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Chelsea Clinton Comes To Scranton

Chelsea Clinton Comes To Scranton - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 11:48PM EST

Reported by: Jill Konopka
Tuesday, Mar 11, 2008 @11:48pm EST
SCRANTON, Lackawanna County- Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton paid a visit to the Electric City Tuesday night, campaigning for her Mother.

Chelsea Clinton is in town, telling people why they should vote for her Mom. Clinton says get used to seeing more of her, she’s going to be here a lot more leading up to Pennsylvania's Primary.

She's got her mother's mouth, eyes and cheekbones, her father's nose and both her parents’ passion to return to the White House.

Chelsea Clinton said, "I know if we keep working hard, we'll win. Keep talking to as many people as we can."

Dozens chanted “Chelsea,” loud and proud as the former First Daughter entered the Electric City for the grand opening of Mom Hillary's Campaign Headquarters on Wyoming Avenue. Chelsea added, "I hope you don't get tired of seeing my family."

Several squeezed in to the old Ritz Theater, to hear Chelsea talk about the issues. Clinton added, ‘Well my Mom already proposed the 21st century G.I. Bill of Rights."

Andi Frankenburger is a Senior at the University of Scranton, "You can tell she listens to her mom. She's a great advocate on her behalf."

And the woman who hopes to be the first female to run the Oval Office. Chelsea added, "I love her more than anyone in the whole world. I believe in her as a young voter and a woman."

Taylor Goffer is a 7th grader from Scranton, "She's real confident in her mom. Has great plans for the United States of America."

Chelsea took questions and comments. Kimberly Mumford from Dickson City said, “I made a comment about her mom's plan to get soldiers out of Iraq within 60 days, I really like that plan."\

Even snapped a few photos and signed autographs. Then it was off to Farley's for a warm welcome out in the cold. Inside, supporters were ready and waiting. Barbara Glinsky added, "She's a great speaker, she knows all the issues, every one of 'em."

In the coming weeks, get used to this face, Chelsea Clinton says' she'll keep coming back. Chelsea added, "If God willing, with the help of Pennsylvania, my Mom is our President."

Ms. Clinton is spending the night in the area and will be at Wilkes University Wednesday morning before making her way to Pittsburgh by days end.