Warren stumps for votes in Derry, NH

DERRY, N.H. — Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren addressed a packed house of more than 500 people in Derry, New Hampshire on Thursday.

“I’m going to do everything by myself to bring down the cost of healthcare as president on the first day. There are things a president can do without Congress. For one, I will defend the Affordable Care Act,” Warren said.

Some die-hard supporters were there, but there were also some who had no idea who they would vote for during the New Hampshire primary.

“I was leaning toward her but I came in undecided. Leaving, I’m sure of my vote,” said Karen Tavilla of Hempstead, New Hampshire.

Warren talked about her past background, her present campaign and her future plans as president.

“It’s going to take big structural change, who’s up for that?” Warren said to the crowd.

“I have the biggest anti-corruption plan since Watergate," she continued. “Here’s the bad news we need the biggest anti-corruption plan since Watergate.”

She said ending lobbying would be part of her plan and make the U.S. follow ethics rules.

“I knew her tough stance on corruption but when I heard her speak tonight, it’s huge,” Tavilla said. “Her stand on corruption, immigration, healthcare high prescription cost, the list goes on and on. No matter what question was raised tonight, she had a plan for everything.”

After she took questions from the audience, the crowds thinned out and she took questions from the press. The biggest thing we wanted to know is how important New Hampshire is knowing she has home field advantage.

“I’m not focused on Iowa, I’m focused on moving forward,” Warren said. “I’m focused on New Hampshire and the 55 states and territories we’re going to from here.”

Although she didn’t say it directly, it’s no arguing the New Hampshire primary is a primary focus for Warren. This was her 28th trip to the Granite State in the last year, and the trips are making a difference.

“I’m going to see Pete Buttigieg and Amy,” said Tavilla.

When asked if she thinks it’s possible for her vote to sway again, Tavilla said: “Not at this time, I’m sure of my vote.”

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