V.

Presidential Candidate

In January 2007 Clinton ended months of speculation and announced her bid for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. She was widely regarded as the frontrunner as a result of her successful fundraising, a vast network of loyalists within the party, and the continuing popularity of her husband. However, she faced a crowded field, doubts about her chances of winning election, and a lukewarm reception from the antiwar, activist base of the party.