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Before big speech, Clinton steps to left _ but not too far

FILE - In this June 4, 2015 file photo, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks in Houston. There’s little question Clinton is moving to the left in her early campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. But she’s picking her causes carefully. She’s taken strong stances on issues like immigration, where there's broad national support for the Democratic position. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File)
FILE - In this June 4, 2015 file photo, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks in Houston. There’s little question Clinton is moving to the left in her early campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. But she’s picking her causes carefully. She’s taken strong stances on issues like immigration, where there's broad national support for the Democratic position. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File) FILE - In this June 4, 2015 file photo, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks in Houston. There’s little question Clinton is moving to the left in her early campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. But she’s picking her causes carefully. She’s taken strong stances on issues like immigration, where there's broad national support for the Democratic position. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File)

By Associated Press 1 min read

WASHINGTON (AP) – Hillary Rodham Clinton is moving to the left in her early campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination.

But she’s picking her causes carefully.

She’s taken strong stances on issues like immigration, where there’s broad national support for the Democratic position.

But she’s treaded gingerly on more contentious topics, like free trade.

It’s an attempt to motivate Democratic activists who are skeptical of her commitment to their cause, without alienating more moderate voters open to her candidacy.