In N.H., Bill Clinton pushes for reconciliation after Nov. 8
KEENE, N.H.— Former president Bill Clinton urged supporters of his wife, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, on Monday to reach out to backers of her opponent, Donald Trump, in what he described as a preemptive effort to reconcile the country’s deep divisions after next month’s election.
“If you have encounters with the supporters of the other candidate in the next 22 days, do not treat them the way they have treated Hillary and the way they have talked about her,” Bill Clinton told the crowd Monday at Keene State College.
“No matter how mean they are, extend your hand,’’ he said. “Why? Because the root of this are people who have given up on America and believe America has given up on them.”
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