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28. It isn't actually that far off. Primaries start in 3 years.

Fri Feb 1, 2013, 01:24 AM

Feb 2013

Candidates have to be all in at least one year before that, and they have to be very active behind the scenes a year before that. So basically, we have about 11 months before things start to take shape.

And given that Clinton would be the odds-on favorite for Dem nomination if she decided to run, anybody else who wants to make a serious run really has to start positioning very seriously THIS YEAR.

The people who say we shouldn't be talking about it now don't have a clue as to how the cycle works.

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PPP: Hillary Could Carry Texas in 2016 [View all] DonViejo Jan 2013 OP

I'm trying to avoid 2016 news. ForgoTheConsequence Jan 2013 #1

Rest up, Mme. Secretary BeyondGeography Jan 2013 #2

Texas voted for Jimmy Carter!!??!!?? Auntie Bush Jan 2013 #3

well... angel823 Jan 2013 #5

Carter carried many southern states... DonViejo Jan 2013 #6

Texas was actually the westernmost state to be carried by Carter. The electoral map has changed. argyl Jan 2013 #7

You ain't kiddin'! Kennah Feb 2013 #30

The wedge issues employed by the GOP had regional targets n/t Gore1FL Feb 2013 #46

Hawai'i was the Westernmost n/t cosmicone Feb 2013 #31

This message was self-deleted by its author Daniel537 Feb 2013 #61

AND California was RED at the time!! BigDemVoter Feb 2013 #44

He did in '76, but lost it by 14 points in 1980. Drunken Irishman Feb 2013 #26

If she can carry Texas, she would likely carry 40 or more states. LonePirate Jan 2013 #4

Another stupid poll...no one has announced...the election is years away. Stupid. nt antigop Jan 2013 #8

She might win Texas but she won't win over me. BlueStater Jan 2013 #9

+1 dreamnightwind Jan 2013 #11

watch it, dream... you'll be called a "hater" or something nt antigop Jan 2013 #15

The time for this debate is now dreamnightwind Feb 2013 #40

Thank you... 100% agree...great video in the video forum..... antigop Feb 2013 #42

New people aren't guaranteed to bring new ideas NoOneMan Jan 2013 #12

Exactly. I want the most electable Dem candidate--to keep Scalias off SCOTUS. SunSeeker Feb 2013 #45

Then feel free to vote for a Republican. Beacool Jan 2013 #14

So anyone who doesn't slobber over her like you do is apparently a Republican. BlueStater Jan 2013 #16

New Coke and Windows 8 attest to the veracity of that statement! LanternWaste Feb 2013 #41

This message was self-deleted by its author Daniel537 Feb 2013 #62

follow the money....who's paying for the poll? nt antigop Jan 2013 #10

Coming to DU is like going to a RW site when it comes to articles on the Clintons. Beacool Jan 2013 #13

+1 grantcart Jan 2013 #18

You even see right-wing nicknames being used here NYC Liberal Jan 2013 #20

I found that out in 2008. Beacool Jan 2013 #22

I hope she runs. I have a feeling that after some much needed (and deserved) time off, NYC Liberal Feb 2013 #23

Yes, I know her. Beacool Feb 2013 #24

She's been fighting the good fight for decades now. NYC Liberal Feb 2013 #25

Me too. Beacool Feb 2013 #29

Me three. BooScout Feb 2013 #57

Yeah, they still don't get it. Beacool Feb 2013 #60

No heads exploding, just a dedication to defeat her should that come to pass. David__77 Feb 2013 #54

And you have a crystal ball? Beacool Feb 2013 #55

Ditto to that! BooScout Feb 2013 #58

Hi!!! Beacool Feb 2013 #59

Oh Yeah? PuffedMica Jan 2013 #17

young. Evergreen Emerald Jan 2013 #19

Just put them on an ice floe and be done with it... deurbano Jan 2013 #21

That is, perhaps, a jot optimistic Ian Iam Feb 2013 #27

It isn't actually that far off. Primaries start in 3 years. BlueStreak Feb 2013 #28

They went 57-41 for Romney madville Feb 2013 #32

It's Not Magic, It's Well-Documented Demographic Shifts. (nt) Paladin Feb 2013 #35

9 points in 4 years isn't all that realistic RZM Feb 2013 #39

You want to know the formula? John2 Feb 2013 #36

one thing.... justabob Feb 2013 #56

I'd like to see a poll in West Virginia... McDiggy Feb 2013 #33

She's already got MY vote! hamsterjill Feb 2013 #34

Opening up the South in general cvsgracht Feb 2013 #37

Welcome to DU, cvsgracht...! ScreamingMeemie Feb 2013 #51

I think Hillary would be a better assest as a Veep maverickfox Feb 2013 #38

She wouldn't take the VP slot. No way. Faygo Kid Feb 2013 #43

Hell, no!!! Beacool Feb 2013 #49

Two firsts would never work Ter Feb 2013 #63

Texas will support any warmonger... windowpilot Feb 2013 #47

Love the sound of that word, huh? Beacool Feb 2013 #50

Keep the good times rollin into 2016, elect Hillary and ffr Feb 2013 #48

In the (c)words of Nikki Finke(c)-Told ya so!!! .In the words of G4A-Hillary45/Biden2016 graham4anything Feb 2013 #52

She has rightly said that she will not run. David__77 Feb 2013 #53

STOP SUPPORTING A DUPED CANDIDATE... windowpilot Feb 2013 #64