With some reportedly in line at 3:30 a.m., more than a thousand people enjoyed a quick chat with Hillary Rodham Clinton on Wednesday, who signed copies of her thick new book, “Hard Choices.” Later, she spoke at an international biotech convention.
Hillary Clinton chats with Rosemary Straley, national and San Diego chapter coordinator of the Hillary Clinton Support Network.
People stood in the dark outside Warwick’s in La Jolla for a chance to share stories and words of encouragement for Clinton, who hasn’t announced her 2016 presidential intentions — but gave a hint.
A woman told 10News that she asked Clinton whether she would run, and received the answer: “Well, if I do it, I’ll need your help.”
A couple of protesters stood across the street with signs. One said: “Stop Hillary.” Another cited Benghazi and abortion.
Clinton, about to become a grandmother for the first time, seemed to give special attention to children and the elderly, her face lighting up as they approached.
She last was at Warwick’s in 2003 for her previous book, “Living History.”
Wednesday’s event sold 1,100 wristbands, which entitled people to a book and to meet the former first lady. They had sold out within 48 hours, Warwick’s employees said.
People in line wore “Ready for Hillary” stickers passed out by her supporters, who asked them to sign up for a pro-presidential run newsletter.
The Girard Gourmet restaurant brought a cart across the street and sold drinks, muffins and cookies with presidential seals on them.
Hillary Clinton talks about becoming a grandmother as she holds an infant at Warwick’s in La Jolla.
Hillary Clinton reacts as fans cheer her 8:30 a.m. arrival at the Warwick’s book-signing.
People stood in line for hours, waiting to enter the bookstore.
Hillary Clinton holds her book, “Hard Choices,” as she enters the bookstore.
Hillary Clinton holds her book, “Hard Choices,” as she enters the bookstore.
Hillary Clinton shares a laugh with one of her book’s buyers.
Hillary Clinton chats with political activist Rosemary Straley, coordinator of Hillary Clinton Support Network.
Nancy Warwick, store owner, hands a book to Hillary Clinton for signing.
Book buyers file past Hillary Clinton for a meeting and autograph.
Many people showed up in Hillary Clinton shirts and wearing buttons.
Hillary Clinton smiles at a book buyer at Warwick’s.
Hillary Clinton laughs at Warwick’s.
“Hard Choices” were handed to Hillary Clinton for signature.
Hillary Clinton at La Jolla book signing. Photo by Chris Stone
Hillary Clinton makes her second appearance to sign a book.
Hillary Clinton signed 1,100 books in about two hours.
People took photos of Hillary Clinton after having their books signed.
Della Dena, 2, of La Jolla sports her Hillary 2016 shirt.
La Jolla resident wore shirt he designed and gave others to Hillary Clinton and her family.
Signs on door at Warwick’s let customers know wristbands for place in line were sold out.
After waiting in line for hours, Hillar fans lined up to greet her.
Fan takes a picture of Hillary Clinton while standing in line to meet her.
Girard Gourmet cookies carried the presidential seal.
A protester stood across Girard Avenue from bookstore.
People passed through security before getting into Warwick’s.
“Ready for Hillary” bus was parked on Girard Avenue.
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