Clinton exploring spring announcement

Hillary Clinton is considering the details of how to launch her presidential bid, with a formal announcement likely to be in spring 2015, according to The Washington Post. 

{mosads}The Post reports that Clinton and her aides are also considering cutting off talks with outside groups supporting her ahead of the run. That would establish a formal barrier because of rules preventing coordination between a campaign and outside groups. 

Clinton is also weighing whether to establish an exploratory committee ahead of a formal announcement, the Post reports. The newspaper also says some advisers are arguing Clinton does not need an exploratory committee because it is unnecessary for such an established candidate.

The reported moves in the Clinton camp are further evidence the likely Democratic front-runner plans to run, despite her public statements that she has not made up her mind. 

Clinton’s scheduling of paid speeches for as late as March has spurred some doubts, given that she is expected to stop giving paid speeches once she announces a run. But under the timeline indicated by the Post story, she appears to be holding off on an announcement until after March.

The more formal barrier between Clinton’s inner circle and outside groups would also put an end to current consultations.

Groups like Ready for Hillary, Priorities USA, and Correct the Record have been building supporters lists, fundraising and messaging on Clinton’s behalf. 

Last month, a number of long-time Clinton advisers gathered in New York at a Ready for Hillary event to prepare.