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What does it mean?
Clinton reportedly stated intentions not to run for president.
In plain terms
She said she does not plan to run for president.
What can you take from it?
Statements about non-candidacy often precede actual decisions.

Where it applies

  • election cycles
  • interviews
  • press conferences

Putting it to work

  • announcing retirement
  • managing speculation

Questions to consider

  • Does intention equal action?
  • Why announce non-candidacy?

Another view

The statement is incomplete and may lack full context.

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