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Hillary and Bill Clinton, pictured in 1992. AP/Press Association Images

The latest man to join the White House race just called Hillary "a leader from yesterday"

Hillary Clinton is just one day into her campaign for the White House – and her critics are already getting their digs in.

Updated at 4.30pm

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HILLARY CLINTON IS just one day into her presidential campaign and already the opposition are getting their digs in.

Clinton yesterday announced her candidacy after much speculation and will be in Iowa and New Hampshire today to start drumming up votes.

There was a surge of support from Democrats but her announcement also sparked a fierce Republican response. The Republican National Committee said Clinton “has left a trail of secrecy, scandal and failed policies that can’t be erased from voters’ minds”.

“We must do better than Hillary,” tweeted former Florida governor, Jeb Bush, a likely Republican opponent, foreshadowing the intense back-and-forth expected to play out on social media in the run-up to the November 2016 election.

While the latest entrant to the race – Senator Marco Rubio, also of Florida – told supporters today the felt Clinton was a ”a leader from yesterday”.

Senator Rand Paul, who announced last week he is running for president, released what is perhaps the first attack ad of the 2016 cycle, saying Clinton “represents the worst of the Washington machine: the arrogance of power, corruption and coverup, conflicts of interest and failed leadership with tragic consequences.”

2012 Republican nominee Mitt Romney told Fox News on Sunday that Clinton is “not trustworthy”.

He referred to a revelation in March that she had run all of her emails as Secretary of State through a private server in her New York home. When State Department officials asked for copies of her government related emails late last year, her staff judged half to be personal and erased them.

“This whole story about her having erased all of her e-mails even though they were subject to recall and review by Congress, I think that’s made people remember that with the Clintons it’s always something,” he said.

And I think also the fact that she’s been there a long time. She’s a creature of Washington. … I think people want to see change, want to see something new and Hillary Clinton is just not that person.

New York’s mayor Bill de Blasio was keeping his cards close to his chest, holding back on any endorsement until he sees “an actual vision” of what she wants to do.

“I think she’s a tremendous public servant. I think she’s one of the most qualified people to ever run for this office, and, by the way, thoroughly vetted. We can say that. But we need to see the substance.”

Many opponents have also been pointing out that Clinton is tied to the Obama administration and its failures, as the current President’s approval ratings dwindle.

If her announcement video is anything to go by, it looks as though the Democratic candidate is trying to present herself as a new Hillary Clinton but these opponents are not going to let her forget where she’s come from.

Meanwhile, Rubio – adding his name to the list of Rebublican hopefuls – told top donors he was running for the nomination because the 2016 race for the White House should be about the future, not the past.

The first-term Republican from Florida, 43, also told his most generous backers that he feels “uniquely qualified” to pitch his party as one that will defend the American Dream.

Rubio spoke on a conference call with donors before a flashy political rally set for tonight in Miami.

A first-generation immigrant whose parents fled Cuba, Rubio could make history as the nation’s first Hispanic president

- Additional reporting from AFP, AP and Daragh Brophy.

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    Apr 13th 2015, 8:15 AM

    And they’re comeback is another Bush!? They surely aren’t that stupid a nation…………… Eh hem.

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    Apr 13th 2015, 10:07 AM

    Fox News rolling out Mitt Romney with Classic lines like trustworthiness and being a creature of Washington so people want something new – ya mean the likely republican. candidate – a 3rd generation Bush – ? And Mitt Romney himself – trustworthy ? Did he even look at his last failed campaign ? Whatever you think about Clinton the republicans are in real trouble if this is the best they can roll out

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    Apr 13th 2015, 11:20 AM

    America’s version of Screaming Lord Sutch.

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    Apr 13th 2015, 8:45 AM

    Say a little prayer for the poor American folk………..another Bush and another Clinton…….hahaha and they think they live in a democracy……oh lord what a way to start a day……

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    Apr 13th 2015, 8:55 AM

    They do live in a democracy, the primary season hasn’t even got into full swing and neither bush nor Clinton have secured their party nominations yet.

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    Mute Colin Rodgers
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    Apr 13th 2015, 9:58 AM

    No, I’d say they live more in an oligarchy masquerading as a democracy.

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    Apr 13th 2015, 11:38 AM
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    Apr 13th 2015, 12:59 PM

    It is not a democracy once the Electoral College still exists Top Cat?

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    Apr 13th 2015, 5:31 PM

    I am sure that they can do better than having another Bush in the White House, they are warmongers.

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    Apr 13th 2015, 5:33 PM
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    Apr 13th 2015, 5:39 PM

    David,
    Do you think Dan is calling for the troops to be deployed?

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    Apr 13th 2015, 6:28 PM

    In fairness the only mistake Bill Clinton made with regards to Monica is that he didn’t ask Ted Kennedy to drive her home

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    Apr 13th 2015, 8:39 AM

    Corruption? Coverup? Tragic consequences?

    The Republicans do remember George W Bush, don’t they?

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    Mute Paul Tao
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    Apr 13th 2015, 9:29 AM

    To be fair, that attack is from Rand Paul who is equally harsh on Bush/Neo-Cons.

    People tend not to realise Hillary will be the neo-con in 2016

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    Apr 13th 2015, 8:28 AM

    A Clinton and a bush. Is this all America has. The world does not need either of these. Time for a change.

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    Apr 13th 2015, 10:56 AM

    @littleone – I thought you leftys got your change with Barack Hussein obozo! Gee that turned out great didn’t it.

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    Apr 13th 2015, 1:34 PM

    The dude. The lefty’s. Since I don’t know you and you know nothing about me. Check your remarks b4 you post.

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    Apr 13th 2015, 8:47 AM

    Republicans or Democrats it does not matter……..it is totally false …….America is doomed ….

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    Apr 13th 2015, 9:19 AM

    There is a hope, Bernie Sanders, Independent senator from Vermont

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    Mute Neal Ireland Hello
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    Apr 13th 2015, 3:58 PM

    Roseanne (of “Roseanne” fame) ran last time too. Or tried to run. I can’t remember which.

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    Apr 13th 2015, 9:10 AM

    If she plays up her gender in any way, she does not deserve to lead a nation. To be presidential, she needs to rise above easy gender-victim platitudes. She wants to be president of America, of men & women, not become a womens rights activist.

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    Mute Bridget O'Hanlon
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    Apr 13th 2015, 10:25 AM

    And so says Jim Jetson who has just raised Hillary Clintons gender. Oh the irony

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    Apr 13th 2015, 10:40 AM

    Try harder Bridget. I am anticipating her cynical use of gender as a political card when it suits her (as she demonstrated in 2008). That is not becoming of a President. She is the ultimate identity politics candidate, and its no co-incidence that you, a woman, are rushing to her defense because you share ovaries.

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    Apr 13th 2015, 6:42 PM

    What do you mean “if”? That’s her whole career

    Anyway, “a leader from yesterday” is a pretty fair description for someone who was named “co-president” in 1992

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    Apr 13th 2015, 8:34 AM

    Everything she’s ever touched has failed , America wake up you don’t owe Hillary a thing .

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    Apr 13th 2015, 5:18 PM

    A dress???

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    Apr 13th 2015, 8:24 AM

    The world does not need this type of president.

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    Apr 13th 2015, 8:23 AM

    God help us alllllllll….

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    Apr 13th 2015, 12:21 PM

    America sold its soul to big business many years ago
    This is just a side show for the masses to give them the illusion that they are a democracy
    Land of the free and home of the brave
    Two party system. Can anybody tell them apart?
    What a choice to have
    Which millionaire shall I vote for that knows all about the common worker
    Merica Phew Phew Phew

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    Apr 13th 2015, 9:33 AM

    Google Clintons Dead Friends. Interesting read.

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    Apr 13th 2015, 9:21 AM

    Clinton or Bush? Is this all USA can come up with? Dumb ass eejits. Not that the Brits are much better with the Old Etonian running against Bliar-lite. But the Brits are silly monarchists and not too bright. The stupid French would vote for a horn dog pervert and those moron Italians prefer a criminal. How lucky and clever we are to have statesmen like Haughey, Aherne, Cowan and Kenny. Jaysus, there’s something to be said for cute- hoorism all the same. No way we’d ever let a goofball like Obama get elected.

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    Apr 13th 2015, 8:56 AM

    I don’t think America could survive another left wing hack in the White House.

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    Apr 13th 2015, 5:21 PM

    They do like turkey and they go for both the left and right wings then? lol.

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    Apr 13th 2015, 8:16 AM

    *their

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    Apr 13th 2015, 8:29 AM

    Oh the irony.

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    Apr 13th 2015, 5:19 PM

    I doubt it has been a while she did irony or ironing herself? lol.

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    Apr 13th 2015, 9:26 AM

    Enda Kenny for president!

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    Apr 13th 2015, 4:35 PM

    Hillary will be the next President of the United States and then we’ll have the next war and it has been planned like this a long time ago.

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    Apr 14th 2015, 2:21 AM

    Agreed, put money on it

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    Apr 13th 2015, 8:45 AM

    Carly Fiorina dismisses Clinton better than I ever could – http://on.fb.me/1alwwF

    Ted Cruz or Chris Christie for POTUS!

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    Apr 13th 2015, 4:56 PM

    Jeb Bush talking about stopping Hillary Clinton. What a terrible approach to getting elected… Maybe he should focus on selling himself rather than trying to convince voters to vote for him as a fall back.

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    Apr 13th 2015, 4:46 PM
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    Apr 13th 2015, 6:57 PM

    @Anne Marie Devlin:
    Hillarious! (sic)

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    Apr 13th 2015, 5:34 PM

    American politics = Showbiz.

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    Apr 13th 2015, 1:15 PM

    At least she will have her window blind business to fall back on if her election campaign fails.

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    Apr 13th 2015, 5:04 PM

    I’d say she’s made to smoke the cigar off some intern, most elaborate revenge plot ever

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    Apr 13th 2015, 12:57 PM

    Was Bush not the best they had???

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    Apr 13th 2015, 5:22 PM

    Sarcasm…

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    Apr 13th 2015, 6:44 PM

    People don’t get sarcasm online unfortunately…

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    Apr 17th 2015, 6:41 PM

    And people get angry over it, crazy?

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    Apr 13th 2015, 6:24 PM

    The last thing this world needs is another Bush. Clinton would surely be the lesser evil

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    Apr 13th 2015, 7:32 PM

    Couldn’t agree more, Hilary is yesterdays woman ………….

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    Apr 13th 2015, 8:38 PM

    If Jeb bush is starting his campaign by attacking Hillary I can see it being a very nasty campaign, America would hardly elect another Bush or would they ?

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    Apr 13th 2015, 6:41 PM

    And the circus commences….

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    Apr 13th 2015, 6:53 PM

    Oh the thought of yet another Bush!
    (We all know what’s behind the Bush!)
    “Anyone but bloody Bush!” should be the slogan.

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    Apr 13th 2015, 7:06 PM

    Rubio will be devoured by his Tea party base for supporting immigration reform. That’s the problem with the lunacy of the Tea party they’re so indoctrinated with their ideologies,that they will not consider compromise.If a candidate deviates even if it’s a sensible decision they’ll be targeted.

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