Don’t bank on Hillary: Why a second President Clinton is far from inevitable April 19, 2015 I have been immersed in American presidential politics since at least 1992, when I briefly volunteered in New Hampshire (a pivotal early primary) for the whirlwind that is William Jefferson Clinton. I was present at the creation of his national legend, where – despite almost daily revelations of womanising and draft-dodging that would have sunk [...]
Hillary Clinton will make it to the White House if the Republicans remain divided April 13, 2015 Hillary Clinton announced on Sunday her intention to run to become the first female President in US history. She is the overwhelming favourite to win the Democratic presidential nomination in 2016, despite recent controversies over her personal email use when she was US secretary of state between 2009 and 2013. Although general election day remains [...]
Here’s how Hillary Clinton’s presidential bid announcement made Twitter explode April 13, 2015 Last night, Hillary Clinton finally announced she is throwing her hat into the ring in the race to become President in 2016. Long-running speculation about her intention to run reached fever pitch after news leaked that confirmation would come in an announcement on Sunday. And, indeed, it did. Even with all that chatter, when Clinton [...]
Clinton throws her hat in the ring for US presidency April 12, 2015 HILLARY Clinton has finally confirmed her bid for the US presidency, announcing that she was embarking on a second run for the White House in a video released yesterday. “Everyday Americans need a champion, and I want to be that champion,” she said in the video, which was posted on her new campaign website. “So [...]
Hillary Clinton announces 2016 run for the Presidency with video message April 12, 2015 Hillary Clinton has announced she is running for the Presidency of the United States via a video message. The veteran politician fires the starting gun on what looks to be a limited race for the Democratic nomination. Clinton starts the race with a vast amount of money and unrivalled ground operation. Few Democrats are likely [...]