Hillary Clinton speaks out in favor of vaccination

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Hillary Clinton weighed in on the growing debate over mandatory vaccination late Monday night, writing a forceful statement of support over twitter.

The former secretary of state, who is widely expected to launch a presidential bid for the Democratic nomination later thisyear, made a passing reference to her newborn granddaughter Charlotte in the tweet.

Mandatory vaccination has emerged as a potent political issue among potential 2016 contendors. On Monday, New JerseyGov. Chris Christie, who has been making moves to launch a bid for the GOP nomination, was forced to walk back a call for "balance" on vaccination after critics called his remarks irresponsible. Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, and doctor and also a Republican presidential contender, on Monday afternoon told radio host Laura Ingraham that he believes most vaccines should be voluntary.

The canditates' comments come after President Obama weighed in Sunday, saying "there is every reason to get vaccinated there arent reasons to not."

Jose DelReal is a blogger for Post Politics.

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February 3rd, 2015
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