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In reply to the discussion: Hillary Clinton's suffocating presence/The Economist [View all]Beacool
(30,253 posts)He too was "not as spry" as he used to be.
The Hillary Clinton I know has more stamina than people half her age (ask any staffer). She pushes herself to her physical limits and then gives some more.
If Hillary chooses to run she will take into account, among other things, her physical and mental state. She is a pragmatist and will analyze every aspect of a potential campaign before she decides whether she wants to delve into it. Unlike Bill who needs people around him like he needs air, Hillary is quite content to lead a private life as long as she feels that she can contribute. If she does choose to run it will be because she has a need to serve and because she's convinced that she would be a viable candidate with a good chance to win the WH.
She has accomplished more than any other first lady in history, at least up to this point, and doesn't need to prove anything more. She has also already lived in the WH for eight years. She has no illusions of what the position holds. If she runs and wins, she'll be an effective president. The next president will probably have to deal with a Republican majority in Congress. Lord knows that Hillary has enough experience fighting Republicans.