The crowd was largely appreciative of the effort.
“I think she did a great job,” said Julia Ratti of Sparks. “I was glad someone would talk about energy.”
Fernley residents said the visit was a milestone event for their city.
“This is huge,” said Jane Wren, a Fernley teacher. “Democrat or Republican, this is big.”
Fellow teacher Jamilla Morley agreed:
“This is history making,” she said, adding there were people who said they were Republicans behind her in line. “They said they brought their kids because this is history.”
Laci and Scott Karol, both Clinton supporters, brought their sons Tyler, 11, and Thomas, 7 to see Clinton speak.
“It’s an awesome opportunity,” Laci Karol said. “I want them to know about the process. I thought maybe if I get them started young, they’ll want to vote and stay interested.”
Fernley High junior Amanda Van Pelt said students at the school were excited about Clinton’s visit from the time it was announced.
“Everybody was talking about it,” she said. “Everyone was asking for rides. Everyone wanted to be here.”
She was good, outstanding in fact. If she could only win the GE should she win the nomination, I'd be all for her run. I just don't believe she can.
