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38. I agree, primaries would be much tougher on her this time...

Mon Oct 29, 2018, 07:41 AM

Oct 2018

Yes, there would be more competition. No one will defer to her as the presumptive front-runner. Nor will she likely be the only woman, thus splitting the votes of those who--at least all else being equal--really wanted to see the first female president. Also it is unlikely that she will quickly be down to only one barely threatening competitor, not to mention one who was not a particularly good debater. And she'd be going in as the only candidate who has proven that she is beatable by Trump (in terms of the electoral college, which is what matters). And there were polls in 2017 and 2018 still showing Hillary losing swing states that she lost last time.

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Hillary Clinton leaves door open for 2020 run: 'I'd like to be president' [View all] left-of-center2012 Oct 2018 OP

Lord knows she's paid her dues and then some Adenoid_Hynkel Oct 2018 #1

She should've been President! KCDebbie Oct 2018 #2

Definitely get the red out Oct 2018 #22

I can see why she would want to run, but this would be a tougher race for her. irresistable Oct 2018 #3

I agree, primaries would be much tougher on her this time... thesquanderer Oct 2018 #38

Dear Hillary Haggis for Breakfast Oct 2018 #4

agree jodymarie aimee Oct 2018 #25

Thank you True Blue American Oct 2018 #27

"Young fresh candidates" Evergreen Emerald Oct 2018 #45

No True Blue American Oct 2018 #47

+106 Gore1FL Oct 2018 #40

Except she did not state she wanted to run or was running obamanut2012 Oct 2018 #50

I am most assuredly NOT bashing her. Haggis for Breakfast Oct 2018 #63

I voted for and supported Hillary in 2016. Initech Oct 2018 #5

Nothing against Bernie, I voted for him during the primary elmac Oct 2018 #14

In such case, Sanders should stay out as well Adenoid_Hynkel Oct 2018 #15

Yes, I think the Democratic base might be more energized by someone new More_Cowbell Oct 2018 #17

I agree! True Blue American Oct 2018 #28

Not to mention True Blue American Oct 2018 #48

Except she did not state she wanted to run or was running obamanut2012 Oct 2018 #51

If she is willing and able to run in 2020 elmac Oct 2018 #6

Please, no. shanny Oct 2018 #7

I'm not going to join the "Please, no" crowd. NBachers Oct 2018 #8

2018 first and then 2020. marble falls Oct 2018 #9

IMO, THIS is the best BlueMTexpat Oct 2018 #26

You get a solid 'Amen' from me. She was robbed. 2018 first, redressing 2016 ... marble falls Oct 2018 #31

Sorry, but no. Time to move on NCcoast Oct 2018 #10

NO aeromanKC Oct 2018 #11

She's qualified but Rizen Oct 2018 #12

This article is so ridiculous. She said she is not running and the headline reads" StevieM Oct 2018 #13

we must look forward, I dont want to relive 2016 again AlexSFCA Oct 2018 #16

Can't deal with this srobertss Oct 2018 #18

She won. We all know it. That election was heisted by a mob. C Moon Oct 2018 #19

I would support her whatever she decides to do. That being said, Trump has riled the thugs on his airmid Oct 2018 #20

#facknews ! stonecutter357 Oct 2018 #21

I would love to see HRC as the HHS secretary in the next Dem administration BluegrassDem Oct 2018 #23

Today, we need her to yell and scream about voter suppression in Georgia, Illinois, Nebraska, lindysalsagal Oct 2018 #24

No Hillary, no Bernie Sanders. gordianot Oct 2018 #29

I'd love to have Hillary as president, but GWC58 Oct 2018 #30

As always, I'll support whoever Democrats select Jarqui Oct 2018 #32

No. She's more than qualified and would make a great POTUS, but the chances Vinca Oct 2018 #33

NO mtasselin Oct 2018 #34

The dems need NEW leadership Crazyleftie Oct 2018 #35

No... Bengus81 Oct 2018 #36

Why not "settle" for being a USSC justice? in2herbs Oct 2018 #37

While she can no doubt do that NewJeffCT Oct 2018 #44

Please, no Rebl2 Oct 2018 #39

Thank you! Juneboarder Oct 2018 #52

No. We need to go in new directions. Not same old same old. KPN Oct 2018 #41

love you, HRC. But no. Adrahil Oct 2018 #42

really? Blue_Tires Oct 2018 #43

I hope she runs. joshcryer Oct 2018 #46

No, just no. Juneboarder Oct 2018 #49

Except she did not state she wanted to run or was running obamanut2012 Oct 2018 #53

I'd Like Her To Be President Too Me. Oct 2018 #54

I could easily vote for her and she would be well ahead of most, knowing what to immediately Wintryjade Oct 2018 #55

if anyone wants to read the long and fabulous interview and not just the shit stirring from the Hill EleanorR Oct 2018 #56

She is wise to leave the door open. saidsimplesimon Oct 2018 #57

she's not leaving anything open qazplm135 Oct 2018 #58

I love how she gets... Mike Nelson Oct 2018 #59

I will applaud her if she decides to run. Power 2 the People Oct 2018 #60

Its time for her to give it up. Firestorm49 Oct 2018 #61

Hopefully someone will pop this trial balloon, and soon Fiendish Thingy Oct 2018 #62

I've thought for a long time now that she really wanted to be president but was laying in the weeds, elocs Oct 2018 #64

Sounds more like the writer wants it than like Hillary does Maeve Oct 2018 #65

FAKE...she didn't leave open a run k-dub Oct 2018 #66

No, thank you. psychopomp Oct 2018 #67

No she doesn't Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Oct 2018 #68