She's still on the job as Secretary of State but new polls suggest that Americans would support Hillary Clinton if she runs for the White House in 2016.<br/> <br />So far she has denied any plans to do so - but many Washington insiders are predicting she will.<br/> <br />It started with an article in the New Yorker, which boldly declared "Hillary is Running."<br/> <br />A new Washington Post-ABC News poll shows that 57% of all Americans would vote for her. Sixty-six percent of women and 49% of men polled said they would back her.<br/> <br />It was a sentiment echoed by tourists visiting Washington D.C..<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) Alexis Skinner-Turner, Tourist, Saying:<br/> <br />"I think it's about time a woman took charge and ran the world the way it's supposed to. I don't think it's too early to tell. There's always speculation, but speculation is always a good thing."<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) Donna Seely, Nurse From Tennessee Saying:<br/> <br />"She's earned and gained the trust of many other leaders in the world. The United States can no longer be in isolation. We have to participate in the entire world and I think she has an 'in' with many other - those leaders, which will benefit the citizens here in the United States."<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) Steve Emmons, Virginia Resident, Saying :<br/> <br />"I think it's well time. I think we've now had our first African-American President, which is a big step, and I think now, sure, we need a woman. I mean, I've long thought that we need a lot more women in politics and in national roles as well as in corporations. They definitely bring a different take to things."<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) LOUIS EMMONS, VIRGINIA RESIDENT, SAYING :<br/> <br />"I think she's got a lot of skill and a good experience doing the Secretary of State job as she's done, traveling probably more than any other Secretary of State has ever traveled. I think she's got a good foundation and I would like to see a strong, intelligent, informed and experienced woman run for president."<br/> <br />Clinton lost to President Barack Obama in the 2008 Democratic primary, but has remained in the public eye as the United States' top diplomat. It's a position that has also given many a chance to see a different side of the famously serious Clinton. While she has given no public indications about another White House run, many will be watching her next step.
