we need to do for kids based on that reality. Her policies around America’s workforce needs and development resonate with the work we are doing here in Minneapolis. The remarks she made at the US Conference of Mayors really impressed me about the conversation she can help all of us in this country, including white people, have about race. Her growing understanding of substance abuse issues and how that plays into health and social policy are crucial for me personally.” [Betsy Hodges, Facebook, 6/25/15] Mayor Hodges Praised Hillary Clinton’s Policies On Early Childhood Education And Workforce Development As Well As Her Comments On Race And Substance Abuse. “Tonight I am proud to announce that I am supporting Hillary Clinton for President of the United States. I support Hillary and have for some time. She supports cities and understands that a strong urban America is foundational to a strong America and she supports the policies that back that up. Her early childhood platform is spot on for me – she, too, shares with people the information that 80% of brain development happens by age three and understands what we need to do for kids based on that reality. Her policies around America’s workforce needs and development resonate with the work we are doing here in Minneapolis. The remarks she made at the US Conference of Mayors really impressed me about the conversation she can help all of us in this country, including white people, have about race. Her growing understanding of substance abuse issues and how that plays into health and social policy are crucial for me personally.” [Betsy Hodges, Facebook, 6/25/15] Mayor Hodges Praised Hillary Clinton As A “Strong Leader” Who Had “Successfully Pushed Back On And Weathered An Untold Number Of Personal Attacks All The While Championing Smart Policy And Building Strong Relationships Nationally And Internationally.” “Hillary Clinton is a strong leader. She has successfully pushed back on and weathered an untold number of personal attacks all the while championing smart policy and building strong relationships nationally and internationally. That is the kind of person I want our next President to be. All of that plus a long career incorporating multiple campaigns over time matters to me as I make this choice. There is no one in this country more ready or more suited to run for President, win the race, and govern well for America’s working people and families. I proudly support Hillary Clinton for President.” [Facebook, Betsy Hodges, 6/25/15]