Economics

Hillary's Mystery: Where Clinton Stands on Issues Dividing Her Party

The elusiveness of her views troubles some Democratic leaders.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton listens to speeches at a ceremony to induct her into the Irish America Hall of Fame on March 16, 2015 in New York City.

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Even though Hillary Clinton has been at the forefront of U.S. politics for more than two decades, her views on some of the key issues dividing the Democratic Party remain a mystery.

As she prepares a run for president, Clinton isn’t talking about free-trade agreements opposed by organized labor, tougher Wall Street regulation demanded by her party’s populist wing, or the wisdom of using tax reform to address income inequality.