Clinton HQ, Round 2

3:34 p.m. CDT, Barnes & Noble, Sioux Falls

I received a call saying Clinton may suspend her presidential bid this evening. With anxiety, excitement and anticipation, I made plans to be dropped off yet again at Clinton headquarters.

I was much more nervous about another run-in with Gilfillan but excited about the prospect of setting the record straight. I walked into the headquarters, and he noticed me immediately. He came to me, and our conversation was brief.

I said I had one more question and asked if the senator would be suspending her campaign. Diplomatic as always, Gilfillan simply shook his head. To clarify, I asked him if he were implying no comment. He said “not true.”

About two seconds later, I got the feeling that if I didn’t leave quickly, I would be asked to leave more forcefully. I thanked him for his time and walked out of the office.

—Jamie Hughes, American Indian Journalism Institute