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The National Education Association, which has gone all in for Hillary Rodham Clinton, said she won Super Tuesday contests in part because of their money and help and blasted "hateful rhetoric" from Republican winner Donald Trump.

"Tonight, it became clear that voters are looking for somebody who is prepared to take on the many difficult challenges our country is facing, a leader who will unite, rather than divide, Americans. Hillary Clinton is that leader. As she has done her entire adult life, she will work hard to break down the barriers facing so many in this country. Hillary will stand up against the fear and hateful rhetoric used by candidates like Donald Trump," said NEA President Lily Eskelsen García in a statement.

She said that Clinton received grassroots help from the NEA's Educators for Hillary program.

"In addition to phone-banking and organizing supporters on behalf of the Clinton campaign in states participating in Super Tuesday contests—including this past weekend in Texas, Arkansas, Colorado and Virginia—NEA's Educators for Hillary program also has been busy with its robust, targeted and strategic communications and field operations, which have included digital ads, and other traditional GOTV operations," said the dominant teachers union.

Garcia added, "As she piles on victories, and with the pledged delegate count growing with each win, Hillary solidified her commanding lead tonight in the quest to become the Democratic nominee for president. As the campaign moves forward, educators across the country will continue to make their presence known because we know that Hillary will fight for every student to succeed."

Paul Bedard, the Washington Examiner's "Washington Secrets" columnist, can be contacted at pbedard@washingtonexaminer.com