Hillary Clinton’s Big Challenges in 2016 Will Come From the Left

Outflanked?

The Demoractic frontrunner’s centrism, so beloved by her boomer base, may make her vulnerable as the party shifts leftward, writes Peter Beinart.

Published Aug. 6 2013 1:41PM EDT

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At this absurdly early date, no one knows who’ll end up challenging Hillary Clinton for the 2016 Democratic nomination. No one knows how much they’ll make her sweat.

Peter Beinart

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Hillary Clinton’s Big Challenges in 2016 Will Come From the Left

The Demoractic frontrunner’s centrism, so beloved by her boomer base, may make her vulnerable as the party shifts leftward, writes Peter Beinart.

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