Hillary's a Moderate?

Senator Hillary Clinton pulled a page out of her husband's political textbook by assuming a leadership position with the Democratic Leadership Council (DLC), a group of Democrat centrists. Former President Bill Clinton once led the group when he was governor of Arkansas. The Washington Post today reports that Clinton's role in looking for a "more positive policy agenda for the party" has angered many liberals, traditionally very loyal to Sen. Clinton.

This is one in a series of moves she has made to appear more moderate, and potentially more acceptable, to a broader range of voters nationally. As a shrewd politician, she knows how important that liberal base is--as the main voters in a Democratic primary. Before she announces for the '08 run, watch for her appealing to her liberal base again.