Well, it is not exactly the first phase since we have been assured by Hillary herself that she will definitely be writing a book, but I guess this is pretty reliable, and certainly not unanticipated. Given the range of engagements cited, some of the content may be available in the public domain. According to Chuck Hagel’s testimony during his confirmation hearing, it seems pretty clear that the higher paying speeches will not be available to the public. That will be frustrating. I hope she finds a way to let us know her speaking schedule.
By MIKE ALLEN | 02/18/13 6:08 AM EDTEXCLUSIVE: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will hit the paid speaking circuit this spring (likely April or May) and has selected the Harry Walker Agency, which represents President Clinton, as her agent. Industry officials expect that she will be one of the highest paid speakers in the history of the circuit, with fees well into the six figures in the United States and abroad. Secretary Clinton will likely do some speeches for no fee for causes she champions, and expects to occasionally donate her fees for charitable purposes. Clinton, who will maintain her homes in Washington and Chappaqua, is also beginning to make decisions about the book she has said she will write, an account of her four years as secretary of State. Non-profit work will be another component of her new life, perhaps through her husband’s foundation or one of her own.
Was wondering what people here think regarding donating to that new PAC set up for Hillary. Is it important to send a message of support by making a donation now….or are people just waiting to see if she announces a run, then will contribute to her campaign directly? Does it matter?
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I’m giving them publicity here because Hillary got a kick out of it, but since 2007, I give my money only to Hillary and to no one else.
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Thanks, Still.
I ran into one her supporter/fundraiser types from Ft. Worth today and posed the question to him. He said “they” were suggesting sending the PAC $20.16.
For the record, he also handed me a few” Hillary 2016 bumperstickers,” buttons and a cup! He said they were planning to “slowly get the message out there”.
That being said, I may part with $20.16 now, but save the “big bucks” to give to Hillary when and if she decides to run. I agree with your previous statements that she has gone beyond the call of duty and owes us nothing!! On the other hand, if she decides to gear up and put herself through that gauntlet on our behalf, well, you know.
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Yes, I do know and will be right by her side if she does. I don’t get the point of sending the PAC $20.16. They already are focused on 2016. When we started, in 2010 to try to encourage her to run in 2012 we were sending HillaryClinton.com $20.12 as a message, but the PAC already has the message.
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Over at The Huff there are over 16,000 mesages regarding Hillary getting paid to speak. Most of the comments are negative, written by right wingers. I fail to see the problem. Bill gets paid for his speeches and he still managed to set up a foundation that has helped to better the lives of millions of people.
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Wow! 16,000! What a coincidence that I just posted something about CDS.
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Right now it hit over 16,500. The CDS is strong.
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Oh-ho-ho! Makes me very wary of that bogus @VerifiedClinton on Twitter that is not verified and not Hillary. The dirty tricks are in full swing. Remember Rove was recruited and trained by Donald Segretti.
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and the story says she’ll do some speeches for free and also donate some of her fees to charity. what’s their problem????
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[…] silently. We do not know whether she is paying attention to any of this. What we do know is, as reported here, she has signed with the New York based Harry Walker Agency to deliver speeches for up to […]
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[…] this month, the news broke that Hillary had signed on as a speaker with the Harry Walker Agency, where she appears in all […]
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[…] afterwards, Hillary-deprived as we were, the great news that she would launch a series of speaking engagements was announced to our great […]
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