Posted on 01/27/2015 9:20:51 AM PST by presidio9
At a time when many potential 2016 presidential contenders appear to be starting the ignition of their campaigns, Hillary Clinton has pressed the brake pedal.
Or so it seems.
Clinton’s calendar, which was jam-packed throughout most of last year with paid speeches, award ceremonies, fundraisers, book tour stops, campaign appearances and official Clinton Foundation business, is now virtually empty.
Over the past six weeks, the likely Democratic presidential candidate has made just two public appearances -- both on the same day, and both in Canada. She doesn’t have another event scheduled until late next month.
Although Clinton still insists she hasn’t decided whether she’ll run, it is widely believed that she will, and an announcement is expected this spring.
Until then, Clinton appears to be lying low and staying out of the public eye. Meanwhile, much of the focus has turned toward potential Republican candidates like Mitt Romney, Jeb Bush and Rand Paul. A dozen others tested out their possible stump speeches at a summit in Iowa last weekend.
A Clinton spokesman declined to comment on reasons for her light public schedule. But, according to Democratic strategists and Clinton insiders, this is exactly how it should be.
Here’s why:
Playing It Safe
After a rocky book rollout last summer and a few flubs on the midterm campaign trail, some see Clinton as politically rusty. Keeping out of the spotlight now lowers the chances of making mistakes that could come back to haunt her later.
“Why take the risk?” said one prominent Democrat with ties to Clinton, who requested anonymity in order to speak candidly about Clinton’s vulnerabilities. “The more you’re out there -- I don’t care how prepared you are or how experienced you are -- she’s going to slip up.”
But, the source added, it’s about the optics, -SNIP-
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Rehab and plastic surgery...that was my first thought, too.
I guess my point is that I would never notice unless it turned her into cat woman. BUT, the Etv folks would, and the People Magazine culture would make fun of her.
I like plastic surgery to fix horrific accidents and wounds. Making an old woman look like an old woman trying to look young is not appealing to me.
I know there are a lot of people who DO care.
Long and short of it is that should could be made up to look like Andrew Jackson on his first communion day, and I wouldnt vote for the woman.
Best idea submitted! Coffee on my screen.
Is “M.I.A.” the name of the alcohol rehab center she’s in?
They are letting the media attack the Republicans to create the right narrative.
Perhaps she is getting a facelift?
Beat me to it.
Yup - she’s resting up, getting an overhaul, maybe a facelift, taking lots of vitamins, detox, etc.
Looking to make a grand entrance but has to rest and prepare.
Bingo! That and the fact her approval numbers always go up when she is invisible
Here is why, FACE LIFT.
Plastic surgery takes time to heal
Ugly never heals
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