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One day after attending Donald Trumps inauguration, Hillary Clinton thanked the millions of women who participated in the Womens March in protest of his presidency.

Thanks for standing, speaking & marching for our values @womensmarch, Clinton tweeted Saturday. Important as ever. I truly believe were always Stronger Together.

Clinton, who has kept a relatively low public profile since her stunning loss to Trump in the November election, tweeted several messages in support of the demonstrations over the weekend.

Scrolling through images of the #womensmarch is awe-inspiring, she wrote. Hope it brought joy to others as it did to me.

Clinton also retweeted a related message by Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter that was a call to action:

@MichaelNutter got a lot of great points into 140 characters here, Clinton tweeted. We have to keep the momentum.

Clinton herself is slowly plotting how to reclaim hers.

According to Politico, the 2016 Democratic nominee who is still recovering from her defeat has told some associates shes looking at a spring timeline for mapping out some of her next political steps.

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There have been no conversations about starting her own political group but Clinton has spoken with leaders of emerging Democratic-leaning organizations about their work, and has discussed possible opportunities to work with Organizing For Action, former President Barack Obamas initiative. Among the potential political priorities she has mentioned to associates are building pipelines for young party leaders to rise and ensuring that a reconstructed Democratic National Committee functions as an effective hub that works seamlessly with other party campaign wings.

Clinton has also been in contact with a range of ex-aides, studying presentations as she tries to better understand the forces behind her shocking November defeat.

She understands that a forensic exam of the campaign is necessary, not only for her, but for the party and for the investors in the campaign, a close friend of Clintons told Politico. People want to know that their investment was treated with respect, but that their mistakes wouldnt be repeated.

A sign with the number of how many more votes Hillary Clinton collected than Donald Trump is seen at the Womens March in Seattle on Saturday. (Photo: Jason Redmond/Reuters)

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Is this Hillary Clinton’s next move? – AOL News

By Nathan Rousseau Smith, Buzz60

Hands have been shaken, hatchets have been buried and, as painful as it may have been for her, Hillary Clinton has witnessed a peaceful transfer of power take place. Now what's next for the Clinton dynasty?

According to Politico, Clinton is still dealing with her recent election loss and will not be focusing on partisan issues for quite some time.

Rather, the former secretary of state is still studying what exactly caused her to lose in the hopes of avoiding repeating mistakes.

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Hillary Clinton, former 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, arrives with Former U.S. President Bill Clinton to speak at the New Yorker Hotel in New York, U.S., on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016. Donald Trump, a Republican who has never held public office, defeated Clinton after a punishing campaign that exposed searing divides in the American public. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Hillary Clinton, former 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, arrives with Former U.S. President Bill Clinton to speak at the New Yorker Hotel in New York, U.S., on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016. Donald Trump, a Republican who has never held public office, defeated Clinton after a punishing campaign that exposed searing divides in the American public. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Hillary and Bill Clinton arrive to the New Yorker Hotel where she was to address supporters on November 9, 2016 in New York City. The former Democratic Presidential nominee conceded defeat to president-elect Donald Trump earlier in the morning. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: John Podesta, the campaign chairman of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton waits for her to concede the presidential election at the New Yorker Hotel on November 9, 2016 in New York City. Republican candidate Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election in the early hours of the morning in a widely unforeseen upset. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (R) is embraced by Hillary Clinton beforeher address to her staff and supporters about the results of the U.S. election at a hotel in New York, November 9, 2016. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton makes a concession speech after being defeated by Republican president-elect Donald Trump as former President Bill Clinton(L) and running mate Tim Kaine look on in New York on November 9, 2016. / AFP / JEWEL SAMAD (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, accompanied by her husband former President Bill Clinton, concedes the presidential election at the New Yorker Hotel on November 9, 2016 in New York City. Republican candidate Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election in the early hours of the morning in a widely unforeseen upset. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Hillary Clinton addresses her staff and supporters about the results of the U.S. election as former U.S. President Bill Clinton (L) and her running mate Tim Kaine applaud at a hotel in the Manhattan borough of New York, U.S., November 9, 2016. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton makes a concession speech after being defeated by Republican president-elect Donald Trump in New York on November 9, 2016. / AFP / JEWEL SAMAD (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)

Hillary Clinton addresses her staff and supporters about the results of the U.S. election as her husband, former U.S. President Bill Clinton, looks on at a hotel in the Manhattan borough of New York, U.S., November 9, 2016. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

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Conversations have taken place with former President Obama's 'Organizing for Action' initiative to see about potential work opportunities.

Clinton has also reportedly voiced her desire to help grow young party leaders and streamline a tattered Democratic National Committee.

Politico reports that the Clinton's will largely stay out of the race for a new DNC head given how sensitive the issue of leaked emails involving Bernie Sanders was.

Friends also say the Clintons are unlikely to ever run for office again. The family will instead support their friends in midterm and gubernatorial races.

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Daz: A shout out to Hillary Clinton’s grace and dignity – AZCentral.com

If Hillary Clinton is bitter against women, she sure isnt showing it.

Youd think she would sit moping and pondering her inability to galvanize women as multitudes of them marched to protest the man who denied her the presidency.

It sure must be difficult for her but whatever Hillary Clintons political shortcomings, she has shown grace and dignity during the past few days.

First, she showed up at Republican Donald Trumps inauguration despite the nasty campaign where he even pledged to lock her up upon his arrival at the White House.

I'm here today to honor our democracy & its enduring values. I will never stop believing in our country & its future. #Inauguration, she tweeted.

Then, she struckjust the right tone praising the women's march Saturday in Washington and across the nation.

Thanks for standing, speaking & marching for our values @womensmarch. Important as ever. I truly believe we're always Stronger Together, she tweeted prior to the massive protests.

She subsequently followed up:

Thousands participate in a march at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. The rally was timed for the day after President Donald Trump's inauguration and on the same day of a women's march taking place in Washington, D.C.(Photo: David Wallace/The Republic)

Thenumber of women and men who took to the streets was indeed inspiring. Ive written that they were already too late for her, but is abundantly clear that Saturdays march wasnt about Hillary Clinton.

It was about civil, reproductive and immigration rights, among other issues -- ironically, everything she promised to protect as president.

The organizers, who by all accounts exceeded their own crowd expectations, have their work cut out for them to sustain the enthusiasm.

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Itll be arduous work to keep inspiring people to do the unglamorous tasks necessary for Democrats to take back Congress in midterm elections.

Leaders already have beencontemplating what the next steps should be.At the top of their list should be massive voter-registration drives and a sustained civic education to galvanize people at the polls in local, state and federal elections.

All of us must speak up and remainvigilant about Trumps presidency, which threatens our core democratic values. And as we do so, lets not forget Hillary Clinton. After all, she has paved the road to the White House for somebody else to becomethe first Madam President.

Elvia Daz is an editorial columnistfor The Republic and azcentral.Reach her at 602-444-8606 orelvia.diaz@arizonarepublic.com. Follow her on Twitter,@elviadiaz1.

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Hillary Clinton’s former spokesperson just had the nerve to publicly bash Sean Spicer – TheBlaze.com

Former Hillary Clinton campaign spokesman Brian Fallon targeted White House press secretary Sean Spicer on Twitter Saturday evening, labeling Spicer a failure who lacks integrity.

Spicer created a wave of controversy late Saturday after he gave a brief, five minute press briefing at the White House where he targeted the medias reporting of certain event on Inauguration Day, including their reporting on the size of the crowd on the National Mall.

During the briefing, Spicer claimed that Trumps inauguration crowd was the largest in history. Many were quick to point out that because Spicer was reading directly from a pre-written statement, he was likely paraded in front of the media to recite talking points directly from President Donald Trump himself.

And that is the point that Fallon blasted Spicer over that he didnt have the integrity to refuse to communicate obvious falsehoods to the press.

Sean Spicer lacks the guts or integrity to refuse orders to go out and lie, Fallon wrote. He is a failure in this job on his first full day.

Following Spicers briefing on Saturday, the media was quick to point out that Trumps inauguration crowd was obviously smaller than both inauguration crowds of former President Barack Obama. PolitiFact even ruled Spicers claims pants on fire false.

And maybe Fallon has reason to be upset over Spicers handling of the press on Saturday, because according to a mockup of Clintons cabinet, Fallon was set to be the White House press secretary.

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Hillary and Bill Clinton ‘are plotting their comeback’, as daughter Chelsea defends Barron Trump – NEWS.com.au

US President Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron, pulls his hand away from mother Melania during the inauguration parade. Courtesy: SKY News

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A SATURDAY Night Live writer has been sacked over an offensive Barron Trump tweet as Chelsea Clinton defends the presidents son.

The SNL writer has been suspended indefinitely after tweeting a poorly received joke about Trumps 10-year-old son, Barron.

In a now-deleted tweet, Katie Rich tweeted that Barron will be this countrys first homeschool shooter.

An outcry on social media from across the political spectrum followed, with many calling for a boycott of the comedy show.

Rich later deactivated her account but then reactivated it on Monday, saying she wanted to sincerely apologise for the insensitive tweet and deeply regrets her actions.

A person familiar with the situation but not authorised to speak publicly told the Associated Press Rich was suspended immediately after writing the tweet. TV network NBC, which broadcasts Saturday Night Live, had no comment.

But Barron found support in Chelsea Clinton who defended him and hit out at the critics who taunted him online following his fathers inauguration.

Barron Trump deserves the chance every child does to be a kid. Standing up for every kid also means opposing POTUS policies that hurt kids, the former first daughter wrote on Facebook.

During Trumps inauguration ceremony, Modern Family actress Julie Bowen also shared a number of Instagram posts poking fun at Barron.

I think Barron is on his Gameboy. Cant say I blame him, she captioned one photo of Barron looking at the floor during his fathers swearing-in ceremony.

Comedian Rosie ODonnell was forced to apologise to Melania Trump after sharing a video on Twitter that suggested Barron could be autistic.

President Donald Trump, right, with his son Barron. Picture: AP Photo/Pablo Martinez MonsivaisSource:AP

Chelsea Clinton spent her teenage years in the White House when her father was president from 1993 to 2001.

Just 12 when her dad was inaugurated, she grew up under the spotlight and was often mocked mercilessly.

One of the hardest moments came when she was 13, when American talk show host Rush Limbaugh compared her to a dog.

Socks is the White House cat. But did you know there is also a White House dog? he had said, before showing an image of the young Chelsea. Limbaugh later apologised.

Chelsea Clinton (left) as a teen with her parents, Hillary and Bill Clinton. Picture: SuppliedSource:Reuters

This comes as Politico reports Hillary Clinton is working out how to return to the political fray, as she and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, examine election results to understand what went wrong in her campaign.

[D]espite the grave disappointment, resilience is in the Clintons DNA. So, while I certainly dont expect to see them trying to assert their authority, I think there will be natural and welcome opportunities for them to engage, said Mack McLarty, Bill Clintons former chief of staff.

Politico reports Hillary Clinton is receiving briefings from her former campaign manager, Robby Mook, explaining what failed in the 2016 presidential race.

There have been no conversations about her starting her own political group, but she has discussed opportunities with Organising For Action, former President Barack Obamas initiative.

Bill and Hillary Clinton (left) and George W. and Laura Bush (right) at the swearing-in ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump. Picture: AFP/Paul J. RichardsSource:AFP

Bill Clinton has reportedly been blasting FBI Director James Comey for interfering in the election.

While neither is expected to seek public office again, they will still likely be involved in Democratic politics.

If someone they knew was running for the Senate or the Statehouse or City Hall, it would be out of character for them not to be supportive, McLarty told Politico.

Former DNC Chairman Ed Rendell said, Im certain Trump will screw up enough that by the fall of 18, Hillarys numbers will be way up again.

In the meantime, Bill Clinton has jumped back into work with the Clinton Foundation, while Hillary Clinton is considering doing some writing.

Defeated Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton take their seats at the U.S. Capitol for Donald Trump's presidential inauguration.

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