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Biden will get in” – Podesta doubts Clinton’s chances

As recently as September 2015, Hillary Clinton campaign Chairman John Podesta apparently had serious doubts about Clinton’s chances of winning the Democratic nomination.

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<https://www.rt.com/usa/362688-wall-st-clinton-podesta-emails/> ‘We have a problem’: Podesta emails reveal Clinton staffer fears over Wall St speeches

An email dated September 6, 2015 to Clinton adviser Neera Tanden highlights Podesta’s concerns about Clinton’s chances of success, adding to a string of emails from Clinton’s staff in which they questioned her judgment and ability to secure the nomination.

“Biden will get in. We are still way more likely than not to win nomination. We've taken on a lot of water that won't be easy to pump out of the boat,” Podesta wrote.

“Most of that has to do with terrible decisions made pre-campaign, but a lot has to do with her instincts. She's nervous so prepping more and performing better. Got to do something to pump up excitement but not certain how to do that,” he continued.

Tanden’s reply to Podesta suggests one approach would be for Clinton to take on a ‘battle’ that is authentic to her, proposing drug companies.

“Of course I’d love it to be Wall Street. But that means being on endless calls w gene which I have little stomach for. But she hates (or at least used to hate) the drug companies and people know she’s been into health care for a long time.”

Podesta, however, didn’t feel like that technique alone would be enough, replying, “I don't think that will get people to feel like she is their cause.”