Clinton makes no mention of FBI news in Cleveland rally

Hillary Clinton struck a positive tone in her first public appearance following the FBI’s announcement that it would not change its conclusion of the investigation into her private email server, but did not specifically mention the bureau’s decision.

{mosads}Clinton employed the same strategy last month, following the news that new emails “pertinent” to the investigation were under review by the FBI. 

During a rally in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Oct. 28, Clinton made no mention of FBI Director James Comey’s letter, which he had sent earlier that day to lawmakers alerting them of the developments in the case.

Instead, Clinton emphasized the need for unity and positivity — as she did on Sunday in Cleveland as she argued for her vision of the country over that of Republican nominee Donald Trump.

“The bottom line is that his [Trump’s] vision of America is so dark and decisive. It’s not the America I see as I travel around our country,” she said.

About an hour before Clinton took the stage with Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James, Comey announced that the FBI would not change its earlier conclusion of its email investigation. In July, the FBI director said he would not recommend charges be brought against the former secretary of State.

Though Clinton did not mention the news, her upbeat demeanor was evident throughout the rally, as she preached for unity and inclusivity.

“I want an America where everyone has a place, where everyone’s included,” she said. 

The Democratic presidential nominee went through her usual list of issues, specifically referencing the need to bring manufacturing jobs back to the BuckEye State, mentioning cities such as Akron and Dayton as she worked for votes in the battleground state. 

Clinton argued that her policies, rather than Trump’s divisive politics, would help grow America’s middle class.

 “Anger is not a plan. Anger is not going to get us new jobs with rising incomes that will create a strong, thriving middle class,” she said.

With two days to go before Election Day, Clinton pushed voters to turn out. 

“Nobody should sit this one out,” she said.

Trump currently leads Clinton by less than 2 points in Ohio, according to the RealClearPolitics poll average.