Schatz Backs Clinton for President
The senator is encouraging supporters to join a national grassroots effort.
Hillary Clinton has not yet declared聽that she is a candidate for president in 2016, but she already has the support of Brian Schatz.
The U.S.聽senator from Hawaii on Monday encouraged his supporters to sign up at聽,聽which seeks campaign donations.
“Given our shared passion for addressing challenges like climate change and promoting policies to strengthen America鈥檚 future generations, I am聽encouraging Hillary Clinton to run for president, and I’m ready to support her the moment she聽announces her decision,” Schatz said in an email pitch to supporters.
Mazie Hirono, Hawaii’s other senator, her support for Clinton.
“In fact, before Clinton has even declared her candidacy, nearly 60 percent of Democratic senators have endorsed her run,” CNN reports.
Clinton, the former first lady, U.S.聽senator and聽secretary of state, is widely perceived to be the frontrunner for the Democratic聽Party in the next presidential contest.
Other names bandied about include former U.S. Sen. Jim Webb of Virginia, current U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Gov. Martin O’Malley of Maryland.
Vice President Joe Biden has聽also not yet ruled out a bid.
Ready for Hillary
