At Emily's List Gala, Hillary Clinton Steers Clear of E-mail Controversy

The former secretary of state sounds very much like a presidential candidate.

attends EMILY's List 30th Anniversary Gala at Washington Hilton on March 3, 2015 in Washington, DC.

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What e-mail controversy?

Before a roaring crowd of supporters gathered on Tuesday night in Washington to mark the 30th anniversary of Emily's List, Hillary Clinton steered clear of any mention of the revelation that she used a private e-mail account during her tenure as secretary of state, and focussed her message instead on the economy while teasing her potential campaign for the White House.