FLINT, MI - Former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley made a case for presidential candidate Hillary Clinton during a UAW rally in Flint as part of a daylong trek in Michigan where he visited Flint, West Bloomfield, East Lansing and Kalamazoo.

"I'm here because Michigan plays such a critically important role in this presidential contest," said O'Malley regarding his trip to Michigan. O'Malley talked about the job market including wages and the automotive industry in his plea for Clinton's run for president.

O'Malley along with state, local, federal, UAW and community leaders including Congressman Dan Kildee, Flint City Council President Kerry Nelson and council members Scott Kincaid and Eric Mays were at the rally at UAW Local 599 at 812 Leith Street. Former Flint Mayor Dayne Walling and Michigan AFL-CIO president Ron Bieber were also at the event.

Since the water crisis Flint has become a political hotbed drawing presidential hopefuls to the city including Donald Trump who visited Flint last month.

O'Malley said Flint is a city where government failed under Republican leadership pointing to the city's water crisis.

"This is where you see what happens when people are not respected, when people's voices are not heard, when people become anonymous to those that would govern them," said O'Malley. That's not the type of future we want for our country."

Last week, Clinton's daughter, Chelsea Clinton visited a church and a Democratic National Committee office in Flint also campaigning for Clinton. Chelsea Clinton also talked about the city's water crisis and promised that her mother would support Flint if Hilary Clinton wins the president's seat.

Hillary Clinton's officials also announced that former President Bill Clinton will be in Michigan next week campaigning for Hillary Clinton and encouraging people to register to vote before the Oct. 11 voter registration deadline.

The public can register to see Bill Clinton by visiting one of the three links below.

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