Hillary Clinton's Campaign-In-Waiting Grows Restless

The latest round of fundraisers highlights the breadth of Clinton's support, and a possible problem.

"I'm Ready for Hillary" buttons sit in a box at the Ready For Hillary PAC headquarters store in this arranged photo in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014

Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg
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Hillary Clinton is close to being ready. Now, she just has to find a way to tame the legions of loyalists who have been ready since their last presidential ride ended.

The complicated political machine known as Clintonland is revving its engine, as outside groups, top donors, and prospective aides begin preparing for an anticipated formal announcement of her presidential candidacy early next year. In the coming week alone there will be a half-dozen fundraisers aimed at greasing the path toward her 2016 debut. Some events are aimed at scooping up checks for existing pro-Clinton groups, while others will pocket financial “commitments” for a future campaign account.