On Wednesday night, former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb announced he was forming a 2016 presidential exploratory committee. In his announcement video, Webb stressed his moderate credentials, apparently aiming at the center of the electorate. That may seem like a mistake in a Democratic primary, but it’s probably the best tactic for the 2016 field.
If he runs, Webb would likely face former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Clinton will be very difficult to beat, and a challenge is unlikely to knock her off whether it comes from the left, right or center. But, as I’ve written before, the center is where her support is weakest. CONT.
Harry Enten, FiveThirtyEight