‘State of Disbelief': Clinton Criticizes Republican Rivals

On the day of the first Republican presidential debate, Hillary Rodham Clinton said Thursday she's often left in a "state of disbelief" from what she hears from some of her 2016 rivals.

Speaking in Los Angeles, where she met with home-care aides who often struggle with lower wages and difficult working conditions, Clinton expressed dismay with those who would oppose improvements for those workers, including better training and bigger paychecks.

"When people in the political world ... oppose these programs, I would like them to just walk in your shoes for a week," she told a group of workers seated around her, who provide in-home care for the elderly, sick and disabled.

"We've got people, well let's just say we've got people running for president, who I don't know what world they live in. I don't understand it. It's truly amazing to me," the front-runner for the Democratic nomination said.

Clinton never mentioned any rivals by name but has been sharpening her criticism of some of the candidates in the GOP field. 

"I'm constantly in a state of disbelief," she added. "They said what?"

Following the roundtable, Clinton's campaign held a fundraiser in Los Angeles at the home of Scott Braun, manager to pop stars Justin Beiber and Ariana Grande.

The event drew a slew of celebrities including Jessica Alba, Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Usher, former NBA star Jason Collins, Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West.

"I got my selfie!!! I really loved hearing her speak & hearing her goals for our country!" Kardashian tweeted.

Collins also showed support for Clinton on social media, calling the former first lady "our next president."

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