Gordon Friedman

Statesman Journal

Gov. Kate Brown endorsed former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for president Monday afternoon. Brown also made a public appearance with President Bill Clinton at Powell's Books in downtown Portland. Clinton stopped in Portland before campaigning for his wife at an event in Vancouver, Washington.

The governor and former president, both reportedly voracious readers, were browsing through books and speaking with Oregonians during their appearance.

In her endorsement statement, Brown said she supports Hillary Clinton because of her record on advancing civil rights and family protections.

"Hillary Clinton is the fighter Oregon families need in the White House," Brown wrote.

The meeting with Clinton was "very impromptu," said Carol Butler, Brown's campaign manager.

President Clinton's campaign appearance comes the day after Sen. Bernie Sanders campaigned in Vancouver.

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