Chelsea Clinton, daughter of former President Bill Clinton and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, sent out a message to supporters of her mother on Thursday morning via email. Here is the letter:
When Republicans repeatedly get on stage at their national convention and toss attack after attack at my mom, calling her things I’d never say in front of my children -- let alone on live TV -- they’re talking about a caricature they’ve imagined, not the woman that I love and respect. My mom is compassionate, kind, and hardworking -- when I was growing up, it seemed like she could do anything. She’d spend all day in court litigating on behalf of children and families, then come home and ask me over dinner what I learned in school, what my favorite part of my day was, and what I hoped would happen tomorrow. And then she would sit with me while I did my homework or practiced the piano or worked on my science project. XXXX, my mom has been fighting for everyday Americans for as long as I can remember. She’s smart, she’s strong, and she never forgets who she is fighting for and why. I can’t wait to vote for her as our next president -- but she needs to know that we’re with her right now. Thanks, Chelsea
During the Republican National Convention/RNC, hateful speakers have encouraged crowds to chant “Lock her up!” and “Guilty!” They’ve also called Hillary “a piece of garbage.” Ben Carson accused Hillary of being related to Lucifer/Satan. It’s hard to imagine hearing such words being thrown at your mom, but it’s happening. Of course the hateful rhetoric is something Hillary is used to hearing, as the Right has been after her for decades but continue to come up with nothing.