By Ken Thomas and Julie Pace
As Hillary Rodham Clinton builds up her expected presidential campaign, she’s recruiting veterans of President Barack Obama’s two successful White House runs, signaling to supporters that she’s taking steps to avoid a repeat of her failed 2008 bid.
The overlap between Obama’s longtime aides and Clinton’s emerging campaign also deepens the merger of the Democratic Party’s two most powerful factions. Even as the party’s liberal wing searches for a potential alternative to Clinton, an alliance between the White House and her campaign would offer a contrast with the wide-open fight among Republicans for their nominee.
Among the Obama operatives joining their former rival’s campaign are Joel Benenson, the president’s longtime pollster who will take on the broader role of chief political strategist for Clinton, and Jim Margolis, who will serve as her top media adviser, the same role he held in Obama’s campaigns.
A Democratic official familiar with Clinton’s decision-making confirmed the moves. This official, like other Democrats aware of Clinton’s maneuvers, was not authorized to publicly discuss the developments and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Clinton has not declared her candidacy, but addition of top Democratic talent to her team is among the clearest signs
that an announcement is forthcoming. Clinton has paid speeches and appearances on behalf of the Clinton Foundation scheduled through March, suggesting her campaign may not begin until the spring.
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