Hillary Clinton launches presidential bid
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Clinton launches presidential bid
Democratic senator discloses plans on her Web site, officials say
NEW YORK - Democratic Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton embarked on a widely anticipated campaign for the White House on Saturday, a former first lady intent on becoming the first female president. “I’m in and I’m in to win,” she said on her Web site.
Clinton’s announcement, days after Sen. Barack Obama shook up the contest race with his bid to become the first black president, establishes the most diverse political field ever.
Clinton is considered the front-runner, with Obama and 2004 vice presidential nominee John Edwards top contenders. New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, who would be the first Hispanic president, intends to announce his plans on Sunday.
“You know after six years of George Bush, it is time to renew the promise of America,” Clinton says in a videotaped message in which she invites voters to begin a dialogue with her on the major issues — health care, Social Security and Medicare, and the war in Iraq.
“I’m not just starting a campaign, though, I’m beginning a conversation with you, with America,” she said. “Let’s talk. Let’s chat. The conversation in Washington has been just a little one-sided lately, don’t you think?”
Clinton, who was re-elected to a second term last November, said she will spend the next two years “doing everything in my power to limit the damage George W. Bush can do. But only a new president will be able to undo Bush’s mistakes and restore our hope and optimism.”
With millions in the bank, a vast network of supporters and top status in nearly every poll of Democratic contenders, Clinton has launched the most viable effort by a female candidate to capture the White House. She is the first presidential spouse to pursue the office; her husband, Bill, served two terms in the White House from 1993-2001.
Polarizing figure
The announcement was the latest step in a remarkable political and personal journey for the 59-year-old Clinton — from Arkansas attorney to first lady to New York senator to front-runner for the Democratic nomination.
A polarizing figure since she burst on the national scene during her husband’s first presidential campaign, Clinton engenders strong opinions among voters, who either revere or revile her but rarely are ambivalent.
She often is compared to her husband and found lacking in his natural charisma. Others have criticized her for being overly cautious and calculating when so many voters say they crave authenticity.
Many Democrats, eager to reclaim the White House after eight years of President Bush, fret that she carries too much baggage from her husband’s scandal-plagued presidency to win a general election. Among many voters, she is best known for her disastrous attempt in 1993 to overhaul the nation’s health care system and for standing by her husband after his marital infidelity.
Depth of experience
Clinton’s allies counter by citing her strengths — intelligence, depth of experience, work ethic and immense command of policy detail. Advisers argue those skills, plus her popularity among women and younger voters, position her strongly as both a primary and general election candidate.
In her first run for the Senate from New York in 2000 — a state where she had never lived and where she was branded a carpetbagger by many — Clinton won a landslide victory. Through dogged campaigning — including a “listening tour” of the state’s 62 counties — Clinton was able to convince voters even in the conservative upstate region that she would represent them effectively in Washingto
Democratic senator discloses plans on her Web site, officials say
NEW YORK - Democratic Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton embarked on a widely anticipated campaign for the White House on Saturday, a former first lady intent on becoming the first female president. “I’m in and I’m in to win,” she said on her Web site.
Clinton’s announcement, days after Sen. Barack Obama shook up the contest race with his bid to become the first black president, establishes the most diverse political field ever.
Clinton is considered the front-runner, with Obama and 2004 vice presidential nominee John Edwards top contenders. New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, who would be the first Hispanic president, intends to announce his plans on Sunday.
“You know after six years of George Bush, it is time to renew the promise of America,” Clinton says in a videotaped message in which she invites voters to begin a dialogue with her on the major issues — health care, Social Security and Medicare, and the war in Iraq.
“I’m not just starting a campaign, though, I’m beginning a conversation with you, with America,” she said. “Let’s talk. Let’s chat. The conversation in Washington has been just a little one-sided lately, don’t you think?”
Clinton, who was re-elected to a second term last November, said she will spend the next two years “doing everything in my power to limit the damage George W. Bush can do. But only a new president will be able to undo Bush’s mistakes and restore our hope and optimism.”
With millions in the bank, a vast network of supporters and top status in nearly every poll of Democratic contenders, Clinton has launched the most viable effort by a female candidate to capture the White House. She is the first presidential spouse to pursue the office; her husband, Bill, served two terms in the White House from 1993-2001.
Polarizing figure
The announcement was the latest step in a remarkable political and personal journey for the 59-year-old Clinton — from Arkansas attorney to first lady to New York senator to front-runner for the Democratic nomination.
A polarizing figure since she burst on the national scene during her husband’s first presidential campaign, Clinton engenders strong opinions among voters, who either revere or revile her but rarely are ambivalent.
She often is compared to her husband and found lacking in his natural charisma. Others have criticized her for being overly cautious and calculating when so many voters say they crave authenticity.
Many Democrats, eager to reclaim the White House after eight years of President Bush, fret that she carries too much baggage from her husband’s scandal-plagued presidency to win a general election. Among many voters, she is best known for her disastrous attempt in 1993 to overhaul the nation’s health care system and for standing by her husband after his marital infidelity.
Depth of experience
Clinton’s allies counter by citing her strengths — intelligence, depth of experience, work ethic and immense command of policy detail. Advisers argue those skills, plus her popularity among women and younger voters, position her strongly as both a primary and general election candidate.
In her first run for the Senate from New York in 2000 — a state where she had never lived and where she was branded a carpetbagger by many — Clinton won a landslide victory. Through dogged campaigning — including a “listening tour” of the state’s 62 counties — Clinton was able to convince voters even in the conservative upstate region that she would represent them effectively in Washingto
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And it's only Jan '07. This is going to be a long, long 2 years. And nothing will change. :rolleyes:
Problem is, she's been a part of that one-sided conversation for years now. Washington is a rotting corpse of the American dream. Until she offers legitimate agenda instead of the same old, tired politics, I will be hesitant to vote for her...or any other Washington insider for that matter.
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Which is tough to do.
im curious as to why you say this? she's not a bad person really. but god help us if the democrats nominate her. the republicans will mop the floor with her. let her stay in the senate where she can provide a strong figure to rally the party around and let edwards or obama make their run. hillary's just too controversial and divisive to stand a chance in a general election.
ya she's going to fuck everything up. her and obama will cancel each other out, and the republicans will start re-building the death star.
Another habit says its long overdue
Another habit like an unwanted friend
I'm so happy with my righteous self
Time to handle it over to the women.
Only question is....which woman? I don't know that Hillary is the answer.
i'm with you there. she is so full of shit. i know, most are in that town, but she is high on the list.
i'm tired of this "lesser than two evils" crap every time a presidential election rolls around. i'm hoping someone new emerges who will provide a real alternative to the status quo in washington.
although if they ever did, they'd never have a chance in hell of winning.
well it sure as shit ain't condoleeza rice!!
Another habit says its long overdue
Another habit like an unwanted friend
I'm so happy with my righteous self
Hahaha
Why the hell are we dealing with these idiots who think that if they know the right people or have the right name, they can be president?
No Clinton or Bush should ever be elected to office again.
-Enoch Powell
his name is OBAMA
Another habit says its long overdue
Another habit like an unwanted friend
I'm so happy with my righteous self
let the mud slinging begin.
I am sick of the "lesser of two evils" crap as well! The whole political process needs to be revamped. Pretty sad someone needs to have a load of money just to even run. If some alternative does emerge, it will take people to look outside of the status quo to really get them elected. However, since the parties choose who they want as their candidate the same old bedfellows keep getting nominated. I agree with the person who said no more Clinton's or Bush's - we need new blood.
it'll be on YouTube by morning time, I'm sure.