DonLever Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 From USA Today: Hillary Clinton formally launched her second presidential bid today, vowing to be the champion for "everyday" American families and to strengthen the economy. "Americans have fought their way back from tough economic times, but the deck is still stacked in favor of those at the top," Clinton said in a video posted on her website, hillaryclinton.com. Everyday Americans need a champion. I want to be that champion so you can do more than just get by, so you can get ahead and stay ahead," she said. "Because when families are strong, America is strong." The long-awaited announcement was preceded by an email from campaign chairman John Podesta to supporters, which was first reported by the Associated Press. A formal campaign kickoff isn't expected until next month. First, Clinton will head to small communities in Iowa for roundtable discussions with students and educators in Monticello and small business owners in Norwalk, on Tuesday and Wednesday respectively. The approach is part of a different strategy Clinton is taking from her 2008 campaign, which will focus on convincing voters through small-group settings that she has ideas for helping the middle class and the skills to govern. Clinton's declaration that she's in the race ends two years of less-than-subtle preparation: giving speeches, promoting the causes of the Clinton family's charitable foundation, and assembling a staff for the 2016 race. The former secretary of State enters the campaign as the overwhelming favorite to capture the Democratic nomination with a significant lead over all her potential rivals in polls. Her credentials are deep, from her service as the nation's top diplomat in President Obama's first term to eight years as a U.S. senator representing New York. Yet concerns about dynasties in politics and whether Clinton's nomination is a pre-ordained conclusion will follow her. Potential rivals such as Martin O'Malley, the former Maryland governor, have knocked the idea of whether Clinton's nomination is inevitable. "The public is concerned about this," said John Hudak, a fellow in governance studies at the Brookings Institution. "The best way for her to get past it is to run as a prospective Democratic nominee like she's in a field with 10 other candidates. ... She wants to be an ideas candidate and not just someone who has the resume for the job." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucklehead Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 The scariest people are the ones that believe their own BS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Brace yourselves for 8 years of Conservative-Psycho-Republican Rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliesStache14 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Brace yourselves for 8 years of Conservative-Psycho-Republican Rule. They already would be near the end of their first term if anyone other than Romney was their candidate last time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 As long as there are no male interns..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancaster Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 I wonder how many will vote for her just because she's a woman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 I wonder how many will vote for her just because she's a woman. All those who don't will likely be conveniently labeled anti-feminism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliesStache14 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 I wonder how many will vote for her just because she's a woman. probably a similar number to how many voted for obama just because he's black and they didn't want to be "racist" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer4now Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 The 2016 election will be an interesting one for sure.. I can't think of a single frontrunner right now.. Obama was the biggest threat to the republicans, and now they seem poised to return. I want Rand Paul to win.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 The 2016 election will be an interesting one for sure.. I can't think of a single frontrunner right now.. Obama was the biggest threat to the republicans, and now they seem poised to return. I want Rand Paul to win.. Rick Santorum, if he's running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Except you can only run for 2 terms, but I get what you mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASSJAW Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 All those who don't will likely be conveniently labeled anti-feminism. did this happen in 2008? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster6 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 The prospect of any of the 2016 Presidential candidates getting into office terrifies me. If I had to pick one I'd choose Rand, but even he still makes me uneasy at times. Yikes. Edit Rick Santorum, if he's running. Please tell me you're joking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Please tell me you're joking. Honestly, in both the US and Canadian elections, there's really no one good to vote for. May as well put pictures up on the wall, turn off the lights, and throw darts and see who wins. Just not Trudeau, and not Clinton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASSJAW Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Honestly, in both the US and Canadian elections, there's really no one good to vote for. May as well put pictures up on the wall, turn off the lights, and throw darts and see who wins. Just not Trudeau, and not Clinton. why not clinton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster6 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 why not clinton? Because government should not be a family business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 why not clinton? Bad vibes, man... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Because government should not be a family business. Unless it's monarchy. And your leaders are the bestest and totally not corrupt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruthHurts Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Finally someone with some balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASSJAW Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Bad vibes, man... ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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