Webb announced he is launching an exploratory committee in a YouTube video . Webb would likely face off against Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination . Webb denies his military background and insists he is ` ` not a career soldier '' in the video . Launching an exploratory committee allows the candidates to begin campaigning .
Webb announced he is forming an exploratory committee in a 14-minute video . Webb would likely face off against Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination . Webb touts his military service and insists he is `` not a career politician '' in the video . Launching an exploratory committee allows the candidates to begin fundraising .