Hillary for Indiana had phone banking events across the state Wednesday and will continue Thursday in an effort to reach out to Hoosier women.
Supporters of Hillary for Indiana will call Hoosiers to discuss Hillary Clinton’s record on women’s health, including her opposition to the Indiana abortion law, House Enrolled Act 1337.
“The latest attempt by Governor Pence to interfere with personal medical decisions, which should be left to a woman and her doctor, is wrong, plain and simple,” Clinton said of the law in an event press release. “As president I will fight to expand access to women’s health care and take on anyone who tries to restrict it.”
Callers will also remind women of the positions Ted Cruz and Donald Trump take on women’s health. Both candidates identify as pro-life, while Clinton has long stood in favor of a woman’s right to choose, said Hillary for Indiana spokeswoman Stephanie Formas.
“Our volunteers and supporters are calling their friends and neighbors to discuss what is at stake for women in this election,” Formas said. “Hillary Clinton has been an outspoken opponent of Republican attacks on women’s health including Indiana’s House Enrolled Act 1337, which limits access to reproductive health care.”
Formas said the phone banking events are part of a larger effort to raise awareness about Clinton’s record among Hoosiers.
“A broad coalition of Democrats have given Hillary Clinton a nearly insurmountable lead in pledged delegates, but she’s working hard to earn the support of voters in every corner of Indiana,” Formas said. “We’re fighting for every vote by talking to Hoosiers about why Hillary Clinton is the only candidate in this race who will break down the barriers that hold people back and deliver real results. “
The events were Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in four of the five Hillary for Indiana campaign offices, which are located in Indianapolis, Lafayette, Muncie and Griffith. Fort Wayne’s event will take place today.
