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Clinton bumps up against Senate seniority rules (AP)

 
AP - Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton drew about 18 million votes as a presidential candidate. But that doesn't necessarily count for much in the Senate, where seniority rules, and so far not in her favor. (link)

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