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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHillary Clinton Seen Launching Presidential Bid in April
Move would ease uncertainties in the Democratic Party and rev up front-runners fundraising
Hillary Clinton and her close advisers are telling Democratic donors that she will enter the presidential race sooner than expected, likely in April, a move that would allay uncertainties within her party and allow her to rev up fundraising.
Clinton aides have spoken of the earlier timetable in private meetings, according to people engaged in recent discussions about the presumed Democratic front-runners emerging 2016 campaign. Many within her camp have advocated her staying out of the fray until the summer.
Jumping in sooner would help the Democratic field take shape, reassuring party leaders and donors that the former first lady, senator and secretary of state is running. A super PAC loyal to Mrs. Clinton has faced hesitation from donors who dont want to make big pledges until she is a candidate. Such concerns would evaporate after she announces.
But Mrs. Clinton would become an even larger target for Republicans when she enters the race. She also would be pressed to opine on a raft of thorny issues in the news, including how to combat the military advances of Islamic State militants in the Middle East.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/hillary-clinton-seen-launching-presidential-bid-in-april-1425254392
Still a whole month away, in politics a month is a year and a whole LOT can happen. This announcement will change the way the on the ground dynamics happen and force others into really making a statement before she does.
Should be interesting...
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Hillary Clinton Seen Launching Presidential Bid in April (Original Post)
Agschmid
Mar 2015
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Autumn
(45,084 posts)1. April 1 ?
Haha.
4139
(1,893 posts)4. April 7, the day Rahm goes down?
Jackpine Radical
(45,274 posts)3. Somebody actually went to April and saw her?
Did they happen to notice any unusual stock market events or winning lottery numbers while they were there?
Agschmid
(28,749 posts)5. Think there is a connection?