希拉里正式宣布参选美国或迎首位女总统_BEC初级作文

希拉里正式宣布参选美国或迎首位女总统

然而，现年67岁、刚刚当上外祖母的希拉里，却想向她的选民重新介绍自己——一个更温和、更具人性的总统候选人，对任何事都不掉以轻心。

She launched the campaign with a short online video where she promised to be a "champion for everyday Americans", who would represent the country's traditional heartland as well as a rapidly changing country that includes gay people and ethnic minorities.

希拉里用一个网络短视频开启了她的竞选之旅。她在视频中承诺要成为“普通美国民众的捍卫者”。所谓普通美国民众，不仅指代传统美国核心人群，还包括日新月异的国土上的同性恋者和少数族裔。

"I'm hitting the road to earn your vote, because it's your time and I hope you will join me on this journey," she said.

“我要开始争取你们的选票，因为这是你们的时代，我希望你们能和我一起踏上征程。”她在视频中说。

Her campaign, which will be officially known as Hillary for America, said it would be "humble" in its effort to make her the most powerful person in the world.

竞选活动将被正式命名为“Hillary for America”，竞选团队表示将以一种“谦卑”的姿态来开展活动，努力让希拉里成为世界上最具权势的人。

Mrs Clinton's second quest for the White House is likely to begin with small-scale events in Iowa, the rural state where Mr Obama's insurgent first defeated her in 2008.