Editorial: When Hillary Clinton Promised a Transparent Government During Her Failed Run for President March 5, 2015 As a candidate for president in 2008, Hillary Clinton promised a more open and transparent government. “Well, number one, I want to have a much more transparent government, and I think we now have the tools to make that happen,” Clinton said. read more Tweet Subscribe to Our Blog <div class="emaillist" id="es_form_f1-p8472-n1"