Hillary Rodham Clinton

History suggests it might be a tough lift. The issue is complex, the next presidential election is more than three years away, and a number of reports and officials have disputed criticisms of Clinton's role when she was secretary of state. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Dems: GOP Fails To Prove Any Allegations Of Scandal In Benghazi Deaths

Politicians love few things better than a scandal to trip up their opponents, and Republicans hope last year’s fatal attack on U.S. diplomats in Libya will do exactly that to Hillary Rodham Clinton and other Democrats.

2013/05/09

GOP Continues Benghazi Probe, 2016 Elections Possibly At Stake

House Republicans insist the Obama administration is covering up information about last year’s deadly assault on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, rejecting administration assurances to the contrary and stoking a controversy with implications for the 2016 presidential race.

2013/05/08

Outgoing Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks to State Department employees in a lobby of the State Department on Feb. 1, 2013 in Washington, D.C. (credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Hillary Clinton Announces Support For Gay Marriage

Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is announcing her support for gay marriage.

2013/03/18

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Clinton Out, Kerry In as Secretary of State

Hillary Rodham Clinton formally resigned Friday as America’s 67th secretary of state, capping a 4-year tenure in the office that saw her shatter previous records for the number of countries visited.

2013/02/01

Sen. John Kerry has been approved by the Senate panel for the secretary of state nomination. (Photo credit -- SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)

Senate Confirms Kerry Nomination for Secretary of State

The Senate has confirmed Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry as the next secretary of state.

2013/01/29

Condoleezza Rice told CBS's "This Morning" that she wouldn't take Clinton's Secretary of State position, even if asked by President Barack Obama. (Photo credit should read MLADEN ANTONOV/AFP/GettyImages)

Condi Rice: Not Interested In Secretary Of State If Asked By Obama

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says the Republican Party must adapt better to rapidly changing demographics in the United States, saying the GOP sent “mixed messages” in the election campaign on immigration and women’s issues.

2012/11/09

In West Virginia, around 40 percent of voters would rather vote for a man in federal prison than President Barack Obama. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Federal Inmate Gets More Than 40 Percent Of Vote In Primary Against Obama

Just how unpopular is President Barack Obama in some parts of the country? Enough that a man in prison in Texas is getting 4 out of 10 votes in West Virginia’s Democratic presidential primary.

2012/05/09

Although Mitt Romney will need independents to turn out for November's general election, don't expect him to abandon his conservative image. (credit: Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

W.Va. Voters To Pick President, Congressional Nominees

Presumed Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is hoping for an endorsement from his party’s West Virginia primary voters, who must also select 28 delegates to August’s national convention in Tampa.

2012/05/08

President Barack Obama visits The Sink, a popular restaurant in Boulder, Colo., during a recent visit that included several battleground states. (credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

Obama, Romney Star Power Shines On Businesses

A presidential visit can be good advertising for restaurants and businesses.

2012/05/03

US President Barack Obama (L) and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton take part in a Plenary Session of the VI Summit of the Americas (Photo credit: EITAN ABRAMOVICH / AFP / Getty Images)

Obama, Clintons Deepen Political And Policy Ties

Once a tense rivalry, the relationship between President Barack Obama and Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton has evolved into a genuine political and policy partnership. Both sides have a strong incentive in making the alliance work, especially in an election year.

2012/04/29