Clinton asks if women want to see a female president

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Clinton asks if women want to see a female president
By KEN THOMAS

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton on Tuesday credited women with making a difference at all levels of government, asking an audience of female Democrats, "Don't you someday want to see a woman president?"

On the cusp of a second presidential campaign, the former secretary of state previewed some of the economic themes that could animate an upcoming race, pointing to an economy that too often fails to address the challenges faced by families and working mothers.

"We have to get our economy to reflect the realities of 21st century America, and we're not doing that," Clinton said at the 30th anniversary gala of EMILY's List, an organization that works to elect Democratic women who support abortion rights. "We're not doing that when the hard work of men and women across our country is not rewarded with rising wages, but CEO pay goes up and up no matter what."

Clinton's 30-minute address was punctuated by references to her future. She noted that during one's life, "you get a chance to make millions of decisions. Some of them are big, like 'Do you run for office?'"

Looking out at the ballroom of female Democrats, Clinton asked if they were hopeful of seeing more women running for local offices like school board member, governor, mayor and member of Congress. "I suppose it's only fair to say, 'Don't you someday want to see a woman president?'" she asked, generating loud applause.

Clinton steered clear of questions that emerged Tuesday about her use of a personal email account instead of a government-issued email address during her time as secretary of state. Republicans seized on the disclosures, accusing her of violating a law intended to archive official government documents. GOP officials have also amplified reports that the Clinton Foundation accepted donations from foreign governments ahead of an expected Clinton campaign.

"It speaks volumes that Hillary Clinton will gladly attend fancy galas yet continue to hide from the American people," said Republican National Committee spokeswoman Allison Moore. She said voters deserved to know "why she only used private email while serving as secretary of state at the same time the Clinton Foundation accepted donations from foreign governments who were lobbying her State Department."

In her speech, Clinton accused Republicans of fostering policies promoting "trickle-down economics" but noted that both parties have spoken of ways to boost wages for middle-class workers. "We welcome them to come with their ideas and we will match them," Clinton said of the Republicans. "That's what elections should be about. Elections should be a contest of ideas."

The prospect of a Clinton campaign was invoked repeatedly by political leaders who have worked with the fundraising powerhouse, whose name is an acronym for "Early money is like yeast." The organization has a strong track record in Democratic politics, electing more than 100 women to the U.S. House, 19 to the Senate, 10 governors and more than 500 state and local officials.

"She's more than an idol," said Stephanie Schriock, EMILY's List's president, describing Clinton. "She's an inspiration — and a leader whose talents we desperately need."

The event brought to the stage Sen. Barbara Mikulski of Maryland, the group's first endorsed candidate who recently announced her retirement, House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi of California and former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who was gravely wounded in a deadly 2011 shooting during a political event at a Tucson, Arizona, shopping mall.

Giffords said female leaders deliver results, in places like city hall, state houses, governor's mansions and Congress, "and maybe soon, in the White House."

The organization has helped lay the groundwork for a potential Clinton campaign, holding events to promote the possibility of electing the nation's first female president and commissioning polling.

Ellen Malcolm, the founder of EMILY's List, pointed to Clinton's 2008 presidential campaign as the first step, bringing the audience to their feet when she identified 2016 as the "time to shatter that glass ceiling and put a woman in the White House." Clinton, seated in the audience, laughed and clapped along with the crowd.

"Hillary, you heard us," Malcolm said. "Just give us the word and we'll be right at your side."

-- (c) Associated Press 2015-03-04

[HeijoshinCool]

Yes. I'd be fine with that.

An honest, one-faced, patriotic woman.

You're not her.

[NeverSure]

Yes I'd like to see a woman president. Condi Rice, a black woman, former Secretary of State, PHD, with roots in the South. According to Business Insider, she didn't use private email, LOL.

Condi Rice

Edited March 4, 2015 by NeverSure

[zydeco]

I remember when Reagan was running for president and the Democratic critics universally agreed that his advanced age would make him dangerous on the job. Reagan was 69 when he took office. How old would Hillary, who already seems to be experiencing health problems, be on inauguration day?

[Brit_Doggie]

Omg no don't look at what thatcher did for the women of uk absolutely NOTHING!

[chuckd]

"Don't you someday want to see a woman president?"

Folks, you have just seen her entire campaign boiled down to one sentence.

[Pinot]

Yes I'd like to see a woman president. Condi Rice, a black woman, former Secretary of State, PHD, with roots in the South. According to Business Insider, she didn't use private email, LOL.

Condi Rice

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Bwahahahaha...Condi, good one.

According to Ruppurt Murdock's WSJ:

'It's unclear whether Mrs. Clinton's practice ran afoul of of federal laws and regulations governing the retention of official records, which have been changing in recent years."

John Kerry and Colin Powell used private account emails. At the time of Clinton was Secretary the Federal Records Act didn't require federal employees to use government accounts. They merely have to preserve their communications which she has done, in fact turning over 55,000 pages of emails.

Back to the drawing boards Republicans. This "scandal" is a dud.

Edited March 4, 2015 by Pinot

[ezzra]

Yes, but not her and not now, the US need to take a break from odd ball type of president for now

after a black person in the oval office, somehow white duds as president seems to suit America

the most... for now....

[Jingthing]

President Hillary Rodham Clinton

Next ...

[sgtsabai]

No problems with a women but somebody with ethics and morals, no not the kind preached by religious wackos, real ones. That leaves out Hillary the neocon/neoliberal and Condi the neocon, Chevron war criminal (GitMo for her). Warren comes to mind as president, but she won't run. Sanders would be good. I think even with all the women votes, Hillary would still have a hard time beating whatever wacko bat-shit crazy idiot the Republicans put up. A lot of people don't like Hillary including many Democrats. I sure am tired of a choice between the lessor of two evils.

[Seastallion]

Yes I'd like to see a woman president. Condi Rice, a black woman, former Secretary of State, PHD, with roots in the South. According to Business Insider, she didn't use private email, LOL.

Condi Rice

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One problem with Condi is that she was a huge supporter of the "Iraq has WOMD!" scare propaganda team.

It sorta disqualifies her as having any credibility.

Not to mention she supported the village idiot Bush Jnr.....that certainly disqualifies her as having common sense.

[Seastallion]

Anyone but a deviant twisted sexual butch like you Clinton will do just fine.

That's what was said about her husband...and you got Bush! It follows that Palin is your choice.

We don't generally think of women as village idiots...but Palin is right up there with Dubbya.

Why do the Reps always support braindeads?

[klauskunkel]

I wanna see a blond, illiterate, black-latino ladyboy who was born in North Korea for President...

...instead of the same-old, same-old 'democratic' Clinton-Bush dynasties

here is a scary thought, what if the two families intermarry and produce offspring...

Edited March 4, 2015 by klauskunkel

[TheKnave]

Hillary may end up being the first Woman President, just like Barach is/was the first Black President, but what we need is the first Qualified President (in a long while)...

Special interests are dragging the US down, be they social or big business. It's all "me, me, me".

Warren is smart enough not to run for this useless post, preferring, evidently, to work from within the Senate, rather than boosting her ego.

Sanders has nothing to prove, and, as much as I like him, would be eaten alive if he succeeded in getting elected.

No president can beat a Congress full of wing nuts and scoundrels. The American people have abdicated responsibility for their (our) country, and are mainly unqualified to vote. Sad, and not the place I grew up in.

I am ashamed of it.

[Nemesis7]

Clinton How about Monica Lewinsky???

[sgtsabai]

What TheKnave said. Amen brother, Amen.

[realenglish1]

No one is perfect and you Liberals put Obama in office. Look what he's done so far NOTHING good.

He does not even know how to take on ISIS or call a duck a duck if you know what I mean

Give someone else a chance I don't think Hillary will do as bad a job. She would not hold up the pipe line and pander to environmentalists. Our current president has no backbone. Hillary certainly has more cahonies that Barack has that is for sure . And on top of that knows a thing or 2 about foreign policy. We could do a lot worse.

Edited March 4, 2015 by realenglish1

[umbanda]

Wasting talks and time.....Bush #3 is in USA future.....a very bad one.

[Daniel Ingalls]

......and then someone yells "Bengazzie, Bengazzie," we haven't forgotten your irresponsibility over that Madam. You resigned and fled,

you coward! You accomplishes nothing as a Senator, as Secretary of State, and now you want to run for President? and then someone played an old rock and roll song, ......."hit the road Jack, don't you come back no more, no more!"

[Grouse]

I'm going to try hard and avoid a posting holiday for racism!

Understand one thing, American contributors, the rest of the world are dismayed and worried about your dis functional "government" combined with your global power.

Can't you do better than all this unseemly unpleasantness?

I for one, thought Bill, was great.

[dukeandduke]

Yes I'd like to see a woman president. Condi Rice, a black woman, former Secretary of State, PHD, with roots in the South. According to Business Insider, she didn't use private email, LOL.

Condi Rice

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One problem with Condi is that she was a huge supporter of the "Iraq has WOMD!" scare propaganda team.

It sorta disqualifies her as having any credibility.

Not to mention she supported the village idiot Bush Jnr.....that certainly disqualifies her as having common sense.

Also, she dismissed the report, "Al Queda Determined to Attack the U.S." one month before 9/11. No chance at the White House.

[dukeandduke]

......and then someone yells "Bengazzie, Bengazzie,"

And nobody listens, outside of Fox "News" and their robots.

[Thaiready]

I bet money......1 million bhat that the next President WILL BE a Republican Male......any takers...???

[chuckd]

Regardless how one might feel about Condoleezza Rice's politics, her personal life is an amazing story.

She claims not to be interested in political office but her accomplishments have been many.

An interesting read if one has the time, whether you like her or not.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Condoleezza_Rice

[Grouse]

I bet money......1 million bhat that the next President WILL BE a Republican Male......any takers...???

So a bunch of unreconstructed good 'ol boys are going to out vote all American blacks, Hispanics, women, gays and intellectuals?

I doubt it

[dukeandduke]

I bet money......1 million bhat that the next President WILL BE a Republican Male......any takers...???

Yes. On Intrade, I will invest in that not happening.

[Chicog]

......and then someone yells "Bengazzie, Bengazzie," we haven't forgotten your irresponsibility over that Madam. You resigned and fled,

you coward! You accomplishes nothing as a Senator, as Secretary of State, and now you want to run for President? and then someone played an old rock and roll song, ......."hit the road Jack, don't you come back no more, no more!"

This is fun. Can I have a go?

Baingharzy! Baingharzy!

Yeah baby.

If there was any irresponsibility over it, I'm sure the Republicans will have found it when they finish their.... oh I've lost count of how many witch hunts they've had already.

All I know is the bill is millions of dollars and they've found sod all.

[Jingthing]

Condie Rice is a grand old bird but she ain't running for president so why not give her a rest?

Hillary is running.

Short of finding her in a sex bed with a dead homeless North Korean 12 year old girl that is ...

[Wat dee]

Yes, but not her and not now, the US need to take a break from odd ball type of president for now

after a black person in the oval office, somehow white duds as president seems to suit America

the most... for now....

suit America or...and foreskin optional...

[Daniel Ingalls]

I bet money......1 million bhat that the next President WILL BE a Republican Male......any takers...???

I'll start off with 50 Stong.. .And I'll be glad to pay you on the second Tuesday of next week!