Hillary Clinton and the Benghazi Attack

October 28, 2015

Besides "What Difference Does It Make," there's a lot about Bengahzi.

But she firmly rebutted claims that she failed to boost security at the US diplomatic compound overrun by Islamist extremists on September 11, 2012, saying she was never consulted directly about requests for additional measures.

The Benghazi tragedy has hovered over Clinton for three years, threatening to upend her White House candidacy, especially after the inquiry launched 17 months ago led to revelations that she used a homebrew email account and server while she was top diplomat.

Her strong performance at the hearing could help Clinton convince skeptical voters that it is time to move on from the controversy that has dogged her campaign.