News April 12, 2015
She's In! Hillary Clinton Announces 2016 Run
Former Secretary of State, Senator from New York and First Lady Hillary Clinton has taken to social media to announce a second run for the White House.
In a video released on April 12, Clinton said:
"Americans have fought their way back from tough economic times. The deck is still stacked in favor of those at the top," Clinton said in a video message posted to her new campaign website on Sunday. "Everyday Americans need a champion, and I want to be that champion."
Shortly before the video was released, an e-mail message was sent to supporters.
"I wanted to make sure you heard it first from me -- it's official: Hillary's running for president," said the message. "She is hitting the road to Iowa to start talking directly with voters. There will be a formal kickoff event next month, and we look forward to seeing you there."
Yesterday, President Obama said of Hillary: "She was an outstanding Secretary of State. She is my friend. I think she would be an excellent president."
Celebrities are reacting to the announcement on Twitter:
Very proud of you Mom! @HillaryClinton: https://t.co/PvMlg82cU2
@ChelseaClinton
Amy Schumer @amyschumer posted a picture with Hillary and the caption: "Hey if you've got nothin else goin today. I can get you backstage at the #MTVMovieAwards"
Hey if you've got nothin else goin today. I can get you backstage at the #MTVMovieAwards @HillaryClinton pic.twitter.com/FiaGAsJ3QB
@amyschumer
The announcement coincides with the paperback release of her memoir "Hard Choices" (Simon & Schuster), which has a new epilogue in which she talks about a new role to which she's already been elected: grandmother. Her daughter Chelsea is on and in the May 2015 issue of ELLE talking about Hillary's granddaughter, Charlotte.