Hillary Clinton Taps Justice Depart. Spokesman As Lead Press Secretary

Hillary Rodham Clinton answers questions at a news conference at the United Nations, Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Clinton conceded that she should have used a government email to conduct business as secretary of state,... Hillary Rodham Clinton answers questions at a news conference at the United Nations, Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Clinton conceded that she should have used a government email to conduct business as secretary of state, saying her decision was simply a matter of "convenience." (AP Photo/Richard Drew) MORE LESS
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Former Secretary of State HIllary Clinton is bringing in Brian Fallon, a veteran Democratic spokesman, to serve as the lead press secretary for her likely 2016 presidential campaign, according to The Washington Post on Tuesday.

Fallon currently serves as the top spokesman for the Justice Department. He previously was a top spokesman for Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY).

According to the Post, he told staff on Tuesday that he would leave his current job at the end of March. He’s expected to begin with Clinton’s team at the beginning of April, when Clinton is reportedly planning to launch her exploratory committee for running for president.

Fallon’s move toward Clinton’s team follows The New York Times reporting earlier in the week that former Democratic Congressional Committee communications director Jesse Ferguson is also joining Clinton’s communications shop.

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  1. If I didn’t know better, I would assume that this move was indicative of a presidential run. But, given FOX notifying America that Hillary is waging a “war on men”, this hiring of a male to this particular position is a stunningly adroit way to dispel those accusations.

  2. Oh, but she’s hired a man…to a subservient position…

  3. Hillary is building quite a professional and experienced team.

  4. Avatar for bdtex bdtex says:

    I’m Ready For Hillary. A big fat $$$ donation awaits the announcement of the formation of the exploratory committee.

  5. Let’s go Hillary. We can do this together.

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