By Eileen Buckley
Buffalo, NY – The woman who wants to be President appeared in Buffalo Monday. US Senator Hillary Clinton attended a democratic fundraiser on her behalf, then helped plant a tree at a City school.
Some City Honors students had a chance to snap a photo with Hillary Clinton. It was a chance to get close to the former First Lady and Presidential hopeful. Clinton appeared outside the school Monday to participate in a tree planting ceremony.
But as soon as Clinton was finished with the event, reporters quickly asked about her presidential campaign. Clinton insists that there is a link between her senate work for New York, and what she would like to accomplish for the entire country.
As for her message to citizens, Clinton says if elected she wants to be a president that sets goals for the nation.
At Monday's $500 a plate local fundraiser, Clinton collected $150,000 for her Presidential run. Clinton told WBFO News support from local democrats is vital to her campaign.
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