Not If, But When: Clinton Is Running For President, Aide Says

Not that you had doubts.

1. I grabbed John Podesta, who is expected to be Hillary Clinton’s campaign chairman, after a panel Tuesday at the Center for American Progress.

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2. I pressed him on the Clinton news of the day, and he pretty much refused to answer.

Encountered John Podesta and asked him if Hillary would release all the emails. Awkward silence, followed by advice to call her staff

— BuzzFeedBen (@Ben Smith)

Podesta:”when I am in charge of the campaign I will return your calls.” Definitely holding him to that, but stonewall today.

— BuzzFeedBen (@Ben Smith)

4. This appears to be the first time Clinton’s top aides have talked about the campaign like it is definitely happening:

@BuzzFeedBen he said when not if — so he just officially confirmed the campaign is a go (worst secret but now confirmed)

— seanspicer (@Sean Spicer)

WHEN!!!!! MT @BuzzFeedBen: Podesta:”when I am in charge of the campaign I will return your calls.”

— blakehounshell (@Blake Hounshell)

6. So there you have it: She’s running.

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Not If, But When: Clinton Is Running For President, Aide Says

2016, John Podesta