Posted on 10/29/2018 6:20:39 PM PDT by yesthatjallen
Hillary Clinton is not running for president again, longtime advisers and confidants said on Monday as they pushed back on reports that the 2016 Democratic nominee is weighing another White House run.
The allies acknowledge Clinton is wistful about what could have been had she won the presidential election against Donald Trump and wants to continue to help the Democratic Party. But they say her plans do not include another presidential bid.
“She’s more likely to win Powerball,” Philippe Reines, Clinton’s longtime adviser, told The Hill on Monday.
Another longtime confidant added, “She’s not running. I think it would be pretty damn clear if she was.”
Confidants say there isn’t anyone behind the scenes trying to sway her to enter what is expected to be a crowded 2020 field. Likewise, there aren’t any internal discussions about the presidential race and there isn’t a ramp up of staff either.
That’s all vastly different from the same time in the previous presidential cycle when donors were beginning to line up months before she announced her candidacy, the super PAC Ready for Hillary was formed and a pre-campaign organization began to increase staff.
Clinton also doesn't have the continued backing of some Democrats who believe it’s time for a new face to lead the Democratic Party.
In fact, since losing the election, some Democrats have been angry that Clinton has continued to remain in the spotlight — first in a series of interviews and then during the tour for her book, "What Happened."
Still, some Clinton diehards — who point out that she defeated Trump in the popular vote — still want to see some vindication.
“I think a lot of people definitely think she was screwed in this last election but no one is urging her to do this,” the confidant said. “That doesn’t mean people don’t think the world of her. But the point of it is, it’s not a real thing.”
In recent weeks, some have wondered if that was true.
After all, Hillary Clinton along with her husband are set to begin a 13-city speaking tour next month that will continue until May. She has also taken an active presence in Democratic circles, appearing alongside candidates such as Andrew Gillum, the Tallahassee mayor running for governor of Florida.
The speculation about another Clinton White House turned to a full boil after an event Friday with Recode’s Kara Swisher. At the event, Swisher asked Clinton if she wants to run again.
“No,” Clinton said, after supporters in the crowd voiced their dissatisfaction. “No.”
Swisher prodded, “That was a pause.”
Seconds later, Clinton added laughing, “Well I — Well, I’d like to be president.”
During the Q and A, it sounded to some like Clinton might still be interested in another run, after she recapped why she’d be qualified.
“Look, I think, hopefully, when we have a Democrat in the Oval Office in January of 2021, there’s going to be so much work to be done,” she said. “The work would be work that I feel very well-prepared for having been in the Senate for eight years, having been a diplomat at the State Department. It’s just gonna be a lot of heavy lifting.”
But, Clinton added, “I’m not even going to think about it until we get through this Nov. 6 election about what’s going to happen after that.”
ETC...
If she can find a hot button issue to run-on against Trump, she's in.
“there’s no way WE are covering for her for the next 2 years”
Ha! I scoff in your gebneral direction!
NEVER underestimate the narcissim of Hillary Clinton. ;-)
I don’t see her running again. Slipping, falling, passing out, definitely. but no running.
Two things... she may be more likely to win Powerball than get elected, but the odds are much better for her trying. And, as far as straight-up winning of Powerball, I'll just say that against all odds, Whitey Bulger once won the lottery in Massachusetts.
Those aides and confidants might want to load up on their life insurance.
>>“I think a lot of people definitely think she was screwed in this last election but no one is urging her to do this,”
still denying her massive negatives. disregards all the Democrats who voted against her in 2008 and the charges of “racism” from the press and pundits.
Until she has assumed room temperature and is taking a dirt nap, she will be plotting to find a way to run.
has Hillary tried running with scissors yet?
Of course not. Go over everyone's heads. Hold that press conference and shock the world. Hillary 2020 is on the way!
““I think a lot of people definitely think she was screwed in this last election “
Poor choice of words. That hasn’t happened to her in a very long time.
Translation: “We are tired of running a ‘Weekend at Bernie’s’ campaign. Did already witch!”
Known for their trustworthiness and honesty over the years especially regarding the Clintons, Team Clinton...
“gauge whether or not she can still raise interest and draw a crowd.”
If she draws anything it’ll be flies. She’s looking especially smelly and crusty these days.
Clinton’s lying. She’s running. It will be glorious.
Please name them. I can think of several emails sourced out of Nigeria to send them.
“Clinton is wistful about what could have been had she won the presidential election against Donald Trump and wants to continue to help the Democratic Party.”
If she really believes that statement, the “help” she could give the RAT Party is to go away and never be heard from again. I am glad she’s “wistful,” because better she than me!
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