I discovered I was expecting in February 1992, the very day I resigned from my role as a young attorney to take on the position of Deputy State Director for the Bill Clinton presidential primary campaign in Massachusetts. After Bill secured the nomination, I stepped into the role of Issues Director, all while my pregnancy progressed. Our daughter, Emily, arrived just two days before Bill was elected in November of that year. I managed to pump during the 36-hour whirlwind in D.C. for the inauguration that followed a few months later.
Today, Emily, now nearly 24, is making her mark in Brooklyn on the digital advertising team for Hillary for America. Throughout her teenage years, we spent countless autumn afternoons in New Hampshire during election seasons, holding campaign signs and engaging directly with voters. After her freshman year of college, she contributed to Obama’s 2012 campaign—asking for a lighter course load to continue working at headquarters in Chicago during the academic year was an easy decision for us. When Hillary Clinton launched her presidential campaign, Emily was determined to be a part of it.
My memory of meeting Hillary in 1992 is vivid. She addressed a crowd from the steps of a supporter’s home in Brookline, Massachusetts, captivating the 40 to 50 people squeezed into the hallway. Hillary spoke passionately about advocating for those without a voice, emphasizing the power of women to make choices regarding their own healthcare. She recounted her work with the Children’s Defense Fund, championing the rights of children with disabilities. Hillary has consistently fought for women and children throughout her life. Nearly 24 years later, I was eager to support Hillary’s campaign and gladly took on the role of organizing travelers to swing states.
It fills me with joy to see Emily actively contributing to Hillary’s team—one of the dedicated young staffers working tirelessly to spread Hillary’s message of empowerment for all Americans. In 1992, email was just emerging, whereas today, Emily and her colleagues leverage advanced analytics to measure ad response rates. While technology has evolved significantly over the past 24 years, Hillary Clinton’s unwavering commitment to justice and family welfare remains constant.
I am incredibly proud of Emily and thrilled to support Hillary Clinton!
This article was originally published on October 14, 2016.
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Summary
In this piece, Laura Thompson reflects on her journey from a young attorney to a campaign organizer for Bill Clinton in 1992, all while welcoming her daughter, Emily. Now, Emily is actively involved in Hillary for America’s digital advertising team, continuing the family legacy of political engagement. The article highlights their shared experiences in campaigning, the evolution of technology in political communication, and their unwavering support for Hillary Clinton’s vision for America.