Jonathan Allen
Former Chief Political Correspondent
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Clinton has the most to lose in Tuesday night’s debate because she’s in first place. Bernie Sanders will get a boost just by being onstage with her, and Vice President Joe Biden can use any flaw, real or perceived, to jump into the race.
If he can’t do it, no one can.
“A lot of my colleagues who are very bright, very sincere, and very ambitious might be concerned that the next speaker for the remainder of this term of office might be volunteering to captain the Titanic,” Rep. Frank Lucas said.
The view from inside the campaign, said one official, is that it’s important to be specific about how Clinton would use the unilateral powers of the presidency “because of the level of frustration” Democrats feel when Obama is blocked by Republicans.
The 50-year-old Californian was the strong favorite for the secret-ballot election among only House Republicans to succeed outgoing Speaker John Boehner.
If Congress won’t protect its own from gun violence now, you can be sure it won’t be moved to protect ordinary citizens.
Clinton doesn’t want voters to forget what Republican leader Kevin McCarthy said about the investigation and presidential politics.
She’s going to politicize the issue.
Kate McKinnon’s impression is such a parody of Clinton’s worst features that the real-life version seems pretty normal by contrast.
He’s reportedly planning to enter the race.