Warren speaks to crowd of hundreds in Franconia
Democratic presidential candidate faces questions about Michael Brown tweet
Democratic presidential candidate faces questions about Michael Brown tweet
Democratic presidential candidate faces questions about Michael Brown tweet
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren campaigned Wednesday in Franconia as she continues to climb in the New Hampshire polls.
Warren spoke to a crowd of more than 700 voters at a scenic farm in Franconia.
"You all have an extraordinary opportunity and responsibility in a primary here in New Hampshire," she said.
The U.S. senator from Massachusetts faced questions from back home, where the Yarmouth, Massachusetts, Police Department described as "reckless" her tweet about the five-year anniversary of the death of Michael Brown, who was killed in Ferguson, Missouri, in a controversial officer-involved shooting.
Warren said the police "murdered" Brown.
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"What matters was a man was shot, an unarmed man, in the middle of the street, by police officers and left to die," she said. "And I think that's where our focus should be."
Voters said they have been drawn to Warren's detailed plans to address the nation's problems. Her gun violence plan would fund $100 million in research and impose a 30 percent tax on guns and a 50 percent tax on ammunition.
For those on the fence but leaning toward Warren in the race, her ideas are driving her candidacy.
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"I don't think she needs to change anything she's doing," said Stephen Kohler, of Landaff. "I like the platform she stands on, the things she stands for, and when asked, she will say, 'I've got a plan for that.'"
While Warren has many plans, some voters said they're looking for something much more straightforward, but harder to quantify.
"Be strong enough to beat Donald Trump," said Laura Sabre, of Easton. "That's all I care about."