Top 10 Reasons Why a Hillary Clinton Presidency Isn't Guaranteed

While it’s still acceptable for older people to struggle with the concept of social media, younger voters now expect politicians to not only understand the digital age, but also to embrace its power. The international news of today doesn’t revolve around the New York Times; it comes from the people, and it’s no longer “cute” for presidential candidates to remain aloof when it comes to 21st century media. However likely a nomination may seem for Hillary Clinton, a failure to convey a natural understanding of the digital spectrum could potentially derail her campaign.

Everybody knows that presidential candidates must “play the game” to a certain degree, but they also must respect the intelligence of voters. Hillary Clinton comes from a wealthy family, and she’s the wife of former U.S. President Bill Clinton, yet she often presents herself as a normal American in touch with the middle class. Furthermore, she’s established a history of adapting her accent for political appeal. The average voter may not pick up on Clinton’s perceived lack of identity, but a world of YouTubers most certainly will. The Hillary “image” strategy continues to bewilder voters, and they may view Clinton’s refusal to present her natural self as a major political weakness.

When it comes to American politics, the name “Hillary Clinton” may hold more weight for particular demographics than let’s say, “The work of Hillary Clinton.” Even though she was the most travelled Secretary of State in American history, it’s been widely recognized that Clinton wasn’t responsible for any groundbreaking strategies during her time in office. In fact, the 2012 attack on the American compound in Benghazi proved disastrous on several levels, and the fact that Clinton took responsibility for security lapses during the incident further reinforced the idea that American voters may not perceive her to be on a “hot streak” in her run for the Oval Office.

Regardless of Hillary Clinton’s achievements or lack thereof, a presidency isn’t guaranteed simply because she’s often perceived in a negative light. This may be because her worst public moments became sound bites; however, one could argue that her evolving political image comes across as inherently deceitful and manipulative to the middle or lower class voter. The fact remains that Hillary Clinton must find a way to overcome her negative persona, even if the public may be more sensitive than ever to non-verbal behavior and sound bites. Therein lies a major obstacle when running for President of the United States.

Believe it or not, Americans may not be ready for a female president. After all, a large faction of conservative women will still vote republican, and even members of Hillary Clinton’s own party may likely lend their support to another candidate mainly because she is, in fact, a woman. A Hillary Clinton presidency would obviously set a precedent in the United States for female politicians, however it’s no secret that voters are subconsciously affected by the very idea of a woman reaching the Oval office. Despite the progressive ideals that voters boast in public, many will flip-flip during that pivotal moment in the voting booth.

9/11 happened. The Iraq War happened. And…well, it’s in the past. After all, the fabric of American life has changed drastically in the past 15 years – as has the entire world – in large in part due to the accessibility of information, specifically Google, YouTube and social media. With that being said, it’s safe to say that a portion of democrats won’t vote for Hillary Clinton based on her support for military action in the Iraq War nearly 15 years ago, thus adding to the existing opposition of younger democrats who already don’t buy into her image or beliefs. Just as many on the far right adhere to a strict code of partisan support, the left contains an unforgiving group whom retain a heightened sense of moral righteousness, even if they don’t always understand the larger picture.

It’s all about big business. Well, at least that’s how it seems when big contributions come into Hillary’s campaign, and she continues to adapt new public personas while addressing the middle class. Given that Clinton is not a new name to American voters, it may prove difficult to convince the working men and women from less fortunate backgrounds that she has their best interests at heart - and is not in the business of protecting those who finance her campaign. In other words, Americans want to know who REALLY has the power: the wealthy or the people?

Before Barack Obama’s Presidency, the Bush and Clinton families ruled the Oval Office for the preceding 25 years, and the concept of a continuing dynasty may prove to have a negative effect on Hillary Clinton’s campaign. There’s nothing she can do about it, and it has nothing to do with her as a person, as some voters would rather pick an underdog rather than contributing to the legacy of established political families. But how many American voters have truly become disinterested with modern dynasties? It will be interesting to see how the public responds to televised debates, as this talking point will once again be prevalent in yet another presidential election potentially featuring a Clinton and a Bush.

Hmm…doesn’t Hillary Clinton have to earn the Democratic nomination BEFORE reaching the Oval Office? Well, yeah, and it certainly won’t be easy. With Bernie Sanders utilizing social media to promote his progressive policies, along with his natural candor that rings true with younger voters, it seems both arrogant and ignorant to believe that Hillary Clinton already has the democratic nomination in the bag. And hey, there’s Vice President Joe Biden – who’s publicly considered running - to worry about as well. When you factor in the authenticity of Clinton’s competitors, or at least the perception of authenticity, it’s safe to say that Hillary has plenty to worry about.

Ok, so let’s say that Hillary Clinton does manage to earn the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. Think about this: the Republicans have got a wild card list of political veterans and celebrity businessmen, and given the historic influence of Father Time in the spectrum of American politics, Hillary Clinton could very well be denied a permanent residence at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Clinton vs. Trump? Clinton vs. Bush? The 2016 election process will produce a steady amount of thrills, but we’re curious as to which candidate will truly connect with the American people as a champion of modern times.

Do agree with our list? Will Hillary Clinton connect with American voters and receive the Democratic nomination or will she drift away as a capable yet out of touch presidential candidate? For more Top 10s that matter to you published daily, be sure to subscribe to WatchMojo.com.