In overture to Sanders, Clinton unveils college costs plan

Hillary Clinton will return to New Hampshire next Tuesday, her campaign confirmed this afternoon.

Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, told Sanders that she felt “like a hostage” given his multiple demands for the party’s platform that will be considered at the convention, according to the Democrat who demanded anonymity. The Clinton campaign announced Thursday she would be campaigning Tuesday in New Hampshire – where Sanders handily defeated her in the February primary – and while no announcement has yet been made, the Clinton and Sanders camps have been in talks about a joint event in the state.

The majority of House Democrats endorsed Clinton’s ticket during the primaries, but Sanders was invited to attend the weekly meeting as a courtesy extended to all of the presidential candidates. On Wednesday, Clinton rolled out another proposal that Sander’s has pushed: a plan to make tuition-free at in-state public colleges and universities to help tackle the rising costs of higher education and reduce the burden of student loan debt.

Clinton secured enough delegates to clinch the Democratic nomination just over a month ago, but Sanders has stayed in the campaign – though he kept a lower profile.

At the same time, Sanders indicated he may remain a thorn in the side of Democratic leaders, seeking to use the Democratic platform to block a vote on the Trans-Pacific Partnership during the congressional session after the election but before lawmakers are sworn in for the next term.

“I would be pleased” if Clinton chooses Warren, Sanders said, calling her “one of the outstanding members of the United States Senate”.

Sanders said the plan combined “some of the strongest ideas which she fought for during the campaign with some of the principles I fought for”. Sanders was booed in a meeting with House Democrats on Wednesday for failing to support Clinton. “I want everyone to be able to refinance your student loans so you never have to pay more than you can afford and for people who go into public service”. Last week, an initial draft of the platform included an endorsement of a $15 per hour minimum wage, which Sanders has advocated. “What I’m going to say to them is, this country faces enormous crises” and Trump would be a disaster as president.