With her mother's loss still visible in the rearview mirror, talk of Chelsea running for Senate in New York is already a news item. Sigh. Of course, with no Clintons in office, funding for the Clinton Foundation evaporated. To keep the funds coming, there has to be the chance that a Clinton will be in a political office and be able to grant favors. Without the play, there can be no pay.
If she does run for office, she will be one of the most educated people to do so. She has a BA in History from Stanford, a MPhil (Masters), and later DPhil (Doctorate) in International Relations from Oxford. She also has a Masters of Public Health from Columbia. As impressive as this is, she has little in the form of work experience. Her jobs as McKinsey & Co, Avenue Capital Group, and NBC coincide with her mother's stint in the Senate and as Secretary of State. In fact, her $600,000 salary at NBC was criticized on account of her lack of experience and unremarkable tenure. Her status as a multimillionaire is entirely on account of her parents' political careers and connections. With her impressive and extensive academic achievements, there is certainly an Ivy League University with a professoriate available. Stick to academics, Chelsea.
Of course, Hillary may not be done yet either. Though I am highly doubtful that she will do it, there is still talk of her running for Mayor of New York City. Though she crushed Trump in New York City (79% to 18%), it's unlikely she would challenge the Democrat incumbent, Bill de Blasio. Also, the Clinton Foundation won't benefit much from a mayoral office. The Clintons need a national office, either a high ranking position in the administration or high office in Congress. State and local offices can't attract the dollars. Nor would being mayor help another presidential run. Though I think another run is doomed, I've read that she intends to give it another shot.
Finally, Charlotte Clinton Mezvinsky will be old enough to run for a House seat in Congress in 2040.
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