Answer: A lot! Tomorrow, I am hitting the campaign trail for Senator Obama in Las Vegas, Nevada for a voter registration rally. I have talked so many people about the current economic situation, and what we can do to make the economy work for middle class families again. We have to deal with the cost of energy, both gas and home heating fuel. As you know, I believe we should have a Strategic Energy Fund to invest in developing alternative fuels, and I’ve now introduced legislation to help families deal with rising prices for home heating oil. Education costs are another concern: I’m glad to report that Congress just passed the Higher Education Opportunity Act, which includes several provisions from the Student Borrowers Bill of Rights I introduced to protect students and their families. And I’m working closely with business and elected leaders in New York to support projects around the state and it has been great to be back in New York again.

I’m especially proud of the work I’ve been doing with my friend Senator Patty Murray to stop the Bush administration from further restricting women’s access to birth control. They’re trying to redefine certain types of birth control as abortion, and it could prevent women from getting the care they need. I know many of my online supporters have been a big help on this issue, and I really appreciate it. And earlier this week , I called for an investigation into disturbing reports about inadequate response to sexual assaults by the Department of Defense .
I’m going to keep working on the issues you and I talked about so much during the campaign — ending the war in Iraq, making universal health care a reality, achieving energy independence, creating new green jobs, and putting the economy back to work for the middle class again.
I’m continuing to work on the issues that matter to the people of New York and helping my constituents in any way I can.

Question #2: What goals do you have for yourself during the next four years both professionally and personally? by Carole (via email)

Answer: My goals include being the best Senator I can be, and to go on fighting every day for the issues I care about, helping America’s working families, and ensuring a better future for every child. I believe in the next fours years, we must ensure every American has healthcare, and our economy once again works for Middle Class families. As the war in Iraq comes to an end, we must restore America’s relations with our allies and our leadership around the world. I will continue to be an advocate for our troops and our veterans.

I look forward to working with President Obama on these important challenges, working to rebuild a government that once again works for the people, follows the rule of law and respects the constitution.

Question #3:

Hello Mrs. Clinton

My name is Ivanna Pincilotti and I am 16 years old from Davis, CA. First of all I want to say that you’re my hero and an inspiration to me. You are strong, powerful, and an undefeated woman in my option. You have opened so many doors for girls like me such as becoming president. I have two questions to ask you Mrs. Clinton. The first one is I want to go into law one day as my major what is the best piece of information you can give me? The second one is what wanted you to go into politics?

by Ivanna at 8/7/2008 11:54:51 AM

Answer:

Thank you so much, Ivanna, for writing in. I have met so many wonderful young people all across this country who are so active and engaged in politics. It so important that young people get involved and stay involved because your are the future. As you look toward law school, learn all you can about the American constitution, which has served this country so well with its system of checks and balances and protecting the rights of every individual. My path in politics grew out of my commitment to public service and helping others. I realized that I could be most effective in helping to make a difference by becoming an elected official. It was actually a young woman who urged me to “Dare to compete.” That is a piece of advice I now pass on to you.

by Senator Clinton at 8/7/2008 12:27:12 PM

Questions #4:

Hey Hillary you are such a great person I went to a rally of yours during the primary in New Hampshire & did some campaigning for you here in albany ny you put a smile on my face every time I saw you whether in person or on tv. You are a strong women don’t give up keep fighting for whats right. I hope our country can take a new step in the right direction once Barack Obama is president. I want to say if he does ask you to be his VP you should and you would make a great vice president Mrs. Clinton:)
God Bless
Larry D.
Albany ny

by lawrenced78 at 8/7/2008 12:14:54 PM

Answer:

I have said repeatedly that I will do whatever Senator Obama asks me to do. I am really focused and enjoying being back in the Senate and working on behalf of my New York constituents. This is Senator Obama’s decision and his alone and I am going to respect the privacy of that process by not discussing it.

by Senator Clinton at 8/7/2008 12:38:11 PM

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/08/hillarys_growing_shadow.html

His mother went to try and get a new one for him and they insisted on her receiving one dating his birth when she reapplied instead of the original date.

My husband is 6 months older than me but his birth certificates states he is younger. His family says he is a year older and I believe them and him.

It’s confusing but this may be a State thing

No, I couldn’t find anywhere to register for the blog on the front page either. Just a sign up for email updates.

Some mornings I feel like my head is going to explode.

coffee helps!

I’ll be offline this morning for Denver planning.

Feel free to repost comments in the new thread.

Take it upstairs!