Iowa delegates react to Clinton's acceptance speech

IOWA DELEGATE QUOTES

Reaction from Iowa delegates to Hillary Clinton's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday evening in Philadelphia:

Zach Wahls, Clinton delegate from Iowa City

'This is a speech of patriotic optimism. This is a candidate who believes in America.'

Josh Hughes, Clinton delegate from New Virginia

'Powerful. Emphasis on reintroduction is smart, too.'

Alexandria Hoskins, Clinton delegate from Marion

'She's not appealing enough to the Bernie folks. Four or five sentences will not quell their anger. She needs to address their specific concerns. Even though this is about building her campaign, she should do more to commemorate a large portion of the voting base that she needs desperately. But on a lighter note, I loved her comparison to the revolution 240 years ago, and drawing the parallels of people working and fighting together for a common cause. That was wonderful.'

Chris Petersen, Sanders delegate from Clear Lake

'She covered a lot of issues: the working class and the young. If elected she needs to produce. I am a Democrat. I will not vote for the other candidate.'

Rebecca Mueller, Sanders delegate from Muscatine

'I like hearing about her family. The rest is her typical stump speech. But I am happy to be here to celebrate the moment in history. A woman president should be celebrated.'

Scott Brennan, Clinton delegate from Des Moines

'Very strong speech. She showed her command of the issues and was forceful. She's such an amazing contrast to Trump. He's bombast, she's presidential.'

Dean Genth, Clinton delegate from Mason City

'It seems to be her best speech of the campaign thus far. The volume of the crowd seems very comparable to the cheers for Obama in 2012 at Charlotte. She is really laying down a blueprint for the focus of the campaign. Generous to Bernie, filled with humility, and challenging us to become a better nation of people, solving our challenges together.'

Iowa Sen. Rob Hogg, Clinton delegate from Cedar Rapids

'Amazing speech. She is ready to be president and move our country forward together for peace and prosperity.'

Andy McGuire, state party chairwoman supporting Clinton (in a tweet)

'What an incredible mother-daughter duo. #DemsInPhilly are inspired and ready to elect @HillaryClinton.'