Hilary Clinton Confirms She Is Running For President

[Main Pop Girl]

Hillary Clinton is officially running for president in 2016.

"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 message posted to her new campaign website on Sunday. "Everyday Americans need a champion and I want to be that champion."

In the video, which highlights the stories and images of a diverse group of Americans, Clinton said she is running "so you can do more than just get by -- you can get ahead and stay ahead."

"Because when families are strong, America is strong," she said. "So I’m hitting the road to earn your vote because it’s your time. And I hope you’ll join me on this journey."

The former secretary of state's announcement marks Clinton’s second attempt to win the White House and become the first woman president of the United States.

In addition to her campaign website, Clinton on Sunday also launched a new Facebook page and a refreshed look for her Twitter account.

Minutes before the video was released, an e-mail message sent to donors, supporters and elected officials by a top aide previewed the announcement.

"I wanted to make sure you heard it first from me -- it's official: Hillary's running for president," John Podesta, the likely chairman of Clinton's campaign, wrote in the message. "She is hitting the road to Iowa to start talking directly with voters. There will be a formal kickoff event next month, and we look forward to seeing you there."

In recent months, Clinton has worked behind-the-scenes to begin building a robust campaign apparatus, hiring a wide range of people, including many of President Obama's former advisers and strategists, for top positions in her campaign.

An office building in the Brooklyn borough of New York City will serve as the campaign headquarters. Clinton’s staff gathered there on Saturday to talk campaign strategy and messaging.

A memo from Clinton’s campaign manager, Robby Mook, and obtained by ABC News, outlined the campaign’s guiding principles -- and offer a clear message: Unlike Clinton’s 2008 campaign, this one aims to be drama free.

"We are open to a diverse range of views," Mook wrote. "When we disagree, it’s never personal. Once a decision is made, we execute it -- together."

Allies and Adversaries

Clinton enters the race as the clear front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination. Over the past two years, pro-Democratic groups like Ready for Hillary and Emily’s List have been working on her behalf to raise money, support and enthusiasm for her.

At this early stage in the campaign, Clinton also holds a clear lead over her potential Republican rivals. A recent ABC News-Washington Post poll showed Clinton ahead of potential GOP candidate Jeb Bush by a 54 to 40 percent margin in a potential match-up, with even bigger leads against Sen. Ted Cruz, Gov. Scott Walker, and Sen. Marco Rubio, who plans to announce on Monday whether he will launch his own White House bid.

Challenges Ahead

Despite Clinton’s advantages, she has a challenging road ahead.

As a candidate, Clinton will also be expected to answer looming questions that have dogged her over the past few years, including her use of a personal e-mail account as secretary of state, the Clinton Foundation’s acceptance of money from foreign governments, and her handling of the 2012 terrorist attack on the U.S. outpost in Benghazi, Libya.

Clinton has also suffered a significant drop in her favorability rating since leaving the State Department. The early April ABC News-Washington Post poll showed Clinton with a 49 percent favorability rating -- down nearly 20 points from her all-time high of 67 percent two years ago.

Family Matters

After her defeat at the hands of Obama in 2008, Clinton repeatedly said "no" when asked whether she would ever seek the presidency again.

But in a newly-released epilogue to her memoir, "Hard Choices," Clinton, 67, indicated her new role as a grandmother may have influenced her decision to run.

"Rather than make me want to slow down," she wrote. "It has spurred me to speed up."

At this point, she's the clear winner as far as I can see. There's really no one else in the Democratic party who I can imagine popping up to replace her, and Republicans are basically a laughing stock at this point. Looking forward to our first female president.

[trayertrash]

   

I'm praying to all gods, demons and forces of darkness that Elizabeth Warren is her VP. Sadly, to know how racist people were towards Obama, I know how sexist they'll be towards Hilary. 

[Main Pop Girl]

   

I'm praying to all gods, demons and forces of darkness that Elizabeth Warren is her VP. Sadly, to know how racist people were towards Obama, I know how sexist they'll be towards Hilary. 

Fuck them all tbh. The fact that Obama got voted in proves that they're a dying race and in the minority, so I'm sure Hilary will be happy to brush them right off her red pantsuit.

[Cypher]

[Main Pop Girl]

Plus she has campaign experience!

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[Cypher]

Plus she has campaign experience!

EuOupEi33Gk

She's got it in the bag! #GetReadyShe'sComing

[--Out of Business--]

I misread the title as "Hilary Duff" and as soon as I look in this thread what do I see?

[Main Pop Girl]

I misread the title as "Hilary Duff" and as soon as I look in this thread what do I see?

[Obsessed]

#TeamHilary

#DonaldSucks

[trayertrash]

I'd like to retract my previous post. I wasn't aware at the time that Bernie Sanders would be running and figured that I would have to settle for Hilary - which I'll still do if she wins the nom.

[Main Pop Girl]

On 3/5/2016 at 0:54 PM, trayertrash said:

I'd like to retract my previous post. I wasn't aware at the time that Bernie Sanders would be running and figured that I would have to settle for Hilary - which I'll still do if she wins the nom.

Thank you for expressing your opinion so respectfully.   I'm so tired of Bernie stans shitting all over Hilary when if Bernie wasn't running they'd be far enough up her ass to taste her breakfast.