Secretary of State; previously Democratic Senator (NY):
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- 2005 advice to Sen. Obama: avoid limelight & do homework. (Jan 2010)
- On V.P. prospect: "I've already done that job". (Jan 2010)
- Lives by Weselyan credo: Do all the good you can. (Aug 2009)
- Confidence and optimism enable us to meet our challenges. (Aug 2008)
- Enthusiastic when Rep. Rangel suggested NY Senate race. (Aug 2008)
- My own crises are nothing compared to what people often face. (Feb 2008)
- Democrats much more in step with America than GOP. (Feb 2008)
- Being the president is much more than being a CEO. (Jan 2008)
- Focus on foreign policy and revising executive orders. (Dec 2007)
- Owes opportunity for presidency to generations of women. (Aug 2007)
- Strong identification with Eleanor Roosevelt. (Jul 2007)
- 1963: called Saul Alinsky “great seducer” of young minds. (Jul 2007)
- DC home, “Whitehaven”, became center of “Hillaryland”. (Jun 2007)
- 1974: Studied Nixon’s White House for impeachment committee. (Jun 2007)
- Despite critics, fervent believer in public service. (Jun 2007)
- Prefers role as knowledgeable expert to role of visionary. (May 2007)
- Biggest mistakes: mishandling healthcare; believing in WMDs. (Apr 2007)
- Chair of powerful Steering and Coordinating Committee. (Feb 2004)
- Polarize issues and then compromise on best terms possible. (Feb 2004)
- Alinsky's Rules: focus on tactics & ongoing confrontation. (Feb 2004)
- Alinsky Thesis: merge alien radicalism with US conditions. (Feb 2004)
- Not happy with what Bill did, but impeachment isn't answer. (Nov 2003)
- Bill talked about social change; I embodied it. (Nov 2003)
- I liked headbands; but First Lady's appearance matters. (Nov 2003)
- "Saint Hillary" pushes politics of meaning and spirituality. (Nov 2003)
- Death of her father spurred questioning 'spiritual vacuum'. (Nov 2003)
- Contract "On" America nationalized the House election. (Nov 2003)
- Replaced entire staff of White House Travel Office. (Feb 2003)
- $8M book advance not vetted by Senate ethics panel. (Oct 2001)
- Claimed no role in Travelgate firings. (Oct 2001)
- Accused of failing to disclose gifts as First Lady. (Oct 2001)
- Felt she should have known Foster suicide was coming. (Jun 1999)
- Empathized with Eleanor Roosevelt: criticized for outspoken. (Aug 1993)
- First to participate as First Lady in policy decisions. (Aug 1993)
- 1969: Humanness goes beyond acquisitiveness. (May 1969)
Bill Clinton
- 1995: Rumors that she would divorce Bill and run against him. (Jun 2009)
- Bill’s role includes sounding board; but I make decisions. (Feb 2008)
- Bill would be her adviser, and represent US around the world. (Feb 2008)
- Key to Bill & Hillary’s marriage is shared love of politics. (Oct 2007)
- Hillary and Bill made joint decisions during presidency. (Oct 2007)
- Bill & I started a conversation 36 years ago & never stopped. (Sep 2007)
- Judge me on my merits, not as Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton. (Jul 2007)
- Endured Monicagate through faith and inward spirituality. (Jul 2007)
- Secret “20-Year Project” with Bill to revolutionize Dems. (Jun 2007)
- 1986: Attacked for accepting state fee with Bill as governor. (Jun 2007)
- 1998: “Conspiracy” infuriated Starr; resonated with public. (Jun 2007)
- Whitewater deal: the only “stupid dumb thing we ever did”. (Jun 2007)
- Changed name from Rodham because many were offended. (Jun 2007)
- 1978: “Name issue” of Rodham raised in Bill’s first race. (Jun 2007)
- 1980: Synthesized basic principles into “New Dem” concept. (Jun 2007)
- 1982 campaign: served as Bill’s de facto campaign director. (Jun 2007)
- Whitewater deal: maybe conflict-of-interest; but not illegal. (Jun 2007)
- In Arkansas and Washington, subject to unprecedented vitriol. (Jun 2007)
- 1992: Attacks as radical feminist backfired into sympathy. (Jun 2007)
- Travelgate: Office WAS sloppy; firings looked like cronyism. (Jun 2007)
- Like Eleanor Roosevelt, pushed boundaries of First Lady role. (Jun 2007)
- Replay of “2 for price of 1” has big pluses & big minuses. (May 2007)
- Proud of Bill Clinton’s record as president. (Feb 2007)
- Role in Nixon’s impeachment prepared her for Bill’s ordeal. (Feb 2004)
- OpEd: Hillary & Bill deeply influence all elements of Dems. (Feb 2004)
- Case for Bill’s impeachment was unjustified constitutionally. (Nov 2003)
- Monica investigation abused process to undermine presidency. (Nov 2003)
- Loves Bill despite affairs; not just “Stand By Your Man”. (Nov 2003)
- 1992: Meant “active partner” with “buy one get one free”. (Nov 2003)
- Hillaryland meant active & influential First Lady staff. (Nov 2003)
- Vince Foster’s suicide spurred conspiracy theories galore. (Nov 2003)
- Appointed to chair AR commissions despite obvious issues. (Jun 2000)
- “Vast right wing conspiracy”. (Dec 1999)
- Stands by her man despite “pain in marriage”. (Dec 1999)
- Hillary’s choice: Co-president or White House wife? (Dec 1999)
- Never left Bill because they were a team. (Dec 1999)
- 1992 RNC Convention was hate-fest against Hillary. (Aug 1999)
Campaign Themes
- Listening Tour: gracious in public; but events were staged. (Jun 2009)
- I have the experience to be commander in chief. (Feb 2008)
- Words matter, but actions speak louder than words. (Feb 2008)
- The next president faces a stack of problems on day one. (Jan 2008)
- Campaigning on the legacy that King stood for. (Jan 2008)
- Right has no sex and truth has no color. (Jan 2008)
- Running to continue work I’ve done for 35 years. (Dec 2007)
- Cultivates grassroots groups & “grass-top” leaders. (Nov 2007)
- Bring your brooms & vacuum cleaners; we got to clean up DC. (Aug 2007)
- If you want a winner to take on right wing, I’m your girl. (Aug 2007)
- I consider myself a modern American progressive. (Jul 2007)
- Maybe, finally, break that hardest of all glass ceilings. (Jul 2007)
- The politics of meaning: individuality is part of society. (Jul 2007)
- New progressive vision for the 21st century. (Jun 2007)
- A mind conservative and a heart liberal. (Jun 2007)
- Already made change and will continue to make change. (Jan 2006)
- Message of candidacy: hardworking experienced collaborator. (Oct 2005)
- OpEd: Alinsky’s rule: tactics over principles. (Feb 2004)
- OpEd: Hillary has mastered politics of self victimization. (Feb 2004)
- New Democrat: individual responsibility and community. (Apr 2000)
- Make a pact not to give in to cynicism or hate. (Aug 1993)
Past Elections
- 2004: Insisted on attending Obama Senate fundraiser. (Jan 2010)
- Initially seemed inevitable nominee, even among blacks. (Aug 2009)
- 2007: Portrayed as lobbyist-funded status quo candidate. (Aug 2009)
- 1998: Unforeseen turning point when Moynihan resigned. (Oct 2007)
- Stumble of “baking cookies” was moment of authenticity. (Oct 2007)
- Rove is obsessed with me because I take them on & beat them. (Aug 2007)
- 2000: campaigned heavily in African-American churches. (Jul 2007)
- 1996: Enthusiastic crowd at DNC got her “bitten by the bug”. (Jun 2007)
- Critics call it “extreme makeover” but admit its success. (May 2007)
- HILLPAC donated to 30 Senate & Governor candidates. (Nov 2006)
- HILLPAC focus: electing Congressional Democratic majority. (Nov 2006)
- Fined $35,000 for under-reporting expenses in 2000. (Oct 2006)
- House of Representatives has been run like a plantation. (Jan 2006)
- 1979 commodities deal: profit is not evidence of corruption. (Jun 2004)
- Timing was paramount to the Clintons’ success in ‘92. (Feb 2004)
- Not vast conspiracy, but well-financed right-wing network. (Feb 2004)
- Experience and choices as a woman will make me good senator. (Oct 2000)
- Held both titles, First Lady and Senator, for 3-week overlap. (Jul 2000)
- National experience & ability to get along will serve NY. (Feb 2000)
- Hillary’s feminism a liability for Bill’s gubernatorial race. (Aug 1999)
- 1989 speculation: Hillary would run for Arkansas governor. (Aug 1999)
- 1990: Considered running for AR Governor instead of Bill. (Nov 1997)
Personal Background
- 1999: Paid $1.7M for personal home in Chappaqua. (Jun 2009)
- An anti-agitator; never sought changing system from outside. (Nov 2007)
- Early character development: standing up to a bully. (Jul 2007)
- Pre-Wellesley, confident her conservatism wouldn’t change. (Jun 2007)
- 1969: Entered law school as “vehicle for social change”. (Jun 2007)
- As Goldwater Girl in 1960s, canvassed Chicago slums. (Jun 2007)
- Childhood of parsimonious parents; favored equal opportunity. (Jun 2007)
- Father a rock-ribbed Republican but ran for office as Dem. (Jun 2007)
- Staff attorney on Watergate/Nixon impeachment investigation. (Jun 2007)
- Taught at AR Law School using “all business” style. (Jun 2007)
- Suffers from endometriosis; Chelsea’s conception difficult. (Jun 2007)
- Family myth: named after Everest’s Sir Edmund Hillary. (May 2007)
- 1980s: Earned more at Rose Law than Bill did as Governor. (Jun 2004)
- My mom could not live my life; father could not imagine it. (Nov 2003)
- AuH2O: Supported Goldwater on basis of individual rights. (Nov 2003)
- 1976: Organized Indiana for Carter-Mondale campaign. (Nov 2003)
- 1980: Bill practiced Lamaze, but Chelsea delivered Caesarian. (Nov 2003)
- Hillary bred in conservative community. (Aug 1999)
- Began college career as a conservative. (Aug 1999)
- 1977: At Rose Law, her strength was one-on-one discussion. (Nov 1997)
- 1976: Got Rose Law Firm job via Vince Foster. (Nov 1997)
- Not aggressive, but not intimidated by anyone. (Nov 1997)
- OpEd: "Politics of meaning" was 1960s student radicalism. (May 1996)
- 1969: Criticized Senator's speech as lacking relevance. (Aug 1993)
Religion
- Have faith in God, in our country, and in each other. (Aug 2008)
- Faith is not just something to cling to in hard times. (Apr 2008)
- Faith sustains us in bitter times; faith isn’t bitterness. (Apr 2008)
- I have always felt the presence of God in my life. (Apr 2008)
- Favorite Bible story: Purim story of Esther. (Apr 2008)
- Called by my faith & upbringing to serve others at young age. (Feb 2008)
- Gives guest church sermon: “What It Means to be a Methodist”. (Oct 2007)
- I believe in prayer; I’m dependent on my faith. (Aug 2007)
- Sought pastoral guidance on doubts about capital punishment. (Jul 2007)
- Dealt with Bill’s infidelity via counseling & Book of Psalms. (Jul 2007)
- Sincere Christian & lifelong member of religious left. (Jul 2007)
- Old-fashioned Methodist; reads Book of Resolutions & Bible. (Jul 2007)
- Tolerating Bill’s foibles echoes mom’s Methodist forgiveness. (Jun 2007)
- Turned to prayer when father dying, & anytime under duress. (Jun 2007)
- Has one Jewish step-grandfather. (Oct 2005)
- Early family life steeped in Methodism. (Feb 2004)
- Steeped in Methodist tradition of Social Gospel. (Feb 2004)
- Methodist of straight-laced, moralizing, 19th-century type. (Feb 2003)
Voting Record
- FactCheck: Ranked 16th most liberal in Senate. (Feb 2008)
- Voted with Democratic Party 96.7% of 304 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Reaches out to conservatives but voting record is liberal. (May 2007)
- Hillary’s paradox: she’s not as liberal as people think. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
- Voted NO on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- Rated 100% by the AU, indicating support of church-state separation. (Dec 2006)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
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