'I'm Not Running': Hillary Clinton Ends Any Speculation She'll Vie For White House In 2020
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'I'm Not Running': Hillary Clinton Ends Any Speculation She'll Vie For White House In 2020
Nick Visser, HuffPost 13 hours ago
Hillary Clinton dashed any lingering speculation she'd make another bid for the White House on Monday Hillary Clinton dashed any lingering speculation she’d make another bid for the White House on Monday.
The former secretary of state and 2016 Democratic nominee told a New York television station she would not join a crowded field of candidates seeking to challenge President Donald Trump next year.
“I’m not running,” Clinton told News 12 Westchester. “But I’m going to keep on working and speaking and standing up for what I believe.”
The definitive announcement leaves the Democratic field wide open, with at least a few major names still deciding if they’ll throw their hats in the ring. Some lawmakers have already seen an early wave of support, including Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who raised nearly $6 million in the first 24 hours after announcing his campaign. Sanders had been Clinton’s main primary opponent in 2016.
Clinton has been advising several declared or potential candidates , including Sen. Kamala Harris (Calif.) and former Vice President Joe Biden , according to The New York Times. But many had warned that were she to launch her own attempt, Clinton would immediately be a divisive addition to the field after losing to Trump in 2016. Many party members hoped she’d keep a low profile ahead of the midterm elections , citing her low approval rating.
“I’ve told every one of them, don’t take anything for granted, even though we have a long list of real problems and broken promises from this administration that need to be highlighted,” Clinton said. “We have to work really, really hard to make our case to the American people, and I’m going to do everything I can to help the Democrats win back the White House.“
Clinton said Monday that she planned to remain engaged with politics throughout the next election, even if she’s not a candidate herself. She also said she was “thrilled” to see several women launch bids for the White House after her own groundbreaking nomination.
“I want to be sure that people understand I’m going to keep speaking out,” Clinton said. “I’m not going anywhere. What’s at stake in our country, the kind of things that are happening right now are deeply troubling to me. And I’m also thinking hard about how do we start talking and listening to each other again.”
She continued: “We’ve gotten into really opposing camps, unlike anything I’ve ever seen in my adult life.”
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“I’ve told every one of them, don’t take anything for granted, even though we have a long list of real problems and broken promises from this administration that need to be highlighted,” Clinton said. “We have to work really, really hard to make our case to the American people, and I’m going to do everything I can to help the Democrats win back the White House.“
Clinton said Monday that she planned to remain engaged with politics throughout the next election, even if she’s not a candidate herself. She also said she was “thrilled” to see several women launch bids for the White House after her own groundbreaking nomination.
“I want to be sure that people understand I’m going to keep speaking out,” Clinton said. “I’m not going anywhere. What’s at stake in our country, the kind of things that are happening right now are deeply troubling to me. And I’m also thinking hard about how do we start talking and listening to each other again.”
This is where I want her...as an elder statesperson speaking out and keeping the dialogue going.
I agree.
Probably for the best. I'd hate to see her embarrassed a third time...
I don't care about Hillary Clinton. Could the country survive Hillary vs Trump part II? This time it there will be no winners.
Worse, could the country survive a Hillary presidency when the Republicans turn the Democrat tactics back on them and ratchet them up a few notches?
Still no Democrats running that I would consider voting for. If Biden entered, then maybe. Since it seems the Republicans are content to let Trump run unopposed. (No way I will ever vote for Trump. It will be 3rd party again.)
I knew she wouldn't run again despite what some have said. Why would she open herself up to all the hate from the 'right'? Or the Bernie supporters?
There goes the reason for about 50 future Newstalkers seeds. Oh well. They always have Ocasio-Cortez to fall back on.
'There goes the reason for about 50 future Newstalkers seeds. Oh well. They always have Ocasio-Cortez to fall back on.'
Do you all remember the outrage from some whenever something derogatory was seeded about Sarah Palin? Seems like it is ok when they do it. I hate hypocrisy.
Let's just hope failin' palin has finally rode off into the sunset.
O.M.G.
Boy howdy do I remember that shit!
I remember, I remember.
That's all some have - hypocrisy and double standards.
OMG - please - please - keep her riding West.
What nonsense are you babbling about now?
I do agree, but commenting on them is just enabling the crap to continue to roll downhill. I am trying very hard to be less abrasive and judgmental - to let the peace I know is within me to come out, but it is hard to do here.
NO need to comment. You may move along now. Shoo.
Speaking of which...AOC's number two fan has a new seed up about her car ride......
It's nice to be important but it's more important to be nice.
HRC should definitely run. She has name recognition, popularity, and tons of money. She's also got Bill and the Obamas to help her campaign. She'd be the only moderate Dem candidate (so far) who could save the Democratic Party from becoming the Socialist Party.
One down.
Bloomberg is out also.......
Wish that were not true.
Yeah, same here. I believe him when he said could beat trmp
This is good news for the Democrats-- but Republicans are not happy about this in the least!