Clinton braced for Benghazi battle

The Democratic frontrunner faces a showdown with Republicans in congressional probe, writes Bette Browne

American politics truly is a blood sport. Hillary Clinton emerged unscathed from the first Democratic debate in the White House race but now faces a showdown with Republicans that could see her fighting for her political life or leave her opponents licking their wounds.

It’s all about email security and the loss of American lives at the US consulate in the Libyan city of Benghazi, according to Republicans, while Democrats are calling it a political witch-hunt.