Clinton, Dems embrace Arquette’s equal pay pitch

The comment was a hit in the moment, with Meryl Streep and Jennifer Lopez effusing their support.

Now, likely 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, Labor Secretary Tom Perez and other Democrats are using those comments as a way to raise an issue that’s been central to their party’s economic message in recent years.

“As women, let’s do more to help all women lead on and succeed,” she said.

“You don’t have to run for office,” Clinton said. “Although if you do, more power to you.”

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