![]() ![]() The good news for the Republican is that his trip overseas didn't generate the kind of negative headlines, like in the way that happened to some of his likely rivals, that could have overshadowed his announcement. Jeb Bush, too, will be trying to recast himself as he launches his presidential bid on Monday. Her speech will largely tell the story about her late mother Dorothy's struggles and how that informs her push for the middle class.įormer Florida Gov. Remember the Saturday Night Live characterizations of her as an awkward and determined politician? That's the narrative her campaigns wants to shed - especially with voters increasingly saying they don't trust her and don't think she understands them. Her speech Saturday will try to reintroduce her and show a softer side while she tries to home in on a middle-class economic message. Presidential candidates with something to prove - it's never too late for a first impression? Speaking of Clinton's kickoff, expect to see a another side of Clinton. ![]() Now, with her campaign "officially" kicking off Saturday, the drumbeat for her to tip her hand will grow even louder.Īssociated Press In her official presidential kickoff on Saturday, Hillary Clinton will tell how her mother, the late Dorothy Rodham, influenced who she is today. It's something Sanders has gained traction on, saying he doesn't understand how she doesn't have an opinion on this. Hillary Clinton has so far stayed mum on how she would have voted, while her increasingly insurgent challenger, Vermont Sen. ![]() It's already spilled over into the presidential race, as well. It's a turn of the tables from what's been seen in recent years with Republicans battling with conservative groups, who threaten repercussions at the ballot box for out-of-step votes. If there is a litmus test for the left that will be remembered this election, this vote is it. And labor groups began running ads against some members. Howard Dean, threatened to primary Democrats who voted for the bill. Liberal groups, like Democracy for America, founded by the brother of former Vermont Gov. It's a win for progressive groups and labor, who aggressively pressured many members to oppose the trade bill. House Republicans say they will try again next week thanks to a procedural maneuver and the White House has dismissed it as a "snafu," but still it's something this president has spent a lot of political capital on. Not even 11th-hour visits to both the Congressional Baseball Game Thursday night and to Capitol Hill Friday morning could cobble together enough support from his own party to advance the legislation. President Obama's own party dealt him a stinging rebuke when it rejected a key part of the fast-track trade promotion authority the White House wanted. ![]()
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