Hillary Clinton tells Omaha Democrats they can help fix what's 'deliberately been broken'

Josh Reyes
World-Herald Staff Writer
Oct 10, 2026
Oct 10, 2026 Updated 11 hrs ago
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Hillary Clinton visited Omaha Saturday to support Democrats running for office, reflect on her years of public service and offer advice on reaching people who feel disenfranchised.

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101026-cbn-clinton-p2 — Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks at the Pumpkins, Pies & Politics rally at the Hilton Omaha Downtown on Saturday.
JOE SHEARER, COUNCIL BLUFFS NONPAREIL

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101026-cbn-clinton-p6 — Omaha Mayor John Ewing presents the key to the city to former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the Pumpkins, Pies & Politics rally.
JOE SHEARER, COUNCIL BLUFFS NONPAREIL

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101026-cbn-clinton-p5 — Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb, right, applauds as former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton takes the stage at the Pumpkins, Pies & Politics rally at the Hilton Omaha Downtown on Saturday.
JOE SHEARER, COUNCIL BLUFFS NONPAREIL

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