Thu Oct 25, 2012, 12:00 PM

Hillary Clinton Indicates She Could Remain Secretary Of State Longer Than Expected

Source: Huffington Post

In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Hillary Clinton indicated that she could remain President Barack Obama's secretary of state longer than expected.

"A lot of people have talked to me about staying," Clinton explained.

When asked if current events will force her departure date to slip, she said it was "unlikely," but for the first time left open that possibility for the short term.

Clinton has previously said that she plans to step down from her position in the Obama administration after the president's first term should he win reelection.

Read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/25/hillary-clinton-secretary-of-state_n_2016388.html?utm_hp_ref=politics

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Hillary Clinton Indicates She Could Remain Secretary Of State Longer Than Expected (Original post)	Adenoid_Hynkel	Oct 2012	OP
I hope she does, and then runs for President in 2016. That is her time	still_one	Oct 2012	#1
She has such a loyal following, but it'll hinge on whether we can re-elect Obama	ffr	Oct 2012	#45
Agreed	still_one	Oct 2012	#46
Hillary45. The time is now for a woman president, the strongest candidate of all is Hillary45.	graham4anything	Oct 2012	#2
She's just saying all the obligatory denial stuff for now	Adenoid_Hynkel	Oct 2012	#6
Yup, exactly how I was. Not a fan in 2008, she earned it. And IMHO it will be Clinton-Bush redux	graham4anything	Oct 2012	#7
OK, lol @ Christie Creme ...	TBF	Oct 2012	#8
Anyone but Andrew Cuomo	djg21	Oct 2012	#12
for me, the dream ticket would be Hillary Clinton/Sherrod Brown	Adenoid_Hynkel	Oct 2012	#18
Really?	Beacool	Oct 2012	#38
He is finally being called for what he is.	djg21	Nov 2012	#50
Hmmm, doesn't sound like he's like his father.	Beacool	Nov 2012	#54
Nope..she is NOT the strongest candidate. And a primary will decide the Dem candidate.	antigop	Oct 2012	#14
I'm curious - who do you see as a stronger candidate at this point?	TBF	Oct 2012	#27
off topic for this thread...let's CONCENTRATE ON OBAMA FOR 2012! n/t	antigop	Oct 2012	#28
I already voted for Obama here in TX -	TBF	Oct 2012	#30
So you voted...there's NOTHING ELSE YOU CAN DO TO GOTV? Geez n/t	antigop	Oct 2012	#32
Again avoiding the subject -	TBF	Oct 2012	#33
I didn't "slam" her. I mentioned that a primary will take place. So you're not GOTV?? n/t	antigop	Oct 2012	#34
If Obama doesn't win, the whole OP is pointless. Work on GOTV! Get to work. n/t	antigop	Oct 2012	#35
So you're not going to work on GOTV? I am....see ya n/t	antigop	Oct 2012	#36
Cool!	SoapBox	Oct 2012	#3
Fine by me. nt	onehandle	Oct 2012	#4
She has my support.	Baitball Blogger	Oct 2012	#5
That's fine with me too, as long as she	SoFlaJet	Oct 2012	#9
"Unlikely" Indicates She Could Remain?	Life Long Dem	Oct 2012	#10
I think she has done an outstanding job as SoS......	Swede Atlanta	Oct 2012	#11
Hillary	Robbins	Oct 2012	#15
A primary will decide the Dem candidate in 2016. It's not a coronation. n/t	antigop	Oct 2012	#17
You already said that...LOL...n/t	monmouth	Oct 2012	#19
because it needs to be repeated. n/t	antigop	Oct 2012	#21
Repetition is totally unnecessary.	juajen	Oct 2012	#43
No it's not. Sometimes you have to repeat things until people understand them.	antigop	Oct 2012	#47
there will be a primary, not a coronation. Got it? n/t	antigop	Oct 2012	#48
calm down, we'll have a primary	Adenoid_Hynkel	Oct 2012	#23
there are other candidates. How about worrying about THIS ELECTION in 2012 instead of 2016 n.t	antigop	Oct 2012	#24
Well, we've only had three to serve two full terms since then	Adenoid_Hynkel	Oct 2012	#16
And you know Obama is twisting her arm to stay	bigdarryl	Oct 2012	#13
This would be great news...	Malivoire	Oct 2012	#25
It wasn't just Obama.	Beacool	Oct 2012	#39
I've always been a fan of Hillary's!	hamsterjill	Oct 2012	#20
she "could remain"....or she could leave n/t	antigop	Oct 2012	#22
I would rather see Obama appoint her to the SCOTUS.	asjr	Oct 2012	#26
people need to quit cheerleading for 2016 and concentrate on OBAMA FOR 2012 n/t	antigop	Oct 2012	#29
if Obama doesn't WIN IN 2012, IT WON'T MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE...CONCENTRATE ON OBAMA 2012! geez nt	antigop	Oct 2012	#31
That would be great!!!	Beacool	Oct 2012	#37
Depends on how many Dem senators, whether MA can find someone competing with Brown to replace Kerry	JackN415	Oct 2012	#40
Naming Kerry is too risky for the Senate. Appoint Biden SOS and...	ProudProgressiveNow	Oct 2012	#41
Biden was elected as VP. He would have to resign	democrattotheend	Nov 2012	#53
Hillary is a good woman doing a yeomans job for us	madokie	Oct 2012	#42
personally	DonCoquixote	Oct 2012	#44
Good. She's doing a great job and we're lucky to have her.	Scuba	Oct 2012	#49
Sure. Stay on as SOS. Then hire Susan Rice as your advisor.	randome	Nov 2012	#51
Of course she could, and the repukes won't have their show. Pompous bastards	still_one	Nov 2012	#52

Response to Adenoid_Hynkel (Original post)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 12:01 PM

still_one (31,078 posts)

1. I hope she does, and then runs for President in 2016. That is her time

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Response to still_one (Reply #1)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 09:20 PM

ffr (1,150 posts)

45. She has such a loyal following, but it'll hinge on whether we can re-elect Obama

GOTV. Then after 11/07/12, we'll start planning Hillary's 2016 campaign.

Would love to see her leading this country. She is such an awesome icon.

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Response to ffr (Reply #45)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 09:30 PM

still_one (31,078 posts)

46. Agreed

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Response to Adenoid_Hynkel (Original post)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 12:03 PM

graham4anything (9,179 posts)

2. Hillary45. The time is now for a woman president, the strongest candidate of all is Hillary45.

and don't believe her denials.
No sane candidate (just the loony 3rd party nuts) declares 4 years in advance. Every sane candidate denies it so as not to be a foil for all the loons out there.)

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Response to graham4anything (Reply #2)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 12:06 PM

Adenoid_Hynkel (11,608 posts)

6. She's just saying all the obligatory denial stuff for now

She'll run, and she'll have my vote. I didn't back her in 2008, but will gladly do so this time.

If anyone has paid their dues and earned it, it's her. She has one of the thickest resumes possible for the job.

And she'll steamroll Christie Creme, Rubio or whoever the GOP coughs up in 2016.

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Response to Adenoid_Hynkel (Reply #6)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 12:08 PM

graham4anything (9,179 posts)

7. Yup, exactly how I was. Not a fan in 2008, she earned it. And IMHO it will be Clinton-Bush redux

same outcome as 1992.

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Response to Adenoid_Hynkel (Reply #6)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 12:11 PM

TBF (18,403 posts)

8. OK, lol @ Christie Creme ...

but you're right she would be a very formidable candidate at this point.

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Response to TBF (Reply #8)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 12:27 PM

djg21 (1,079 posts)

12. Anyone but Andrew Cuomo

I pray that she runs.

I will vote Republican before I ever cast a vote for Andrew Cuomo.

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Response to djg21 (Reply #12)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 12:38 PM

Adenoid_Hynkel (11,608 posts)

18. for me, the dream ticket would be Hillary Clinton/Sherrod Brown

Something for the centrists, something for the progressives, and a battleground state covered

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Response to djg21 (Reply #12)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 02:11 PM

Beacool (19,055 posts)

38. Really?

Why do you dislike Cuomo so much? Hillary is my gal, but is Cuomo that bad?

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Response to Beacool (Reply #38)

Mon Nov 19, 2012, 06:29 PM

djg21 (1,079 posts)

50. He is finally being called for what he is.

http://www.salon.com/2012/11/19/andrew_cuomo_fake_democrat/

http://politicker.com/2012/11/chris-hayes-declares-war-on-governor-cuomo/

I don't care much for the "DINO" label, but the fact is that Cuomo is all about himself. The Prince could care less about ideals so long as he has an opportunity to advance his own political ambitions.

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Response to djg21 (Reply #50)

Mon Nov 19, 2012, 11:52 PM

Beacool (19,055 posts)

54. Hmmm, doesn't sound like he's like his father.

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Response to graham4anything (Reply #2)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 12:29 PM

antigop (8,739 posts)

14. Nope..she is NOT the strongest candidate. And a primary will decide the Dem candidate.

It's not a coronation.

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Response to antigop (Reply #14)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 01:11 PM

TBF (18,403 posts)

27. I'm curious - who do you see as a stronger candidate at this point?

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Response to TBF (Reply #27)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 01:14 PM

antigop (8,739 posts)

28. off topic for this thread...let's CONCENTRATE ON OBAMA FOR 2012! n/t

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Response to antigop (Reply #28)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 01:19 PM

TBF (18,403 posts)

30. I already voted for Obama here in TX -

just curious as to why you're determined to bash Hillary. I find that a lot of fellow Texans feel the need to do so and it's troubling because most of them are republicans.

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Response to TBF (Reply #30)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 01:21 PM

antigop (8,739 posts)

32. So you voted...there's NOTHING ELSE YOU CAN DO TO GOTV? Geez n/t

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Response to antigop (Reply #32)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 01:23 PM

TBF (18,403 posts)

33. Again avoiding the subject -

don't slam her if you're not willing to articulate why.

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Response to TBF (Reply #33)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 01:51 PM

antigop (8,739 posts)

34. I didn't "slam" her. I mentioned that a primary will take place. So you're not GOTV?? n/t

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Response to TBF (Reply #33)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 01:53 PM

antigop (8,739 posts)

35. If Obama doesn't win, the whole OP is pointless. Work on GOTV! Get to work. n/t

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Response to TBF (Reply #33)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 02:06 PM

antigop (8,739 posts)

36. So you're not going to work on GOTV? I am....see ya n/t

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Response to Adenoid_Hynkel (Original post)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 12:04 PM

SoapBox (5,820 posts)

3. Cool!

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Response to Adenoid_Hynkel (Original post)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 12:04 PM

onehandle (35,440 posts)

4. Fine by me. nt

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Response to Adenoid_Hynkel (Original post)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 12:05 PM

Baitball Blogger (11,263 posts)

5. She has my support.

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Response to Adenoid_Hynkel (Original post)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 12:17 PM

SoFlaJet (7,645 posts)

9. That's fine with me too, as long as she

gets enough rest BEFORE the 2016 campaign season begins because she's going to be VERY VERY busy and then it'll be 8 years as the next POTUS. Hillary 2016...and 2020

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Response to Adenoid_Hynkel (Original post)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 12:23 PM

Life Long Dem (8,007 posts)

10. "Unlikely" Indicates She Could Remain?

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Okay

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Response to Adenoid_Hynkel (Original post)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 12:24 PM

Swede Atlanta (2,246 posts)

11. I think she has done an outstanding job as SoS......

I would have to lose her experience but I can understand if she wants to return to private life and potentially pursue other interests. She has previously indicated she is not interested in any future political life. We'll see. I supported her in 2008 and think she would make a tremendous president. I would definitely support her should she decide to pursue the White House in 2016. If BO is re-elected she would have some significant hurdles to overcome.

With the exception of GHWB following Reagan, the same party holding the WH for more than 2 terms is rare. I can't think of any other occurrence since the Constitution was amended to limit Presidents to two terms.

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Response to Swede Atlanta (Reply #11)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 12:29 PM

Robbins (2,050 posts)

15. Hillary

She might stay on till spring or summer 2013.

A clue If she Is running will be will she be working to help Democrats In 2014 midterms.Also If you start seeing her on cable news
show defending Obama record once free of SoS job.

with approval rating over 60 percent she will almost be impossible to beat In 2016 If she runs.

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Response to Robbins (Reply #15)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 12:35 PM

antigop (8,739 posts)

17. A primary will decide the Dem candidate in 2016. It's not a coronation. n/t

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Response to antigop (Reply #17)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 12:40 PM

monmouth (21,078 posts)

19. You already said that...LOL...n/t

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Response to monmouth (Reply #19)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 12:46 PM

antigop (8,739 posts)

21. because it needs to be repeated. n/t

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Response to antigop (Reply #21)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 07:14 PM

juajen (7,892 posts)

43. Repetition is totally unnecessary.

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Response to juajen (Reply #43)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 10:06 PM

antigop (8,739 posts)

47. No it's not. Sometimes you have to repeat things until people understand them.

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Response to juajen (Reply #43)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 10:10 PM

antigop (8,739 posts)

48. there will be a primary, not a coronation. Got it? n/t

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Response to antigop (Reply #17)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 12:53 PM

Adenoid_Hynkel (11,608 posts)

23. calm down, we'll have a primary

But I think the odds of anyone beating her are slim

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Response to Adenoid_Hynkel (Reply #23)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 12:55 PM

antigop (8,739 posts)

24. there are other candidates. How about worrying about THIS ELECTION in 2012 instead of 2016 n.t

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Response to Swede Atlanta (Reply #11)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 12:31 PM

Adenoid_Hynkel (11,608 posts)

16. Well, we've only had three to serve two full terms since then

Reagan, Clinton and Bush II

Bush I won after Reagan
Gore "lost" after Clinton (and that is very, very arguable)
and Cheney chose not run (though he would have lost)

So we have one win, one "loss" and one abstain - so there's not a huge precedent that says she'll have a hard time

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Response to Adenoid_Hynkel (Original post)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 12:29 PM

bigdarryl (9,150 posts)

13. And you know Obama is twisting her arm to stay

When he picked her she was initially was not interested and she said Obama can be very persuasive

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Response to bigdarryl (Reply #13)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 01:09 PM

Malivoire (1 post)

25. This would be great news...

Also there could be a political reasoning behind staying a bit longer. If Kerry is to be named the SOS to follow Clinton, then his Senate seat would be up for grabs and could possibly (hopefully not) go Republican. I could see that jerk Scott Brown running for it when he gets flattened by Warren in November. With Hilary staying a bit longer, that would ease up any concerns on that senate seat while trying to get through various budget and tax legislation prior to next summer.

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Response to bigdarryl (Reply #13)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 02:21 PM

Beacool (19,055 posts)

39. It wasn't just Obama.

She already had a statement ready to release and tried to call Obama to thank him for being considered, but that the answer was no. She actually liked being a senator and wanted to continue being independent. He had been given a heads up about her decision and "wasn't able" to take her call. That night Biden, who has been a good friend for years, worked on her and appealed to her patriotism. Basically saying to her that the country was in a mess and Obama couldn't do it all by himself. The following morning she called Obama to accept his offer.

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Response to Adenoid_Hynkel (Original post)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 12:43 PM

hamsterjill (4,301 posts)

20. I've always been a fan of Hillary's!

I supported her in 2008. When it was apparent that Obama would have the nomination, I (like Hillary) got behind him 100%. That's what this is all about.

Hillary is one of the most intelligent people in our world today. She is politically smart, she is street smart, and she is wise beyond her years. She knows when to think of "the one" and she knows when to think of "the many". She has selflessly considered "the many" a great number of times in her career.

If she chooses to run in 2016, I will be thrilled.

I look at someone like Sarah Palin...and I thank God for women like Hillary!!!

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Response to Adenoid_Hynkel (Original post)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 12:52 PM

antigop (8,739 posts)

22. she "could remain"....or she could leave n/t

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Thu Oct 25, 2012, 01:09 PM

asjr (9,700 posts)

26. I would rather see Obama appoint her to the SCOTUS.

As usual she would be fantastic.

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Thu Oct 25, 2012, 01:18 PM

antigop (8,739 posts)

29. people need to quit cheerleading for 2016 and concentrate on OBAMA FOR 2012 n/t

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Thu Oct 25, 2012, 01:19 PM

antigop (8,739 posts)

31. if Obama doesn't WIN IN 2012, IT WON'T MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE...CONCENTRATE ON OBAMA 2012! geez nt

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Thu Oct 25, 2012, 02:08 PM

Beacool (19,055 posts)

37. That would be great!!!

She wanted to leave because she's exhausted, but I hope that she stays a little longer.

I'm also hoping that she runs for president in 2016. We'll just have to wait and see.

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Response to Adenoid_Hynkel (Original post)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 02:40 PM

JackN415 (743 posts)

40. Depends on how many Dem senators, whether MA can find someone competing with Brown to replace Kerry

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Response to Adenoid_Hynkel (Original post)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 06:31 PM

ProudProgressiveNow (3,239 posts)

41. Naming Kerry is too risky for the Senate. Appoint Biden SOS and...

Hillary for VP. Sets her up for a strong run in 2016. Just a thought.

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Response to ProudProgressiveNow (Reply #41)

Mon Nov 19, 2012, 11:37 PM

democrattotheend (7,442 posts)

53. Biden was elected as VP. He would have to resign

And then Obama would have to go through the process of getting a new VP confirmed. Why would he do that?

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Response to Adenoid_Hynkel (Original post)

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 06:45 PM

madokie (36,578 posts)

42. Hillary is a good woman doing a yeomans job for us

and our President. I hope she will stay for the second term. I believe she will be the next president after Obama.

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Thu Oct 25, 2012, 08:02 PM

DonCoquixote (5,630 posts)

44. personally

I could see her in 2016, though I would prefer she have a SOLID PROGRESSIVE with her, and sorry to say, I do not see many that would do it. The one thing that she must avoid is putting Rahm Emmanuel as a Veep. That WILL be a line too far.

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Fri Oct 26, 2012, 06:46 AM

Scuba (26,717 posts)