article_snippet.sent: Hillary faces no substantial competition – yet – for the Democratic nomination in 2016 .
article_snippet.sent: Clinton once faced no substantial competition for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination but a few challengers have emerged lately – most notably former Maryland governor Martin O'Malley, who has also conducting private fundraisers meetings in New York City.
article_snippet.sent: In Clinton previous presidential run in 2008, Clinton lost to Barack Obama, in part because of the Barack Obama campaign's intense use of digital and online strategies to draw attention to Clinton candidacy and raise huge sums through small donations.
article_snippet.sent: But in a year when Republicans have a deep bench, Democrats have sat back and waited for Clinton to claim Democrats brass ring.
article_snippet.sent: Clinton remains the overwhelming favorite for the Democratic nomination but has seen Clinton poll numbers slip in recent days.
article_snippet.sent: On Thursday The Quinnipiac University Swing State Poll revealed Clinton has slipped against the leading 2016 Republican candidates in Colorado, Iowa and Virginia.
article_snippet.sent: Clinton is in tight hypothetical races in Colorado and Iowa, where Clinton previously led by commanding margins.
article_snippet.sent: It isn't just one or two Republicans who are stepping up;it's virtually the entire GOP field that is running better against Clinton' since the last swing state survey on February 18, pollster Peter Brown said in a statement.
article_snippet.sent: In Virginia, Clinton led 47 per cent to 43 per cent. '
article_snippet.sent: Most earlier polls had shown Clinton with a substantial lead over the Republican field.
highlights_snippet.sent: New polls suggests the former first lady is slipping behind leading 2016 Republican candidates in vital swing states .
  